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Anchuvi
06-30-2003, 01:50 PM
I have a set of tools I have been developing for the past few years, I am considereing putting these on my site for download but first I thought I would gauge the interest..Here are some of the key features -

· Fully customizable skeleton setup.
· Perfect for game development as well as production characters.
· Rig your character in minutes.
· Import and Export joint positions to speed up workflow.
· Intuitive animation system.
· Transfer animations between rigs, regardless of resolution.
· Import motion capture.
· Built in dynamics system to aid with animating hair or cloth.
· Swap between FK and IK during your animation.
· Mirror your animation with one click.
· Rotate your character with this eay to use tool.
· Convert the animation to run on the spot.
· Work on multiple characters in a single scene.

More information can be found on my site - ant-online.co.uk (http://www.ant-online.co.uk) - in the Creature Tools section although this talks about version 2, and I am now nearing version 4.

Thanks for your time!
alexx
06-30-2003, 02:27 PM
so what exactely do you want to hear.. :)

i guess anyone is drooling for those scripts..
get em along!!

cheers & thanx

alexx
Anchuvi
06-30-2003, 02:33 PM
Just wanting to know if its worth my time writing documentation and uploading them to my site...

If people want to use them, then great!
thematt
06-30-2003, 02:35 PM
Of course we all want to check it out, It look fantastic....come on bring it on !!!:thumbsup:
Anchuvi
06-30-2003, 02:38 PM
Cool, I will let you know when they are up...

On a side note, would anyone be prepared topay for them?
womanonfire
06-30-2003, 06:37 PM
looks fascinating. would love to give it a try! would consider paying if I found it useful (and provided it wasn't *super* expensive)
kfc
07-01-2003, 02:54 AM
looks interesting.
I would be interested to try it out too.
How did you give dynamic to the joint chain on the cape and the tail?
Peter Reynolds
07-01-2003, 04:09 AM
Any tools to help the work flow are always wanted.

As far as people willing to pay, I guess a lot of people would want to try before they buy.
Anchuvi
07-01-2003, 08:49 AM
I am planning on uploading a free version with alot of the tools taken out, to give people a taster...
thematt
07-01-2003, 10:26 AM
cool
thanks can't wait !!

:beer:
klingspor
07-01-2003, 11:43 AM
I'd just like to add myself to the list of very interested CGTalkers here...

Some of those features look VERY tasty...
Anchuvi
07-01-2003, 11:45 AM
Great, I am just putting together some basic documentation...Should be up by the weekend.

Actually, I am just thinking about prices, do these seem fair? Too hign, too low?

Gold Package - Includes the tools, free unlimited updates and technical support - £80
Silver Package - Tools plus technical support - £50
Bronze Package - Tools - £20

For the silver and bronze package, updates will be about £10 each.
klingspor
07-01-2003, 12:58 PM
For me, your suggested prices seem very reasonable, but unless there is a (more or less) fully functional trial-version, I doubt many people will be willing to pay the cash upfront!

Maybe you should release the first version for free to get some reputation for your software and then sell an improved and updated version later on?
maxx10
07-01-2003, 01:23 PM
The princing seems very good, I've got just one question will they work with maya 5 for Mac OS X ??
Anchuvi
07-01-2003, 01:34 PM
I will be releasing a "Lite" version which will be a free download so people can have a taste.

I should think it would work with Maya 5 as it is all script based rather than a compined plug in...
maxx10
07-01-2003, 01:38 PM
Guess I'll have to check them out, coz aniMan, wich is a mel script for autoriggin and stuff doesnt work well under OS X
Anchuvi
07-01-2003, 01:42 PM
Well if it doesn't work well under OS X I will be willing to alter it for you...see if I can get it to work.
maxx10
07-01-2003, 01:45 PM
sounds good, I'm willing to beta test it on OSX if you need
BTW it will be an online paying system with instant download ?
Anchuvi
07-01-2003, 01:52 PM
That would be great, I will be in touch when I have a copy fro you to test...

As for paying, at the moment I don't know how to set up an on-line paying system...but I am looking into it...Any help with this would be appreciated :)
maxx10
07-01-2003, 02:08 PM
fine, you can contact me here:

maxx10@myrealbox.com

And for your online store either you ask your provider or use an online transaction service, the easiest to set up would be

PayPal (http://www.paypal.com/)
M_Orlich
07-01-2003, 10:36 PM
I'd definately check it out. What are you thinking of charging for the full suite of tools?

mo
Anchuvi
07-01-2003, 10:47 PM
Something like this...

Gold Package - Includes the tools, free unlimited updates and technical support - £80
Silver Package - Tools plus technical support - £50
Bronze Package - Tools - £20
weedman
07-01-2003, 11:14 PM
yeah, information don't hurt
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