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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.
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Thanks for making the A:M Forum a great community.
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Hello - I posted earlier on creating an ECG oscillation that is going to be showing on on a monitor. I was able to create it in flash export it as an .avi and import it into AM as a targa sequence - I applied it to the monitor and it works great. My question is how do I make it loop? Do I somehow create it as an action - and have it play the length of the video? If so how do I turn it into an action? Thanks - Eric
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i feel dumd asking this but i just downloaded the new am and i also got the data zip file so how do i go about adding this to my am libraries. thanks mike
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Hi all, While I try to solve my preoccupations with respect to the modeled one in A: M, turns out strange not to find an option to import OBJ files in a program so big like this. Can anybody tell me how can I do it? Thank you very much!
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Whenever i go to import 3ds files in AM 10.5 with the 3ds import plugin it starts to load the 3ds file until it get to 20% and AM closes instantly. Any advice?
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Hello! I'm trying to import some 3ds files. The result is very bumpy models. Why is that? I'm I doing something wrong when importing?
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Hi everyone, I need to do an easy animation in A:M (I'm using v12) using a 3ds model of a car that has been given to me. The model has been modelled with not too much polygons (in max I guess) and A:M can import it by using the wizard for importing 3ds models. My problem is that the result after importing the model is not the desired because some "ugly things" appear all over the mesh of the model as if the bias of every spline had been changed. Is there any other way of importing 3ds models without the appearing of those extrange artifacts? or, are there any tricks for avoiding this problems? I don't need to animate the model itself but using it as a static ob…
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every time i try to import a 3ds model; i get the error message saying " trying to access an unnamed file past it's end" and that is all anybody know what i am doing wrong? help much appreciated kevin
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Hi there, Since it is now possible to import OBJs i am wondering, if it is possible, to use its UVs (if there are some of course). If yes, how do i acess them. Besides, i am wondering, if the OBJ importer which is implemented in AM now, is the one by Arthur Walasek? Best regards, Heiner
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Hi. I've been reading that A:M imports .obj files but with some problems in the earlier releases. I have v13. The issue is that I need a real good kick-ass dinosaur for a project -- and I suck at modeling anything 'real'. I found this one on Turbo Squid: http://www.turbosquid.com/FullPreview/Index.cfm/ID/369646 ...But it costs a lot of money. I'll make the investment if I had some kind of comfort that the .obj file will import correctly and that I could add Walk Cycles, animate it, etc. (since I can't return it). Anyone have experience in importing .obj files in v13? Anything I should be warned about? Thanks! DirectorDave
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I'm wondering if there is a way to import camera data from another program. We're using, primarily, Vue to create a landscape and I would like to be able to insert Animation:Master elements as well. We can export a camera that would work for After Effects, Maya, and perhaps others. I'm not exactly sure how much we can convert the data, so please give as many options as possible for import and we'll hopefully find a medium that will work. Thanks!
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I have been trying to import a dxf file from AutoCad. Non of them seem to work..Is there a trick to it or do I need an older dxf format or plug-in?
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OK heres the deal i try and import a .obj fils i made using an extraction program , it gets to the point where it says imported X where X is the polygons and points and such , then the whole thing freezes any thoughts
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Hey everyone, I wachted the 2006 training video. It talks about Dennis Borusso's game Froggy Boxing. It was supposedly made in A:M and then converted into Game Studio. I was wondering if this was actually possible. If anyone has any info. about Game Studio that would be great. P.S. I have posted this same topic on the Game Master forum. Thanks for your time, Masna
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How do I import IGES files?
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Hi there, I am struggeling to import liveaction into A:M. When i select a file that i have recorded and try to import as a rotoscope it comes up with the following error: This happens for avi and mov. Can someone please help me elliot
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Will importing a saved model file from your local disk screw up a project, such that you get the problems with prior versions losing their changes? I thought this only happened if you saved something from the project as a model file. So I am assuming it goes the other way as well? Or am I wrong here? Because I just imported an eyeball model from the extras, it turned my entire penguin orange (not sure why but it looks like it applied the beak color to the entire body) and then when I went back a version the penguin was also orange. The version before that is ok, and I didn't lose much in the way of work but this makes things difficult. I guess I will have to…
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OK, AM crashed, and the file got corrupted. Luckaly, I had an export of my model. So I imported him. He was perfect when I imported him, but when I did a Render of him, all I got was a colored wire frame! (all of it was white, but the wireframe only was colored.) How do I restore my model to his former glory?
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when I import a model into a new project, I lose sight of the already posed actor that came from the A:M actor library. Where did it go? how do I get it back? Is there a size difference from the imported model and the A:M actor?
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I am thinking of purchasing a pre-made model. Does anyone know what formats are accepted in V13? Has anyone had a good or bad experience? Bob
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I'm extremely knew at all of this, but I was wondering how you import model files into A:M. I have some Twilight Princess models I downloaded that included the model and texture files and I would really appreciate it if someone could explain step-by-step how to import the model and get the textures on it. I've tried, and it says it can't import the model. I believe the file is compatible with A:M, they're .3Ds files and the textures are .tga files. Thanks in advance!
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Ok heres my deal, i use a program to extract a model from a game , the program saves it into a format usable by a program called 3d studio max, when it loads into max the models akin to perfect , ie surfaces are nice , colors are accurate, and hey there are even textures , now when i save the model in a format usable by AM ".3ds" it loads in about 1 min and as said above looks like it went through a blender , the main form is still there but thats about all that there is , also i will try and upload a pic soon as due to a system change i currently cant access AM
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I have a model I built in version 13, and I would very much like to import it into a Choreography in version 12 of A:M. Although the ideal solution would be to use version 13 of the software, but this may not be possible. Is there any way to import a newer model into an older version of the software? Thanks.
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Hello All I just want to say that ive been looking at animation master for a while now and im pleased with the fact that i have finally purchased my own copy of it and im really looking forward to it. NOW I HAVE A QUESTION FOR EVERYONE... I RECENTLY M WORKING ON A PROJECT THAT REQUIRES MY MODEL TO MOVE OR EVEN DANCE AND I SAW SOME TUTORIALS ABOUT MODELS THAT MOVED AND DANCED AND STUFF.. WHAT I WANT TO KNOW IS WOULD I HAVE TO START FROM SCRATCH AND CREATE THAT MODEL OR CAN I IMPORT IT AND IT WILL STILL RESPECT OR CREATE BONES AND SO I CAN MANIPULATE IT? MY MODEL IS A MAN THAT HAS HHIS ARMS STREACHING OUT IT IS 2D BUT I WANT TO MAKE IT 3D AND ALSO MANIPULATE IT IS THAT P…
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Old time A:M user here, Has Biased normals replaced porcelain as an option for smoother model surfaces in the current version of A:M? In the old days there was default/normal patch surfaces, which are great for most models, and there was also a Porcelain.mat that would average the surface for smoother surfaces that worked great for some other kinds of models. Maybe a cartoon baby, for example. They were both great and both had advantages and disadvantages. (Don't worry folks, I'm not trying to avoid good modeling technique). The technical manual says that Biased Normals is now the default. Does that mean there is biased and unbiased rendering available now? Or i…
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I have a student in my class that is trying to create a simple action. Everything looks correct except that none of her movements are being recorded as key frames. In 10 years I haven't had this issue come up. Usually when my students animate an action, it's a pretty user friendly process...change the cell number, move the bone..ta da...but for her, something just isn't working. I'll attempt to attached the files here. logo.prj
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Hello AM, So Im looking for somefeed back. I use to use other 3d programs in the past. Now 7 years later im finding myself interested in 3d again. I have been working with some polygon modeling software lately and I am very limited to modeling. So I'm asking for some advice. How hard is it to create custome characters in AM as to creating with other 3d software. I can create characters in 2d till the world ends, but now its time to turn them into 3d, will AM complete this task with basic knowlegde of modeling. Also will just modeling bog down my system, because im on a older laptop. Or will i be fine intill I start rendering animation. Thanks AM members
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Hi everyone! I am making a Lego Star Wars movie. I need help! Could anyone upload a lego star wars model up here on the forums? This would be very helpful! If you are willing to help, I need a lego battle droid and a lego super battle droid. I also need a few lego ships from the clone wars. Any of these would work just fine. Particulary the fighters. Thanks!
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it's just a thought.I'm making a movie of my own, and I have run out of relatives to do the voices, I was wondering if any one else has the same problem, I wonder if any of the hash animators would like to use there voices for others movies project , kinda like a bank exchange, the animator could send there script through email and the recording could be sent on a attached email, just a thought. Katt
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Hello again, Im still new to the Targa rendering method. I cant seem to bring the targa sequence back in A:M to save it as something else. It either brings in one frame, or it tries to open Adobe Photoshop to show the frame. Could someone share the Targa secret?
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I have something of a dilemma with a shadow. As you can see in the image accompning this question, the shadow of the horn charactor is incomplete. The bell is open, and thus the shadow does not show it. What can I do to get the shadow to cast fully as it is supposed to?
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I'm making a character walk, and it's not even a very zany walk, but there are certainly times when he's moving forward, and moments when he's recovering from hitting the ground. Problem is, the walk-cycler seems to take all frames as equal parts of the forward stride. This results in some moments that my character slides forward, and others when he seems to moon-walk. Is there a way to vary the forward-movement within a single walk cycle?
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Hey everyone, This is my first attempt to add AM to live action. I followed the Sam Buntrock CD's, it's a good guide. Homer_in_my_house.mov
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OK...sorry if this has been brought up...(i'm sure it has, I just couldn't find it in the search), but what does everyone turn off on the computer to increase render time? (Virus programs, etc). There was a post talking about what to turn off, but I can't find it. Thanks.
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I'm at a bit of a loss understanding why I'm getting the results I am with the index of refraction. I know all the theoretical aspects of it (that is, learned from college physics). What I don't understand is the rather profound deepening of color I see with applying even the smallest index of refraction (1.01). [attachmentid=16239] The two objects in the image have the same color and 95% transparency. The item to the right has 1.01 index of refraction a it gained a deeper-blue color. In another model I made, a small bit of transparency and a bit of refraction produced a profoundly deep-colored plastic that I liked. However, this time around I want to keep …
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Hi! I seem to have successfully made a QT file that imports and can be placed on my object, but I can't make it animate in the choreography. Are there any tutorials or threads that can help guide through the process of adding a QT Movie decal to an object? Thanks! T
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When an object is placed in a choreography, what controls (determines) where it is placed? Is it always placed at the center of the chor? Is it placed at the same coordinates as it was in say the model window? Thanks.
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ok i managed to find the old post i made about making crystal and such and yes have been able to make some pretty interesting objects with said settings. my current question know is how do i make the inside have a cloudy crystal effect to it i managed to find an image from a game with such an effect Picture hopefully some one will have an idea on how to do this
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Is A:M able to use grahic tablets(pen devices) to any degree? If so, any recommendations in both the low end/intro to the high end/advanced?
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I have the 2007 version of A:M. Using 13.0s. On the extras disc, there is a Penguin.mdl. When I bring that into my choreography, 1/2 his body is in the ground. Do I need to "pull" him up or is there a setting to make the "floor" non penetrable?
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Hi guys, I have just bought my new A:M and discovered it needs the installation CD to run. Can A:M run from HD? Thanks
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Got a 2nd machine which is not on the net, do I download Am installer to a USB and install on it or is it more complicated than that? Any help appreciated.
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Why is A:M forcing me to have the install CD in the drive to run the program after I've installed it?
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I bought A:M at NAB and just got time to install. Install hangs, asking for a serial #. The SN is not on the box, not on the CD disc, not in the manual, not in online tech support. Under "Installation" the manual doesn't even mention the prompt at all. Can anyone tell me where the Serial Number is? Thanks
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Hi I'm Keizerzilla and my mom got me Hash Animator for Christmas. We have tried to install it with the discs we were sent, but the program will not work. When we inserted the disc, the setup file did not come up. We tried double clicking on the file on the disc and it appeared to have downloaded it, but no icon of any kind to launch the program is on my computer. Does anyone have a suggestion as to what we failed to do or could it be that we didn't receive adequate disc info?
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See Attached image. Missing a dll file. Suggestions? iMac Windows 7
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java script:emoticon('', 'smid_2') Hi i try to install A|M 13 and when i try to work with it, and place material to a model i get the massage that the program does not have plugin? what should i do? please help...
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AM 1.5 seems to have installed but will not open. I installaed AM 1.5 from CD - I also checked box 'copy CD to hard drive' I thought that would help. Not sure what copy to hard disk does??? Software installed and I rebooted. Click on AM icon and software loads - I see different components being installed. Then the AM desktop is opening but before it fully loads it dissapears. There is no error message it just closes. Any ideas? MORE INFO FROM EVENT VIEWER 1) Faulting application master.exe, version 12.0.0.0, faulting module ~df394b.tmp, version 0.0.0.0, fault address 0x000abca8. 2) Fault bucket 544831591. 3) <DR WATSON> The…
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I am new to animation master, my friend let me borrow his old 2003 version but when i install all the textures are not there and the example models aren't there! All there is is a few post effects. If anyone can please help me get the basic textures and models and all that stuff i would be very great full. Thanks in advance.
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Mod note: I've split this off from a TAoA:M exercise thread as this might be useful to other people who need to find and install 32-bit A:M to use its Quicktime ability. 64-bit A:M doesn't have Quicktime, but 32-bit A:M does. Actually the best way to post work is to render it to a Quicktime file. If you are using 64-bit A:M you may also want to install the 32-bit version so you can load your PRJ and render (Quicktime isn't available yet in 64-bit A:M) You can have both A:Ms installed. copy the master0.lic file from the 64-bit A:M folder to the 32-bit A:M folder.
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I have been trying to install AM 2005 on my new mac that runs osx tiger. the software installs onto to computer but when i try to open the program it says "the program (AM) has quit unexpectedly" i tried to look at downloads off hash.com but there where no upgrades for 2005 just 2004 and 2006. does anyone have a clue as to what is going on? thanks
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