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ciberlex Posts: 19 Joined: 1/4/2008 Status: offline
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I have just started in formal video production, and really have no 3d background, but we purchased strata3d, and it does a pretty decent job and it took us only a week to learn. We just did some intros for a tv show using it as well as some overlay graphics, and it fits the bill pretty good. I suggest purchasing the training also, it helps a lot, and it is focused on adobe app users. Hope you find it useful.
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mptribe Posts: 4460 Joined: 7/10/2007 From: Sanford, FL Status: offline
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Welcome to the Forums!
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ciberlex Posts: 19 Joined: 1/4/2008 Status: offline
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Thanks Marc.
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MikeM Posts: 2347 Joined: 2/25/2005 From: Germany Status: offline
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Welcome around 
_____________________________ Michael Lt. Cmdr. Data: If the warp drive fails to activate, the results could be... unfortunate. Lieutenant Worf: Very unfortunate. We will be dead. i7 / Win7 64 Bit SP1; Avid MC 6.5; Adobe CS6 PP; Nuendo 2-6; Wavelab 7; C4D R12 (in reply to ciberlex) |
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mess1ahh Posts: 6 Joined: 1/10/2008 Status: offline
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Hi. I am a 3D Studio Max user, and I would recommend it for starters. I like this forum. I've got a question too : ) what would be a good starter application for syncronizing video and sound? Also if such application would support 5.1 sound editing. I am making an animation in max and Id like it to go with the music I recorded. 2cents for max. (?) (in reply to David Hebel) |
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mess1ahh Posts: 6 Joined: 1/10/2008 Status: offline
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What software would you guys recommend for audio and video syncronizing? (For an intrmediate level) Something convenient like adobe audition and incuding. 5.1 sound editing option. (im making a robot fight animation in 3d studio max) I like the forum, lotta elbow grease here... (in reply to David Hebel) |
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mptribe Posts: 4460 Joined: 7/10/2007 From: Sanford, FL Status: offline
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Welcome to the forums Rich! We have a wealth of information here as you have seen and I'm sure someone will have an answer for you soon.
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Jacob Posts: 554 Joined: 12/13/2006 From: Melbourne, Australia Status: offline
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Do you want a pro level app? What's your budget? You could go for premier elements (Adobe), or something like Pinnacle Studio, though I've had serious issues with that before. Premier Elements is a simplified version of Premier, which is far more than you need for what you want. But elements should still have 5.1 mixing (though DO NOT quote me on this). Anyone else with a suggestion? _____________________________ Why are you American's always going to bed when I'm eating lunch?! (in reply to mptribe) |
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mess1ahh Posts: 6 Joined: 1/10/2008 Status: offline
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The prise doesnt matter, I need something that allows me to precisely apply sound effects to a pre rendered animation. such as this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fb4xW4_IXEs.Thank you for your previous tip. Ill check on Premier Elements. Do you think version 3 would be sufficient for the above described needs?
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MikeM Posts: 2347 Joined: 2/25/2005 From: Germany Status: offline
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Do you want to further edit the animation or do you just want to do the sound cut and mix for a finished animation (finished video file)? In the first case you would need some kind of NLE such as Premiere Elements or Vegas. In the second case a DAW application would be better suited for the task. In this case something like Steinberg Nuendo would be ideal for the job. It's a high-end DAW application and supports surround even above 5.1. If this is a bit too expensive have a look at Steinberg Cubase, it's cheaper and primarily targeted for music production. But it also provides most of the tools required for editing sound to video and supports surround up to 5.1. _____________________________ Michael Lt. Cmdr. Data: If the warp drive fails to activate, the results could be... unfortunate. Lieutenant Worf: Very unfortunate. We will be dead. i7 / Win7 64 Bit SP1; Avid MC 6.5; Adobe CS6 PP; Nuendo 2-6; Wavelab 7; C4D R12 (in reply to mess1ahh) |
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mess1ahh Posts: 6 Joined: 1/10/2008 Status: offline
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Just the sound for a finished animation. But sound on various channels (5.1) Will I need an advanced audio card Or a c-media 5.1 would do it?
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MikeM Posts: 2347 Joined: 2/25/2005 From: Germany Status: offline
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In that case a DAW application should be the right choice for the task. You will need an audio interface which provides a 6 channel output. Many audio apps use Steinbergs ASIO standard for accessing the audio hardware. So it's an advantage to have a specific ASIO driver for the hardware. For Windows there is a universal ASIO driver available at www.asio4all.com. Regarding the sound mix be advised that a surround sound mix (i.e. 5.1) is generally not an easy task. Especially handling the LFE requires attention as it is often misunderstood as a subwoofer channel - which it is not. _____________________________ Michael Lt. Cmdr. Data: If the warp drive fails to activate, the results could be... unfortunate. Lieutenant Worf: Very unfortunate. We will be dead. i7 / Win7 64 Bit SP1; Avid MC 6.5; Adobe CS6 PP; Nuendo 2-6; Wavelab 7; C4D R12 (in reply to mess1ahh) |
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mess1ahh Posts: 6 Joined: 1/10/2008 Status: offline
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Thanks for the info, I tried premier elements. The problem is that my rendered video is X-vid in 800*600px resolution. When I add the soundtracks in Premier and finally compile it the Premier donest offer me a 800*600 output. I can only chose from presets that are ridicolously inconvenient like 320*280 and stuff. Do you think If I get Adobe Premier (and not elemts) Id be able to have the output quality of my animation as it was rendered in max? (in reply to mess1ahh) |
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MikeM Posts: 2347 Joined: 2/25/2005 From: Germany Status: offline
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I can't really help with Adobe Premiere Elements or Pro, but resolutions as 320x240 or 720x576 for example are kinda common for video while 800x600 is not. So it might be that Premiere Elements does not support this one, but someone with more Premiere experience might confirm or deny that. If you just want to create the soundtrack and not change the picture you should be able to export just the audio alone. That way the supported video resolutions do not matter. If necessary you could merge picture and sound afterwards. What is the file format of your animation picture file? Btw., what is your final delivery medium (tape, DVD, data file, ...) - why did you choose this very resolution? _____________________________ Michael Lt. Cmdr. Data: If the warp drive fails to activate, the results could be... unfortunate. Lieutenant Worf: Very unfortunate. We will be dead. i7 / Win7 64 Bit SP1; Avid MC 6.5; Adobe CS6 PP; Nuendo 2-6; Wavelab 7; C4D R12 (in reply to mess1ahh) |
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SgtHK Posts: 1 Joined: 4/23/2008 Status: offline
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To all those aspiring 3d artists out there, don't let these so-called "learning curves" bother you. They're merely an illusion. I have been only using 3ds Max for 1+1/2 years and I am already creating high-detail models and scenes. Take a look here www.sgthk.deviantart.com And here http://www.youtube.com/user/SgtHK0223 (in reply to David Hebel) |
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mediatvguy Posts: 4380 Joined: 4/20/2006 From: Florida Status: offline
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Welcome to DJ Forums Rafael!
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Winston Posts: 1196 Joined: 4/19/2006 From: Wisconsin Status: offline
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Welcome, Rafael!!! Be sure to post often.
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GlobeReacher Posts: 551 Joined: 12/4/2007 From: San Antonio, Texas Status: offline
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Welcome, folks! I am a Lightwave 3D user. I've heard an acomplished professional animator/director say that Maya is best for Studios with large teams animating together, but Lightwave is best for One-Man-Band animation houses. I absolutely love it. I was already animating basic things within a week of starting it. I've been using it for around 3 years now. _____________________________ ~Zorro I have: 80 Digital Juice Products ...and counting... http://www.dynamicconferences.com/ (in reply to Winston) |
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MikeM Posts: 2347 Joined: 2/25/2005 From: Germany Status: offline
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Btw., MAXON is running a "Spring Special" where you can buy Cinema 4D together with a module of your choice for a discounted price. Here is the press release: MAXON SPRING SPECIAL - SAVE UP TO 24% I don't know the US price yet, but in the German online shop the spring special is about 1000 €. _____________________________ Michael Lt. Cmdr. Data: If the warp drive fails to activate, the results could be... unfortunate. Lieutenant Worf: Very unfortunate. We will be dead. i7 / Win7 64 Bit SP1; Avid MC 6.5; Adobe CS6 PP; Nuendo 2-6; Wavelab 7; C4D R12 (in reply to GlobeReacher) |
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Elen Posts: 1261 Joined: 7/19/2007 Status: offline
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Thanks for the link and heads up Michael. Following the US links, I didn-t seem to be able to find the Spring Special on their web site as the link you provided states...The core Cinema 3d is US$ 895.00 _____________________________ 75% Juiced (in reply to MikeM) |
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MikeM Posts: 2347 Joined: 2/25/2005 From: Germany Status: offline
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Yep, it doesn't seem to be available through the US online shop yet. It's there in the German online shop though. As the press release states it is available immediately I would suppose it will be added to the online shop soon. Otherwise in case of immediate interest I would just drop them an email.
_____________________________ Michael Lt. Cmdr. Data: If the warp drive fails to activate, the results could be... unfortunate. Lieutenant Worf: Very unfortunate. We will be dead. i7 / Win7 64 Bit SP1; Avid MC 6.5; Adobe CS6 PP; Nuendo 2-6; Wavelab 7; C4D R12 (in reply to Elen) |
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Easle Posts: 1 Joined: 7/24/2008 Status: offline
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How about SideFX Houdini Master 9 :P (Kind of expensive though.. ) It's used in many movies, and it contains it's own "liquid simulation" But ye.. about the price.. if you want to own it, it costs $7995 :D lol I registered just to say that... They use it ^^, http://www.mrxfx.com/reels < Message edited by Easle -- 7/24/2008 11:49:56 AM > (in reply to David Hebel) |
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dano3dti Posts: 2 Joined: 9/8/2008 Status: offline
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Which 3D Animation Software should you learn? Maya and 3DS Max are two of the most popular 3D animation software's in the world. But between Maya and Max, which software is more powerful and who will ultimately survive? Watch this short animation and decide for yourself! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xd0NYe52b0E (in reply to GL2guy) |
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Matt Posts: 5743 Joined: 5/15/2003 From: Oak Ridge, NC Status: offline
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There might be a new contender I know a few people that are really starting to like and use Cinema 4D http://www.maxon.net/pages/dyn_files/dyn_htx/htx/welcome_e.html I've never used it, just have a few friends that are really starting to like it and say it's becoming popular. _____________________________ mattjanowsky.com (in reply to dano3dti) |
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Michael Mullings Posts: 415 Joined: 5/5/2003 From: Lake Mary, FL Status: offline
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I've always liked Max for broadcast graphics, and Maya for character animation. Don't forget about Blender....powerful, and FREE! _____________________________ Michael Mullings Technical Specialist Digital Juice mmullings@digitaljuice.com (in reply to Matt) |
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dano3dti Posts: 2 Joined: 9/8/2008 Status: offline
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Which 3D Animation Software should you learn? Maya and 3DS Max are two of the most popular 3D animation software's in the world. But between Maya and Max, which software is more powerful and who will ultimately survive? Watch this short animation and decide for yourself! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xd0NYe52b0E (in reply to GL2guy) |
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Jacob Posts: 554 Joined: 12/13/2006 From: Melbourne, Australia Status: offline
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Owning Cinema 4D, I can vouch for it, especially with the MoGraph module, it's FANTASTIC for broadcast work. But Maya is certainly the go for character animation.
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