CompuServe Thread

#Star Wars

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#195630From: Brad KinneyOct 16, 1995 4:48 PM
I am beginning post on a project in which the customer would like a roll title, like the beginning title of Star Wars (scrolling off into the distance). Does anyone know what the best procedure for creating a roll of this type would be? I have 3DS-R4, but no special IPAS stuff. Any suggestions are welcome, as this project must be completed and duped by October 27th (less than two weeks) Thanx, Robert Nordvik Unlimited Video Productions
#195692From: Suresh KavanOct 16, 1995 11:31 PM
Use Animator Studio from Autodesk. It's got a superb titler that will let you do exactly what you're searching for. SK
#195696From: Brad KinneyOct 17, 1995 12:19 AM
Thanks, I will check into it ASAP!
#195702From: MARTIN G FOSTEROct 17, 1995 12:54 AM
Brad, you could create geometry in 3ds and render it moving past a camera (or camera moving backwards over it). Use depth-cue or fog, or lighting to have the text disappear into the distance. If you use fog and turn off "fog background" then you can render the text against any background image or sequence of images.
#195826From: Larry MintonOct 17, 1995 8:28 PM
I just uploaded a thread file on text in 3ds. It contains various threads dealing with text, including a description of how Yost Group did the same thing as you are trying to do. The file should be available in Lib3 in a day or so. File name in TEXT.ZIP. LAM
#195998From: david W. mennenohOct 18, 1995 6:12 PM
I remember a while back Gary Yost explained just how they did that in the intro the the 94 siggraph reel. Basically, create your text in a package like Photoshop. Then map that onto a large rectangle which you fly past your camera. Use distance cueing and off it goes into nothingness. It's simple really. You just need to use a high enough res text map for it to look perfect. Good luck. DM