CompuServe Thread

#Targa images on Vista

4 messages in this thread
#32540From: Rock RichardsonJan 18, 1993 5:01 PM
I have rendered out 200 frames of targa images at 512X486 with an aspect of 1.26 . I took these images to a company that uses 3ds2 and a Vista board. They just got thier equiptment and when they pulled up my images they were distorted. they only way I could figure out how to render my images onto thier Beta SP machine was to use the Video Post. They are using a diquest board. Is there any way to use a Vista board and my images without hav having to use the Video Post. Thanks, Rock
#32542From: Yost GroupJan 18, 1993 5:10 PM
The Vista aspect ratio is totally different than the Targa aspect ratio. That's why the images appear different on each board. If you don't want to use Video Post to sequence them out, you can load the images as a background and use an .ifl file to sequence them through, making sure that the Rescale button is on in the Rendering dialog. – G
#32596From: Jan 18, 1993 9:49 PM
Rock: Ah yes, the dangers of using an inexperienced service bureau! There is no problem using an AT-Vista at 512×486 with an aspect ratio of 1.26. In fact, due to the internal workings of 3D Studio, you will get better results doing that than re-sizing or rendering at 756×486. That is how most of our work has been done since 3DS 2.0 first came out! Doesn't matter if you are going to Beta SP, Laser Disk, or Hi-8, it's just a matter of knowing your equipment. Let the buyer beware! Know thy service bureau! Greg Pyros
#32660From: CSA/CAJan 19, 1993 12:07 PM
Rock, The ATVista can be run in a Targa-compatible mode of 512×486. They would probably do best to use Truevision's ATVista driver (rather than the one in 3D Studio), rename their old 3DADI.CFG and reconfigure. Kevin Krell – Computer Support Associates