Rodney

Satyajit, While you will definitely want to pursue other ways of getting your film out don't forget about A:M Films! Even if its edited out scenes from the movie you'll want to post at least some of it there. Contact Hash Inc for more specifics. I do like the idea of releasing personal film projects in serialized increments. That'd keep interest high and give people something to look forward too. Then when you're done... present the whole thing! Heck... sell a DVD!** Not many people can sustain a project over a long period of time. If anyone can do it though you can! Love those character designs! P.S. For the lazy people like me here's Satyajit's link in click version: www.satyajitchakraborty.com **I see from your website that is already planned. Excellent.

Teresa is missing her opportunity here... Ken is on the right track. There are references to this in the excercise posting but they may be a little buried. I probably should put that information in a more obvious place. The term 'Compliment Spline' was changed to 'Invert Selection' a few years ago. It's the same as the shortcut; period key. Edit: Didn't see your last post. Looks like you tracked the change down. I think Hash Inc just realized that people didn't understand what 'compliment' meant. 'Invert' is rather self explanatory.

I posted a link to this topic in Renderosity. Brair Rose Trailer announced in Renderosity

I went the dongle route a few years back. I liked it. Eventually I just went back to the CD. Flashing the dongle was one degree more difficult than just downloading and installing updates. Not difficult... just different. I find I prefer the CD. The dongle is a good alternative. For those with Netrender/renderfarms the dongle is an obvious choice. As most systems have a CD and DVD drive now that makes things easier.

That is such a great touch. A great little extra for all those that follow your work. I'm having a hard time thinking of questions. Trust me... that's rare. Added: I've seen some of your early character designs and animation. That website will be most welcome by me. Rodney

Thanks. I've got to slow down when reading and get those details.

Well.. originally the hippogyraf was Ozma (in disquise). I didn't imagine that did I?

The hell you will! Stephen has certainly raised the bar though.

Thanks Leo! There are a lot of music-types around here. I'm sure that prop will be useful. As for me... no music talent whatsoever but I can appreciate! Sounds intriguing.

The texturing blends perfectly with some serious modeling. Anyone else think how great it'll look when Hippogyraf in animated? That belly alone should really breath life into her (?). I can almost hear crunching straw now.

...and that has got to be Mosey... or a relative in the role of the faerie.

Stephen! Do you have any idea how long everyone has been waiting for this?? I'll give you a clue... its almost as long as you've been making it! I can't even say 'Brair Rose' is outstanding as the word doesn't even begin to relate. The words that come immediately to mind? "Watch this trailer!" There should be big roll out events for releases like this!

The worlds fastest modeller strikes again. That is looking great Ken. Outstanding work so far. Yoda has got to be my favorite Star Wars character (besides the Stormtroopers that is... something about those cool suits). Please don't stop at just the bust!

Oh yeah. Nice!

Pookney, That gets major credit points with me. If you are interested in the certificate you'll want to post your exercises as they appear in the book. You've got to complete TaoA:M to be TaoA:M certified. Make sense? Each lesson is designed to take you through all the basic features in Animation:Master. You can put the exercises together in a lot of different way. ...and its good fun too! If you can't find the individual posts you are welcome to post right here. Or if you prefer to add your work to the main exercise areas here are the links to Part I: The Art of Animation Master Part I: Animation ANYONE CAN ANIMATE 1 - You're the Director 2 - A Chorus Line 3 - Move It 4 - It's a Pitch 5 - Take a Walk 6 - The Door's Stuck 7 - Can You Say That? Rodney

Looks 'Showcase' to me.

Whoops. You are right Ken. Easy to forget you aren't in the published version. Link fixed. I have a feeling the wiki might incorporate a Gallery one of these days but I don't know. Noel is the Emporer of the Wikis. He may know.

Simply breathtaking. That'd make one fine poster on any wall. If I could quibble it would only be with his feet/lower legs. I think they should be pointed down more almost (but not quite) in line with his legs. You've done great justice to the ultimate comic book character.

...and reference Exercise 20 in the manual if you aren't already doing that.

Please let us know when you find a solution. I'm sure at least one of the Mac users here have ran into the problem before. There is a Mac forum area. Mac OS/X Forum It's forum 28 on your A:M dial. Hooking up with other knowledgeable Mac users is sure to help you out. Rodney

Added Will's latest to the TWO Wiki. The Hippogyraf page had somehow been orphaned so I moved the data from the old hippograf page to the new. Link: TWO Wiki: Hippogyraf Bio Click on the Hippogyraf image in the Wiki to get back here.

If this is somehow Mac related we'll have to call in the calvary to troubleshoot. I'll be guessing and thats not what I want to do. There are a few things you can check. First thing you should do is install the most current update from the forum. I think v13f is out for the Mac. As you install the update there will be a checkbox for installing the CD Library files to the harddrive. I recommend this. It will also reinstall the links to your Library... which is a good thing. If you don't want that you can still check to make sure A:M is looking in the right place for your Libraries. Go to TOOLS/OPTIONS on the Folders Tab use the drop down menu to check your Libraries If your Library folder isn't listed there you can add it.

Do you see anything else... like a white box instead of the image?

Mike, Contact me via email and we can make arrangements to host your exercises. You should still pursue getting your own site though. Its hard to be an artist/animator/whatever without one. Linking is generally the issue and you'll find you get what you pay for. If you pay nothing... If you just want storage there are some options but you can't link to the files just the location. www.box.net is an example of that. (See email link in my signature)

Take a look at what some others have created with Animation:Master! http://amfilms.hash.com/ You decide. Animation:Master is definitely the program you need. From initial learning to the final production (yes even mixing CG and Live Action) you simply won't beat the price and performance. Other software may have some or all of the features but they definitely won't have the price. You get all of the features in A:M too. You don't have to purchase additional (usually even more expensive) software. Of course your production may require other editing and motion tracking software if you plan to produce Hollywood level integrated cg with live action. If you are planning all that, computer animation software isn't the only thing you'll have to worry about. Rodney