Re: FLASH: Software for Flash 5

[Brian]

> I need to put together a "wish list" for my employer on what software I

> would like to go along with Flash 5.  Please let me know what you suggest.

> My list so far includes: StudioMax 3D, SoundForge, Director 8, Freehand,

> UltraDev, Swift3D, Swish, Photoshop.  Should I add one of those mouse pads

> with a stylus pen? (sorry, spelling and name slips my mind).


Coming from me: absolutely.


 > I would like to create a "soldier" for the web site which is similar to

> Microsoft's characters that when you pick them up and move them, they

> randomly say something.  Bunzi Buddy or something like that?  So do I also

> need a lip sync program?  I don't have a clue what everyone on this list

> uses but I've seen the work done, and would like to be able to put out

some

> awesome graphics.  This soldier is a help file that can be minimized or

> visible at all times.  He salutes, marches, speaks, etc. His purpose is to

> provide help files for a high-tech website we are creating for the Air

> Force.  Any suggestions on the software we will need to do this would be

> greatly appreciated.


I would have to know how this "soldier" is going to be depicted before I

could decide on what software to use.

A cartoon-style character could be done with just Flash:


http://www.angelfire.com/fl/sapringer/THECARPLACE.html


A fully 3D rendered character would be best done in StudioMax3D and the

plug-ins, but who's going to run Max?

Is there someone on staff that can dive in and create characters and

animation? If not, you have to take the time to (hire and) train someone,

and Max ain't easy... I have it, and I've barely made a dent in it. Does the

project allow you enough time to do this?

I'm sure there numerous other questions that have to be answered, but these

are my thoughts right off the bat...


-Brian Matthews

http://www.stonetrek.com






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