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I want one! The certificate looks nice. Really nice. Hopefully I'll get mine soon. I could put it in my office at home. If I did not miss it. I think that version of Keekat is something Chubs (vf124) actually did. Nice touch.
I know I'm on that list somewhere Mr. Baker, sir!
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Doug,
Just wondering how your floatiness issue turned out. I said that I was going to send some websites to look at but those websites are dealing with creating actions and handling the "inbetweeness", which is not exactly what you're doing. You are doing yours completely in the choreography, if I remember the exercise correctly now. For some reasons, my mind was in "action" mode. At anyrate, when you start implementing multiple actions in a choreograpy and you get stuck let me know. I have read quite a bit about those things. Good luck.
Ultraapa
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Doug,
I haven't forgotten about this problem. Actually, I have been reading more about the issue that you are having. To be honest, my search is of a purely altruistic nature. I have some interesting in solving you dilema for myself as well. You can actually do the entire "Door" project using keyframes as you have been doing. From what I can tell, I think that if you place keyframes not so far apart then you will not get this floating business that you are experiencing. This may be the quickest way for the interim.
I had found some websites that have information about this topic. There are 3 that I have found that something to do with what you are talking about. Actually, I think everyone in the community would benefit from your question regarding the "floatiness".
Kevin
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Actually, I have had a problem with Shaggy myself. When I orginally got the software, his forearm would not constrain to the knob and this was verified by the guys at AM (I actually called and asked that they look into it).
Also, when using the paste mirror, I have notice that sometimes it does not actually paste mirror or sometimes it totaly screws up the paste. Strange...
Doug,
I found a site with some information on keyframes and it actually mentioned something about floating.
Next time, I post, I will give you the link and hopefully help you out. While waiting for AM 2002 Handbook, I will try and do the stuck door again and see what I can figure out about this floating business.
Ultraapa
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Modernhorse,
I have had a similar dilema before with the "floating" as you say. I am a newbie like yourself, so I wanted to give you my emotional support in this
I think one of the tricks is where you place keyframes. The great thing about AM and keyframes is that you don't have draw the frames inbetween the keyframes. The problem is that one keyframe tries to meld into the other which I think can cause the floatiness you are describing.
Saying all of that I am not exactly sure how to fix the problem. I'll try and work on this myself during some free time and post something if I do. If you do please let me know how you resolved the issue. It would be great to know.
You were speaking about interpolation. What exactly do you mean by this?
Anywho, I'm with you and good luck.
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Rodney,
Actually, I plan to check in to this forum every once and a while and if I can add any comments or value I will try as my experience grows.
But please remember you owe me some certificates ;-).
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Morphy,
It does. Thanks. Actually, I was about to edit my response because I went back over what Rodney had said but you beat me to the punch.
Rodney,
Thanks for the information.
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Morphy,
I actually posted the last few exercises in succesion on the thread so I am actually done now with the manual.
Rodney was kind enough to give me a link to the new thread for the 2002 Handbook, but I click on the link but no dice. Can some step me through to the actual location.
Also, I noticed that there is a some kind of ranking under different peoples name. Is there some system for this. How does one increase in ranking (e.g., number of posts, recognition of talent, etc, etc.)
Anywho, please give me the step by step location of this new thread as I am interedted to continue the exercises with you guys.
Also, what happens to current thread we are on? Does it become defunct as people move over to other ones or how does it work?
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Rodney,
Now that I'm finished with the Tutorial, I would like to get a certificate ;-). Are you still does or do you have time?
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Here is exercise 19. The last from The Art of Animation Master turial.
Are you guy planning on starting a new thread for the 2002 handbook?
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Here is Exercise 18 - The Flag
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OK,
Here is Exercise 17. Two more today. I'll try and finish the last two today.
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Mr. Sutton,
Thanks very much on the comments. I was totaly surprised when I looked at the forum this morning. I wasn't aware the established animators even looked at this section of the forum. Thanks again. Definitely inspiring. I was just looking at the Technical Reference last night and I say your "Mr. DoDo" image on page 74 so imaging my surprise to actual get a comment from you. Really amazing!
OK, let me stop before this turns cheesy, but thanks ;-).
Here comes exercise 16. I did it two ways; the original way and then I change the entire theme up for something I think a little more interesting.
Morphy,
I did order the 2002 Handbook from Barnes and Nobles and I may get it as early as this Friday but certainly no later than next week.
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Murphy,
Your model looks good. Did you have any difficulty with applying the arms to the torso or any of the appendages to the torso? When I was doing the camel model from the tutorial, I found the concept of attaching the legs a bit challenging. It will take me a while to master it, I think.
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Helo,
I'm going to have to hurry up and get that 2002 Handbook so I can follow along with you guys. If you guys have some helpful tips please let me know. Well, I have now finish exercise 15. I did this two ways. I first tried it the way the manual outlines and then I tried it as you see it in the gif below.
BTW, where did you guys buy your 2002 handbook. I tried looking for it but I think it is only available via the internet or some back order.
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Just Finised Exercise 14. I call this "Marble Man" ;-)
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Thanks TC. How is the 2002 Handbook coming along?
Here is Exercise 13 Boneless Thom. I set him up so that he looks liike he's falling.
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Hey, thanks for the compliments!!
I have been searching for an inexpensive book on Animation. I have found plenty of books on other applications readily available but nothing on Animation Master without ordering. In addition, I have been trying to find some inexpensive books
;-). It looks like I'm going to have to shell out the cash for the 2002 Handbook.
Has anyone looked at the online tutorials?
Here is Exercise 11. I did it a little bit different than the FW-190 Fighter. Instead of decaling I used materials to make it look like it was carved from wood.
I also finished the lip posses for Exercise 12. I have nothing to show for that. It really was not an exercise to display any modelling.
I would say that modelling and animation takes a bit of talent to master. For me, modelling is somewhat more difficult. Actually, I have some questions for you guys but this post is already too long so I'll save it for next time. Here is Exercise 11 - the wooden giraffe.
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OK Guys,
Here is Exercise 10 FW-190 Fighter
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I will try and purchase the 2002 Handbook soon since it comes highly recommended.
I have now completed Exercise 7 and 8. I have included Exercise 7. I found that this exercise was a little tricky because of the difficulty to actually "lip sync" the voice to the words that was said.
I'll post Exercise 8 next.
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OK,
Here comes Exercise 6. BTW, there is a DVD by a guy name Jeff Lew that may be worth checking out. I am thinking about ordering it.
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Hello,
The Animation Book that you guys are talking about; is that book of date? I was thinking about ordering but...
Are any of you guyst trying to specialize in an area like animation, modelling or directing?
I am trying to use all the skills and decide later if I want to specialize. I bought the technical reference and for me it is sorta like a dictionary with limited details on how to. It is more less something to refer back to as the name suggests.
I have completed exercise 5 and 6 and attached 5 below. I will attach 6 next.
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OK guys this is my last post for today and perhaps for a few days. I have some business in the real world to take care of. I am now finish Exercise 4. I have included a snap shot of the first screen. I had the boy throwing a pitch instead of the knight
Any thanks again all for being with me throughout this AM journey today.
PS.
Rodney, I really would like to have one of those certificates. I think I get four now ;-)
The Art of Animation:Master
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OK. I see Chubs.
You have an interesting artform. I'm familiar with the artwork of which you speak so I don't need the lesson, but thanks anyway. I have an affinity for Egyptian Art (which is African in Nature) and African Tribal Art.
When in the course of having a dialogue, usually I don't here words such as the one that you wrote. I simply did not know what your background was or why you even mentioned it, hence my quote above.
It makes all the more sense to me now that I have some background on you. I; however, find your choice to use the words that you do on this forum interesting, but nevertheless your choice. Thank you for the extra information.
I'm not entirely sure how this post is coming across - sometimes the words on the computer doesn't really carry the tone that is meant. So for the record, I will say that I understand your artwork and I have no issues. I wish you well in your endeavors and so with that, my friend lets get back to the animation.
And so no hard feelings.
Rodney
I think that we can consider this matter closed, unless Chubs has something else to say.
Ahh, an amiable conclusion to an interesting potentially explosive conversation.
Best Regards,
Ultraapa