[Halloween NYNJA:MUG - **** POSTPONED ***]

I have no idea if I'll be free that day. I'll let you know when I find out.

[My Current Animations]

Nice work Heath. Mood swing is my favorite. Good stuff.

[3D Soccer Stadium]

Looking amazing waheed. The only thing that may be off is maybe soften the abdominal muscles. But it looks great. Talk to ya soon.

[Lil robot guys]

Cool models. This is quite an interesting project.

[A:M Smiley]

Thanks a lot folks. Yeah she would make a nice sun, I didn't even think of that. The reference I had to go by had individual teeth so I went by that. I like the individual teeth but I think the simple band would look nice too.

 

Thanks. I'm really happy you like her.

[A:M Smiley]

Hi

 

I got a request at the 3dfrog store to make this model. I had a lot of fun making it. I am quite happy with it. Attached are some pics and a movie of it in action. The animation isn't so great, it is just something quick to show her in action. Comments and criticisms are welcome.

 

Edit:

 

My host's server might be faster to view the movie:

 

http://www.3dfrog.com/wips/AMsmiley.mov

AMsmiley.mov

[Tommyboy Model]

Here he is in webhamr:

 

http://www.3dfrog.com/wips/hamr/tommyboy.html

[Tommyboy Model]

Yep, its my dad model again. I did some updates and here he is. I think he is done now. I finished the rig, I do want to put some lip synch poses in him though. So here he is in just a stiff pose but you see how he is. Any comments? suggestions?

 

Edit: updated picture with changes

[Modeling a Head]

WOW you improved a lot! It looks nice. Keep going man!

[Sale at the 3dfrog Store]

Hello

 

The 3dfrog Store is holding a sale on electronics and transportation models starting right now until Sunday September 17th. All items in these categories are half off the full price. Stop in and check it out.

 

www.3dfrogstore.com

[It's a Pitch]

Looks good lori.

 

Your sky is most likely black due to the alpha buffer being on when you rendered to quicktime. In the render dialoque click advanced, open the buffers menu and set the alpha buffer to off.

[New A:M Models Store]

David, I got the model.

 

David has submitted a very nice model of a delivery truck. Here is the link:

 

http://3dfrog.com/store/index.php?main_pag...;products_id=15

 

We are very happy to be getting such nice quality models submitted. We really need more and I hope people are planning on submitting. The more variety in the store the better for everyone.

 

Yardie, I have older versions of a:m I can test models in, that's not a problem.

 

We look forward to working with you kaijin.

[TSM2 for Tiger?]

yeah, i will just have to do my rigging with tsm2 under windows I guess. Thanks.

[TSM2 for Tiger?]

I just got a mac. I use tsm2 on windows. I would like to use it on osx tiger too. Is this going to happen? Seems a long time without an update.

[I need help with constraints.]

select the bone in the project workspace or modeling window. You will see this option in the properties window.

[Froggy's Got a Secret]

Hi

 

Someone requested a version of my Sig Frog that can talk. So I made a version with a moving mouth with phonemes. I also added moving and blinking eyes and rigged the fingers. This was fun to do.

 

Attached is a movie of the frog doing the famous I've got a secret dialogue.

 

There is a part where the left hand gets jittery. For some mysterious reaon the left hand flipped around on me at one frame. I checked the curves on the elbow and the hand and everything looked ok. I fixed it up with a few keyframes. I am using the 2001 rig from thom. I used IK arms. anyone know why this happened?

 

Thanks for looking. Let me know what you think of the frog.

frogsecret.mov

[New A:M Models Store]

Thanks for the feedback. I have made a downloadable txt version of the seller info on the page. I hope that helps making it more convenient than using the internet page.

 

There is a link to copyrighted materials info on our copyright policy page:

 

http://www.copyright.gov/circs/circ1.html

 

I hope that link helps clear up some issues. I don't know what you mean by using textures that are from templates. It is really up to the artist using other's textures to know the limitations of those textures. If you are unsure of if you can use someone else's textures it is best to contact the creator of them.

 

I found this ups truck on turbosquid:

 

http://www.turbosquid.com/FullPreview/Index.cfm/ID/284216

 

It looks like they did not include the logo. To be safe this might be the best bet or to change the logo.

 

I will try to find a way to make the copyright info easier to understand, possibly with a faq as you suggested. I will have to do a little research on it. Other sites don't really offer anymore info than we are offering on the subject, I kind of followed the lead of them. But if we can make it easier, even better.

 

Thanks for that link luckbat. I added it to our copyright page.

[New A:M Models Store]

The 3dfrog Store got it's first third party submissions today. They are 3 beautiful house models by Andy Mulia. Take a look at these wonderful models he submitted:

 

http://3dfrog.com/store/index.php?main_pag...ufacturers_id=4

 

We hope for many more to come. It is the community that will make this store happen. There are 3 of us on staff but we can't offer the diversity of models a whole community can. This store is really about everybody.

 

Thanks A Lot Andy! I hope you inspire others to submit.

[1/2 of model displaying]

Hey Lori

 

If I saw that render I would have known what was wrong. Sorry. Great you got it resolved though.

[New A:M Models Store]

I added British Pounds.

 

If you need a political or popular figure you can make a request for one by contacting us. We will do models on demand.

[Next NYNJA:MUG get-together - August 26 work for you?]

I had a good time as always. Thanks for hosting Mike

[New A:M Models Store]

Thanks David, we look forward to getting some of your models.

 

Thanks Ken, we won't be too disappointed if the store is not a financial success. We will be happy running the store and offering service for artists. We already got a request for custom models so that is a good start. Some fun stuff to build too.

 

As Darklimit said we hope to offer models in the future of a unique nature. We are brainstorming ideas for this. Any suggestions are accepted.

[New A:M Models Store]

Thanks for the info Rod. That being the case we will find a way to integrate it to the store.

 

Thanks for signing up yardie Thanks for the support.

[New A:M Models Store]

Hey john, thanks a lot.

 

I havent thought of using HAMR as a way of viewing models. It is an excellent idea. I'm not sure how webhamr works. As long as it wouldn't give access to the model files somehow I suppose if an artist would like to show their work this way I can host it for them and provide a link on their product page. It is something we will look into when the technology is available. Thanks for the great idea. Of course if the store actually turns profit we can look into a better integration than that. But we are very limited on budget right now.

 

When we sell third party models the artist gets 80% of the sale, paypal gets 1.9% - 2.9% plus 30 cents, and the rest goes to 3dfrog. Any 3dfrog profit at the end of the month each 3dfrog store partner gets 20% and the other 40 % goes to developing the store further (we'll worry about taxes if we ever make a profit lol).

 

Thanks for the encouragement!

 

 

 

Cool beans! This kinda stuff is HUGE in the Poser community, could work.

 

Here's a question...any plans to use HAMR (once available) as a viewing interface so potential buyers can see the models from all angles?

 

Also of interest...but not mentioned as of yet to my knowledge... IF you sell a model of an outside source...what pecentage/fee will you charge?

 

Just curious. GOOD LUCK!

[New A:M Models Store]

Thanks for your support Rodney. It means a lot. We are willing to give it a good go and stick it out. If it takes time to gather content that's ok. Rome wasn't buit in a day, as they say. We will give it our best effort.