Aura 1 vs DFX+

[bigbackcomics]

Hey duderender

I am no expert, but one of Aura's strengths is painting on video. To that end it has very good art type brushes that let you do just that. Aura is also a very good 2d animation program.

You can buy the paint module for DFX separately, but I can't speak from experience on that the quality or usefullness of the DFX brushes.

I would say while there is some cross over between both apps, stylistically each can achieve some very different results. I would keep them both.

I also just upgraded to LW8 to, and I am still keeping my copy of Aura DV on my computer just in case.:) In fact, I have been keeping my eye on http://www.bauhaussoftware.com/ who have taken over development of Aura and renamed it Mirage. To see what new features will make it into Mirage v.1

You can never have enough tools.

Just my 2 cents.
Thanks,

[duderender]

::bbc,

I haven't used Aura, and I don't know it's toolset and it's also version 1 where it is at 2.5 now?

Do you have links to examples of how it's been used? I just need to make myself aware of it's toolset, even though I won't upgrade it (not for a long time at least).

Thanks for the reply.

[T4D]

i uses both alot
DFX is my main tool
but aura DV seem to do things in the nicest ways
just work in the tga 32 and you will be having fun with both in no time ;)

[bigbackcomics]

Hey duderender

Aura 2.5 is the latest version of Aura, but as I mentioned earlier, the stand-alone product is now called Mirage and is under new ownership/distribution.

The most high profile example of Aura in production use is Terrance Walker and his anime films (no disrespect to any other Aura/Mirage users out there. This is just an example that I am aware of).
http://www.studioartfx.com/

He uses Aura/Mirage for painting in details, creating 2d animations, and general compositing. I have a couple of his DVD's and the behind the scenes stuff breaks down his workflow indepth, including how he uses Lightwave and Aura together.

Thanks,

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