#Introducing Myself
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Hi I'm new in this Forum, in CompuServe, and not even born to
computer animation. I've become interested in computer graphics, when
studding and archaeological site. It as some interesting Megalithic
paintings, but almost invisible to cameras and videos. But I think
that can be reproduced by a computer animation program. I've seen a
demonstration of 3D studio, and I think it's the program I need, but
here, in Portugal (Lisbon) the price is a bit to high (3D V3 – $4500
Price and taxes). I'm saving the money for it, but I wouldn't like to
spend a lot of money, and then not be able to produce realistic
images. That's why I'm here in this Forum. By reading your messages,
along with some books, I think I'll be able to learn a lot, and
finally decide if I should get in that area as well, or leave it for
experts only. English is my second or third language, so you might
find some errors for which, my apologies. Sorry for this long, long
message. Thanks for your attention
Welcome to the forum. Feel free to ask as many questions as you want
(I do<g>).
Using 3D-Studio for recreating archaeological data… COOL! Can I
help?<g>
>>English is my second or third language, so you might find some errors for
>>which, my apologies.
No need to apologize, English is my first language, and I can't always
speak it right either<bg>.
Welcome Alvaro!
If the paintings are almost invisible to cameras and videos, how
can you tell what they look like? Are they accessible or are they
deep in a cave? Is there a texture or bumpiness to them that you
want to recreate? Do you want to recreate the surrounding area too
(cave, rock wall, whatever)?
If you just want to make the paintings easier for others to
"see," you probably don't need a 3-D program. You would just need a
2-D paint program. You could then "paint over" the images to give
them more contrast and color, etc. 2-D programs are a lot cheaper
too.
If you do want to model the actual site, or give the paintings a
more convincing texture, then 3D Studio is probably for you!
Alvaro
Why don't you look into buying a 'student' version of 3DS, it
is a lot cheaper. You just can't use it for production, assuming you
are a student.
Alvaro, Try the Want Ads section of the Forum for people selling
reasonably priced R3 versions from the states. I got mine from Robert
on 73743,3320. Tell him I suggested you ask him about it.
Hi Ian Thanks for the tip. I will try to do that.
Alvaro