nimblepix

does this help? bumpMap.mov

Here's a wider view. v11.1

Rodney, You asked for some examples, so here are two tutorials I did today that show a couple ways to create targa decals in Photoshop and Illustrator, and how they look when applied in A:M. 5 minutes at 7.2 MB http://homepage.mac.com/nimblepix//01PSalpha.mov 3.25 minutes at 4.6 MB http://homepage.mac.com/nimblepix//02illalphademo.mov Produced with Snapz Pro X on an iMac (screen reduced to 800 x 600 during recording) with no post editing.

I like Snapz Pro X for the Mac, by Ambrosia Software. I do Photoshop, InDesign, and Final Cut tutorials for my students and this little program has never let me down. I haven't tried it in the newer versions of A:M, just with 10.5 -. It had a problem that caused the slider tab near the frame indication area to duplicate itself everytime it was touched. It worked great on any other part of A:M though. I'll have to check it on the newer A:Ms and get back to you. Edit: Just checked it with 11.1i and it works without a hitch.

Wonderful! I'll be showing and sending this one to a lot of people! You guys rock!!!

Ger, If you are talking about an A:M user group that meets on a regular basis, just show up, show your work, wait. Pretty soon the newbie title will change on its own once people recognize your skills. And of course it helps when underskilled users start showing up and look to you for help.

When you can snatch the pebble from my hand, Grasshopper.

Ben, I think it's fine to sell your models. More power to you, as they say. Eggprops has some great ones for sale. We need a variety of ways to get what we can use in a project.

This is so cool. Can Painter batch render a bunch of TGA's like this?

Man, I love it. What a simple solution to what seemed to be a very difficult problem. You need to get some sort of elegant solution award!

Loved it! Can you give this question to Lewa for me? Great Lewa, Do you ever do a victory dance after a battle?

William, Green screen is going to make you go through some extra steps. If you do a camera projection of your footage right in A:M, you can match his movements precisely to the footage. You will also be able to match the shadows much easier. Dan J

no luck here.

Cute, and evil!

Don't forget hang-time, bend, and lean! Ain't this fun!!!!!

Tail bounce needs some adjustment. Remember that the tail follows the up and down movement of the body, not lead it or move at the same time. Think in terms of a lag motion. I think he just stole some cookies, or is on his way to the ice cream man.

Very cool! Looking forward to the space between being realized.

HA! That's really goofy! Love the rubber arms! Now to add some bounce to the tale and eyes.

The 5th Element.

Love it!

I think you should put shamrock decals on them and have them dance an Irish jig.

Nice job zeus. Does he sing??

Thanks David for all your quality work. (an understatement) I'm looking forward to playing with this little guy, and analyzing what you've done.

So, is the pool above or below ground? In the last render, it seems to have moved up. I think it's looking good, by the way.

Steve, This is a super idea, I hope you can keep it up. It's a great service to the community. Thanks!