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RE: First Finished video

sjonesdc — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 14:26:08 GMT

[quote][b]chrispittman77 (12/6/2009)[/b][hr]Hi, Sjonesdc

I had a commodore 64 too, most people now probably never even heard of it, I remember programming for two days strait just to make a smileyface bounce up and down on the screen:)We've came a long way since then;) Using premade motions might be quicker and may look better, but I hope you will stick with making your own. There's a lot of motions you'll need that aren't in BackStage and the better you get at making your own the better animator you will be.

Chris[/quote]

I'm finding that out. But sometimes it takes me a very long time to position the characters. I've also tried using the BVH Motion Converter, but still find that they still need a lot of tweeking. However, as with all of the replies, I'll keep working at it.

sjonesdc :hehe:

STILL LEARNING!!!

RE: First Finished video

chrispittman77 — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 23:20:36 GMT

Hi, Sjonesdc

Chris

RE: First Finished video

sjonesdc — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 09:54:26 GMT

Dear Sjonesdc,
safegaard is 100% correct, just keep on practicing and you will be animating like a pro in no time.
I live by my signature: "the way is in training", I read and watch every possible book and video i can, not just about iclone but about animation, modeling, texturing, lighting, etc . I always try to keep up with the latest and greatest , and then i ask myself how can i apply what i learned to iclone. the more you can learn about all of these areas of computer graphics, the stronger of an artist you will become. I have twenty years of CG experience and I never stop learning new stuff. Training is a fun journey, specially with Iclone.

Stuckon3d,

I've been interested in learning computer animation and filmmaking for many many years (does Commodore 64 ring a bell), and I know that it takes practice, a lot of pratice to perfect anything and still there is lots to learn. I am very glad that I discovered iClone and have spent many hours working with it. There is so much it can do and so much to learn what it can do and how to do it. I've seen what others have done, especially some of the newbies. I will definitely continue the journey. Besides THIS IS FUN!!!

sjonesdc:hehe:

STILL LEANING!!!

ps I guess I dated my self with mentioning Commodore 64 but any how

HAPPY THANKGIVING!!!!

RE: First Finished video

stuckon3d — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:16:30 GMT

[quote][b]sjonesdc (11/23/2009)[/b][hr][quote][b]safegaard (11/23/2009)[/b][hr]Hi sjonesdc

Just ceepe it coming. I have seen 3dSmax to and its amazing, but remember that sometimes you couldn´t compare. Many thinks we see in 3dSmax is a product of many peoples work in many ours. The company have very large resources and if you toke 20 iclone experts and set them to make a short movie and paid their time in 2-3 month we would se something we woudnt believe was iclone.

Comparing one man´s work in a short time with that is madness.

I love my iclone and i am greatfull that its possiple at all for one person to make anything at all in so short time. It coudnt be done in any other software i know.

So - keep on trucking, its just a matter off time before you come to your goals. :)[/quote]

Thanks safegaard for the words of encouragement.

sjonesdc:hehe:

STILL LEARNING!!![/quote]

Dear Sjonesdc,
safegaard is 100% correct, just keep on practicing and you will be animating like a pro in no time.
I live by my signature: "the way is in training", I read and watch every possible book and video i can, not just about iclone but about animation, modeling, texturing, lighting, etc . I always try to keep up with the latest and greatest , and then i ask myself how can i apply what i learned to iclone. the more you can learn about all of these areas of computer graphics, the stronger of an artist you will become. I have twenty years of CG experience and I never stop learning new stuff. Training is a fun journey, specially with Iclone. :D

Stuckon3d

RE: First Finished video

sjonesdc — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:04:30 GMT

[quote][b]safegaard (11/23/2009)[/b][hr]Hi sjonesdc

Just ceepe it coming. I have seen 3dSmax to and its amazing, but remember that sometimes you couldn´t compare. Many thinks we see in 3dSmax is a product of many peoples work in many ours. The company have very large resources and if you toke 20 iclone experts and set them to make a short movie and paid their time in 2-3 month we would se something we woudnt believe was iclone.

Comparing one man´s work in a short time with that is madness.

I love my iclone and i am greatfull that its possiple at all for one person to make anything at all in so short time. It coudnt be done in any other software i know.

So - keep on trucking, its just a matter off time before you come to your goals. :)[/quote]

Thanks safegaard for the words of encouragement.

sjonesdc:hehe:

STILL LEARNING!!!

RE: First Finished video

safegaard — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:20:17 GMT

Hi sjonesdc

Comparing one man´s work in a short time with that is madness.

I love my iclone and i am greatfull that its possiple at all for one person to make anything at all in so short time. It coudnt be done in any other software i know.

So - keep on trucking, its just a matter off time before you come to your goals. :)

RE: First Finished video

sjonesdc — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:49:03 GMT

Still working on moving the feet, however, I just might "cheat" and redo with motions from Backstage!!!!

sjonesdc:hehe:

STILL LEARNING!!!

RE: First Finished video

sjonesdc — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:42:09 GMT

I could be offended but hay,it's my first try. As with heather, I'm not that young. As far as finishing the it, Real Life has gotten in the way ( as it always does with you are having fun). I'm still working on it. I did find and download "dancing" motions for both male and female in Backstage, but they don't mesh too well with what I have done already. STILL LEARNING!!!! :w00t:

sjonesdc

RE: First Finished video

Cricky — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 15:57:13 GMT

That video made me laugh..:D

She's leading! :P:P:P:P

Just change Jack to a woman, and it might work in some circles.

RE: First Finished video

heather_20090922173857783 — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 09:44:54 GMT

Now I'm not a terribly new user - but I'm OLD! So I must say I was impressed with your video I am almost afraid to put my effort up but I saw mention of 3Dmax o something and something else. I am reading and watching so hard and I am trying. Will tgry to put my effort up for you and then you can give me the great suggestions you have given to this video. It's great that you understand the nebies and give them such ueful help.

RE: First Finished video

sw00000p — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 23:04:15 GMT

Maybe someday RL will let ya use Blender!

sw00000p

RE: First Finished video

sjonesdc — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 20:04:46 GMT

sw00000p,

I wish I had 3Ds Max. I've seen what it can do. SO MUCH TO LEARN AND NOT ENOUGH TIME

sjonesdc

RE: First Finished video

sw00000p — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 21:34:50 GMT

Good Choice on choosing to practice moving the feet. It would be a Big mistake to start using the cameras to mask anything.

Neverthess, Good animation is NOT created in iClone! 3DS MAX!

sw00000p

RE: First Finished video

sjonesdc — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 07:56:59 GMT

Thanks, Tutor and Senior,

For your comments These are the suggestions I need. It looks like I'll be working for a while. I know that I could do the scene with 2 camera shots, with one not showing the feet, but since the focus is not their faces (yet), I will work on the movement of their feet, this will get me learning.

Thanks again

sjonesdc ;)

RE: First Finished video

sw00000p — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:33:51 GMT

stonesdc,

Nice Start. To move the feet, Lock and Unlock Feet:

Open Timeline. From Tracklist select each character. Select Transformation tab on each character.

Select Animation / Edit Animation = A screen pops up with a Dummy and Hands.

Select One of the feet and Click on the Lock next to it. = Pins that foot to the ground. Click Set Key in the Timeline. = Records characters position and inserts a little Dot.

Select the other foot, Click the Transform Tab = (Move), move the foot, then lock it. From the Timeline, advance 10 to 15 frames ahead then Move, Rotate and or Scale a body part then SET KEY for each adjustment.

Example: Rotate his right shoulder backwards (Set Key). Move Her left hand forward (Set Key). Advance 10 to 15 frame ahead.... PIN BOTH FEET, select waist and move it forward... JUST A LITTE. Otherwise you'll perform some Funny Moves.:P

Unlock and Lock...REPEAT.

Important: Rotate your position Before you move something. Often they won't move.

Also: If the limbs start JERKING or Popping, toggle the (IK) ON and OFF.

Change Rotation Axis : Right Click to change (XYZ) Colored Circles.

Hope This Helps,

sw00000p

RE: First Finished video

aknzrdude — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 23:30:05 GMT

great start - the motions where they start reaching out and dancing is great - the dance part needs a bit of work with regards to the movement of the legs -going side to side and stepping forwards and backwards - i know that is not an easy thing to animate but you are halfway there anyway

RE: First Finished video

sjonesdc — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 21:47:46 GMT

Tutor, I took your advice and now the video is up on YouTube.

Again, any and all suggestions for improvement are most welcomed. You can find the video at

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qo8FNPFZh3o

The quality of the video is not the greatest, so any advice in this are is also welcome.

sjonesdc

RE: First Finished video

sjonesdc — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 21:30:30 GMT

Thanks Tudor

I'll do that. This will be my first foray into the world of YouTube. Wish me luck.

sjonesdc:D

RE: First Finished video

aknzrdude — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:49:33 GMT

hi sjonesdc welcome to the forum! if i can make a recommendation - a lot of us here are security conscious and probably would not take a chance downloading files - ideally you upload your video to Youtube -free membership, easily accessible - and point to the url for the audience to view

First Finished video

sjonesdc — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 22:05:56 GMT

I'm still a newbie to iClone. After hours of fiddling, reading and following tutroials, I've started on a short project called "The Dance" (attached as a zip file). I would like feedback from the "experienced ones", especially on how to move their feet, without hours of work (if possible). The video is in mp4 less than 1 minute, I used iClone3PRO.

Thanks

sjonesdc

PS: I too am waiting for servers problem with the installation of Reallusion products to be fixed