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#3d Objects

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#10731From: Rodney MassmanJul 27, 1991 1:02 PM
Hi! I'm looking for graphic objects for use with VideoScape 3d or Sculpt or any other 3d rendering program. Can anyone point me in the right direction as to where I can find some objects? I've worked with Modeler 3d, and I don't know, just can't get the hang of it. I'd like to do some animations, but I have very little objects to work with. There used to be a helicopter, signs, a haunted house and all kinds of objects on here before – even a Tie Fighter – but their all gone now, or I can't seem to find them. Thanks.
#10737From: Steve Bennett/SYSOPJul 27, 1991 9:50 PM
There aren't all that many objects online anymore. Those that are here would be, in all likelihood, in either the Animations library or the Derived Art library, mostly combined with an animation or still image showing the object. (Thats LIB 12 and 9, BTW…) The older objects may no longer be here online, as we often remove files which have had no access for several months. Probably your best bet for finding such things is to browse on a keyword of OBJECT as well as on keywords of SCULPT, VIDEOSCAPE, and other rendering programs… –>Steve Bennett
#10750From: SyndesisJul 28, 1991 1:06 PM
I'm not sure there ever were many 3D objects online. Good objects are rare. I know a guy who sells quite perfect car objects for between $500-2000 a pop. Good objects must often be customized for a particular modeling program, for example, randomly oriented triangles from Sculpt or Silver/Imagine are little good in a program like VideoScape that needs polygons that face in a certain direction.
#10761From: Henry LowengardJul 28, 1991 11:24 PM
Hey JF – don't forget the old syndesis sculpt object disks and my 59 cent royalty thereon 8(o) <thats a tongue sticking out> ! j h h l
#10832From: SyndesisJul 31, 1991 8:33 PM
Hey, if we sold any, we'd be sending you another whopper of a check. What can I say? If nothing else, that experiment shows the foolishness of $20 object disks. For a company to do well at them, I think you need to hire a genius 15 year old, someone who will turn out one great object a day, and will gladly accept $10 for it.
#10843From: Peter GreciAug 1, 1991 1:39 AM
How about a slightly Senile 27 year old who uploads them??? I'll be uling some more in a bit.I'm currently testing a Revision of the Deltawing that I uploaded with leg type landing gear/thrusters with plastic.att,and Water.att and glass.att for the Hatch
#11234From: Karl SparklinAug 18, 1991 9:47 PM
Peter, Looking forward to your massive 3D-object uploading activities! Does your "att." mentions mean "attribute" files from Imagine? Karl – via Whap!
#11264From: Peter GreciAug 20, 1991 1:33 PM
Glad you are enjoying the Ulpoads of Objects Bro. Yes the ATT that I mentioned are Attribute files for Imagine
#10766From: Gerard MenendezJul 29, 1991 1:11 AM
Your program to move objects from one format to another was an early purchase of mine. I'm sure you've been told before what a significant contribution it has made to the Amiga modeling community. So thanks, right well, there you are. Also Rod, if you read this, I'm currently suffering from modelers block and would be willing to build an object or two for you so leave me some E-Mail if you want. Errr, I make pretty nice objects. Never thought about selling them. These will be freebies, although Mr. Foust's got me thinking. Gerard Menendez
#10826From: Peter GreciJul 31, 1991 12:37 PM
Howdy John,any news on the Interchange Module for Imagine yet? Thanx bro.BTW if ye didn't notice I been ULING objects lately, The next post(once I finish the object that is) will be of a Robotech like Fighter in Battloid Mode(a Robot looking geezer) with arms legs and laser Cannon etc…
#10748From: Kevin UshkoJul 28, 1991 1:40 AM
Rod, there doesn't seem to be to many objects on CIS now. If you don't mind a long distance call there is a BBS in Texas that specializes in 3D programs. It is called the Studio Amiga and the number is (817) 467 3658. Because it is (real) long distance for me, I usually try to log on after midnight when the toll rates are the lowest. At this time of night it costs me less per minute than CIS. I have gotten some very good Imagine objects from this BBS. There are different sections for each of the major 3D programs. Kevin Ushko Edmonton, Alberta
#10827From: Peter GreciJul 31, 1991 12:40 PM
Bro there are a few here I uploaed.Also if you own Interchange and the CAD 3D module ya can go to the Atari Arts area and get objects.for instance there is a complete Chess set there 170k Compressed file
#11235From: Karl SparklinAug 18, 1991 9:47 PM
Kevin, I share your distaste of long-distance phone-calls and desire for 3D objects. <grin> Can you give me some idea how many objects this board has, expecially for Imagine? Thanks, Karl – via Whap!
#11250From: Kevin UshkoAug 19, 1991 8:24 PM
Karl, actually I like other people using long-distance since I work for a phone company. 8^) I just recieved my phone bill last week and the cost is less than I pay per connect minute for CI$, if I use it LATE at night. The BBS has about 90 TSilver/Imagine objects last time I checked. If you have Interchange (I don't yet) there would be even more in the other sections to use. Kevin Ushko Edmonton, Alberta
#11280From: Bill DwyerAug 21, 1991 10:32 AM
Hi – I got here late – which BBS, please? Thanks Bill
#11303From: Kevin UshkoAug 22, 1991 8:19 PM
Bill, the BBS is called Studio Amiga. It's located in Texas, the number is (817) 467-3658. The BBS has sections for all the major Amiga 3D and animation packages. Kevin Ushko Edmonton, Alberta
#11315From: Betty Clay/SYSOPAug 23, 1991 4:21 PM
Which kind are you wanting? That BBS is a local call for me. Betty
#11320From: Kevin UshkoAug 23, 1991 11:38 PM
Betty, I use Imagine, but it's not a big deal for me to call Studio Amiga. It costs me about the same as I would spend for CIS. Thanks for the offer though. Kevin Ushko Edmonton, Alberta
#11342From: Bill DwyerAug 25, 1991 12:05 PM
Thanks very much (ain't this neat – I've been doing this for years but am still occasionally blown away – In California, someone in Edmonton gives me information on a bulletin board in Texas!)
#10825From: Peter GreciJul 31, 1991 12:35 PM
Well Bro I been uploading objects I create here of late,but I been Uploading them in Turbo Silver/Imagine Format If you have Syndesis Interchange you can convertem from the Turbo Silver format to the Sculpt format QUITE easily.Also if you are interested in BUYING objects let me know and I'll Email ya a list of Ready made objects I have for sale,or if nothing suits you from the Ready mades I can custom Design something.BTW the ones I sell are/can be converted by me to whatever format ya need including Autocad DXF s