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did you leave your cd in while running program?

Thank you Nancy! Steve

I am still trying to find out exactly where the ease in and out command is on the path constraint, I tried to click on every sub category in the properties panel to no avail. I must be really blind, could someone lead me to it please?

i want to make it clear. in no way am I promoting sending copyright material illegally. I am promoting the sending of knowledge that we share and I know that is done here. it is just another venue to use. It may not even go over well. I actually forgot about the chat option here, so that is something to think about.

ok i am going to look into setting up a channel, i will let you know about bots latter. thanks steve

hi I am a beginner as well,I would like to be part of a group. Maybe we can get others to join and learn from each other. My biggest problem is my time is limited. I have a book by David Rogers as well as a dvd set from Barry Zundel and another dvd set by Jeff Lew. I have more training material on the way, another book..plus more traing videoes on Animation Master. I don't know if you are familiar with internet relay chat, but we could set up a channel there to form a group and be able to transfer files between us. let me know if you are interested in this format and i will set something up and give you the particuliars then. thanks Steve

I am following the guide by David Rogers, and when I make my patches the outer edges of splines turn into hexagon shapes. Like when making a sphere, it is round but with the hexagon look to it. I hope someone understands what i am saying, meaning i hope i am explaining it clearly and in the right way. thanks for any help. Steve

I get this error when trying to create a shortcut on a walk action I created...... incorrect parameters...I know it is probably simple fix, any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

when applying a decal to a object like a vase, how do you get it cover uniformly? Thanks for your help.

I am still very newbie to AM, but so far everthing I have done in Am on the Vista Home premium works great, also my workings are very (rookish) if that is a word.

Well I hope this laptop qualifies above suck anyway. I know it goes way beyond what I had. Here is the model and specs... Hewlett-Packard Pavilion Notebook with Intel® Centrino® Duo Processor Technology Model: dv9535nr New Intel® Centrino® Duo processor technology with interrelated Intel® Core™2 Duo mobile processor T5250, Intel® PRO/Wireless 4965AGN network connection (802.11a/b/g/n) and extended battery life capability 2GB DDR2 memory for multitasking power; 667MHz frontside bus, 2MB L2 cache and 1.5GHz processor speed SuperMulti DVD±RW/CD-RW drive with double-layer support records up to 8.5GB of data or 4 hours of video using compatible media; also supports LightScribe direct-disc labels using compatible LightScribe media The next-generation Intel® Core™2 Duo processor is based on the innovative Intel® Core™ microarchitecture, so it runs faster and is more energy-efficient for cooler, quieter operation 17" WXGA+ high-definition widescreen display with BrightView technology and 1440 x 900 resolution 240GB Serial ATA hard drive capacity (120GB x 2; 5400 rpm) NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GS graphics with 256MB dedicated video memory; up to 1GB total video memory QuickPlay music and DVD buttons; HP Mobile remote and ear bud headphones included HP ExpressCard Hybrid ATSC/NTSC TV tuner; Windows Vista remote and receiver; S-video output Built-in HP Pavilion Web cam and integrated microphone make it easy to chat with family and friends 5-in-1 digital media reader supports Secure Digital, MultiMediaCard, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO and xD-Picture Card media IEEE 1394 port and 4 high-speed USB 2.0 ports for fast digital video, audio and data transfer Built-in 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN with RJ-45 connector; high-speed 56 Kbps modem Weighs 7.7 lbs. and measures just 1.6" thin for portable power; lithium-ion battery and AC adapter Long-lasting HP Imprint high-gloss finish in Radiance ripple pattern; backlit media control panel Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition operating system preinstalled; software package included with HP Photosmart Essentials, muvee autoProducer DVD Basic Edition, Roxio Creator 9 Basic and more Learn more about Windows Vista Intel, Pentium, Celeron, Centrino, Core, Viiv, Intel Inside and the Intel Inside logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. Product Details Warranty Terms - Parts 1 year limited Warranty Terms - Labor 1 year limited Product Height 1.6" Product Width 15.2" Product Weight 7.7 lbs. Product Depth 11.7" Processor Brand Intel® Core2 Duo Mobile Processor Speed 1.5GHz Display Type WXGA+ high-definition widescreen with BrightView technology (1440 x 900) Screen Size 17" System Bus 667MHz Cache Memory 2MB on die Level 2 System Memory (RAM) 2GB System Memory (RAM) Expandable To Nonexpandable Type of Memory (RAM) DDR2 Hard Drive Type Serial ATA (5400 rpm) Hard Drive Size 240GB Optical Drive Double-layer DVD±RW/CD-RW Optical Drive Speeds Drive speeds not available Direct-Disc Labeling Yes Digital Media Reader or Slots Yes, digital media card reader Diskette Drive No Graphics NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GS Video Memory 256MB (dedicated); up to 1GB (total) Personal Video Recorder (PVR) Yes TV Tuner Yes MPEG Yes Modem 56 Kbps* *Capable of receiving 56 Kbps downloads. However, current regulations limit download speed to 53 Kbps. Networking Built-in 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 connector) Wireless Networking Built-in Intel® PRO/Wireless 4965AGN network connection (802.11a/b/g/n) S-Video Outputs 1 Audio Altec Lansing Speakers Built-in PCMCIA Slots 1 ExpressCard 34/54 USB 2.0 Ports 4 IEEE 1394 FireWire Ports 1 Parallel Ports None Serial Ports None Game Ports None Notebook Weight Standard (more than 6 lbs.) Battery Type Lithium-ion Pointing Device Touchpad with on/off and dedicated vertical scroll up/down pad Operating System Windows Vista Home Premium Included Software Microsoft Works; Adobe Acrobat Reader; Hewlett-Packard QuickPlay, Photosmart Essentials; muvee autoProducer Basic Edition; Roxio Creator 9 Basic and more Included Accessories HP Mobile remote and ear bud headphones I purchased at Best Buy. I hope it works out.....thanks to everyone who gave some advice..

ok I am going to buy laptop tomorrow, I need last minute advice. Are the following good features. I need a laptop for 3d programs and video editing/dvd. I need to use laptop to help my Church make a dvd. The Church wants me to transport my desktop to church to work on dvd, and so I wanted a newer powerful laptop to help make dvd and to use at work to learn AM and video editing programs. Thanks for helping. Enjoy your digital life on the go with the HP Pavilion DV9420US Laptop PC. View your media on the bright, crisp 17" WXGA screen, create personalized, silkscreen-quality CD and DVD labels with LightScribe technology — and even game in 3D! Key Features & Benefits: AMD Turion 64 X2 Dual-Core Mobile Technology TL-64 A fast-performing processor that won't slow you down 2048MB DDR2 System Memory Use multiple applications without a decrease in performance 17" WXGA+ High-Definition BrightView Widescreen Display Provides a crystal-clear way in which to view your media 240GB (5400RPM) SATA Hard Drive Store everything you need on this enormous hard drive Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium The most up-to-date operating system on the market Additional Features Integrated 10/100BASE-T Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 connector) 2 main memory slots NVIDIA GeForce Go 6150 graphics Altec Lansing Audio HP Software: Security and Support:Symantec Norton Internet Security8 (including 60 days complimentary live update), HP Total Care Help & Support Center, PC Recovery (Softthinks Restore Solution),Wireless Home Network Productivity and Finance Microsoft Works Microsoft Office 2007 Student and teacherEdition: 60 Day Trial Version, Multimedia:Vongo, HP PhotoSmart Essentials,HP Quick Play Muvee AutoProducer Basic Edition,RealRhapsody,Roxio Creator 9 Basic, Adobe Acrobat Reader,SnapFish)

you are right, that is all I am finding right now. So it looks like I will give vista a go...

thanks for the replies everyone. I think I will stay with XP for now. It seems I still hear too many negatives about vista, I will wait for bugs to get worked out.

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.

Thanks I will try when I get back to work on Monday, I am using desktop while at home and following Barry Zundels training dvds, still on the first dvd of modeling.

I haven't had a chance to load up AM even on my breaks at work so I haven't tried the latest tips as of yet. My laptop is a very basic inspiron 1000 from Dell. I probably should be happy to be able to do anything with AM on it. Thank you for trying to help.

Thanks I will try the suggestions, and the video driver is current.

You are right Jon, it sucks! I use Am on my laptop at breaks when at work to practice, learn what I can when I have free time. I have a wife two kids, one in college, and one just turned sixteen. My free time is limited so I try to use very opportunity to learn. I love AM and I am determined to acheive the goal of being able to model and animate. My desktop is is an XPS 410 so it works fine with AM, but I cannot carry it with me to work. So the sucky laptop will have to do for now and I will just have to get what I can out of it. Have a great day and all advise is always appreciated. I have learned a lot from this forum and everyone here is so polite and helpful. When I can maybve I will be able to help someone just starting out... Have a great day, night, morning, weekend and life!

Hit "Ctrl+P" to open the "Options" menu, select the "Global" tab and change your "Realtime driver" (it's on the bottom left)...if it's "OpenGL", change it to "Direct3D", if it's "Direct3D" change it to "OpenGL". Hope that helps. I tried changing from opengl to direct3d and I just get a black window where nothing is visible, maybe my laptop just sucks..lol!

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.

For seeing a video with your model in: 1. A modeling window 2. An action Window 3. A chor window While in the front view, right click on an empty area of the window to bring up the context menu. Select New->Rotoscope->Other and then select the video from disk. That should do it but if you have problems in an action or chor window select the rotoscope in the PWS, expand it and locate the frame number. On the action or chor frame zero (or whatever frame you want the video to start on) place a zero in the rotos frame number. Advance the action or chor's current frame number to where you want the video to end and then place the last frame of the video in the rotos frame number. or Import the video into the PWS image area. Drag and drop the video from the PWS to the window where you want it and drop it. In the menu that comes up specify 'rotoscope'. If needed set the roto frame number as discussed above. I do this all the time to help animate a character (I video tape myself doing it). Sometimes it takes a moment for the video frame to appear after you change it but kick the tire a few times and it works. Rusty Thanks Rusty

how do you get video to play as rotoscope behind your model so you see them at same time. I get video to play but have to minimize one screen to see the other. Thanks in advance for any help.

thanks, the doble click worked. sorry for the double reply, now that I got the video to play. How do get it to play right behind the model that I am rotoscoping the motion to?

thanks, the doble click worked.