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Topic: What Software Can Take Still Image & Animate?
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jesselim
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posted 02-05-2000 08:38 AM
I want to scan a still image, then "frame by frame" (that's an easier way to describe as one is only working with pixels and binary) change the facial movements, arm movements, and everything just as we humans move. Then have a comelete one-and-a-half hour movie, all from just rendering this one still image.I just purchased the top of the line Apple PowerMac G4 450 MHz with Final Cut Pro software. I have been on computers since 1978. This is my first experience with Apple. At one-billion operations per second, the PowerMac G4 may not be everything, but it smokes whatever's in second place. And I am a big IBM fan, not PC (unless I was a gamer).
(Ironically, IBM and Motorola co-designed the G4 CPU). Please if anyone knows of software that can do this at a reasonable price, reply in this forum, as it may help others, or e-mail me if you rather keep it private. Thank You,
Jesse ------------------
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NJRFilms
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posted 02-05-2000 08:04 PM
Uhh, i wouldnt want to watch that movie. You can do stuff like that in Power Goo (if i have the right idea). But why? an hour and half of that would be hell. 2 minutes of that would be hell! |
funkymunkey
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posted 02-05-2000 09:36 PM
Your kidding me, you've been using computers for over 20 years and this is your first experience with an Apple? Didn't you ever use the Apple IIE? I grew up on that computer. What were you using back then, an Amiga? You don't know what you missed. |
jesselim
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posted 02-06-2000 12:00 AM
You certainly would want to see this in it's entirety?And what is Power Goo????
I didn't touch micros until 1992. In 1978 it was an IBM System 34. In 1984 a DEC VAX 11/780. 1986 System 36. 1987 IBM AS/400. These IBM "minis" have extremely mature operating systems.
When I first used the PC I liked DOS and WIN 3.1. Then I went to WIN98. It is alright for the most part, but I'm impressed by the PowerMac G4's performance; first home comp to hit one billion operations per second - a supercomputer. Jesse |
brandon8me
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posted 02-06-2000 12:05 AM
You really plan to make 162,000 frames(1.5 hours @ 30fps) from a single scan, have you given your idea any thought at all? Your plan sounds ludicrous. the powermac was a good choice, and it would help to have photoshop, but I seriously think you should rethink your idea. |
jesselim
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posted 02-06-2000 01:09 AM
Thanks for the Power Goo tip! I did a search and eventually found the company. It may be what I want. Jesse |
jesselim
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posted 02-06-2000 01:44 AM
brandon thank you. I am aware of what's ahead, but am determined defy the naysayers and push my PowerMac supercomputer to ultimate heights. Jesse |
funkymunkey
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posted 02-06-2000 12:07 PM
Are you sure this is enough content for an hour and a half. Some people have a hard time sitting through the 11 o'clock news, how do you think they'll sit through an hour and a half of this? |
jesselim
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posted 02-06-2000 12:32 PM
funkymonkey.Yes they would. The subject is so fascinating, many eyes would be glued to the screen. I shall make the attempt, and if I succeed, great; if I fail all's the same. Jesse |
NJRFilms
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posted 02-06-2000 12:58 PM
So you are basicly making a movie where you distort an image, like make the lips look different, etc? It will cause headaces, and will be turned off in just a few minutes. I really urge you not to waiste your time. Thats a lot of frames... |
hubbni
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posted 02-06-2000 01:31 PM
Hey jesselim, how do you like your Mac? I just got a G4 400mhz, I think that is kicks. But I am still learning Final Cut Pro, are you any good at it? If so, one question, can you take the movies that you have done in final cut pro, and bring them up in Photoshop? Thanks
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Feria Films 2000 |
jesselim
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posted 02-06-2000 02:04 PM
hubbni.I think you can, but for certainty call Apple (tomorrow when open) at 1-888-APPLEVALUE. This is the Application Services Group. If you can get David, he is extremely helpful! He knows FCP inside and out. Jesse |
