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#people images

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#167368From: HAROLD KALMUSApr 29, 1995 5:16 PM
Can anyone recommend a source for photo images of people for architectural renderings? The only cd's I've seen have models in ridiculous overly animated poses. I'm looking for simple walking, standing and seated poses. Thanks Harold
#167409From: LEE STEELApr 29, 1995 11:49 PM
There is a CD of royalty free people in 300 dpi 24bit color .tiff format called Bodyshots. $95 The only source I know of is Publishers Toolbox (catalog) 1-800-390-0461
#167582From: HAROLD KALMUSMay 1, 1995 8:41 AM
Lee, Thanks for the reply. I've seen Bodyshots too. From the looks of the promotional shots, the people are showing a level of enthusiasm inapporpriate to my work. Have you seen the entire collection? Are there any "normal" straightforward shots. Harold
#167677From: LEE STEELMay 1, 1995 5:21 PM
Enthusiasm????? Sounds like you're doing a 3D remake of Shadow Puppets. I haven't seen the rest of the CD, only the promo.
#167909From: Rich BarnettMay 2, 1995 5:10 PM
I just got it in last week. There are probably about 15 poses that are appropriately "normal" – so I think it's worth the $95. I bought it direct from the company that publishes it-Digital Wisdom at 804-758-0670.
#168001From: HAROLD KALMUSMay 3, 1995 7:53 AM
Thanks Rich, I'll give them a call and see if they can give me any further information. Harold
#167758From: NICOLAS J. HOWERMay 1, 1995 11:36 PM
Harold, Here's what I do… I find a catalog, say J Crew, Brooks Brothers, or Saks, and cut out the images I feel would be appropriate to the scene. Use an "exacto" knive and just cut the image itself. Then spray mount several of these images to an all white or all black piece of paper. Scan and use! If you don't have a scanner, a service bureau will do the same thing for around ($10 – $15). If you aren't exactly sure how to mask these into your scene without any outlines just respond and I'll try to walk ya through it. Also, maybe I can down load a person for you (I've never done this yet) to see if it's what your lookin' for. Good Luck, Nick Hower (Sunny) Phoenix, Arizona
#168003From: HAROLD KALMUSMay 3, 1995 7:53 AM
Nick; Thanks for the advice. Your suggestion is "plan B". No need to take the time to walk me through it but a general overview of the process would be appreciated if you have the time. Thanks, Harold
#168901From: Mark YankeeMay 8, 1995 5:14 PM
Harold, << Can anyone recommend a source for photo images of people for architectural renderings? >> You can get low res. meshes of people for renderings from Schreiber Instruments. Mark