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#Flyer Demo

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#165228From: daniel wolfSep 24, 1994 5:56 PM
Jim, FYI MegageM is trying to finalize this but it is a good chance we'll have a few A4000-based FLYER workstations available immediately on release of the Flyer by NewTek. Did you get a look at the FractalPro Image Library CDROM? I've been making excellent use of it as a source of spectacular textures for LightWave. BTW – I'd like to congratulate you on LightWave Pro publication. Very good. I'd like to consider advertising there so I'll call Avid this week.
#165267From: Jim PlantSep 24, 1994 11:57 PM
Daniel, Thanks for the info. Having you been sitting on a few A4000's? I haven't seen the FractalPro CD ROM. DO we have a copy at Avid Pubications? Thanks for the kind words about LightWave PRO. You many want to read the thread in the NewTek section of the Amiga Vendor forum about LW PRO. Jim Plant
#166099From: daniel wolfOct 3, 1994 12:57 AM
Jim, I'm sure I sent off a CDROM back a month or so ago right when I got 'em from the pressing plant – I've been getting great feedback from those who have it but no one knows much about it as press releases still haven't been published in the mags. It is CHOCK full of 768×480 24-bit IFF's which are TERRIFIC Lightwave texture-wrap pics (I've used a bunch of 'em myself for some WOW LW stuff). I'm sure I also faxed you a press release back in July. I'll REPEAT both actions (you'll get a press release and CDROM sent DIRECTLY to YOU this week). I just got another LWPro and it is great. Arnie Cachelin's stuff on ARexx and LW (Arnie on ARexx in general!) is a high point for me. I love ARexx and Arnie is the guy who got me started on it and pointed out how useful it is. ARnie was my editor when I wrote assembly language articles for Amiga Plus magazine way back about 5 years ago … I showed the LWPro issues to a toaster friend who subscribes to VTU and he was completely wow'd by LWPro but a bit taken aback at the cost – in this case I assured him he gets what he pays for! VTU is great, but for LW enthusiasts, LWPRO is definitely the specialized publication he's looking for. I repeat, I'd like to consider advertising the CDROM there so please send the AD sheet. Thanks for your reply. Hope you like the CDROM.
#166188From: Jim PlantOct 3, 1994 9:44 PM
Dan, Thanks for re-sending the CDROM and info. I will look for it later this week. Fax press releases to NEW PRODUCTS, ATTN: Joan Burke (408-774-6783) Maybe we can get the info in the next issue of VTU. I'll pass your advertising inquiry on to Mark Holland, the West Coast Rep. Have you received information about the Video Toaster Expo in December? Jim
#166674From: daniel wolfOct 7, 1994 2:45 AM
I just heard about the VTU expo in latest LATUG newsletter. I'll be attending their meeting this weekend for the first time (it's a long way). I'm going to try and bring a system to show the CDROM there. Thanks for the info. I sent the CDROM out and I faxed YOU the press release. I also faxed JOHN GROSS a letter and a 3-page article on doing stereoscopic 3D animations with Lightwave. There's a journalistic/commercial conflict as I discussed the AmiVR LCD glasses video system in the article and I'm also the distributor thereof. But it is interesting material and true 3D with Lightwave is gorgeous! Hope you and John can discuss the article and let me publish regardless of the plug for my product (or else somehow cushion the reader to be aware of the rather direct plug). If there was more than one way to do video 3D (other than AmiVR) I'd mention it, too, but there isn't as far as I know. PS – I forgot to answer you about the A4000/Flyer availability. I have one A4000 workstation now in stock and expect a very very few more. I hope to sell them AS Flyer workstations if and when Flyer appears. It is VERY hard to hold back ANY A4000s with the current demand.
#166694From: Arnie CachelinOct 7, 1994 10:28 AM
Yo Dan, I wrote a similar article and sent it to JG. Discussed the SIRDS tricks for LW as well as the field 3D using your stereo glasses…. I'm not a writer, but I play one in my latest screenplay ;-/
#166793From: Jim PlantOct 8, 1994 1:37 AM
Dan, Thanks for the update. I did receive the fax this week, and I'll be looking for the CD ROM next week. I'd be interested in seeing this article that you send to John. Can you fax me a copy to the same number you sent the press release? Also, are you interested in exhibiting at the EXPO? How about attending the developer's conference? You can call Ann Pulley at our office (800-322-2843) and she can send/fax you the latest information. Jim
#166832From: John GrossOct 8, 1994 2:34 PM
Daniel, FYI, I haven't seen the letter and article yet, (VTU is sending it my way). Arnie Cachelin of NewTek sent me a similar (albeit short) article long ago that I had hoped to use soon…. I am anxious to see yours… JG