which grafix tool is best?

[Elowan]

Originally posted by TerranC:

Maybe it's because gMax was made for creating GAME MODELS, not 3d images.

Aren't we talking about a game here? SEIV is a game AFAIK. Texturing is still used to some degree IINM.

BTW - thanks for the URL. Bares out some of my feelings as well.

[ November 16, 2002, 20:47: Message edited by: Elowan ]

[Phoenix-D]

"Aren't we talking about a game here? SEIV is a game AFAIK. Texturing is still used to some degree IINM."

There is a pretty large difference between a static rendered image and a in-engine model! None of my Bryce ships would work for any known game engine; they have far too many polygons. Se4 however, handles them fine..because as BMP images, polygon count no longer matters.

Phoenix-D

[mlmbd]

Elowan, your points are well taken. But not everyone has the luxury of a company supporting their desires, with respect to FX software.

I don't imagine most of the people here can afford software ranging from $200 to $15,000. So they grab the best thing they can afford. For some that is free. And DOGA isn't free. Only the crippled Versions of DOGA L2-L3 are free, Registered $40. To your company and your habit, that might not be much. But to majority of us that's alot. For some even that $40 is to much.

And given ALL that the images here are pretty impressive. IMHO

If I remember right gMax doesn't support bmp's and gif's. So that might be the problem you are having with it.

mlmbd

[KirbyEF]

I agree most people don't have a lot of money to spend on computer stuff.

Professional tools are just that.... and they cost a bunch of weeks of allowance (or burgers flipped, etc.).

DOGA is good. I have talked about a couple that are under $100 bucks.... more in the price range for the average user...

I looked at the Real Draw Pro.... very powerful!

KirbyEF

[ November 23, 2002, 18:51: Message edited by: kirbyef ]

[KirbyEF]

Has anyone tried System Mechanic?

It has some nice features and for a reasonable price...$59.95

For example the registry program finds problems, even Norton WinDoctor doesn't find... The two utilities compliment each other.

Another tool in it is the connection wizard, for optimizing your internet connection, for both modem or DSL/Cable....

Several other features... you can even trial it for 30 days... check it out.

http://www.iolo.com/

KirbyEF

[ December 05, 2002, 03:03: Message edited by: kirbyef ]

[mlmbd]

kirbyef, I didn't know that "System Mechanic" was a grafix tool. I mean who knew?

mlmbd

[KirbyEF]

Originally posted by mlmbd:
kirbyef, I didn't know that "System Mechanic" was a grafix tool. I mean who knew?

mlmbd

Oh yeah..... you can edit the startup & shutdown graphics for windows with System Mechanic.

opps....

KirbyEF