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#sphinx 3D mesh?

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#143569From: Kevin C. GibsonDec 24, 1994 11:01 AM
Regarding your quest for the Sphinx. I don't know much about such things. But you might want to hit up the Jerde Partnership in Venice, CA. A few years ago, Thomas Jaggers, the CAD director there, was part of a team that recreated the Sphinx (with nose). Don't rule out Viewpoint's willingness to work with you and your budget however. They're a good bunch. BTW Have you ever read a book called "El Flechador Del Sol"? If so, I'd be interested in knowing what it's about. Thanks.
#143608From: Alfonso HermidaDec 24, 1994 4:18 PM
//Regarding your quest for the Sphinx. //I don't know much about such things. //But you might want to hit up the Jerde Partnership in Venice, CA. //A few years ago, Thomas Jaggers, the CAD director there, was part of a team //that recreated the Sphinx (with nose). Do you know how to contact him? //Don't rule out Viewpoint's willingness to work with you and your budget however. //They're a good bunch. yes, I met John Mellor @ SIGGRAPH and I worked with Tom Tulles<sp?>on the "PC Graphics Unleashed" book. I'm just trying to look for a PD one before I go knocking at a company's door – I'm on a budget($0) and they're trying to do bussiness. //BTW Have you ever read a book called "El Flechador Del Sol"? //If so, I'd be interested in knowing what it's about. Is it in spanish or just the tittle? The tittle means literally "The guy that shot the sun with an arrow". I could check public libraries near my home (Maryland). Alfonso
#143616From: Kevin C. GibsonDec 24, 1994 7:05 PM
Alfonso ( Do you know how to contact him? " Jerde Partnership, Venice, CA " ) Sorry. Best advice I have is call information for Venice. RE: El Flechador Del Sol I know nothing of it. It was mentioned in a book I was reading. I just thought I'd bounce it off you since I was punching in with an attempt to help with the Sphinx. I studied Spanish for two years in high school. I really wish I had been able to become fluent. I just didn't retain much. I figured the Sun part. Wasn't sure on "Flechador." Fletch. Fletcher. Anyway, thanks for the help. Best of Luck with your project.
#143622From: Alfonso HermidaDec 24, 1994 9:39 PM
WAS: finding sphinx 3D mesh IS: foreign languages and literature<g> Kevin: Thanks, I'll check on the Jerde Partnership. //RE: El Flechador Del Sol //I know nothing of it. It was mentioned in a book I was reading. //I just thought I'd bounce it off you since I was punching in //with an attempt to help with the Sphinx. //I studied Spanish for two years in high school. //I really wish I had been able to become fluent. //I just didn't retain much. I figured the Sun part. //Wasn't sure on "Flechador." Fletch. Fletcher. //Anyway, thanks for the help. "flecha" = arrow "flechador" = person who shoots an arrow. "sol" = sun Hope that helps 😉 Alfonso
#143668From: Gary L. AngleDec 26, 1994 12:46 AM
wouldn't this kind of mesh be found in some medical animators files?
#143678From: Alfonso HermidaDec 26, 1994 7:20 AM
//wouldn't this kind of mesh be found in some medical animators files? the egiptian sphinx? I'm lost. Alfonso
#143815From: Dec 27, 1994 2:11 PM
Alfonso: >> Do you know how to contact him? Ton Jaggers at The Jerde Partnership can be reached at (310) 399-1987. We worked with them taking the Sphinx they did into 3DS and flew around it for a National Geographic special and a Nova show, also. Greg Pyros
#143835From: Alfonso HermidaDec 27, 1994 4:28 PM
Greg: Thanks for the info. I'll try to contact them today. Alfonso Hermida