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#Animation

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#53462From: Thomas RoyAug 14, 1993 1:02 PM
I have a client whos son is an aspiring artist. He does great still drawings and is looking into Animation Software. It is not an area that we have a lot of knowledge in and would appreciate any feedback regarding your drawing and animation products. He enjoys drawing cartoon type products as well as business logos. He is currently looking at some Disney products via Radio Shack. I would like to head this on off at the pass. Any and all suggestions and opinion will be appreciated.
#53500From: Craig Sharp [Mem TM]Aug 15, 1993 7:58 AM
Thomas: He can get a copy of Multimedia Explorer for something like $150 (I don't know what the latest price is…). If he likes what he sees, then he can upgrade to Animator Pro (basic Animator comes with the MM Explorer.). 3D Studio and Animator Pro are being used to do competively professional animation products to video tape on desktop PC's. Only a few short years ago the same stuff was being done on systems that cost a cool $1/2 Mil. These products are without question going to liberate thousands of people with a desire to do visualization in 3D at a home office scale facility. If your client's son doesn't want to work with the best then you better ask him why he isn't as smart as your client <grin>. C#
#53507From: Thomas RoyAug 15, 1993 11:23 AM
Thanks for your help. I'll let you know how I make out. /Tom//
#53574From: Ken EdwardsAug 16, 1993 10:20 AM
Hi Thomas, Fractal Design Corp makes a program called Sketcher, which may be a good place to start. I have an ad for it from MicroWarehouse 1-800-367-7080. Note: I have not used it. ken
#53575From: David RhotenAug 16, 1993 10:24 AM
Also, there are plenty of images here in the libraries showing things done with AniPro, 3DS or both — they should be able to speak to your client more effectively than anything else. Perhaps some people might make some recommendations for appropriate images (hey, creators included!). Dave