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Rusty ---wow man--that's a bizzion splines in action. Awesome effort. The spaceships and equipment was very interesting to watch ...the concepts look very intriguing indeed. Liked the music too- added well to this adventure in the works. thanks for posting this --another inspiring effort for folks to see.

Mark, ---WOW! indeed . very awesome scene/set you have been making . Very inspiring. A great looking city scene for any character to run around in for sure. Rich

Oh being able to help someone would certainly be a nice yardstick that one was making progress indeed. But for now I did just want to thank all and anyone who has ever helped now and in the past (as those searches in the forums really bring alot of treasures.) This stuff is not for the faint of heart. It takes a lot of effort but the guru's do make things alot easier and faster to get along the learning curve...and Time is a precious commodity--and these guys save us beginners .....loads of it. More applause for those guru's. And more important help people move ahead with less frustrations. Rich

Just have to give a shout out to all the great forum guru's here who answer and have provided such quick and helpful responses. I was a little worried when I came back here about three weeks ago that the forums appeared a little slow or sparse but what I learned is the wealth and quickness of responses answers most questions immediately and so not so much the usual fluff you may find elsewhere. These forums , and especially through searches , are an amazing resource and when you cannot find something you just ask and boom a few folks come in with help . And finally there is the posting of work and wip's simply awesome. So Thanks to all of you guru's ----you have no idea how helpful and important you are. Applause Applause. Applause. Rich

thanks David for all that----So very helpful. Not just up to rigging things yet at least not seriously until I work more on modeling but post like these are so helpful. Rich

nice model and nice render too! great job and thanks for sharing. Be a while till I make anything good to share but I hope to someday. Anyhow applause. Rich

as someone still working on learning modeling and splines I would not comment on that issue ---but really - the music , the dancing around --its was cute and funny and entertaining. I was having to much fun to see any issues . Very nice job indeed. Rich

Gerry, those cute lizards look pretty good to me. BTW have read through the whole thread ...as was not active again only just recently. So - It was so interesting to see this project proceed and progress through the months. great effort Gerry ! look forward to watching more as you get to do it. Rich

Very awesome indeed and scarier than ever. Not sure what kind of animation he is gonna be involved in but he sure will add darkness to any scene. great work ! Rich

Jeff --- Connor looks great ----is scary for me....would not want to meet up with this guy in a dark alley. Great job modeling and all. Rich

that's a nice minecraft thematic Scene indeed.....only played the demo but it was fun. Rich

Totlover---- looking better each iteration. Gosh..you are prolific. Rich

That's a really nice looking scene and nice lighting and render-----kudos.

xtaz----- Het thats pretty cool. I think the sounds really hit the spot . Nice job . Thanks for showing us. Rich

and another one added to the number....lol......anyhow was a nicely done animation Robert and fun to watch. Rich

Thats one amazing looking bus indeed. awesome modeling job. very nice ! Rich

knipple---- looks better ----and yes I feel same way as a beginner --practice and do overs seem to help....lol.----keep it going! Rich

knipple.... hey looks like a nice start in any regards. I am sure with some practice you may straighten these things out but nice work for your first thing. keep it up and keep us posted. Rich

Vance, That's pretty good. I think for me -I would like to see the camera a little closer to the space ship at the end. I do not know the intent of what you are doing but it seems a little less dramatic with such a long shot. But keep trucking along on your project I cannot wait to see it all when its all complete. Rich

hey Knipple---well i was playing with the treez plugin which does makes interesting tree shape meshes but was having a little bit trouble making it to the shape i was thinking of. So started playing with making some trees by hand ...was trying to follow a technique in the old animation master 2002 book by David Rodgers and still working on getting them to look nice. Making things to look smooth always a challenge but will keep at it. All the time I spent so far I have felt I have been making good progress but this stuff takes practice..practice ..practice. Rich

Paul--- Actually went through this whole thread -------you are a AM amazing guru indeed. The amount and diversity of your characters ---just stupendous. You have such a gift of creation and animation !! Thanks for sharing all your work throughout this thread. And as I have commented before on some other great works --is very inspiring for beginners to see what one can do with tons of talent and skill and hard work. Rich

totlover----- such a cute little town shapping up....there is a thread on moving to wyoming but i think I would rather move to this town. Rich

Darkwing----simply an Amazing effort and display of skill. Very inspiring indeed to watch what you have done and worked on so hard for . The results are stellar. (No pun intended.) Cannot wait to see more as it develops! Thanks for sharing you great work. Rich

knipple---sounds awesome -glad to hear you are making good progress---I hope to get a lot of free time this weekend and blast into the videos and see what I can come up with myself. I am also learning about other facets of AM at same time and trying to work on making a little natural scene ---so hopefully going to look at treez plugin think also will expand on the flower power practice tutorial of the original TAoAM and add some flowers etc -----I do not have expectations of making a character yet but glad to hear you are feeling good about that so quickly. Its all about making progress and working and working and working on these splines!!

I also am starting back with AM and bought 4 of Barry Zundel videos and ----i agree ...very nice . Logical well explained and clear. I have the character ones and pleased with my purchase of these. Now I know I will not off the bat make the character so smooth and perfect but so many things have been explained that previously I stumbled with and lots of techniques and practices are explained which is more important when you start making things on your own. Rich