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#quick cars?

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#95834From: Tolek Lesniewski – GATecApr 6, 1994 11:13 PM

Any suggestions for where to find or how to make a lot of cars for rendering of parking lot and highway? I don't want to spend much (read "any") money, but hope for suggestions on making several quick replicas, with little detail to conserve rendering time, but enough to look good. Is this too much to ask? (G) Thanks. T.

#95897From: Yost GroupApr 7, 1994 9:52 AM

There are a bunch of cars on the 3DS CD-ROM. There are many more on the Syndesis 3D-ROM. (414/674/5200) – G

#96042From: Tolek Lesniewski – GATecApr 7, 1994 10:22 PM

Thanks, I didn't even think of the CD-rom. I'll check it out. T.

#96230From: Gary L. AngleApr 8, 1994 7:42 PM

G, Although I haven't tried it yet it seems that it would be fairly easy to generate very low detail car shapes using deform fit. I've been fascinated w/ this feature lately as I came across in the manual and I've made some objects that gave me that momentary feeling of greatness! Thanks, Gary

#96254From: Yost GroupApr 9, 1994 12:08 AM

Ahh… the mysteries of Deform/Fit… It's nice to see another convert! – G

#95967From: roger cussonApr 7, 1994 4:13 PM

Tolek…. I have a package of meshes I sell (Sorry "some" money) which contain cars, trucks, and a city bus in 2 different levels of detail. the set goes for $79. Roger C. IAS

#96043From: Tolek Lesniewski – GATecApr 7, 1994 10:22 PM

Thanks for the info. How many cars and the like? Anything else on the disc? Appreciate your response. T.

#96088From: roger cussonApr 8, 1994 7:13 AM

Tolek… 9 simple vehicles 2 complex cars 1 complex tractor trailer truck 1 complex panel truck 1 complex city bus disk also contains trees, landscape furniture, light standards. I could fax you some samples? Roger C. IAS

#96197From: Tolek Lesniewski – GATecApr 8, 1994 5:15 PM

Thanks, I'll let you know. t.

#96232From: Gary L. AngleApr 8, 1994 7:43 PM

Roger Send me a #. I'd like to know more. Also Who does the best people and for arch presentations what easy render features do I look for.!? Thanks, Gary

#96029From: Larry Hewitt,Apr 7, 1994 10:06 PM

Hi Tolek, There are also a number of cars and trucks on the new "blocks and materials" cdrom from Modern Medium. Their number is 503-343-4281 The stuff is insert and render ready. Really good for creating a quick scene with a lot of nice objects. Thanks Larry Hewitt

#96044From: Tolek Lesniewski – GATecApr 7, 1994 10:22 PM

Thanks Larry, Any idea on the price, or should I just call? T.

#96554From: Larry Hewitt,Apr 11, 1994 12:39 PM

Hi again Tolek although I got in trouble for mentioning the price before, I will answer your question. The Blocks and Materials CD is due to start shipping this week, and the intro price will be $199. Its a great deal. There are about 19 cars and 6 truck/trailer combos. Also, a number of other goodies to dress up a street scene. See ya Larry Hewitt

#96578From: John TissavaryApr 11, 1994 3:14 PM

>>in trouble for mentioning the price<< I believe it is completely within forum ettiquette to mention "manufacturer's list prices", just not street and discount prices. John Tissavary (LUNA cie)

#96636From: Tolek Lesniewski – GATecApr 11, 1994 10:14 PM

Thanks, sorry you got in trouble. Hope you don't get in trouble this time.

#96439From: John WrightApr 10, 1994 8:22 PM

Tolek, Is the project for a paying client, proof of concept, or Siggraph entry? Viewpoint Datalabs can get real creative when it comes to price if you can identify what it is going to be used for. We want our data to be used. We are looking for people who want to render a huge amount of datasets. We don't charge for data if you don't get paid for the final project. When you get paid, we get paid. I am assuming you have a Viewpoint Catalog. If not call 800-DATASET and we'll send one out. We have hundreds of cars and adding several more every week. Thanks, John W.