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#Animators for 3D

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#114495From: Dan ShapinJul 25, 1994 10:49 PM
Which computer is best for doing animation? I am looking at the Dell XPS90 system, is this a good system ? Are there any help files that can point me in the direction for what I should look for in hardware? Thanks Dan
#114558From: Brian Rudolph [Adesk]Jul 26, 1994 11:53 AM
Dan, I just wanted to let you know that many of the people who frequent the forum are at the SIGGRAPH trade show this week, so you might not get the wide range of responses this question would normally receive. If people do not respond, you might want to repost this question next week. -Brian P.S. Sorry, but as an Autodesk employee I can not recommend specific hardware.
#114824From: Ralph F. FrantzJul 27, 1994 4:16 PM
Dan, FYI there is a message on the board about a Dell system having REAL problems with 3DS. I do not know if any others are working with the Dell 90. I am useing the Micron p-90 with no problems and many are using the DEC with no problems…hope that helps some. Ralph
#115280From: Bryce E. WhitesideJul 30, 1994 9:01 AM
Hi Dan, The best bang for the buck right now are the Micron P-90's (on which I saw 3D Studio R4 being demostrated at SIGGRAPH by Autodesk and the Yost boys) and Zeos 90Mhz Pentiums. And remember, the more RAM you can afford, the merrier! Enough said, enough said. Bryce W. P.S. The two biggest booths at SIGGRAPH were SoftImage and Autodesk 3D Studio. I thought that I would never say something like this, but 3D Studio R4 is the only personal 3D software of choice. I always maintained that there was no one perfect personal 3D software for every animator's need, from logos to character animation. I fear that I may have been proven wrong. Congratulations to Autodesk and all the great guys at the Yost Group. And thanks for the demo GaryY.