Nashville A:M users

[cribbidaj]

Hello - This is my first post on the forum. I am a 2d animater new to A:M (since 12/04) and have been utilizing the vast resources available on the web and in book form to successfully create my first completed model (a cartoonish camel). I am looking for any other A:M users in Nashville, TN that might be able and willing to meet with me to help me get a firmer grasp of this wonderful software. Users of any level would be helpful, but I would really like to meet with an advanced user who could walk me through specific modeling, rigging, and animation issues that arise. I would even be willing to pay for tutoring sessions. Thanks.

[ChrisThom]

Ooo.. Ooo... Ooo.. pick me. Over here.

[jesshmusic]

I live in Portland (until I go get my Masters), but I barely have a loose grasp of the software!

[Rodney]

Chris,

I'm not from Nashville... but will still extend a greeting!

 

I assume you've already invested in the Anzovin CDs.

If not you might want to look at them. There is nothing like watching others working in A:M. The SIGGRAPH tapes/CDs from Hash Inc are really nice as well.

 

I mention these because you indicated you'd be willing to pay for tutoring. The CDs aren't quite as good as a personal tutor... what is??... but if nothing else they help you master the basics through examples and launch you toward exploration of other aspects of learning A:M. In short... tutoring!

 

Good luck on your search for local users as well.

 

-Rodney

[cribbidaj]

Hey guys - thanks for your responses. Chris, I will be contacting you soon for coffee or lunch. Rodney, I did buy Anzovin's TSM rigging software, but I think my purchase was premature. I need to get a firmer grasp on skeletons and constraints even to use their plug-in. I will probably invest in the CD's as you suggested. I did meet with an interesting A:M user, Den Dotson, in St. Louis last week and got a few helpful suggestions from him - great guy. I am so grateful for the vast resources in the community.