CompuServe Thread

Puppeteer and IK

6 messages in this thread
#126320From: Hugo Campos [VNetR]Sep 29, 1994 8:31 PM
My fingers are itching… NO answer from Shcreiber Instruments yet. Maybe I shouldn't complain, but I feel kinda betrayed. We knew the risk of buying a Beta version, but if I had to wait that long to be able to use IK, maybe I should have waited for R4. They better answer _soon_ or I'll post my frustrations on CompuServe. 🙁 -H
#126589From: Loring RobbinsOct 1, 1994 2:36 AM
Hello, Hugo I'm sorry its taken so long to get back to you, but I've been really busy lately. I'm sending you 15 puppets I have developed for the Autodesk 50P-man which I hope will help you. Some of them were developed for a medical conference on human walking patterns and stumbling responses. Please feel free to use them if they work in your animations. Good luck with your work, and send me a demo tape. A friend of mine, by the name of Allan Dershowitz is looking for som help on a crime reconstruction for a case he's working on in L.A. He's excited to talk with you. until the next puppeteer demo, best wishes, -Chris
#126811From: Chris ThomasOct 2, 1994 11:28 PM
Loring, Thanks for sending the puppets to Hugo. It sounds like your underway to getting your characters animated. Let me know if you need any help. CT.
#126812From: Chris ThomasOct 2, 1994 11:29 PM
Hi Hugo, Sorry for the delay in responding, but Scot and I just returned from the two week road trip along the west coast showing puppeteer and collision detection. I think I saw some email from you as well, so let me check there for your questions. Is there anything I can help you with to get you going with puppeteer? CT.
#127150From: GEORGE MENDOZAOct 4, 1994 8:00 PM
Hi Chris! I attended your Puppeteer and Collision detection show in San Francisco and was impressed enough with Puppeteer to buy a copy . However, I was very disapointed to find out that your current BETA version has the joint attributes turned off. When are the joint attributes going to be turned on Puppeteer (BETA) . I would not have purchased the BETA version had I known this. Good-Bye
#127287From: Chris ThomasOct 5, 1994 12:07 PM
Hi George, The joint constraint code is actually in the program, but was disabled when we swithced from linear node motion to bezier motion. Version 1.05 went onto the Schreiber BBS on Tuesday (303-759-3598) so that you can atleast get the latest version. The 1.05 still has the joint constraints disabled, but the 1.06 version should have them re-enabled. My guess is that 1.06 should be available by mid to late 0ctober. Also there is no charge for these upgrades, and you should be receiving a diskette and Doc. in the mail soon. Sorry for the inconvience, and let me know if I can help you overcome the learning curve. CT.