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I told him that I did not yet have the skill set, but Robbie kept nagging me. He wanted to express his gratitude for his new 2008 bones. So a week or so later my digital wastebasket is overflowing with crumpled up electronic attempts, and I feel like a preschooler bringing home a finger-painting. There’s a ba-jillion flaws & mistakes, but such as it is, here it is. At least Robbie’s off my case now. Thanks__Mark.mov

Yes, thank you for the model. Very well done. (He would have gotten my vote)

Largento: Arrrgh, me matey, Tanks fer bein' on me lookout! Calm seas now, it be, 'n smooth sailin' to boot. Dusan: Art in it's highest form. You've already won what really matters. Thank You

I've downloaded the trailer several times as I'm as anxious as everyone else to see more of this exquisite work. Every time on various players the video freezes at 26 seconds in though the audio continues. (although I don't speak the language ) Quick time said that I lacked a component ant sent me to a website. I downloaded 7.5 again then the audio played with a black screen. ? Is everybody else getting it OK?

It's ALIVE!!! . . HA. . HA. . . It's ALIVE!!!!

Aye, matey, and I'm sure you've 'eard the lot of em', but 'ere goes: 1. What does it cost to bury a Pirate? 2 What is a Pirates favorite article of clothing? (17th Century Drumroll pending . . . . . . .. )

I am now officially confused, (O.K. Officially still confused), what then is the need for an installation rig? Mark has stated that he needs to finish an installation rig for the 2008 to be complete. Not knowing a thing about rigging, I've been patiently waiting (Still am ) for a green light that the updated rig was ready for use by an idiot newbie. Now it appears that no installation rig is necessary? I find myself left with more than just a "couple" of questions. Regardless, I want to thank you again, Mark, for all your hard work. I have followed the update thread from the beginning and watching your progress through out. Myron

You should definitely do this. Animation would go great with your punishing dialogue.

I've tried to download this QT Movie and a few weeks ago the one on post 425 and they both lock up and don't play and I have to "end task" the browser. I have no idea why, I just thought I'd let you know that it was happening. (I'm using QT 7.5)

First of all, a very BIG 'Thank You' to all who responded, I've tracked photo-shop on e-bay a bit, and even there it's a bit out of my budget for now. I've decided to bite the bullet and scale the learning curve that sits in front of the Corel software that I already have. Once I do so, I will understand the underlying concepts of image manipulation to at least some degree. (At least enough to bug you guys with stupid questions.) Myron

Hey, Biden's got my vote, his hair plugs are looking natural now, aren't they?

Newbie Question: Why is it significant that people blink their eyes when they shift?

Profound and moving. A tale of sad truth, well told. Thank You

Big Thanks to everyone who replied. The rationale for getting a version of PS is so that I could follow step by step instructions offered in various tutorials. I already haveCoresDraw Suite X3 but I can't find a PhotoShop to Corel translation book. It appears to me that most of the good folks here on the forum have some kind of background or experience with graphics software. The jargon & terminology passing back and forth have no meaning to me, that's all. I'm watching e-bay on a couple of versions. Maybe I'll get lucky. Thanks again, everyone. Myron

Reminds me of my 7th grade science teacher

Nancy, Is that PS Elements 6?

So many tutorials and so much advice throughout the forum involves the use of photoshop. I was thinking about trying to pick up a used copy of the software on e-bay. I probably wouldn't need the whole CS3 suite, so I was wondering; what would be the least elaborate version of photoshop would I need to do the stuff for layering, texturing, IBL,etc. My experience at image manipulation & CG stuff is less than minimal. I already have Corel, but the learning curve on it seems, to me at least, steep. The learning curve in PS is probably steep as well but I think I could follow the step by step instructions that people give in their posts. I would rather spend the learning curve time that I have on A:M. Input and opinions please. Thank You

mtpeak2, I can only speak for myself, but please continue. I've been following the thread but haven't posted before this because I'm such a newbie. Rigging is a major mystery to me and just reading this thread has given me a better picture of the process and what is involved, even though most of it is over my head at this point. My experience with the 2001 rig when working through TaoA:M was frustrating and slowed down my momentum considerably. I'm sure that many, many, future newbies, who won't even know what you've done, or that they should thank you, will benefit from you efforts. It is not just the community that gains from your investment of time and trouble, but A:M as well. We're not a tough crowd, just mostly a quiet one. Thanks, and please continue. What exactly is an installation rig, anyway? Myron

What are the Greek words for Superb, and Excellence? Fantastic Model!

Caroline, this is pure Gold. Concise & Precise. Thank You

Newbie question, Homelice. It appears that creatures on the head are separate models. If they are: 1. How are they "attatched"? 2. Are they modeled separately and then imported in? 3. Do. . . Ah, that's enough for now Thanks, Myron

The word Virtuoso comes to mind.

cpw08, As Eric2575 said in his disclaimer, his posting was a joke, (and rich in humor content, I might add) and a bunch of us have jumped on the bandwagon, because humor in our little digital world is more fun than all the stuff going on "out there". I risk speaking out of turn for Eric, but I'm fairly certain it was not meant to be at your expense. I have found the people involved with this forum to be kind, helpful, and extremely generous with their knowledge and insight. Work the exercises in ToaA:M. That is the best start. Learn to use the forum search. have a chocolate Chip cookie, I think there might be one left. Now about that bump map, does it have to be a mallet? I have a nice Ball Peen hammer . . . .

Thank You Caroline, But what do I change to what? (Next time Oatmeal) Myron

Heads you win, Tails I lose. I don't know what size shoes your wear, Rodney, but I'm sure that they're too big for me to fill. Here, have a cookie before they're gone. Thanks, Myron P.S. Rodney, Where and how do I turn the Alpha Channel on for rendering?