Steven547

Will this program, especially the 2007 version be compatible with Windows Vista? Thanks.

I have A:M 2006 and have been updating with all the patches. My question, is A:M 2007 UPGRADE needed or are the patches being put out going to basically make it (the A:M 2006 version) into the 2007? Or do I need to buy the upgrade? Thanks. Steven

I haven't been on here in awhile (trying to find a new job and move), so i've been absent. But, I remember there used to be a site that had free animation master models (characters, animals, etc..etc) that you could download and use. Does anyone know of or remember that site? I d/l some good models off there and would like to get a Santa Clause one as well. Thanks.

Ahhh....figured it out! Thank you very much! I think sometimes I "overthink" things with this program!

I guess the issue i'm having, is after I create my letter, how do I save it as a model? Sorry, i'm still pretty new to this. Steven

Ok..this is probably a dumb question, but, I want to create letters that can be used in an animation. (Letter falls and character picks up letter and puts it back in its place). I'm in model mode, and have created my letter, but, how do I create a MODEL from that letter to be used in my choreography mode? I've looked in the manuals and the new A:M book, but maybe i'm missing something. Any help??? Thanks. Steven

OK..sorry..haven't had a chance to try this lately. I'm in the choreography mode, with a model selected. However, when I rt click, the only plugin options I get are: Export, Simulate Newton, and SimCloth. Am I in the wrong area? Also, when I load 13.0b, I received a "unable to load terrain.hxt" message. I'll also post that in the appropriate section. Thanks!

OK...I think i'm missing something here...Where is the text tool? I want to create text in my animations, but can't find the font wizard or anything? Thanks. Steven

Yea..I just received an email from Amazon.com that they shipped mine yesterday. Hopefully get it today!

Thanks! I'll have to try this when I get home...(Unless the boss doesn't get back in time! haha)

Morning everyone. Ok, i'm going thru the tutorials (again and again!). I'm trying to have my character walk a path, then wave. However, I can't seem to have my character mimic what the tutorial does. My character walks, then "glides" for a bit, then waves. What am I missing? I thought I followed the tutorial, but maybe I keep missing something? Thanks. Steven

Thanks for the quick response!

OK...sorry if this has been brought up...(i'm sure it has, I just couldn't find it in the search), but what does everyone turn off on the computer to increase render time? (Virus programs, etc). There was a post talking about what to turn off, but I can't find it. Thanks.

All this information i've received has definately helped. One last question, I was about to purchase it when I noticed there are 2 versions of this program? One has lip synch and "composite / animator" ? WHat is the main difference?

It's not so much the wallet issue as it is just "ease of learning". I understand that every program out there has its "learning curve". Heck, i've done editing with various editors from Ulead to Adobe, etc and for commercials. All a learning curve. I guess I'm just hoping that it's not one of those extremely complicated programs. I am a beginner as far as 3D CGI animation goes. From watching the demos and how objects are moved, it seems like it would be a relatively easy thing to learn, but time will tell. It's also nice to have a $300 program and not some $4000 program to have to buy!

I'm way out of school (old guy here 35). haha. So it is pretty easy to use then? From the demos i've seen, it looks pretty easy. I've done a ton of vid editing and paint programs etc, so these things come fairly easy to me. What do you think? I was in the same boat.... i was 35 when i bought A.M back in 2004 ...i spent a year just trying to make a model ... it's hard to visualize the a.m. world of splining at first ( i have a background of just photography ( 3 years of college and some drawing in high school ) i found renew interest in A.M. by finishing the 19 exercises ( today i finished #19 ) a word about it forum ...perfect ...there lots of people who are positive and helpful and with a great product for the beginner to pro the demo is true to form ...1 person, 1 PC, 1 movie Stephen Molloy I appreciate all the infor i've received on here. I've actually tried to find a decent animation program for awhile and came across this. Pretty excited to purchase it.

I'm way out of school (old guy here 35). haha. So it is pretty easy to use then? From the demos i've seen, it looks pretty easy. I've done a ton of vid editing and paint programs etc, so these things come fairly easy to me. What do you think?

Thanks for the quick reply. The site I found was cheap-software.com. But, after your reply, I think I might just go the route and spend the $300 and know I'm getting a "real" version and not getting ripped off. (Get a "clean" version). Thanks for the information!

OK... i'm seriously considering buying this product based on reviews, demos. But, the hefty $300 price tag is a killer. However, I did find a 2005 version of A:M for cheap. It says its version 11.1b ?? Is it possible to buy that and then upgrade to version 2006 for $100. Saving $150? Or is it better just to buy the 2006 outright? Thanks for any help. Steven