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From: bobl@pro-graphics.cts.com (System Administrator)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.amiga
Subject: Re: 8 or 24 bit animation->Toaster animation software?
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Date: 14 Nov 90 09:16:12 GMT
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In-Reply-To: message from jerry@truevision.com

> I have seen Lightwave and it does appear to have an emormous number of
> features.  The user interface seems to be a weird bird though.  Maybe
> once you get accustomed to the way it does things, it will make sense.
> The Calligari interface still seems to be the best.  Oops, I better be
> careful as I haven't seen Imagine... yet.  Put that on my ToDo list.
> Lightwave should at least output IFF files, so you could assemble them
> into an animation later (not 24 bit, but what do want!)  It should do
> this... right guys... please... for the love of God, please!

The Lightwave software does allow the saving of either 24 bit IFF images or
raw RGB files when rendering.  The only other option is to run a VTR
controller.

As far as the interface goes, I find it to be better than calligari's once you
get use to it.  It certainly models alot better than Calligari.  Moving
aroundt the scenes are a snap and the animation conventions are a snap.  Much
easier than Calligari.  You get a bit more bang for the buck with Lightwave
and a toaster.

-- Bob
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