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Hi all. does anyone know of any users in South Africa,, Its kinda lonely down here all by myself.. acctually, if it wasn't for this forum, I don't know what I'll do.. Thanx you guys Leo
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Hey, It's been quite a while since we got together for a meeting. Will (zandoriastudios) and I were discussing having one, but maybe driving to Chattanooga this time. That way there could be some others from Knoxville and Nashville that could attend. What Ya'll think???? Atlanta users (A:M that is) could car pool. David
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Is anyone available to transform photos of a real product and cause it to move?
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I'm sure this is posted somewhere but damned if I can find it. I currently have v11 and would like to have a clear list of new features in v13. I've found the "bug fix" anouncements but nothing concrete like "This is new....." etc. Can anyone point me in the right direction or tell me what (if any) the differences are? Thanks.
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SHAM (Seattle Hash Animation Masters), a Seattle based user group, is still going strong. We've got 6 regular members, sometimes more. We are looking to increase the size of our group. We meet once a month in North Seattle. If any A:M users out there in the Pacific Northwest are interested in joining in on the fun, check us out at http://groups.yahoo.com/groups/sham or email me at David.Roomes@paccar.com. Anyone within driving distance of Seattle is welcome. (We enjoy the actual face to face interaction and are hoping to get new members who can actually make the drive). Hope to hear from you Pacific Nor'westers...
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Hey Everybody, Are any of you guys up for getting together the first or second Saturday in August (that would be the 5th or 12th). If so I'd like to host another AM Summer BBQ Bash. Let know what date works the best and we can work it out from there. I hear those DarkSkull guys have been doing some great work, can't wait to see it.
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Howdy folks! New to Animation Master, but I'm learning.... Still, in order to do what I want, I'll need help. Preferably, people in the Sacramento area in California. Reason? I'm starting a team to make web-based cartoons, and eventualy PC games, but the major dream is to become one of the greater gaming companies, PC and console. Now, I can't give any details now, since I'm still in the process of copyrighting and trademarking everything, legaly through the system, so they dont get stolen. I'm curious to see if there's anyone interested? I seriously need some more animators, since it's just lil' ol' me doing it by myself. I'm just getting started, still have t…
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I live in Norhtern VA right now but I am relocating to Florida in about 1-2 months, as soon as the house sells really. Just looking to see if any one is in Florida and where. Chad
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Hi Would any of you new yorkers like to hold the meeting at my house on long island this month? I am about an hour and 15 minutes from penn station. I can pick up people at the train station. We can have a barbeque and we can have some beer if anyone wants to. We can try to think of some fun summer things to do or something. People can stay as late as they want. Does anyone have interest in this or should we have it in brooklyn? Just an idea.
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:)Who is from alabama near birmingham tusculoosa area using animation master software
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I haven't seen a map for the exact location of this horrible fire in Brooklyn, but Luckbat lives in a converted warehouse right on the water. Are you okay?
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Anyone out there between Cape Cod and Providence, RI?
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See...Isn't is sooo much nicer over here, there's so much more space to work with... and look at the view!!! OK, lets start by getting a general consensus about the date. Starting in May we have 4 Saturdays 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th 13th is the Saturday before Mother's Day, that might matter to some of you (it would to me if my wife wasn't going to be out of the country on business that weekend). I'm leaning toward the 20th or 27th. Maybe we could do the 13th at my house (remember that chili John?) Well, what say you all???
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Hey everyone, it's time for another animators' get-together! Come on down to Brooklyn, where we'll watch Tank S.W.A.T., play Froggy Boxing, and figure out why your new rig isn't working properly. And introducing our shiny new location! Now, with high ceilings! Clean bathrooms! Windows! And the same great 8-foot projection screen with Dolby 7.1. surround that we've all come to know and love. All this and free bagels! So come on down! We'd love to see you. Saturday, April 22, 2006, starting at noon 135 Plymouth St. apt. 211B (use side entrance on Pearl St) Brooklyn, NY three blocks from York Station (F line) four blocks from High Street Station (AC lin…
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Cascade SIGGRAPH Presents Bring Your Own Art (BYOA) An open space to share your art and see others’ The equivalent of “open mike,” this night promises to be fun and creative. A celebration of the Portland CG community, sharing works in progress, projected art, animation, 2D and 3D models, fine art, visual, web, print, game and graphic design. Let’s learn from each other! · What BYOA — share your art and others’ · Where The Art Institute, Exhibit Hall, 1122 NW Davis, Portland, OR 97209, (by Powell’s in the Pearl District) · When Monday, April 3, 2006, from 6:30 PM · Why Show…
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I was watching the space network and a short Starring the two aliens that show up in the render screen came on. I looked blinked twice and went "Hey that's done in A:M!". It was cool. Now this is probably in the wrong section but I couldn't think of a place it would be better.......
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Looking for an AM person in the Los Angeles area who might want to pick up a few bucks building a couple of scenes and caricatures for the opening sequence of a new website we’re building. Send us a note at don@dondaro.com and we’ll send you the (flexible) script. You’re welcome to visit our old site at www.sexysillytelevision.com. It’s a TV show we’re going to do on the ‘net’ instead of TV. Office in North Hills 818-360-2777.
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Animators! The Seattle International Children’s Festival is looking for willing souls to demonstrate and teach basic animation for the Festival Week, May 15th – 20th at Seattle Center. Hours are during the daytime. This is a paying job. SICF is celebrating its 20th anniversary. One of our local commissions this year is a performance by ANCEA and EN called Yesterday, Today… Anime! (For a complete line up visit us at www.seattleinternational.org) We are seeking hands-on activities to round out the festival day for our young guests. A positive attitude and patience with youngsters are an absolute necessity. Hours are not long, but they are intense. …
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Good day all, I was wondering if anyone can be so kind as to direct me to an area that might show me where some user groups are in N.W. Washington? I have been looking but have had no succes in finding any, can someone direct me to where I need to look? Thankx, Bob Koonce
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Did you miss the last one? Here's your chance to restore your honor! The NYNJAs meet once again at Luckbat's secret underground volcano headquarters in Brooklyn. No special guest appearances are scheduled this time, but we will have Doritos. You bring samples of your latest projects; I'll show some more animated shorts; good times! P.S. Also, are the noon start times working for everybody? Would you prefer later? Earlier? Do let me know.
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Hi, guys, I just got hired to do a music video in which there is one shot where my main character reveals that she is an angel. I really liked to realistic/creepy feel of the wings that are attached to Shia LaBouf ("Chaz") and Tilda Swinton ("Gabriel") in CONSTANTINE. I know that this is a tall order and a large part of the solution will be great A:M work (v12). I need some tips from a modeller/aimator/texture perspective as far as how I can make the wings as "realistic" (and non-cartoony). I imagine shooting the needed shot against a greenscreen would be a great start. I am also concerned about getting a nice transluscent "feather texture", something that se…
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I ment chicago in the title but it wouldnt let me change it. Well now that i have your attention lets make it happen? Their has got to be a few chi-town A.M.ers here and if i get enough replies i will start setting up a group and a monthly mtng.
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hey how come the rotoscope won't show up in the chor. Axe_Mann
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Hey, Sorry I've been absent for so long. Lot o stuff going on in the real world. On the up side I have a much nicer place we can use as a meeting space. Anyway, are any of you guys up for getting together in the next several weeks??? If so...give me some potential dates. And for any new users who live in the PA, NJ, DE, MD area.. The Mid Atlantic Animation Master Users Group could use you. Don
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Hey all , I recently purchaced XSI Foundation , and of course it does not come with hair! I saw AM in a 3D world and I was wondering if it is possible to export the hair as geometry From animation master to XSI? I do mostly stills so the I'm not as concerned about animating the hair. ( not at this point anyway!). Any info would be great. Thanks, Patton
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HELLO EVERYONE! ROCK NOISE ANIMATIONS 2005 PRODUCTION CIGAR WARS is going smoothly. Please check out the updated website for recruiting, projects and contact with ROCK NOISE ANIMATIONS. ROCK NOISE ANIMATIONS 2005 more noisey than ever! mr.matt
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Based on an informal polling of the NYNJAs, we're leaning towards the Monday, January 16th slot at noon. Those of us with day jobs are encouraged to call in sick, that we may maximize our time spent basking in Mr. Colin Freeman's warm glowing warming glow. Please note: if anyone would prefer a 6:00 meeting instead, please post to this thread and state your case. As always, it's majority rule around here. If you live in the New York/New Jersey area and haven't attended a NYNJA MUG meeting yet, now's a great time to start. Don't miss out on all the free food, hands-on advice and big-screen tutorials in Dolby 7.1 surround! As always, the Luckbat loft is availa…
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Any other London A:M users fancy a get together? The forum is a total lifeline, but it would be good to meet some actual humans Trevor
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Hey guys, My teacher is a professional Graphic Artist with programs of Photoshop and Illustrator. However, she just had the school district install AM v.12 onto our computers and she wants me to help her teach it, because I'm the only one who's ever used it in this class. However, I taught myself and never really completed projects that required set time consumptions and were made to allow you to progress easily by gaining knowledge. Could anyone give me an idea of what to have my teacher teach first, and maybe suggest a schedule which we could follow? I can try and find actual projects in the Student discussion area on the forum. Thanks guys! …
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I am looking for an experienced animator in the New York/New Jersey area who can make two models from already created characters (I have sample art work), and do a short animation with them talking maybe 10 seconds for a demo. Further work possible. The catch is that it needs to be done and in hand by Wed, dec. 1, 2005 giving us a little more than a week. Can anyone help? email me at tjeron@somsd.k12.nj.us with contact information. The more local you are to Northern NJ the better. PS:this is for pay.
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Hi, having read and seen the London user group thread I just wondered if there was a Northern User Group as (obviously) I'm oop North. <kricket kricket>
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That's right, it's time for another NYNJA MUG get-together, once again at Luckbat World Headquarters in fabulous Brooklyn (135 Plymouth St. #208). Coming your way on Saturday (sorry Joe, you were outvoted!), December 10, starting at noon and ending whenever everybody gets tired of talking about CP weights. If you have stuff you want to show (and you should), either bring your laptop, a DVD of your stuff, or a URL where we can download it. As always, I'll try to dig up some amusing animated shorts to educate and entertain. Last meeting was a blast, so don't be shy--come on out and meet your fellow NY/NJ-area Hashers!
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Hey attached is a mdl file of my fire, It has a proble with the glow can uhelp fix it
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We had the first NY Hash A:M User Group Meeting today. I think it was quite a success. This is in a large part due to Mike's great hosting at his place. Mike had a nice spacious living room with snacks and drinks for all. We all discussed a little about ourselves and what we do with A:M. We talked about our shared love of A:M and what we thought about the future of the software and stuff like that. The smokers enjoyed smoke breaks in the big hallway and had some nice discussion. We then went to Mike's cool little projection room and watched some 3d shorts. We also viewed some awesome work by some of the guys. I forgot to bring up my little humble movies I have …
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Just a reminder that the first meeting of the NY/NJ A:M User Group (pronounced "ninja mug"--who's designing the logo?) is fast approaching. Here are the specs: WHEN: Saturday, November 5th, at noon. The meeting will run until people get bored. WHERE: 135 Plymouth Street (at Adams St.), apartment 208. There's a buzzer, but just in case, e-mail me and I'll send you my cell #. Here is a map. You can take the F line (York station) or the AC lines (High St. station). WHAT: A:M User's Group Meeting! Snacks will be provided, along with big-screen entertainment and a live band. Okay, maybe not a live band, but I do have a widescreen TV projector and a hard drive full of ani…
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I'm having a real problem getting the data off the cd onto my hard drive.I've followed th instructions as to navigating to library file after copying it to the root directory of AM but it seems the name of the copied Lib file is related to the CD. Any ideas anyone? I've emailed Hash twice now and had no reply . I'm in England and currently have no way of getting support.I'd be really grateful if someone could help. Cheers Marc
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Hey hashers! Where do all my fellow Hasher's live? Now we can add ourselves to the USgoogle map called a 'Frapper'... Here's the link: http://www.frappr.com/hashfrapper It's quick and easy to do, you just enter your zip-code (no email/spam). If you wish, you can enter a blurb of text about yourself and even add a photo. Hope to see you there!
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Hi I have seen there are some users on this forum that are from New York and our neighboring state New Jersey. I talked to Luckbat and he and I are interested in starting up a NYC A:M user group. We used to have a NYC user group that was successful in the time it ran. We were even visited and talked to by the guys from Hash when they were in NY! That group has drifted apart a while ago, but now we can make a new group! Anyone that's close by and interested please post and we will try to get something together. Thanks All
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ROCK NOISE ANIMATIONS & EVERWORLDE Productions©2005 looking for St.Petersburg, Clearwater and Tampa AM artists, animators & modelers for current budget productions. THE CIGAR WARS: TAMPA HISTORY 1940s THE TAIJA EFFECT (anime) Contact: Mr.Matt mguercia@msn.com
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"How many norwegian/scandinavian A:M users are there out there?" That's my question, help me answer it
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LAMUG
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What happened to the next meeting due in April guys? Is the LAMUG, GLAM, B:AM or whatever we called it defunct? It would be nice to catch up with you guys again at the Chocolate Factory for another little session
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I am new to animation master, and was wondering if there was a group in Virginia I could get into contact with?
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Hi Everybody!!! Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water. It's that time again (at least I hope it is) for the fun and excitement that is the Spring MAAM Meeting. They said we couldn't do it.. but this is our one year anniversary and my thanks to all of you who have made organizing the MAAM meetings a real pleasure. And to all of you who are lurking in the shadows... show your selves! You'd be surprised how much you can learn from just ten minutes of sitting with other AM users and talking over any problems you may be having. I also need to add that when you get more than three AM users together in a room we are able to fly, defy time and spac…
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Hello - This is my first post on the forum. I am a 2d animater new to A:M (since 12/04) and have been utilizing the vast resources available on the web and in book form to successfully create my first completed model (a cartoonish camel). I am looking for any other A:M users in Nashville, TN that might be able and willing to meet with me to help me get a firmer grasp of this wonderful software. Users of any level would be helpful, but I would really like to meet with an advanced user who could walk me through specific modeling, rigging, and animation issues that arise. I would even be willing to pay for tutoring sessions. Thanks.
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Within the next decade they expect a big movie to come out of some one's home. I'd love to be a part of that. I've been writing short stories for years and have recently written a screen play for a Sci-fi/Action adventure. I asked some friends if it was possible to Animate it and that led me to A:M. I have some drawing abilities, but no animation experience and surely not computer animation, but I'm learning. But I need help. I'm looking for a group of 2 to 4 people to help me produce this 1 hour film and if this takes off possibly producing more films. At the very least a group of individuals willing to get together to help each other learn the fin…
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Are there any recommendations for a low cost, large storage web hosting service? Thanks, Kal
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Would be good to know who's coming on Saturday, if anyone needs additional location info etc etc. Start time is 2pm, meeting place is "pub just behind the Menier Chocolate Factory". So, if you are planning on attending, post below.
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I've totally overlooked this forum until just now... I'm 'beating the bushes' for any Detroit, Lansing, Flint, Port Huron, Northern Michigan, Windsor Ontario, or northern Ohio Animation:Master users... I'm just taking a census to see who we have and where. We'll see where it leads. You can reply in confidence to matt@campbellanimation.com or in public here. Anyone....anyone.......? Buhler?
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I don't see a moderator listed for the User Group forum. Is there one? If not officially... maybe unofficially? I'd like to coordinate my efforts with someone concerning 1) The upcoming Extra CD 2) Sharing resources for Users groups here in the forum. If you have a lead please drop me an email. Thanks! Rodney
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It may be a good thing.. or it may be a bad thing. We'd like to identify Users Groups on the Extra CD so that people can easily find other folks in their area with the common interest of Animation:Master. I have several good write ups on users groups and activities that we could add but I have a feeling it might be best to create a page from scratch for each group. Each Usersgroup can put whatever they want on their page (HTML) and we can discuss additional content based on space available. Before putting personal information on a CD that might bring people to your door I would suggest you might want to consider some alternatives. I know some of you h…
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