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GENERAL FORUM GUIDELINES
The A:M Forum is for technical support and the sharing of tips and ideas between users/prospective users of Hash software. It is moderated constantly by technical support representatives.
DO'S!
-Ask questions about the software.
-Assist other users... everyone was new at this once.
-Inform people of your version/platform when asking for help.
-Share resources; tutorials, models, textures, tips and techniques (link to useful websites).
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-Organize and inform others about user groups, IRC chats, image and animation contests, job opportunities, etc.
-Discuss what you are working on and let everyone know about magazine reviews and articles that relate to your projects.
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-No very general questions like: "how do I make a good 3D model" make your questions as complete and concise as possible.
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User Led Forum Considerations
Firstly and foremostly, please remember this is Martin Hash's forum and that it is every A:M User's primary resource for information about A:M. In order to remain relevant we need everyone's continuing support and interest.
Secondly, understand there is a distinction between A:M (the program) and the A:M forum. There are some topics and issues that are outside the scope of this forum and most can be deduced by reading through the forum guidelines. These include such things as Hash Inc internal policies, business practices, trade secrets, and specific plans for the future not yet publicly released. Each of these would be fascinating topics of their own but are better reserved for private communications with a representative of Hash Inc.
Related to the second, is purchasing, customer service and other areas outside the purview of the common user who may have no interest in such things; subjects relating to money exchanging hands are beyond the scope of the A:M Forum and often can lead to conflicts of interest between users and/or Hash Inc. (If Hash Inc cuts you a deal on volume purchasing it's really no one else's business). Likewise, individual complaints about a product or service are best remedied by going direct with Hash Inc representatives empowered to make decisions. Please allow them them the time necessary to resolve your specific issue and consider the cost of customized solutions.
This last area is likely the source of much confusion because many see the A:M Forum as the official outlet for Hash Inc... and it is. But the forum is not designed for conducting business and private matters best resolved by going to Hash Inc directly. Similarly, bug reports are best resolved by entering them directly into the A:M Reporting system.
Many problems can be easily addressed at the user level just by asking fellow users in the forum. If someone at Hash Inc suggests the forum as a source, it is very likely a problem can be easily resolved. For tougher issues there is even more reason to take the issue directly to the source... you don't want the issue discussed... you want it resolved quickly.
Finally, remember that we want to pass this forum on to future moderators and generations of A:M Users in the absolute best condition possible. A:M is just that good a program and is worthy of our consideration.
Thanks for making the A:M Forum a great community.
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hi people, does any one know a tutorial that teaches head modelling.
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When I am setting up the relationship for this head and turn it to see if constraints on the neck are working it won't return to zero (looking straight ahead) when I type in zero in the y rotation. I've set up other heads the same way and they work but this one won't. Must be missing something. What am I doing wrong??? Brow2.tga EyeBallPupil2.tga HedNek.prj Wilbur2.mdl
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hello. im studying the Facial Modeling tute from Anzovin, and i was wondering if im looking to create more cartoon-styled face models, am i still to use as much detailed splinage like is taught in the tute? i was hope to just take simple head shape and basically add eyes, nose and mouth, something similar to a Bruce Timm type style, even how Jeff Lew did "Killer Bean". is there a way that supposed to be approached when modelling a toon thats more cartoon than realistic? and if there's info pertaining to this, could someone direct me to a link? thanks.
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Anyone have a 3D heart model they could donate. My attempts are not smooth. I have attached a shape for roto. and a reference someone made in another package.
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I'm looking to create the heat distortion you get from jet blasts. I have some ideas about doing it in post production in After Efects or frame by frame in photoshop. Has any one done this yet? And how was it done? Thank you, Camillo
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Hi all, My students and I are working on a live action film with 3d aliens and spacecraft in it. Who knew school could be this much fun, eh? Anyways, we want to have the spacecraft land with that weird heat wave present. I thought I saw a forum topic on this year's ago but couldn't find it. Any ideas? Thanks! Mike
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please help me making this character please i cant design it please help me
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I am having a problem with rotoscope files. Every time I make my own model or modify a model and put my own materals and/or decals,not a problem,but when i load my project file the second time, I get thousands and thousands of rotoscope files in my choreography list and it takes an extremely long time to load my project file, as well as slowing down my computer. Is there a setting that will limit the number of rotoscope files produced when I do this? Eric800
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I was here a bit about a year and a half ago, and I'm getting back into animation again (finally cancelled my World of Warcrack account). I just wanted to say hi. Quick question about the excercises for the Art of certificate. Is it OK to go beyond what is specified in the excercise? For example, here [attachmentid=17244] is my Ex1, where I was playing with the camera angle going over rabbit's shoulder to look at Kee Kat in the dynamic pose. Will I get my golden checkmark for this, or should I play it a little closer to the guidebook? -Andy
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Hi everybody, Well, I'm back once again! I'm picking up where I left off after finishing exercise three, and I really want to get through the entire AoA:M this time. Actually, I'm working in a much less stressful job now, so it should allow me more time to work on my animation skills. I just want to say, the A:M community is one of the nicest bunch of people I've had the pleasure of talking to online, so I'm glad to be back. -Sean P.S. - TWO is looking awesome!!
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Hi everyone! I've been an A:M user on and off over many years and was even briefly involved in the Scarecrow of Oz project. I recently watched the TWO DVD and really enjoyed it. It inspired me to pick up A:M again. I might even get through all the exercises in the AoA:M manual this time. Nice to see you all again! -Sean
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10 years ago I stopped in the middle of Scarecrow of Oz after my mother fell ill, and one problem leading to the next, never got back to it. Now I'm working on a music video for a song a friend wrote, and thought I'd see if I can do some modeling and animation for it. So here I am. I found my old A:M disk and inserted it in my not as old Windows 7 PC, and it says: The version of this file is not compatible with the version of Windows you're running. Check your computer's system information to see whether you need an x86 (32-bit) or x64 (64-bit) version of the program, and then contact the software publisher. I thought this PC would run both 32-bit and 64-…
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Hello All, I am new here. I just use Hash recently. Just to say Hi to all
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Hello all, My name is V... I am not a newbie yet, since I am still trying to make my decision whether to buy the DVD or to get 1 yr subscription. I hope someone could tell me PROs and CONs between them. Thank you!
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Hello everyone! My name is Steve and today I purchased my copy of A:M 18. I know nothing about 3D and animation, and can't wait to learn. My first impressions of A:M are not going so well though. After starting the program, I get a nice welcome screen, with a list of tutorials. After getting through the first two, which I enjoyed, I get "videos not ready yet". This is a bummer and not very professional. Are there alternative tutorials? I don't want to jump around from specific tutorial to tutorial, I just want to learn in a structured way, or at least learn the basics of modeling in A:M. Thanks, Steve.
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I am Scoot Sunderland, a new member. Nice too meet you. Thanks
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I'm Lyly. Nice to meet you all. Hope to get more help, exchange information from you.
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Overview of Fishdom - an amusing puzzle game on Android Fishdom is a three-in-a-row puzzle game developed by the popular company Playrix Entertainment. Due to the bright graphics and continuous gameplay, the application has gained high popularity among users in all countries of the world. Here the player has to build and decorate a virtual underwater world. Let’s go through our article to understand why you should download this game right away! About the game This game project is a Puzzle game classic in the "three in a row" genre. You will need not only to decorate the underwater kingdom where the f…
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Top 4 Newest And Coolest Kitchen Gadgets For Your Home! Why You Should Try To Buy And Use These New Gadgets ❈It’s clear that our lives are changing rapidly. Cooking now seems to take so much time. Besides, many people come home exhausted which makes it hard for them to get into the kitchen. To reduce the time they have to work in the kitchen, people have started to invent many new gadgets to help others out. In this way, you can truly enjoy cooking, as it is much easier and safer for you. According to people’s needs, they come up with ideas and bring these ideas to life. However, you might find some of these new gadgets a bit weird at first, but you can sure tha…
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Yes the name is Raptree, myhalomovies is my site that I own. I do Machinima, I know some of you don't know that, but if you've heard of Red vs. Blue then you would know they came from Machinima. I myself do movies like them on halo 2 and halo 3, I've taken notice to your product "Animation Master" and was surprized at this spectacular program that is in my price range. I ain't a jump to person on these programs, but I am wanting to purchase the 1 year trial for $50 and if I like it I will buy the whole thing. Myself, currently, is making a few series in halo 3 and your program matched a design texture that I use for many episodes to come. I am hoping to enjoy my…
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Hi everyone! To give you an idea of how far I go back: My first version was called "Playmation" and I had to travel quite a bit, to a person's home, to see a demo AND buy my copy. Really, the program was called Will Vinton's Playmation -- bet Martin wasn't too happy about that. I still have that copy, though the box needed taping up. Still have the disks. Over the years, I have bought at least 3 or 4 subsequent versions -- I'm looking at two versions on my bookshelf right now (at least another is in the debris under my computer desk). My question is -- are there any records here at Hash Kingdom of my copies? It would save me considerable archaeological…
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just wanted to say hi to everyone! im brand new to all of this!! i was amazed when i foun A:M! i couldnt help my self and ordered it the day after i discovered it. i had to take the 330$ out of my segway savings to get it... im really excited to have it arrive on monday! i just have a few questions for you all... 1. im 15...so how well do you think i will do using it? 2. you can create your own people...cant you? 3. what is the maximum length you can create movies? 4. how long does it generally take to get the hang of A:M? thank you very much and i look forward to my animation journeys ahead! cyrus
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Hello there everyone. i just thought i'd introduce myself. i took a 3d animation class in college a year ago or so (v15) and now i'm starting to put it to work for a video game i'm working on and possible webisodes. i'm off to a good start in my post-class era and have learned much since then just fiddling with the easy to use software and as of recently i am beginning to discover the stretches of these forums. i'd just like to say that i've been able to find a lot of help in these forums already even dating back in articles from 2005, with such topics as clothing (i managed to get a cape flowing and leaves draping down from a shoulder pad), figure modeling, lighting…
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Hey im Lucas and i recently got A:M Im trying to find the tuts, anyone help please? I may 13 but i still wana learn How you all doin?
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Hello! I am currently in the process of starting a team for web-based cartoons and (in the near future) games. I'd like full length 20-30 minute cartoons, and completely full length games. After looking around, this was the most expensive thing I could buy for that purpose. Now, two months later, I need an audio program to go with it. What would you guys suggest? I need it to have a full range of sound effects (explosions, mystical magic sounding stuff, mechanicle gears moving, etc), along with the ability to create music (preferably click and drag), and finaly voice acting. I'm very completly serious about this, and if I have my way you guys'll be hearing about…
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2 questions: I'm on a Mac, just got A:M today. Do I have to have the CD-ROM in the drive for A:M to work? That's what it's telling me and I find it hard to believe. 2nd question: I'm running on a dual monitor system, but I can't get animation master on my bigger monitor. What gives? Thanks in advance guys. Kelly
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i have a prob, im working of flower power and when it says open the attributes of the stem the little arrow isent there any ideas?
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k back in 2004 i bought Animation Master it was kept at my dads to use. Well now I want to use it on my laptop witout having to pay 300 bucks for another one. I o into the update and into am2004 but cant seem to get the correct download nd when I put the disk into my lapto it doesnt give a option 2 download just says play in windows media player nd even when I click on that it says my security settings wont aloow it. I have windows 7 nd im trying to install the 2004 version then update it to the current one, help plz
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i need open it , is my work week ( Unable open file- error ) ??? is a .mdl file momia_George_ok_v_15.zip
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Help ! How do I create icons for models in my library ? - Ok I've add the models so how do I get icons to show ? Do I render, the models and create the icons, then what do I do with the image - save as jpeg and put where ??? ? Help !
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I'm making a porno, and i was wondering how can i make semen look realistic.
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Need a little help guys... I've got a character for a local commercial - 7 second intro, that he's supposed to "fist bump" the owner at the end of his intro. I've set up the lip-synch anim for the VO, and now I want to do the body action and fist bump. I would typically work in the action window for his movements, but since he's got to interact with a live action character, I figured I'd have to work int he Choreography window w/ a Camera Rotoscope playing the live action video. I've set up a cho, imported the video clip as a Camera Rotoscope, I set the start point at 0:00 and the end point at 7:17 on the rotoscope. But when I advance frames, the video roto ju…
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> first you have a great render.>>> i was wondering if there is an add on i can use to make the mideling more > clay like.>>> i see other people have made dragons and i do not want to steal there's > instead makeing my own.>>> i am having a hard time with the eyes and the mouth.>>> wvwrytime i try to open the face for eyes the lathed object fails i have > tried 8-16 spins still no good.>>> i want to add bumps after the spin which it very hard to do.
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Running Yeti, downloaded and installed 12 (v+). I can't remember if I ran the installation from the CD. At any rate, I hit the help button and got a message that the help file couldn't be found. I dragged it over from the CD and now all is well, but it occurs to me that the help file I am using is probably a bit out of date. Does the FTP site normally keep updates to the help file? -Andy
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I just uninstalled my old version 13 and installed version 15 and now when I select help all I get is the pop-up dialog box that says "failed to launch help". Anyone know what is going on and how to fix??
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I installed V15J as standard from the CD on my Imac. For some curious reason the help files did not seem to install at the same time ( this was some time ago I admit ). In order to stop me asking my usual dumb questions, is there a way to install the help files after initial installation ? regards simon
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Well, I guess I'm a newbie (again). I started using A:M with V1 back in 1994 and used it very regularly though '98 then less frequently through 2000 and only occassionally until 2002. That was the last I had upgraded and the last version I currently have (until my '07 upgrade arrives ). Anyway, I've been away from it for so long, I totally forget the ins and outs and nuances of this delicate software package. As I make my way through rudimentary modeling and lighting, it's starting to come back to me but it seems I've run into a problem. First, I'm working on a 2.3Ghz Duo Core MacBookPro running Paralells (as the '02 version isn't available to run natively in …
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Hi, I am buying AM within the next two weeks. I have searched the forums and had some questions answered and other not it may e because I am not searching them right. I have very little animation exp. I currently do animations projects for creative fun and I draw them, then make models in milkshape. Sometimes I record 3d worlds and then export the avi into filmstrip and then render new or adjusted 3d animations within the video. I am hoping AM can not only help me learn but cut down on the drawing because it takes months to re-draw just a few seconds of video footage. Well it may take some less but i'm green. If anyone can point me to the tutorials or like questi…
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Hi, I deleted my project that I was working on by mistake. Does anyone knows how can I get it back? that was my first model and I really wanted to save it. Help please...
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Hi, Could some one tell me how do I get my library back. Some how It dissapeared. I can't see my models that came with Hash V13. When I isntalled the program it was fine with models inside the library and now it is empty. I really don't want to uninstall and reinstall it again, since I had problems the first time I installed it. I want to avoid going through the same thing over again. Thanks!
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I have AM|13 (Yeti) While the program is running my computer keeps dinging, about every 20-30 seconds. Also Windows Agent starts when I start AM. can I stop this, or is it necessary? this never ending dinging sound. (Windows XP Exclamation) is really annoying. please help, if you know what's going on. thanks!
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In the Hash online Store, I plan on upgrading to yearly subscription. It will be a yearly part of my Christmas from my wife. I also will spend an additional 50.00 dollars in the store? Should I buy the 2005 dvd or 2006 dvd. My wife originally bought AM off of e-bay. It did not come with the hard copy of The Art of Animation Master, so Should I buy it and the The techinal reference guide which totals 50.00 as well. Any advice would be appreciated.
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hi everyone. i'm in need of some serious help as it seems as though i've fallen at the first hurdle. no...not even the first hurdle. i've tripped over at the start line! i've just bought and installed a:m v15 and its not letting me actually open it! it keeps saying to insert the cd into the drive. its already there!!! this is my first pc and as a result my knowledge of everything to do with computers is at best very limited! if anyone has any help they could offer i would be forever grateful. have i installed it wrong? i couldn't find an obvious serial number on the box or cd so i just entered what i thought was the erial number, would this be it? thanks in anticipat…
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I have the Orangutan 10.5 disk which I installed, then applied the 2004 11.1i upgrade to. When I launch the 10.5 version, the help menu works fine. With the 11.i1 version (2005), everything seems to work fine except the Help menu -- it gives the error: "Failed to launch Help" I'm hoping it is some simple file missing from some place during the install. Does anyone familiar with old versions have an idea what could be amiss? My work around is to install and run both versions, just to access the help menu, which is awkward and space-busting. Is there some way to view the help without the program? That could be another workaround. Regards…
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My disc for A:M is scratched. It is starting to get cracked too. Often it dosnt start up. I have A:M 2002. If i buy the upgrade will i still have to use the disc when i start the program up? I love the program but i dont have enough money to purchase the new version on disc. I got my disc as a gift from a friend because he bought a newer version
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Hi there, I've bought AM a few days back, so I'm a newbie here... I can model basic stuff so far, extruding splines, connecting and so on. No problem. The video-tutorials are very helpfull so far. I work also with polygon modelers like Silo, Wings and Strata, so there is a big differents in working with splines. What I really need (and don't find) is a basic tutorial how to: - add points on a spline (If I have points, i can connect them, but I need new ones) - how to connect curved edges to a flat surface (like a tube on a cube) - how to make sharp edges - how to smooth out hard connection/extrusions - how to add tickness - and so on..…
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Can anyone help me to get the turbulence working on volumetric effects in v14.0c? If I drop a default dust volumetric into the choreography I just get a misty white sphere with no turbulence. If I do the same in version v13t then I get turbulence within the volumetric sphere. I saved out the project in v13 (with working turbulence) and then loaded into v14 and when I rendered the chor there was still no turbulence on the dust, just the same white misty sphere. I've tried re-installing version v14.0c but this makes no difference. I've also tried adding different turbulence types to the dust object but nothing seems to work. Help please anyone... Thank…
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okay, i finished the exercise, but when testing the model on how it moves, everything worked great with the exception of lower right leg that seems to have control points not assign to the right leg since it basically doesnt move with the rest of the leg. i attached an image of what i am talking about.....it seems to me that all the control points are assign.... i am thinking of doing the draw lasso and just assign the control points all over again, though still they seem to be all assign already...please help.
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don't laugh... but i've manged to make this partial 'face' after owning A:M for a month. but my problem is the creases and folds around the outside of the eyes and i think some around the nose. i know in order to get rid of the creases i will have to eliminate some of those three point patches, but i'm not sure where to relocate the splines and control points. maybe i should just redo the portions that are creased but i'm not sure how to rearrange it all. does anybody have any suggestions? hisako
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well, i updated my product with all of the v14 updates and now my thing wont render. it will only render up to the 58th frame, then either hose up or suddenly quit, no pop-ups or anything. the vid is set to render to 40 seconds, it is 30 frames per second. i hope u can help, thx
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