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vinmangraphics wrote on 8/6/2002, 8:20 AM
Just about any 3d application will allow you to export frames in a format readable by VV3.

Full animations typically can be rendered to AVI or as sequential Targa (TGA) frames.

You would use the TGA export if you want to use VV as a compositing application. (overlaying multiple layers)

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I don't have a version of TrueSpace, but Hash Animation Master and Strata Studio Pro (the two I own) will do either of these formats. I'm positive TrueSpace does as well (as would any pro-sumer - pro 3d app.)


- vin


BillyBoy wrote on 8/6/2002, 9:23 PM
Poser allows export to AVI which VV accepts without any problems.
seeker wrote on 8/7/2002, 3:30 AM
Playrink,

I agree with Vin's comment that most 3D animation programs can export AVI files and still images that Vegas Video can use. As for the choice of which 3D modeling and animation program you should use, that depends pretty much on how much money you can afford to spend on it.

I have used several 3D programs, but wound up using NewTek's Inspire 3D and then upgrading from Inspire to NewTek's LightWave 3D. Even with a special upgrade offer, LightWave was relatively expensive. I liked Inspire a lot and like LightWave even more, but you have to use LightWave quite a lot to justify the price. There are much less expensive 3D programs that might serve as an entry level 3D program for you, such as Amapi or Amorpheum or the junior version of Cinema 4D. Inspire 3D might be a good choice.

If you have a NewTek dealer in your area, for a limited time they will give you a free copy of their Aura DV Paint program (a video painting and compositing program limited to DV video) just for stopping by (and possibly looking at a demo of a NewTek product, although that may be optional.)

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