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#Hair?

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#188922From: Kyle J. McKisicSep 3, 1995 7:19 PM
I've seen small bits of conversation here off and on about a hair routine being developed. Does anyone have any solid info regarding this? thanks -Kyle
#188941From: MARTIN G FOSTERSep 3, 1995 9:33 PM
Kyle, uh, that might have been me. MetroLight has some old dusty code written by an ex-employee as part of his masters thesis. It's really cool and not particle systems based or image-processed. I think it's the best hair routine I've seen and others agree. At this point we have some engineers mulling over the code to see what can be done. Hopefully it can be revitalized into something useful for the masses.
#188964From: Kyle J. McKisicSep 4, 1995 1:40 AM
Martin, is that the JuJu Shampoo hair from the Electronic Theatre in '93? I remember that animation – it's some of the best hair I've ever seen! if you guys really do something with it, let me know, OK? thanks -Kyle
#189077From: MARTIN G FOSTERSep 4, 1995 9:54 PM
Kyle, >> is that the JuJu Shampoo hair from the Electronic Theatre in '93? << yes, indeed. It is very impressive. >> if you guys really do something with it, let me know, OK? << most certainly will 🙂
#189159From: Dan O'LearySep 5, 1995 10:18 AM
>> It's really cool and not particle systems based or image-processed. << NOT particle-based? Howdudothat? Did he publish a paper that year? – Dan / n-Space, Inc.
#189164From: MARTIN G FOSTERSep 5, 1995 10:37 AM
Dan, >> NOT particle-based? Howdudothat? Did he publish a paper that year? << I can't say how he did it, because I'm not exactly sure. Something to do with springs. Anyway, if you want to do some research Rob Rosenbloom (ex Metrolight code warrior) published his master thesis on this technique. Although, this is public it won't go into algorithms specifically, I dont' think.
#189782From: Dan O'LearySep 8, 1995 11:27 AM
>> I can't say how he did it, because I'm not exactly sure. Something to do with springs. Anyway, if you want to do some research Rob Rosenbloom (ex Metrolight code warrior) published his master thesis on this technique. Although, this is public it won't go into algorithms specifically, I dont' think. << Interesting… I'll look around for the thesis. Thanks. – Dan / n-Space, Inc.
#188947From: Aleksey PopelyukhinSep 3, 1995 11:56 PM
Hi, Kyle! We came up with our own approach to hairs and may start developing an IPAS after Halloween. If Martin's engineer will port his version to 3DS, you may get two Hairs routins instead of none. Alex, Video International
#188966From: Kyle J. McKisicSep 4, 1995 1:43 AM
Alex, sounds cool – I'd be very interested to see what you come up with. thanks -Kyle
#189041From: Mike White SunDog Pro.Sep 4, 1995 3:22 PM
We've been working on a hair routine to. The only problem is its a slow development. My new programmer is trying too hold 2 job's and write the code for hair. Hopefully it will be done around Christmas. Mike White [SDP]
#189047From: Kyle J. McKisicSep 4, 1995 4:49 PM
Mike, thanks for the info – I'm looking forward to seeing what you've come up with. will you be uploading any cool sample images soon? thanks -Kyle
#189191From: Mike White SunDog Pro.Sep 5, 1995 1:08 PM
<<<thanks for the info – I'm looking forward to seeing what you've come up with. will you be uploading any cool sample images soon?>>>> Your welcome. I hope we will be able to soon. Mike
#190156From: Mike LesterSep 10, 1995 4:40 PM
Yes, yes! Another interested party in the Hair routine. And, while you're at it (I'm SERIOUS here) could you make it addressable so we could do FUR as well as hair? We would love to be able to do fur specific to different animals…Labrador Retriever, Cocker Spaniel, Black Wolf, Sea Otter etc… Thanks…we'll be watching this space…
#190162From: Mike White SunDog Pro.Sep 10, 1995 6:00 PM
<<<<Yes, yes! Another interested party in the Hair routine. And, while you're at it (I'm SERIOUS here) could you make it addressable so we could do FUR as well as hair? We would love to be able to do fur specific to different animals…Labrador Retriever, Cocker Spaniel, Black Wolf, Sea Otter etc..>>>>. Yes Mike this is what is planed. I don't wanted it limited to just hair. Nice to hear you input any other ideas would be great. Mike
#190325From: Neil W. BlevinsSep 11, 1995 4:42 PM
Mike, Since you're looking for more suggestions, here's a few. You might know about Fiber Factory for the toaster. Instead of just straight hair, wavy hair, curly hair, hair blowing in the wind, have a whole routine that lets you style the hair (like going to a barber). I'm sorry if all these suggestions seem a little tricky, but once we finally have a 3DS hair routine, it seems like a good idea to take the idea as far as it can go. – Neil