Carl's Corner :)

You're mean!!! LOL.....

I've gotta have some with more than that..... but I'm not going through all of them..... LOL.....

No. I just looked at my filters again and they still look the best. That's a relief. Oh well, as long as I'm ahead of Carl and Crapadilla in downloads that's all that matters. I don't know what's up with ClearGel. I think its download counter must have somehow got swapped with my grunge counter. That means I have nearly 800 downloads! I'm sure ff will get it worked out after the Mac version is released.

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StevieJ wrote: I've got a few with more than 700

You just can't bring yourself to admit that I have the most downloads of any filter maker.

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That makes it the most downloaded filter of all time.

better check again, bubba

i like that first one better, steve.

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Kraellin wrote: better check again, bubba

Did you even look at it? Maybe you didn't notice variation number three - proof positive that it is the most downloaded of all time.

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StevieJ wrote: Python.....so none of your acquired skill would be wasted!

But Maya uses marking menus.

when you were talking about TS, steve, yes, it did tempt me a bit. i like the idea of just pulling and stretching a wire mesh to make objects rather than building them line by line or having to script crap. so, i might look at TS, but dont hold your breath

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StevieJ wrote: having the ability to use/apply/sell what you create would take precedence, right?

Do you really think the watermark is all that detrimental? Maybe people will consider it interesting.

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ronviers wrote: Do you really think the watermark is all that detrimental?

Ahhhhh.....kinda.....

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ronviers wrote: Maybe people will consider it interesting.

Ahhhhh.....no!!! LOL....

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StevieJ wrote: kinda

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StevieJ wrote: no

Maybe people will like my artwork more because of it's smaller carbon footprint.

Hey, I'm trying to pull the talent together here.....with cost-effective software......freebies!!! LOL....

Creating an online game (preferably Mechs.....my personal favorite ) .....creating and selling groups of animation characters.....creating an animated story website for children.....etc etc etc.....

If you build it, they will come......

This takes me back to the good old days when I couldn't get you to accept an FF copy from me..... LOL....

Okay, I'll give up.....I've said my piece.....

Nope....."piece" as in my chunk of "persuasive effort" to get you over to the dark side.....

okay was curious about the left/right side of the brain thing so looked up a test, here's my results for this morning.

Brain Type Test - Free Results

Are You Left-Brained or Right-Brained?

Although one side of the brain is generally dominant over the other, we should strive to utilize both halves. A balanced brain makes a balanced person - combining sequential thinking with a holistic approach, or linear thinking with intuition, enables us to fully comprehend issues and solve problems. Left-brainers can dramatically improve their problem solving abilities by learning to "follow their gut," while right-brainers can improve the execution of their creative efforts.

Realizing your dominant half is the first step in becoming balance-brained.
Your percentage score for the right brain is 58%.
Your percentage score for the left brain is 42%.

You are more right-brained than left-brained. The right side of your brain controls the left side of your body. In addition to being known as right-brained, you are also known as a creative thinker who uses feeling and intuition to gather information. You retain this information through the use of images and patterns. You are able to visualize the "whole" picture first, and then work backwards to put the pieces together to create the "whole" picture. Your thought process can appear quite illogical and meandering. The problem-solving techniques that you use involve free association, which is often very innovative and creative. The routes taken to arrive at your conclusions are completely opposite to what a left-brained person would be accustomed. You probably find it easy to express yourself using art, dance, or music. Some occupations usually held by a right-brained person are forest ranger, athlete, beautician, actor/actress, craftsman, and artist.

Your left brain/right brain percentage was calculated by combining the individual scores of each half's sub-categories. They are as follows:

Left Brain

* Linear
* Sequential
* Symbolic
* Logical
* Verbal
* Reality-based

Right Brain

* Holistic
* Random
* Concrete
* Intuitive
* Nonverbal
* Fantasy-oriented


was at this website http://www.testcafe.com they have a few tests for things.

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Beliria wrote: Brain Type Test

interesting

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ronviers wrote: You still have not posted any homework from your Bryce class.

+1
This is with own image in the HDRI.......... terrible slow installing

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Carl wrote: slow installing

I played around with that but lost interest because it was so slow. Plus I did not have any real HDRI images.

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Beliria wrote: Brain Type Test

My test results came back as "brainless"..... .....

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Carl wrote: terrible slow installing

I thought you had one of those new fancy-pants machines???

Bel, is that a Cannabis Sativa plant??? Looks good!!!

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ronviers wrote: but at weddings, isn't it 'or forever hold your peace'?

Yeah.....forever try to hold a "piece" of mind..... .....

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Beliria wrote: Bryce has built in objects trees, plants and a few other bits

Maya has something like that called Tubes. Here is a shot of the attribute editor showing a couple of the properties that define a tube. I have not got into tubes yet so I don't really know how to use them but they look cool.

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Beliria wrote: do a screen shot of both

That would be great. I'm very interested in how other packages do things.

What do you think of Bryce so far? Is it difficult? Are there many unfamiliar terms? Do you like it?

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Beliria wrote: what's with the hyper questions of late?

I consider what you're doing with Bryce to be hyper interesting.

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Beliria wrote: Not sure if I like Bryce yet

If it's anything like Maya, the important thing is to not be overwhelmed by it.

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Beliria wrote: I like the look of the Carra software too

Have you looked into Houdini? It is node based and has a free PLE.

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Beliria wrote: Will go look it up

Here is a link.

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Beliria wrote: new style wings

Very pretty - nice colors. Do you do that with transparency and color maps? Can you post the script or would that be giving too much away?

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Beliria wrote: So its the apprentice level one that's for free?

Yes. I have heard very good things about Houdini but it is a little pricey. I think the complete package is around 10,000usd.