Madfox Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 Hey Animation Master. As owner of versions V8.0 & V11.1 I thought to buy the newest version of the AnimationMaster. So I linked to the webstore and filled in the chart formula and waited for a few weeks. Now I'm here with V16.0 and I'm glad all over. How come your version V17.0 is out since 4 august 2012 and I bought the latest pack 24 august? sincerely yours, madfox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkwing Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 I presume where you waited a few weeks, that you purchased the CD version? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hash Fellow robcat2075 Posted October 1, 2012 Hash Fellow Share Posted October 1, 2012 Hey Animation Master. As owner of versions V8.0 & V11.1 I thought to buy the newest version of the AnimationMaster. So I linked to the webstore and filled in the chart formula and waited for a few weeks. Now I'm here with V16.0 and I'm glad all over. How come your version V17.0 is out since 4 august 2012 and I bought the latest pack 24 august? sincerely yours, madfox. If your v16 license is current you can also download and run the v17 version. After you install the v17 version, copy the "master0.lic" file from your v16 directory to the v17 directory. you can use both (and any other version that comes out) until your license expires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madfox Posted October 1, 2012 Author Share Posted October 1, 2012 @Darkwing - I waited quiet a long time before selling as I had no Paypall. So I wanted to use banknote, but then my account was updated. @Robocat - I expected that answer. For the same reason I miss the next update. Maybe a bit naive of me but on the website only V16.0 was obtainable. And as buying a new programm the least I would expect is to get the latest one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Rodney Posted October 1, 2012 Admin Share Posted October 1, 2012 Maybe a bit naive of me but on the website only V16.0 was obtainable. And as buying a new programm the least I would expect is to get the latest one. Which website did you go to? Was it this? Hash Inc only sells the current version. They don't sell old versions. If you purchased from someone other than Hash Inc I'm not sure what to tell you. If you recently purchased A:M you can download the latest version and activate it with your activation code. If purchasing a CD... the very nature of a CD suggests that what is printed on it can't be the very latest version... for the latest and greatest you have to download and install the latest release. This has always been the case even way back in earlier times... purchase v8? v11? v12? etc. ...download the most recent release, install it and off you go! At this exact moment (assuming you purchased through Hash Inc) that means you've got access to v17a: v17a Release Information When updates are released you can download and install them as well: Release Information (all versions) I'm sorry you think you have access to only v16 but... the good news is that if you purchased through Hash Inc recently you've subscribed to v17.0a... so get to downloading! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madfox Posted October 1, 2012 Author Share Posted October 1, 2012 Alright, don't think I'm complaining, already glad to have the programm! I just chequed some facts as I have made some screenshots when I bought it. Indeed it was the website you linked to. As lucky I am the billnote says 3-8- 2012 7:52 , and that's the excact moment you refreshed the website. Another reason is I'm very patchy to own the programm without internet. Nothing wrong with downloading but I want to have something in my hands. I can update, sure.., but on a computer without internet installing them ain't easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Rodney Posted October 1, 2012 Admin Share Posted October 1, 2012 I can update, sure.., but on a computer without internet installing them ain't easy. Maybe we can work on getting you better access to the internet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madfox Posted October 1, 2012 Author Share Posted October 1, 2012 Ha, no that's not what I ment. I'm working on two computers, one with the new programm for rendering and another one for working while rendering is done. It's more the way to update to a computer without web service. I can upload the updates and change them with a USB stick. Although stand allone computers are a bit stubborn without the net. As I install the programm I need an activation log. Not sure what a unplugged computer will do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madfox Posted October 1, 2012 Author Share Posted October 1, 2012 Well, that seems rather an improvement on V.11.1! I always wondered how to get rid of that blue sky? That is five times as fast, and the feathers now are well orientated. Good Job, makes rendering a lot quicker. Jay!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Rodney Posted October 1, 2012 Admin Share Posted October 1, 2012 Congratulations! I always wondered how to get rid of that blue sky? There are quite a few ways to get rid of the blue sky. The primary two are: - Turn Alpha Channel setting to 'On' in the Render Panels Buffer setting. (Use a format that can store Alpha Channels though like PNG, TGA, EXR) - Change the color of the Background in the Camera settings A few other methods: - Create a box or sphere and scale that up so your rendered scene is inside the object. Texture that object by adding surface color, patch images, materials, decals etc. - Place objects between the background and the camera that obscures the sky (a good method for cityscapes etc.)** - Use a Rotoscope image on the camera Of course you could use a combination of all of these as well. My preference is to use Alpha Channels because that transparency allows compositing the images later. **Closely related to this one would be adjusting the camera angle so that there is no sky (i.e. a down shot at a group of characters from a high vantage point) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Rodney Posted October 1, 2012 Admin Share Posted October 1, 2012 But... seriously... you should download v17.0a. If you just purchased on the 24th of August all you need to do is download, install and activate it. v16 is good too though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madfox Posted October 2, 2012 Author Share Posted October 2, 2012 I installed V17.a and it works fine, just can't login with my password. It says my nick doesn't excist. Feel such an april's fool to buy the product one houre before the update. And the shippingcosts for returning and sending are the same as the article itself. Must be an art in some way, roll the golfball one inch before the hole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Rodney Posted October 2, 2012 Admin Share Posted October 2, 2012 I installed V17.a and it works fine, just can't login with my password. It says my nick doesn't excist. Do you mean login to the Community window inside Animation:Master, where the chat room is? If so, you should be able to create a new login and access the community login with that. If that isn't it... I don't know where you are trying to login. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madfox Posted October 2, 2012 Author Share Posted October 2, 2012 Yeh, the inlog screen to the chat. Not that bad, actually I wanted to start AMv17 after cleaning up the computer. It changes all logs I already have, so I start saving and launch a new format. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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