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higginsdj

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    TSM2 Upgrade SN

    in Anzovin Products

    Posted

    Hey Steve - Please don't think it was a complaint (many thanks for popping in on Sunday by the way :) ) I was just interested if it was a 24/48hr/longer turnaround since the web site didn't mention it (unless I am suffering domestic blindness again :D ).

     

    Cheers

    Dear Marvin or Steve

    in (2003-2004)

    Posted

    Here's my 2 cents worth....

     

    Exactly what would Hash be certifying? The fact that you can animate or build a model to a certain standard or just have reached a level of proficiency in the use of their software?

     

    The MSCE example is to 'qualify' someone in the use of Microsoft products and not in what it produced by those products.

     

    So what value is there to be gained in having Hash certify that I can use their software?

     

    It would seem to me that the showreel you present to a prospective employer is your certificate of competance!

     

    Cheers

    Lipsync's not In sync

    in (2003-2004)

    Posted

    Ummmmmmm....... No. You can do it in real time in A:M - in the chor viewer - you don't have to render it out in full.

     

    You can scrub it and play it just like you can in an Action window. (You can use the play range settings to adjust just what part of the chor you wish to scrub/loop as well)

     

    I haven't tried it with large images (just 480x360 tga's and they run real time) so there may be some performance issues (ie image stutter) but I get this with other packages as well. I'm running mine via Win XP Home on a P4 3ghz Laptop with 512mb RAM.

     

    Cheers

    Heroine For Hero Contest

    in Work In Progress / Sweatbox

    Posted

    Are there any good/fast riggers out there (TSM1 or TSM2 equivalent) who would be willing to rig this model for me. You can keep the model as payment (It will still be my model but you can you it as if it were one of the Hash CD models)

     

    If you don't think the model is worth it please let me know (I do have great difficulty in judging the 'quality' of my own work)

     

    Cheers

    Heroine For Hero Contest

    in Work In Progress / Sweatbox

    Posted

    Well I wipped up a quick model today in preparation for the December Image contest (shame I can't rig or shade the model as quickly as I can model them :( )

     

    Take a look and let me know what you think. I'd really love some advice on how to achieve that typical comic book shine and reflectance for the outfit without going toon. Some ideas about heroine fashion wouldn't go astray either (I'm not a comic book reader)

     

    http://higginsdj.250free.com/wips.htm

     

    Cheers

    Lipsync's not In sync

    in (2003-2004)

    Posted

    Its easy to do it in A:M

     

    1. Import the Sound

    2. Drag and drop the Sound onto the Chor

    3. Import your Targas as Image Seqence

    4. Add the Imported sequence to the Default Camera as Roto

    5. Delete the default ground and all lights from the chor

    6. Click and drag on the sound in the chor (just like you would with an action) until the sound and the lip movement are in synch (you can use the timeline scroll just liek you do in an action).

    7. Render out

     

    Cheers

    stupid question !!!

    in (2003-2004)

    Posted

    The Dongle version will give you access to the NET version of A:M - ie a small renderfarm version (standard donlge is 3 Licenses) I think the Net version also offers a couple of extra features as well. The 3 Lic version costs about $50US in addition to the cost of the A:M CD (and follows the same upgrade regiment as the CD)

     

    You will also need to download the Net version (Currently running around 16-17mb) The Dongles does NOT work with the CD version (at least mine never has)

     

    My dongle is just a USB key. Stick it in your USB1 or 2 port and away you go.

     

    Cheers

    Lipsync's not In sync

    in (2003-2004)

    Posted

    Import as tga sequence and save as MOV - what a great feature. (and it works great) but it doesn't include sound and you can't apply post (as far as I am aware)

     

    Using the sequence as a camera roto allows you to add sound and all the post effects under the sun! (just remember to delete the ground from the default chor)

     

    I just tried both methods - Works a treat - in v11.1 at least

     

    Cheers

    A:M Step by Step

    in New Users

    Posted

    Thanks,

     

    Just found it in Wills Technical Reference as well (I was looking under CP but couldn't find it and it didn't even cross my mind to look under Control Point). I'm going to have to sit down one month and read this book then practise each item...

     

    Cheers

    Resurrected an old web site

    in (2003-2004)

    Posted

    I have resurrected my old web site, cleaned it up and posted it via 250Free. There are popups galor but XP SP2 does a good job at supressing them.

     

    Would love to get feedback - particularly if you have any problems with the site.

     

    Link should appear in my signature block

     

    Cheer

    Critique Forum

    in Forum Assistance

    Posted

    Double post - yeah yeah yeah - got a timeout message on the first then made the mistake of hiting the back button and resubmitting ;-P

     

    I still think that people may be affraid of being totally honest - in general. A forum where 'total honesty' is expected may change things!

     

    Cheers

    Critique Forum

    in Forum Assistance

    Posted

    In my short time on this forum I have found most posted critiques to be of little value. I would love to see a forum where critiques were 'brutaly' honest. I'm one of those people who can be blind to faults in my own work probably because I have stared at it so long I see what I want to see rather than what is actually there. ie a forum where tact is not a requirement and we don't need to worry about hurting anyones feelings. If you post to the forum then you are going to get critiqued - end of story.

     

    So I strongly believe we need a forum where work can be shown off where the last thing one can expect to receive is a 'thats great' or 'looks good' and nothing more - a forum where we can specifically look at ways to improve what is presented. I agree that if you just want to present something for others to look at or show off ones work then the WIP/Showcase forum is great.

     

    I think we also need to avoid comments like 'the animation is bad' full stop - it provides no constructive use but if one were to say 'the animation is bad but here's what you can do to improve it ......' that is what I want to see.

     

    Cheers

    Any Subscription Fees?

    in (2003-2004)

    Posted

    Until Hash changes it - One fee to purchase up front. You get all versions available for the remainder of that calander year (or thereabouts)

     

    This version can be used forever at no extra cost. If, at ANY time, you choose to upgrade outside your purchase year (even 2+ years down the track) then you pay the upgrade fee and get all versions of AM released in that calander year.

     

    This upgrade version can be used forever at no extra cost..... Get it?

     

    Dongle comes in several forms. Base version is a 3 Lic version, an unlimited license version and then there is a Network Share version. You'll need to talk to hash about the prices but the cost of the dongle and the upgrade process works int he same way as the original software (although you must also purchase the CD version and CD upgrade version as well as the price of the Dongle version and Dongle upgrade (whichever is appropriate)

     

    Note that the Dongle is keyed only to the versions you have purchased/upgraded to. ie if you are buying AM2004 Dongle it will NOT function with versions of AM released before 2004. However, if you purchased in 2003 and upgraded in 2004 then it will function for both 2003 and 2004 versions.

     

    Hope this helps. As usual you need to confirm these details with HASH before making your purchase choice.

     

    Cheers,

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