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i've been having a heck of a time learning how to model with splines. i would like to announce i have successfully attached a leg after numerous tries and i do mean numerous. call me crazy but i'm on to the arm. richie
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I remember having trouble with this in the past, but I was hoping that it had been solved simply. When I render an image file from Hash as a PNG, JPG, or other, the Alpha channel doesn't export automatically. As a result, when I import the image back into A:M to be used in a "Layer", it has black instead of transparency. If you have an Alpha channel set in the render, it should show up in the image as transparent. But in an A:M render this is not the case. Am I missing something. 1. Render an object as a PNG with "Alpha" buffer set on. 2. Import that image back into A:M and create a layer with it in a Choreography. 3. Does the transparent area sho…
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I am trying to use sprites to render a fire effect. I have some fire animations for the sprites. Is there a way to make them partly transparent with an alpha channel? I have an alpha channel for them but i cant figure how to load that into the sprite system. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks
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I'm trying to get my fire with a flickering light - I've looked through the forum and found that if I render the fire to a tga alpha channel I could apply it as a gel to a klieg light ( ) However, I've tried various ways - the simplest is rendering a ball with the flame material as described in TaoAM Chapter 16. I get the alpha channel for the ball, but the flames do not show in the alpha channel. Am I doing something wrong, or are particles not supposed to show up in the alpha channel? I was reading this thread on Compositing Particles, and, while it is all a bit too hard for me, it does seem to imply that you can get an alpha channel from particles. …
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I'm currently working on a 2d game that supports alpha channel PNG/TARGA files and I was wondering if there was a way I could render to TARGA and have only the model itself reder and everything else be a "blank" background. This is a vital process for my game and I'm hoping it can be done in A:M if it helps, I'm using v11.1H Thanx guys.
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How do I go about adding an alpha channel to some animation, I need it to apply over some live action. Thanks,
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please could somebody explain how i can use alpha channels to make a decal transperent in AM thz
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I do have a chor setup containing a dome and a character. I use the dome with an hdr image for reflection (reflection map on a material on the character itself is out of the question). So my problem is this: I need to render an animation with only the character (alpha) eg make the dome cast shadows but not make it visible in the render... Any tips?
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I know there's been a lot of alpha channel talk lately, but I don't think this has been touched on- I'm using a .TGA sequence to rotoscope a 3D element into my real footage. One problem is the shadows. While I've read tutorials that suggested making objects that match those in the scene, and then project the same decal from your main camera onto those, I think having a live actor in the shot makes this more complicated. What would be ideal to me as compositor, would be a way to export the ball and some darkness under itself softened by another alpha layer. In my mind the way to do that would be to make the surfaces that receive shadows, and then t…
Last reply by Caroline, -
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ok soooo yesterday our sound file and our dope sheet was working... and SUPRISE!! today the sound file wouldnt play the dope sheet was working and the lip sync also but there was no sound comming from the character we have uploaded the file numerous times re added it to the character many times as well the sound file will work in the library but as soon as we put it on our character it will not work... im begining to dislike this greatly.... please help!!!!!!!
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Hi guys! I just got hash Animation master at the San Diego Comic Con. I've installed it and started working with it. I noticed that I must have the CD in the CD drive in order for the program to work. Is this always the case? Can the program not run without it in there? Also I'm wondering if the copy I got at the show is a 1 year subscription or the full program. I had thought I was buying the full program, but after reading the website I'm now unsure. Thank you!
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Hi everyone Sorry I don't know is look ok of these, but I am trying and I didn't do in the book. Hopefully I still can get credit . thank you Pookney [attachmentid=19664] [attachmentid=19665]
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(I tried to post this in archive forum to not bother up-to-date users, but forum is readonly.) To any other AM 11 / Windows Vista users: I'm having display problems where the screen doesn't seem to refresh, or partially draws with my Windows Vista Compaq laptop. Particularly, when only one A:M window is open (say, chor or modeling) the background grid does not fully draw. Having two windows open magically makes the grid draw fully in both windows. In a Model window, I'll switch to "shaded" mode and a patch won't render. If I tweak a control point, suddenly it might render. Sometimes while drawing a spline, parts don't draw while making it. …
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Hi , anyone know how long it take to AM support to give me a new activation code ? Thank you.
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I have version 11 and 12, but have never really used them. My son is now at the age where he would like to try animation. When I try to run Animation Master it says: cd/dvd emulation software has been detected. Please disable all cd/dvd emulation software and restart the game. I have tried to disable all the emulation programs through task manager and right clicking all programs at the bottom right of windows. I still keep getting the error. Is there a way to satisfy these requirements without removing the emulation software completely from the PC? I have no desire to copy program, just learn animation. I contacted support, b…
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I completed an animation in AM about a few weeks ago. I may post up a high quality version on gallery section later on in the future. Take it easy guys! www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJUmVFYtUcw
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I have AM 9.5, I like animating for fun once in a while but have not been able to devote the time to seriously try to learn AM. I do have some questions about some of the AM books. Regarding the new AM v11 Technical Manual. Does it only apply if you have the latest version of AM, or does the tutorial work with any version of AM. Secondly, on the same subject, the link to purchase the book does not go anywhere. I know a few months back that it did, but now it just goes to Cafepress' website without any information. Thanks Griffin
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My question comes from pages 141 & 142 from the guide. I don't really understand what rotating a single CP (the flour sack's top most corners, I'm assuming) is suppose to acheive. Is there a posted example of this? or possibly someone can explain the desired results in a little more detail. I realize muscle motion is an advanced topic, but I want to make sure I'm understanding it correctly before I move on. TIA. John
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Hi, I just got my 1 yr subscription, but I am not sure where or how I can download. Thank you.
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I was trying to access the AM films section and it doesn't work. Is it down or is there another area to view animations created by AM?
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I haven't seen any new videos posted to the film gallery in a long time. Is this not being done anymore?
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Hello:) I am using and learning AM for 6 years now (started with AM99). I have done the taoAM , I have a small movie on AM films http://amfilms.hash.com/search/Entry.php?entry=801 AND I have a second place in the last xmas image contest. Does that make me a hash fellow now ? Until death Comments on the little movie are welcome. Greetings Marc
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Hi there, my name is Giovanni and I write you from Italy. I am a new user in this forum but I have not at the moment AM. My english so no good so please excuse me for probable errors! I am a young filmaker that want make a short film where a little alien visit an uman bacause he want understand the humans! Is it a little short film that I want propose a several italian festival of shorts film. My first idea was create a puppet with foam and animate it with my hand. But I have considered that the final result can be very bad, so, I go around internet and I have discovered AM!! I am amazing for the quality of puppets that it can do, but my fear is that it…
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Okay, so I'm a student at Clark College, and since I can't model worth a crap I decided for my final to do an A:M music video. My min, requirement was 30 seconds, butttt, i went a little overboard and did the entire video. Yes, there are some obvious time filler spots, and some of the audio is off sync, (its all sync in the A:M program but I put all the rendered clips into Sony Vegas Pro and things got a little shaky). I just wanted an opinion, tell me what you think! Sadly, it is a youtube link... Thanks! Payton
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nothing will delete , the shaded mode wont work and the mouse is higher than it clikes
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everytime I load a rotoscope on my laptop all I get is a blank box. The project workspace says the rotoscope is there but there is no actual picture in the window. Anybody know what setting I need to change? Thanks.
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Hey, Do I need to buy two licenses if I want to install AM on both my laptop and my desktop? Thanks, Jax
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I am thinking of purchasing a new laptop with vista os. Does anyone know if Am runs on vista or should I stick with XP. Also if anyone has vista how do you like the overall performance of new operating system? Thanks for any advice.
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Now, I can call myself a NEWBIE... I have some questions about AM plug-ins. 1. What are those plug-ins that are included in V15? 2. Where can I find more plug-ins if I have to pay for it? 3. Does the V15 support importing the OBJ format (I have made some bodels in from other app)? 4. Where can I find free plug-ins? One more question, Can my 1 yr subscription fee be used toward the cost of the CD? Thank you for your responses.
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Hi everyone, I'm still relatively new to AM so please forgive me if these sound like a stupid questions. I've seen some incredible animated shorts posted at AM Films. I'm working on one myself ("The Door is Stuck" exercise). My question is, How do you create a final render with different camera angles? I was told it can't be done in AM but people are doing it some how. I'm hoping you can do this completely in AM and not have to buy another software package. Specifically, Is there a way to see camera changes in the previewed animation before rendering? If no, then why allow you to turn camera's on and off? Basically I want to make my "Door …
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Hi Everyone, Does anyone know the biggest resolution AM can render? I tried to render Panavision (2048x871) and AM crashes every time. It does render 1080 every time. Is 1080 the highest resolution AM will output/render? Thanks in advance.
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Is there a reason AM would be doing this? I think that might be why I'm having display problems.
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ok iv been stumped , if tryed to install the am teraform application but have be getting an error saying that its a invalide win32 application ,any one used this or ever goten this error , im using vista 64 bit btw
Last reply by Fuchur, -
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Have tried all the free video players I could find online and still can't find one that plays in "real time", but then used AMs ablility to read in sequences of numbered images and when you open the loaded image/sequence and hit the play button it plays great the first time but then will only play in hyper speed but it's still better than the results of all those players I tried before. I've had terrible luck trying to get all those free video players to read in image sequences as a single clip (even with a toggle button "read in as single clip" is activated) I know that the speed of your computer is most important but then why do all the Youtube videos play smo…
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Hey Rodney, i was wondering where do we post our finnished book projects for all to see so we can qualify for that kewl certification. thanks mike
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I just got AM V11.1 a couple of days ago. When I try to load a Model or Project from the program I get alot of error messages saying that plugins and texures are not found. What can I do to fix this?
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I need to Download AM 15J+ For comparisons to AM 16 and 17 I upgraded my system. the previous download links do not work
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AM_fbm turbulence plugin I deleted it by accident can some one post it?
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Hi Im sorry if this is a silly question, im not sure whether to upgrade, i would like to know what the difference is between AM2005 and AM2006. I can find any info,.... Marios
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I just upgraded to v12v+ and I have read Yves Poissant's Mini Tutorial on AO but I can't seem to find it in the Choreography properties. I can't even find a Global Ambiance property under Choreography. Can anyone help?
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OK working through my material making iv come across 2 different color setting on called diffuse and one called ambiance , whats the difference and what are they best for ?
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Hi, is it possible to bake the occlusion as a map ? does exist a velvet shader ? THX ps: i can t experiemnt by myself as i still don' t have my new activation key...
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It's probably been there for decades but I swear I can remember a time when it wasn't there and must admit I don't know how to use it. When viewing the material in it's viewer I crank the setting from zero to 100 - no difference. I know I'm risking terrible humilitation by admitting this but just couldn't live with myself anymore til I came clean. As always any help greatly appreciated.
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Is it just me or does AO NOT effect Hair? It seam no matter what I do the hair I create looks bright and catoonish as if I am rendering with "toon" on Any ideas on how to make it look more solid?
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I love the look that AO can give... but getting there is killin me! Friday I set up a AO render and let it fly all weekend... it was taking an hour per frame... not bad- I have some time to render this sequence. TODAY I am trying to do the same thing and NOT getting the same results (See image) Let me tell you how I go about getting AO and please check me if I am missing something: -Open up project and turn OFF or delete any existing lights. -Set the CHOR to GLOBAL AMBIANCE TYPE- COLOR -Adjust the color to an off-white, set the ambiance intensity to 70-90 ish -set the ambiance occlusion to 20-40 ish (higher equals longer renders...) -In the RENDER cue...…
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I really like the look and feel of an AO render and have no problem doing an AO render on a white background (see example below). I would like to be able to carry that look and feel to my final renders. Is it possible to do an AO style render when the model has been textured and it is in a scene with other elements without doing it as a white render? Thanks... Al
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Hi all, I'm new to 3d animation and wondering about rendering times. I've got a Dell Latitude 3Ghz Laptop with 2GB of RAM. It seems too slow for me (only a 64MB ATI built-in card). I have access to an AMD 64bit system with 1 GB of RAM. Would that work any faster? Does AM take advantage of 64-bit? How about multiple Processors? Thanks in advance! -Tim
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I just download the AMExtrasCDVol.1 and I need help importing this into my Hash Directory. Can somebody tell me how to do this?
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Hi all, I'm hoping some of you guru's might help my students out. We are using 3D Game Studio to develop a 3D game and AM for character development. When using AmxTex to export, AM crashes with some models; and some models it works fine with. Even when we remove the rigging and strip down a model we still encounter crashes. I've attached a simple model (designed after Jeff Lew's Killer Bean) that won't export. Any ideas on what we should try? Mike Bean.mdl
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I would like to know where the 8.5 or 9.5 version of this plugin is? regards, felis
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