Re: Has anyone checked out MATINEE?

[Zorro Visual Computing]

Hi gang:


We use Alias Power Animator for most of our 3D stuff but I'm sure the

following will be true of any 3D app. So far have found that the only way to

get acceptable results with 3D imports to Flash is to render the individual

frames from the 3D app. and import them as a movie symbol into Flash. If the

object's background needs to be transparent, then you have to break apart the

images and dump the backgrounds (a solid color). When tracing any images,

we've had to keep the trace options at their highest levels for acceptable

results. I wish there was a direct render to vector graphics, but I know of

none. The Matinee site 3D stuff appears to be placed on dark or black

backgrounds which will allow you not to have to break apart the element (much

more simple).


If anybody has a better way to do this, -- I'm all ears because this process

can be a pain in the butt unless your 3D elements are basic and simple.


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John Croteau wrote:


> Hi David,

>

> > Prob is, MAX wont export in either .ai .dxf

> I don't have a copy available (to explain how), but 3D Max can indeed

> export awireframe vector version of its creations in .dxf format.

> However you can not export with surfaces and expect to be import into

> Flash.

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