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#Morph-ala-Schick?

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#98005From: James J. BeyerApr 20, 1994 4:48 PM

To All, I have a client looking for a lower-end version of faces morphing like the Schick (Spelling?) razor commercial. Anyone know of any low cost programs/add-ons? These could work with 3DS or separately. Thanks Jimbo…

#98009From: Tim PeersonApr 20, 1994 5:36 PM

WinImages Morph from Black Belt Systems is an inexpensive morphing program under WINDOWS. It's the only one I currently of know that will do motion morph… which you'll need for the "Schick effec". It also has alpha channel capabilities which is handy when working with video and graphics.

#98016From: James J. BeyerApr 20, 1994 6:31 PM

Tim, Thanks for the info, do you have a phone # and price? Jimbo

#98097From: Jonas Ruikis [ADESK]Apr 21, 1994 8:19 AM

Black Belt Systems : 800-852-6442

#98032From: John TissavaryApr 20, 1994 7:24 PM

The _best_ package out there, IMHO is Elastic Reality, from ASDG. They have an SGI and a MAC version out, but no windows version yet. I would highly recommend checking this software out, even if it DOES run on a mac <g>. John Tissavary (LUNA cie)

#98069From: David StinnettApr 20, 1994 11:33 PM

>> but no windows version yet… Have you contacted ASDG to see if a Windows version is even in the works? I keep meaning to do this but always forget. David

#98082From: John TissavaryApr 21, 1994 3:31 AM

I did ask at NAB, and got some cryptic answer from a sales marketing guy, but it sounded like they were doing _something_ about it. I really hope they do, it's a package I'd put on my PC in a heartbeat. John Tissavary (LUNA cie)

#98084From: David StinnettApr 21, 1994 3:53 AM

I asked at Siggraph last year and got the same response, they didn't say no, but they didn't want to say yes either. Who knows? David

#98058From: Tim PeersonApr 20, 1994 10:38 PM

Black Belt Systems: (800) 852-6442 sales (406) 367-2329 fax (406) 367-2227 BBS I think the price is now under $100. Check out the Computer Shopper too. Tim P.S. Elastic Reality for SGI & Mac is tops… I believe a Windows version is in process. Once it's available I'll be on it like flys on a road pizza!

#98137From: Brian Rudolph [Adesk]Apr 21, 1994 12:07 PM

The absolute lowest cost solution (assuming you already have 3D Studio) is to use …3D Studio! 3D Artist magazine wrote an article on how to accompish exactly this type of 2D image morphing using 3D Studio geometry and texture maps. I'm not sure which issue it was, but I'm sure some one with all the back issues can pitch in and tell us. -Brian

#98363From: Mark ChambersApr 22, 1994 4:42 PM

I think that was 3D Artist #10, April 93. My understanding is that the article was reprinted in Computer Graphics World, Feb 94 in a new 3D Tips Section, but I didn't acutally see a copy. You can contact 3D Artist @ 505.982.3532. -Mark

#98538From: James J. BeyerApr 24, 1994 7:32 PM

<<The absolute lowest cost solution (assuming you already have 3D Studio) is to use …3D Studio!>> <<3D Artist magazine wrote an article on how to accompish exactly this type of 2D image morphing using 3D Studio geometry and texture maps. I'm not sure which issue it was, but I'm sure some one with all the back issues can pitch in and tell us.>> Thanks for the info. Do you know of anyone who may have the back issue we speak of?

#98542From: Tim PeersonApr 24, 1994 9:03 PM

Brian, I've got a copy of the issue. Drop me your address and I'll send you a copy. Tim

#98620From: James J. BeyerApr 25, 1994 10:01 AM

Tim, Please send a copy to me at: American Media Attn. Jim Beyer 4900 University Ave. West Des Moines, IA 50266 If you like, fax it to me at (515) 224-0256 Thanks, Jimbo