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Liquid Speed–Vibrant ??

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#66715From: Alex KaramanoglouNov 16, 1993 6:55 AM

Hi Greg, I have a quick question and since you deal with these products you may be able to help me… I'm trying to understand the concept of the Liquid Speed product and also the Vibrant Drivers… 1- What do these do that other drivers don't? 2- If I get them, is it hard to configure 3DS for them? I am using the drivers that come with my VL BUS ATI Ultra Graphics Pro 2MB RAM, should I just stick to these, or should I get Liquid Speed and the Vibrant? And more importantly will they work with my ATI? I thank you for your time… Alex K.

#66769From: Nov 16, 1993 11:34 AM

Alex: The Vibrant drivers come with 3DS3, so there is nothing to buy! Liquid Speed is an add-on which doubles the speed of redraws in the 3d Editor and gives you another 25% improvement in the keyframer. The Vibrant drivers alone are usually faster than the native drivers which come with your card, but do a test and let us know! Greg Pyros

#67103From: Alex KaramanoglouNov 18, 1993 7:52 AM

Great Greg, Thank you for the info… Alex K.

#67029From: Brian Massey [Vibrant]Nov 17, 1993 6:32 PM

Alex, PMJI, The 3D Studio drivers that came with your ATI are ours, but won't work 3DS R3. Use the in-line drivers that came with 3DS R3 (type "3DS vibcfg"). Your card will be listed specifically. Liquid Speed is driver independant, so it'll work just fine — especially with the in-line drivers. Call your dealer to get Liquid Speed. You'll never use 3DS again without it. Best Regards, Brian PS: If you prefer, email me you address and we'll get some info out to you.

#67052From: Gary L. AngleNov 17, 1993 9:59 PM

Brian: I saw your message to alex. Would you please send me the same package but could you maybe send along anything that you have that is basic in the description to help a beginner? Thanx, Gary Angle 2405 Skyview Drive Richardson, Tx 75080

#67214From: Brian Massey [Vibrant]Nov 18, 1993 6:39 PM

Gary, It's on the way. Best Regards, Brian

#67282From: James TichenorNov 19, 1993 1:03 PM

Hello Brian, Can you put me on the list as well – I've lost my card… James Tichenor Cinetel Film Productions 1428 Parker Street Vancouver, BC V5L 2K1 Thanks!

#67082From: John SlaterNov 18, 1993 12:52 AM

Brian, I'd like to get on that mailing list as well. John Slater Aperture 708 North 1st Street #234 Minneapolis, MN 55401

#67215From: Brian Massey [Vibrant]Nov 18, 1993 6:39 PM

John, Liquid Speed info is on the way. Best Regards, Brian

#67104From: Alex KaramanoglouNov 18, 1993 7:53 AM

Hi Brian, Thank you for your help, and if you could please send me that information, I'd appreciate it. My address is: Alex Karamanoglou 9271 W Bay Harbor Dr., # 11 Bay Harbor Island, Fl 33154 Thanks again… Alex K.

#67216From: Brian Massey [Vibrant]Nov 18, 1993 6:39 PM

Alex, Thanks for the interest. The mailman will have a little something for you shortly. Best Regards, Brian

#67419From: James M. MurphyNov 20, 1993 3:14 PM

Alex? Ready Yet? Murph'

#67596From: Alex KaramanoglouNov 22, 1993 6:25 AM

Hi Murph! Yeah right! I've just gotten my fist animation printed to video. I haven't received it yet, but I will today, hopefully. I'll see how it came out. I'll let you know. No, I'm not ready yet, but thanks for keeping in touch… C ya. Alex K.

#67084From: John TissavaryNov 18, 1993 1:54 AM

Liquid Speed is not a driver. It optimizes the calculations that 3DS does to redraw geometry in the 3D editor and keyframer. This increases work speed by quite a lot. I find them indispensable, a real solution to a gripe I've had for a while: waiting for large meshes to redraw everytime I do something. If you have Prores/3D, Vibrant's drivers for R2, you're entitled to a fabulous discount on Liquid Speed. Give them a ring. John Tissavary (La Luna cie)