#3rd Party Effects
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I've been thinking that maybe if enough of us users of AM were to create a
petition to software development companies, if we might be able to show them
that there is enough of a market for effects modules for them to produce some.
From what I understand, 3D Studio and the IPAS effects are created by The
Yost Group. Adobe Photoshop Filters, Kai's Power Tools, and Aldus Gallery
Effects are all able to be applied over time, albiet in a 2D environment. Most
of the code would already seem to written for most effects. If 10 or 20
thousand people were to hand these and other companies a signed request for
development, I wonder what their reaction would be?
Michael S. Flynn
Michael,
I already put in my request for photoshop filters over time, Steve does
listen<G>. Some else suggested a great workaround for now, do your filtering to
your texture maps in a program that supports that (premeire for example), then
apply the numbered Targas and viola!, your texture changes over time. The
suggestion I heard was a way to do dialating pupils, Very Cool!!!
Although, I still think that adding the ability to use photoshop filters would
be an exellent marketing feature. I too am anxiously awaiting particles/special
effects in Animation:Master, along with font conversion/extrusion/beveling. For
some reason, blowing up someones logo is one of the most common requests I
get?! Second to that is to animate the company logo, "Like the dancing
cars…".
Jim Jonah
>> ! Second to that is to animate the company logo, "Like the dancing
cars…". <<
LOL!
-Mike Johnson
Jim,
I was the one who suggested using Premeire. A lot of my concerns about 3rd
party effects center around the fact that I know people who will shell out the
cash for 3D Studio just because it is more well known and has many more
features. I am waiting to see what changes are available in AM 3.0. In a lot of
ways, AM is a step or three ahead of other 3D applications, but it is also
lacking in some areas, mostly in the SCULPTURE module. I am taking a serious
look at moving to Real 3D for Windows. It is about $1,300 and offers quite a
bit. As more and more people realize that doing 3D animation is becoming less
and less expensive, they are going to want to buy applications that can do what
they see on TV and the movies. I would like to see AM users flood the Highway
with top notch images and animations to get peoples attention. The more product
Hash can sell, then the more features they can add. I'm going to do my part to
support them all I can, but I will have to make any application choices based
on what I need and who can provide it.
Michael S. Flynn
Michael,
Oppss! And what a great suggestion it is! <G> I also think A:M is far more
advanced than people give it credit, BUT I also now how important Good
Advertising/Marketing is (I work at a large Advertising Agency). So I agree
that PS plug-ins would be a Great marketing feature (I think I'm repeating
myself here… sorry).
Did you see the new Compuserve CD? There are some EXCELLENT A:M animations on
the CD!!!! That, to me, is good marketing, its just what Hash needs. <G>
Jim Jonah
Jim,
No, I haven't seen the CD yet, but I'll try and check it out.
Michael S. Flynn
Ooooh..I gotta try that…I was just wondering how to do that and was going to
watch the tapes over again to see if there were tips in decal.
BTW, Joe Krause tells me that Dale Myers finally got excited about A:M. Seems
somebody got him a video demo or told him about it. I've never had a chance to
play the Playmation video at the Animation SIG. It'll be interesting to see if
he
says something about it next meeting. Hope you can make it. Also, I saw the
animation of Rod's head on the CompuServe CD-ROM. It is great!
I haven't had time to get your copy of the tape you wanted! 🙁 Hopefully,
soon…
Kevin
Dear Kevin,
Thanks for the compliment!
– Rod
You're more than welcome! Thank you for taking computer animation to a new
level!
Kevin
Kevin,
Oh Man, I was gonna' bring the new A:M demo tape and ask to play it at the
next meeting, I'll bring it just in case he hasn't seen it, or isn't planning
on showing it. Also, I'll make of copy for you (If it's OK with Steve…,
unless he would rather send you one…)
Michaels texture ideas opens up some Very Interesting Options :).
Wasn't it GREAT to see A:M so heavily represented on the CD?
Rod's Head is awesome, everyone I show that to is blown away!
And, Yes, I'll be at the next meeting, BTW When is it?
Thanks,
Jim Jonah
Jim copy away! Or if you like I can send you some to give away at the meeting!
I'm looking forward to seeing this CD I haven't gotten mine yet…
Steve, Hash Inc.
Steve…It is a great CD-ROM…
Re: the tape.. feel free to send me the copies to distribute if you'd
like. There's generally around 20-30 people at each meeting and they'd all
probably love to see it. My experience has been that the two hours of the
meeting
fly by so I doubt much could be shown, besides…viewing isn't that
optimal…the
big screen monitor is rather dim and the store lights where the meeting is held
have to stay on…we have better luck when one of the smaller monitors used for
editing is on…but you can't always count on it.
Kevin
Steve,
Since Kevin Sanderson is a member of the SIG group (I'm a new comer), it make
more sense to take Kevin up on his offer of playing and passing out tapes,
(more credible coming from a member).
I'm showing the tape to all of my friends, they love it, you may be getting
some calls soon!
Jim Jonah
Jim…that's the neat thing about the Animation SIG…no membership bull…you
just
show up and add what you can to the group. I've only been to 2 more meetings
than you!
Granted, they're a bit more familiar with me, but you could become familiar
real
fast with some of your work.
See ya there!
Kevin
Yeah, it is great about A:M being on the CD-ROM…and this seems to be the
busiest section of this forum.
The meetings are always the third Thursday of the month…so, mark down 11/17!
See ya there, Jim!
Kevin
Kevin,
I'll see you there! Hopefully Steve will send you some tapes to pass out.
See Ya!
Jim
You bet I'll send those tapes! Mark look for them in the mail SOON!
Steve, Hash Inc.