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#3D Paint Programs

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#142148From: Andrew SinagraDec 16, 1994 8:06 AM

Hey all, I was wondering if there are any 3d paint programs for 3DS. I have seen the use of these in the latest issues of CGW and DVM and it looks great. What a great idea for a sixth module of 3ds!!<g>. Andrew

#142158From: David RhotenDec 16, 1994 9:35 AM

Andrew: Mark Zimmer of Fractal Design demo'd a 3D-paint package code-named "X3" at SIGGRAPH that, last I heard, was to be available in the first quarter of '95. I personally think that's probably optimistic. Mr. Zimmer is SUPPOSED to be holding a conference in the Painter section of GRUGPA sometime in December, though I haven't heard anything about it in a while, so THAT may not happen until at least January. Some time ago, when Zimmer first announced that they were working on such a thing, he had specifically mentioned 3DS, and I suggested that he contact Gary Yost, and gave him Gary's ID. Mark said that was a good idea and that he would, but I don't know any more. I'm e-mailing you a copy of the info that MZ had discussed in a thread on X3. Dave

#142174From: Andrew SinagraDec 16, 1994 10:28 AM

Dave, Thanks for sending me the info. Did you happen to see the demo? From what I've read, that even on a SGI, the 3D painting is a slow process. Do you think it would be workable on a PC, or would it be painfully slow? >> last I heard, was to be available in the first quarter of '95 I've heard that before. <g> Andrew

#142574From: David RhotenDec 19, 1994 10:29 AM

No, I missed SIGGRAPH, but Bob (ROBERT RITGER 75050,2255) talked to Zimmer at SIG, so you might ask him. I'll try and get that email to you today. Dave

#142600From: Jonas Ruikis [ADESK]Dec 19, 1994 11:54 AM

Hi Andrew, << the 3D painting is a slow process. Do you think it would be workable on a PC, or would it be painfully slow? >> The state of 3D Painting..I believe the current issue of CGW covers this in depth. Note Glenn's Displaced monk head on the cover.. 🙂

#142765From: David StinnettDec 20, 1994 1:26 AM

>> Note Glenn's Displaced monk head on the cover.. 🙂 Sorry, I don't see it anywhere on or in the current issue (Dec, 94). ??? David

#142805From: Jonas Ruikis [ADESK]Dec 20, 1994 8:54 AM

Hi David, << Sorry, I don't see it anywhere on or in the current issue (Dec, 94). ??? >> I'm sorry… I was shown the cover and misinformed. You are correct, the image was created by Marcel Achard. I was easily fooled since the mesh is very similar to the displaced head in the libs.. jonas[adesk]

#143383From: David StinnettDec 22, 1994 4:42 PM

>>the mesh is very similar to the displaced head… Very true. David