Previous Manuals for A:M

[Jentham2000]

Hi Everyone,

 

Somewhere in my past searches, I found the 1998 Manual. For a newbie, it explained some of the various terms and methods that most users seem to know but I am unaware of. I know that some of things have chanegd, but, having the very basic knowledge can make the learning process easier and greatly speed up the learning curve. Does anyone know of a link where I can find them?

 

Thanks, Bob

[zandoriastudios]

the new 2007 technical reference covers all that older stuff+ the new. It comes with this years upgrade.

[Caroline]

I think it's a great concept manual too:

 

ftp://ftp.hash.com/pub/updates/windows/Am98/am98manual.pdf

 

It explains misc things like constraints very well, in a different way from Taoam, although many of the ways of doing things have changed.

[Jentham2000]

Thanks everyone, I just purchased V13 about 2 months ago.

 

Where is the 2007 technical reference?

 

I only recieved the extra DVD, and the project book.

[zandoriastudios]

email support@hash.com and I'm sure they can help you...It was just being sent with upgrades, instead of the TAOAM manual. But they might be able to send you a copy....

[Jentham2000]

I sent an email to the customer support asking for a copy of the Tech Reference considering I just purchased the software.

 

 

Here is thier response.

 

"the printed technical reference does not come with full units- it's an upgrade perk-

 

you can download a digital copy from our website support/reference area-"

 

 

When I asked them if there was anything else could be done.

 

Here is thier response.

 

"right now, you should be focusing on TAOA:M and the other resources available-

 

yes, you can download updates from our website-"

 

 

I have not heard a response so far....

 

 

I hope something can be done, I personally own a business and never treat my customers this way, especially new customers.

[zandoriastudios]

Jeez--they could at least offer to SELL you a copy!

[Jentham2000]

I agree in a way.....

 

It also seems that if it is something that others could use or need, new customers shouldn't have to go without just becuase they are new customers.

[ssappington]

you CAN purchase a copy through our store:

 

http://www.hash.com/store/index.php?main_p...;products_id=19

[zandoriastudios]

Cool! there ya go!

[Jentham2000]

I just placed the order $30 plus $15 Shipping .....

[BrainLock]

The tech reference is handy, and nice to have.

 

But for a novice learning the ropes and trying to understand the basic concepts, David Rogers' "Animation:Master, A Complete Guide" is the best I've found.

 

I'm more than a little shocked that it's not available through the Hash online store.

 

Frankly, Hash ought to work out a deal with Rogers to make a package deal of some kind with his book and A:M original purchases and upgrades.

 

Or, perhaps, make a deal for Rogers to freshen the book for each new upgrade to the software and then package the book with A:M and upgrades instead of TAoAM. Even if it forced a $25 or $30 price bump on A:M and A:M upgrades, it would be well worth it. Rogers explains things far more clearly and in more depth as he takes you through the program.

[Jentham2000]

The tech reference is handy, and nice to have.

 

But for a novice learning the ropes and trying to understand the basic concepts, David Rogers' "Animation:Master, A Complete Guide" is the best I've found.

 

I'm more than a little shocked that it's not available through the Hash online store.

 

Frankly, Hash ought to work out a deal with Rogers to make a package deal of some kind with his book and A:M original purchases and upgrades.

 

Or, perhaps, make a deal for Rogers to freshen the book for each new upgrade to the software and then package the book with A:M and upgrades instead of TAoAM. Even if it forced a $25 or $30 price bump on A:M and A:M upgrades, it would be well worth it. Rogers explains things far more clearly and in more depth as he takes you through the program.

 

 

Yes, I bought this online at amazon.com and I am waiting for it to be delivered.

 

I had heard good reviews, so I thought I would give it a try.

 

Thanks again for your help....

 

Regards, Bob