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#123465From: Steve V. SozaSep 12, 1994 10:39 PM

I desire to attend a school that specializes in 3DS and related courses. I cannot take off for a year or anything like that, I am looking @ a few months. Could anyone please recommend a school and tell me why that school? I am on the Central Coast of California, but would relocate for a few months to get some good training. Current level of expertise: Greenhorn Any comments and suggestions are welcome.

#123472From: JimSep 12, 1994 11:09 PM

Steve If you pick-up a copy of 3D Artist, Issue #15, they have a listing of a large number of courses offered. There number is 505-982-3532. Or you can call Autodesk University at 415-905-2354 and ask for Marcia Gulino.

#123594From: Steve V. SozaSep 13, 1994 3:03 PM

Will do- thank you for the help.

#123506From: Ted BoardmanSep 13, 1994 5:23 AM

An excellent school in Cupertino is Cogswell Polytechnic. I don't have the address or phone number because they've moved onto a new campus.

#123595From: Steve V. SozaSep 13, 1994 3:06 PM

I will check into that one. Cupertino is in the S.F. Bay Area isn't it? Thanks for the help.

#123693From: Ted BoardmanSep 14, 1994 7:29 AM

Steve Cupertino is at the south end of the Bay, near Palo Alto. If you call Cogswell, ask for Vijay Patel, who runs the program there.

#123786From: Steve V. SozaSep 14, 1994 5:44 PM

Thanks Ted, I will give them a call today. I surely appreciate your help. Steve

#123887From: Ted BoardmanSep 15, 1994 7:36 AM

Steve I see Jim Murphy has posted Cogswells number, but as he says, it's a four year education. Sorry, I thought thats what you were asking about. For training in the Bay Area, check out SF State University at 415-338-1205 or Martinez Comm. College in Sacremento (no phone handy) Good Luck TedB !^NavFont01F0007MGHHGF4AF1E

#123952From: Steve V. SozaSep 15, 1994 2:29 PM

Thanks Ted. I do kind of wish I could take 4 yrs. off and attend a degree pgm. but I can't. I will check out SFSU and Martinez CC. I called Cogswell yesterday and they are sending me their catalog, maybe I could take a few of their courses. Thanks for the help. Steve

#124841From: Martinez Adult SchoolSep 21, 1994 9:38 AM

Hi Ted, this is Art Galindo. Hope you were talking about us. Our phone number is (510) 228-3631. Our 3DS class started a week ago. Next class starts end of November. You might try Dave Sanchez at Sac State in Sacramento. His number is listed in all the 3DS Users Groups Newsletters. Ted, see you at Autodesk U. ! REGARDS

#124876From: Ted BoardmanSep 21, 1994 1:32 PM

Art Yes, I was trying to send the guy your way! Couldn't find you listed in my copy of the ATC listings, so I took a shot at the name.<G> See you in Atlanta. TedB !^NavFont01F0007MGHHG81D4ED

#123868From: James M. MurphySep 15, 1994 2:19 AM

Steve, These gus are usually long term degreed types. But they may have something for you: COGSWELL Polytechnical College Try contacting Vijay Patel, he's Director, Computer and Video Imaging. They are in SunnyVale California at: 408-541-0100. Vijay's Extension is 135 Tell Him I said Hi! Murph'

#123870From: Steve V. SozaSep 15, 1994 2:35 AM

I will do my checking tomorrow of the list. Thanks for the reply. I really need an accelerated school for training. I already have my B.S. so I don't really need another degree, just good useful training. See 'ya Steve

#124064From: James M. MurphySep 16, 1994 2:51 AM

Good Luck Steve! Your Really going to love this….of course you realize that you are no longer allowed to sleep once you start down this road! <BG> Murph'

#124071From: Steve V. SozaSep 16, 1994 3:57 AM

Tell me about it!!!!!! It is almost 2 AM and here I sit! It is a class "A" drug. Have to get my daily dose of renders.

#124235From: James M. MurphySep 17, 1994 3:17 AM

2AM?? Where are you located?? East Coast? I'm In Wisconsin and I downloaded this earlier this evening. BTW it's now 3:04AM our time Sept 17th. I've Just Started to render out 120 frames at 5Min4Sec each so in ten hours I'm going to have a rather nice 4 second Teaser for a Shipbuilder at his European Show as part of their Corporate Video. It's a Buoey Tender and with the Waves lapping up against the side of the ship while we do a quick fly around there gonna reaaaaallly Like it! <BG> I LOVE THIS BUSINESS! >:-) Murph'

#124320From: Steve V. SozaSep 17, 1994 9:50 PM

You must of D/L the message just as I sent it. I sent it @ 1:41 AM Pacific time ( I live on the central coast of California, Morro Bay to be exact.) I agree with you, I LOVE THIS STUFF! Have you used Vista Pro? It comes out of a town right here (17 miles away) locally, San Luis Obispo, CA. Vista Pro is by Virtual Reality Labs, great fly by's. Great price too. Talk with you soon, Steve 🙂

#124621From: James M. MurphySep 19, 1994 11:16 PM

Steve, >>> Have you used Vista Pro? It comes out of a town right here (17 miles away) locally, San Luis Obispo, CA. <<< Acutally I'm a Dealer and I've still Got 2 of the New CD Version Packages Left. Going to the First Callers for……$95 Murph'

#124624From: Dean OliverSep 19, 1994 11:42 PM

James, Is the CD package the DOS or Windows version? I would be interested in one either way. Please let me know. Thanks! Dean Oliver

#124629From: James M. MurphySep 20, 1994 12:13 AM

Dean, This is the NEW MS-DOS 3.0 * CD ROM Version that includes Vistapro 3.0, hundreds of MB's of landscape files, Makepath Flight Director and Vistamorph (for advanced animation, ) Sample images and animations, ans sound files. Yes it has the "Export landscapes as DXF objects" features. Murph'

#124722From: Steve V. SozaSep 20, 1994 3:38 PM

Vista Pro is a lot of bang for the buck isn't it? Integrates well with 3DS. See 'ya Steve

#125200From: Pat Vernon [ATC TM]Sep 22, 1994 11:25 PM

James, how did the 3DS classes go with Steven?

#125209From: James M. MurphySep 23, 1994 12:27 AM

Very well Pat! Very Well! Murph'

#123873From: Gus GrubbaSep 15, 1994 3:38 AM

>> These gus are usually long term degreed types. — Yo, Murph, Watch it how you speak of me! :>

#124065From: James M. MurphySep 16, 1994 2:51 AM

Hi Gus! >>> Watch it how you speak of me! :> <<< Gee…Gus, I thought you were still working on something yet….wasn't it a Doctor of Universal Secrets of Something? <BG> Murph'

#124045From: Pat Vernon [ATC TM]Sep 15, 1994 11:40 PM

Steve, Try calling Dallas TX for info on the Art Institute of dallas. the program is being run by Brent Blackett, a former #DS trainer for Adesk and a really bright super type person. He had quite a program when I spoke with him at Siggraph. PV

#124072From: Steve V. SozaSep 16, 1994 4:00 AM

Thank you Pat. I have heard of something along that line in Dallas area. I will check into it right away. Thanks for the help Pat. Steve