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About Andre Hickman
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Expertise
3d Studio Max beginner to expert levels...After Effects complex compositing techniques...Photoshop expert level...Illustrator intermediate level. I can also answer questions for general animation, motion graphics design, and video editing/composition.

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Logo and simple character animation, motion graphics, video composition in After Effects, as well as Photoshop, and Illustrator techniques, and the use of all of the above in a workflow, to achieve a final design element or production.

   

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Questions Answered By Expert  Andre Hickman 
In Category  Animation

SubjectDate Asked

Jpeg and Gifs11/16/2009
  Q: I am trying to take a jpeg picture (photo) and put an animated gif on top of it so I can later pull ...
  A: Hey Cindy, I'm not sure which version of Photoshop you have, but try this: 1) Choose File » Import ...
Jpeg and Gifs11/15/2009
  Q: I am trying to take a jpeg picture (photo) and put an animated gif on top of it so I can later pull ...
  A: Hey Cindy, There are a ton of ways to do it IF you have any of the right software, so you are going ...
making a gif image11/11/2009
  Q: i want to make a animated gif or a slideshow image out of a few jpeg pictures i have but everytime i ...
  A: Hey Krystine, I can't help much if you don't have professional software at your disposal, like ...
Text animation11/7/2009
  Q: I am a young animator and i am working on a website. The people who want to pay me want to have the ...
  A: Hey Kris, I am not exactly sure what you are talking about in reference to dummies, but from what I ...
masters in animation10/28/2009
  Q: i m doing 2nd year bca,after my bca i want 2 do masters in animation...is it possible 2 do masters ...
  A: I am not in India, so I cannot speak to the climate of animation in that country. I will say this. ...
basic questions to enter into animation10/4/2009
  Q: love watching movies with special fx, animation & I would love it if I were a part of the making of ...
  A: Hey Joseph, I'm not sure have the answers to those questions, but I can try to answer from my own ...
What software to use??9/26/2009
  Q: I'm going to make a 2D animation of some oil related equipment going down the drilling hole. I need ...
  A: Hey Stig, In order to import a CAD file, you are basically asking for some type of 3D software, ...
animation questions9/9/2009
  Q: My Name is Carven. I am a college student am considering majoring in a design-related education. ...
  A: Hey Carven, You will have to forgive me, because most of these questions I cannot answer for one ...
animation fundamentals9/8/2009
  Q: I AM TARUN AND I AM IN 11TH.I AM INTERESTED IN TAKING ANIMATION AS MY CAREER IN FUTURE BECAUE I FEEL ...
  A: Hey Tarun, It really depends on where you ultimately want to land in the development of your ...
video formats8/8/2009
  Q: i have videos that are almost 30 min long.i want to convert them to a file size under 50 mb but i ...
  A: Sorry, but .flv is really about the best that you are going to get, and retain the quality that you ...
Liquid effect7/28/2009
  Q: com about a year ago i came across a website that had a banner when you moved your cursor over it ...
  A: Lol...Half-life. I used to play that too. No, I was talking about 2nd Life, which is a virtual ...
Liquid effect7/27/2009
  Q: com about a year ago i came across a website that had a banner when you moved your cursor over it ...
  A: Hey Gavin, I knew a Gavin once in 2nd Life(the online game)...Gav is that you? LOL...ok, back to ...
AE Timeline6/29/2009
  Q: I'd like to make changes to a short movie in After Effects, but it only renders a small portion of ...
  A: Sorry Jim, I was on vacation, and forgot to set my vacation settings.... To extend the timeline, ...
Images6/8/2009
  Q: I have some photos or pictures in JPEG image formats. I need to change the hair or shape or looks of ...
  A: Hey Sam, Hands down, you want to use Adobe Photoshop. There is not really anything out there that ...
Strokes in flash4/19/2009
  Q: Good day sir, i am using adobe flash cs3. When i draw a stroke it automatically turns itself to a ...
  A: That is just it...There is no other button besides the one you are using to do it manually. Your ...
Strokes in flash4/17/2009
  Q: Good day sir, i am using adobe flash cs3. When i draw a stroke it automatically turns itself to a ...
  A: Hey Procopio, I am totally puzzled! I have opened up Flash CS3 and tried everything that I can to ...
Masters Degree.....4/11/2009
  Q: i am rahul.Rihgt now I am about to complete my bachelor's degree in computer science engineering at ...
  A: Hey Rahul, I am not really sure what you should do, because I haven't been in your shoes. What I ...
Career Path3/31/2009
  Q: I wanted to do 3D animation or interactive media but which degree should I study in? Should I take ...
  A: To answer your question in the most straight foreward path, I would say that "All roads lead to ...
banners & text3/19/2009
  Q: How do you annimate a banner and text to come in from opposite sides or any kind of annimation in ...
  A: I'm not exactly sure of what you are asking. Before you can do any flash though, you would ...
3d scrollable maps3/17/2009
  Q: I want to make 3d scrollable map in 3ds max(with options like rotate, Zoom etc), like maps which ...
  A: Hey Nikhil, Right off hand, I would say that you need to use Adobe Flash to do it. But it will ...
Computer animation postgraduate degrees and skillset3/4/2009
  Q: I am interested in going for postgraduate studies on the field of Computer Animation. Before I make ...
  A: Yes animators deal with both character development and programming. The character design is more ...
Computer animation postgraduate degrees and skillset3/2/2009
  Q: I am interested in going for postgraduate studies on the field of Computer Animation. Before I make ...
  A: Hey George, That is a LOADED question! I'm not exactly sure what post-graduate studies look like ...
Sugestion For Bes Graphic Card For my computer...2/19/2009
  Q: Sir im nasir from pakisatn... My son is doing 3D Max & MAYA so i m going to purchase Core 2 Duo ...
  A: I am laughing on the inside, because even though I have access to some of the top notch design ...
Resolution2/18/2009
  Q: I used Ultra Video Joiner to join four split mp4 video's into one. Due to the fact that the video's ...
  A: I really can't give you that information directly, because I don't use that software, and don't know ...
resolution2/10/2009
  Q: What is the best resolution (for possible enlargement to a 35mm print) to render a clip in After ...
  A: I'm really not sure what that means. Thinking about it, I would say that it has to do with your ...
resolution2/9/2009
  Q: What is the best resolution (for possible enlargement to a 35mm print) to render a clip in After ...
  A: Hey Jim, That is not really a direct answer that I can give. 4096x2987 is what some would consider ...
movie editing2/6/2009
  Q: please tell me a software for video editing/composition which is easier to use.
  A: Hey Salman, It really all depends on what you are trying to do, and what level the editing is for. ...
Too late?1/29/2009
  Q: I'm a 41 years old man and my passion is everything that have to do with video editing and post ...
  A: I think that if you have an understanding of Non-Linear Editing, and how to edit in general, it is ...
Too late?1/29/2009
  Q: I'm a 41 years old man and my passion is everything that have to do with video editing and post ...
  A: Hey Rafael, I don't think that it is EVER too late! Especially if it is your passion. Matter of ...
Problem getting eyes and teeth to follow when using blendshape1/24/2009
  Q: D I have just started (October) learning Maya at my school. Right now I'm in a group of five ...
  A: Hey Kenneth, I don't want to give you unhelpful info, because I do not use Maya, I use 3DS Max. ...
Emerging shape - After Effects1/21/2009
  Q: I'd like to make an effect of a letter emerging from a cloud. My intention is to make it look like ...
  A: Hey Dalia, I actually can think of about 5 different ways to do it. The problem is, I don't know ...
Blend shapes12/15/2008
  Q: I have a question about when to make blend shapes. If I model a human character or really any ...
  A: Are you using 3DS Max? If so, I would apply a meshsmooth modifier in the stack, that way you can ...
Blend shapes12/15/2008
  Q: I have a question about when to make blend shapes. If I model a human character or really any ...
  A: when you are trying to connect objects, you definitely want to connect using as few vertices as ...
CREDENTIALS12/7/2008
  Q: What type of credentials does an animator need?
  A: It's kinda difficult to answer that question, because I'm not sure what your intent is for the ...
animation fps12/3/2008
  Q: I'm planning to import an image sequence into After Effects to make an animation. I'd like to set ...
  A: Hey Jim, Sure that is fine, depending on what effect your are trying to get. If you animated at 12 ...
exporting to swf in flash12/2/2008
  Q: When exporting the animation to SWF what settings should I do to be able to view the film in full ...
  A: Hey Helina, The swf movie itself is not the problem. What you are exporting, is an HTML file that ...
Regarding Resolution11/10/2008
  Q: What is the resolution of 70mm Movie? Hi I want to know the resolution setup (like 720 X 576 for ...
  A: Hey Prasad, I did some digging, and I can't find the exact specifications, although the aspect ...
about career in animation11/10/2008
  Q: this is mahua, i want to specialize in the field in animation dont have any basic knowledge abt it ...
  A: In a college or University, you want to be looking for the course work equivalent of a Bachelor of ...
about career in animation11/10/2008
  Q: this is mahua, i want to specialize in the field in animation dont have any basic knowledge abt it ...
  A: I need a bit more info to make sure that I am answering your question properly... Are you talking ...
slow rendering in Maya10/21/2008
  Q: Ok, hope the fact this is a Mac platform question doesn't ruin it. I run Maya 2008 on a first ...
  A: Hey James, I don't know much about Mac processors, so I can't really speak on the first gen Pro Mac ...
animation10/4/2008
  Q: I'm quite interested in a double major of Animation and Cinematography/Video Production. I would ...
  A: Animation...that is a real loaded question. Well, I am actually a self-taught animator, so I don't ...
Specs for a PC being used for video animation and game design10/4/2008
  Q: I want to build my son a pc for his video animation and game design company.he writes his own ...
  A: I responded to this yesterday...I don't know what happened. I was trying to get a feel for how old ...
best mother board for 3d animation10/2/2008
  Q: I am priyan,I decide to get pc for 3d & editing work so could you prefer which mother board & ...
  A: Hey Priyan, There are no definite answers on that, because most of that depends on budget. I will ...
name of sotware9/17/2008
  Q: sir i am a artist .I required a software by which help i can imagine how human structure(male or ...
  A: Hey Jaidev, That is the easiest question I've received in the last 2 years! Without a shadow of ...
matte painting9/13/2008
  Q: sir im a student right now ....and studying animation ...and wanted to build up my career in matte ...
  A: I answered this one a few days ago...I don't know what happened. As far as matte painting, try ...
Maya courses9/9/2008
  Q: My 16 year old daughter is interested in graphic arts as a career. We have purchased a student ...
  A: Maya is the industry standard for a lot of things, but it is not the all-end-all. I am a 3d Max ...
video format9/5/2008
  Q: After Effects has several wide screen formats to choose from. Which would you recommend, and which ...
  A: NOOOOOOoooooooo.......! LOL! don't do it layer by layer. If you are trying to add an effect to ...
video format9/4/2008
  Q: After Effects has several wide screen formats to choose from. Which would you recommend, and which ...
  A: Hey Jim, First off, understand that movie resolution is totally different than DV and HD, because ...
animating a picture sequence8/9/2008
  Q: I imported a series of PNG pictures that make up an animation into After Effects as a "sequence" and ...
  A: Hey Jim, I just want to make sure first that you are importing a sequence properly... In AE, if ...
AE animation7/23/2008
  Q: Any way to do frame by frame (traditional) animation on After Effects? I recently got the program ...
  A: Hey Jim, Sure you can, but I'm not sure you would want to try do draw the frames in After Effects. ...
import file to powerp point and retain animation7/3/2008
  Q: I saved an animated file as an html and bmp file. when I import it into power point I lost the ...
  A: First of all, I want to apologize for taking so long to respond. I was out of town on business, and ...
3dsmax and photoshop tutorials6/23/2008
  Q: I have just started using 3dsmax and Photoshop. Can you tell me any good tutorials for them..as for ...
  A: Most people do not realize how easy it is to find 3D Max tutorials. Simply go to Yahoo or Google ...
Modeling6/15/2008
  Q: Although I use Maya, I am sure you can still answer these quick questions. I have been practicing ...
  A: Hey Vincent. I tried to go to simply3dworld.com, but something was wrong with there site...or my ...
3d animation6/6/2008
  Q: My 14 year old son for the last two years has been talking of wanting to learn 3d animation. While I ...
  A: The Software that I tell people to start with to see if they like 3D animation is a program called ...
exporting animation to .3DS files5/30/2008
  Q: I am currently trying to export some character animations from .max files to .3DS files. I am doing ...
  A: Hey Timothy, Sorry, but what you are trying to do isn't possible at this time. While you can ...
visual frames in DV5/23/2008
  Q: Mr. Hickman - I am a beginner at producing videos and recently filmed an event that I transferred ...
  A: Ahhhh!...Ok...now that you have explained what you are doing, I see exactly why the footage is not ...
visual frames in DV5/17/2008
  Q: Mr. Hickman - I am a beginner at producing videos and recently filmed an event that I transferred ...
  A: Hey Bill, Hmmmmm, that is puzzling. And even harder without seeing what you see. Let me get some ...
Resource to hire for Max 3ds5/15/2008
  Q: Can you suggest a resource (or where to find it) to hire someone for 3ds? Have an Inventor file and ...
  A: There are a lot of variables that may help me direct you to some resources. Where are you located? ...
computer specs4/19/2008
  Q: greetings. i would like to ask if 3dmax 9 would be advisable to be run by laptop computers..?? i've ...
  A: I wouldn't worry about stuff like that...If the computer has the specs to run the software, then it ...
computer specs4/17/2008
  Q: greetings. i would like to ask if 3dmax 9 would be advisable to be run by laptop computers..?? i've ...
  A: Hey Christian, I think that would be absolutely fine. Your processing power and memory are the ...
Sofware choice4/9/2008
  Q: I want to use a program to create art for my comic book stories. I'd like the software to resemble ...
  A: Hey Joshua, The first software that I would point you to is Poser: ...
making a still in After Effects4/1/2008
  Q: How can I save as a still image, or photo in After Effects?
  A: Hey Jim, There are a couple ways to do it. 1) In the pull down menu, Go to Composition > Save ...
learning 3D mas3/17/2008
  Q: do i have to earn a uni degree in graphic design in order to learn 3D max .and what is the best way ...
  A: I started graphic design at age 23. Don't worry about where you start. Focus on where you want to ...
learning 3D mas3/16/2008
  Q: do i have to earn a uni degree in graphic design in order to learn 3D max .and what is the best way ...
  A: .. I will keep this one short and sweet. You can learn ANYTHING without a degree. A degree is ...
hi sir..2/21/2008
  Q: sir i am interested in animation. But i don't have enough knowledge in animation.i request you to ...
  A: Adobe Flash is more of a 'cell' drawing animation software, and is used for much of the animated ...
hi sir..2/20/2008
  Q: sir i am interested in animation. But i don't have enough knowledge in animation.i request you to ...
  A: The first place that I would send you for character animation would be JeffLew.com He was lead ...
about animation2/15/2008
  Q: are the jobs after animation course is guaranteed?
  A: Hey Sibram, There are only 2 things in life that are guaranteed...that you will pay taxes, and that ...
vff pro2/13/2008
  Q: sir i want to join 3D animation course. at this moment which is the best software in 3D ...
  A: I there is no "best" software to use, because that would be just a matter of opinion. Most ...
Server Based Computing / rendering2/6/2008
  Q: In a previous post you informed about the misconception about a videocard is going to do something ...
  A: I am not completely sure of that answer, because I am not that familiar with use on a server. I ...
Animation for my Website1/31/2008
  Q: Mr. Hickman, I am currently building a website to display a collection of work. Instead of having ...
  A: At this point, I would say that Flash would definitely be your best bet for the animation, but you ...
lag1/15/2008
  Q: Andre, I am a beginner in Flash. All I know how to do is tweens. Right now I am using Flash 8. I ...
  A: It's no problem at all. That's what I'm here for. Take out the label entirely. that gotoAndPlay(4) ...
lag1/13/2008
  Q: Andre, I am a beginner in Flash. All I know how to do is tweens. Right now I am using Flash 8. I ...
  A: Hmmmm...I am kind of puzzled. Is the label type set to be a name, comment, or anchor? It seems as ...
lag1/13/2008
  Q: Andre, I am a beginner in Flash. All I know how to do is tweens. Right now I am using Flash 8. I ...
  A: Hey Rob, Crank that Soulja Boy, Shawty! I don't know exactly what the problem could be. Try ...
animation software12/1/2007
  Q: My 13 year old grandson loves animating. I would like to buy him software for Christmas. Could you ...
  A: Hey Beverly, Sorry for taking so long to answer. The initial e-mail did not come through properly. ...
linking sound to a jpeg11/10/2007
  Q: I am working on a project for my website at school. I teach art and want to have my students record ...
  A: it is very unfortunate that you can only work with html templates to get the job done... The basic ...
necessary memory to run studio 8 and Flash11/4/2007
  Q: Andre- I'm hoping to learn Flash on my iMAC G4. I need to know if my existing hard drive and memory ...
  A: I don't have a Mac, but I looked up the requirements for you: Adobe Flash CS3- Systems Requirements ...
3ds max tutorials11/1/2007
  Q: i have been trying to find easy tutorials on how to make 3D chess pieces for 3ds max. i have been ...
  A: Hey Heather, Your question is a bit too broad for me to answer...It would take 10 pages worth of ...
Animators10/18/2007
  Q: I created a set of 3 characters to help restor value and confidence in the Nigerian/African girl ...
  A: You would need to be a bit more specific for me to answer that question. Contact me at ...
Graphic card10/14/2007
  Q: i am doing 3DsMax course. i have a PENTIUM D (3.2) , 2GB Ram, INTEL 945 MOTHERBOARD. i am looking ...
  A: Here are a couple of links to cards online. Before buying, you need to verify what slot you are ...
Graphic card10/13/2007
  Q: i am doing 3DsMax course. i have a PENTIUM D (3.2) , 2GB Ram, INTEL 945 MOTHERBOARD. i am looking ...
  A: Hey Maneesh, $150 is fine for a card...but your video card is really only for viewing in software, ...
AE10/13/2007
  Q: I'd like to apply a fog effect to a film clip using Adobe After Effects CS3 Professional version. I ...
  A: Hey Jim, You are headed in the right direction, but it is going to take a bit more complexity to ...
animation10/7/2007
  Q: i m Vivek (India)... i m learning whole animation modules such as photoshop. to 2ds to 3ds to MAYA ...
  A: Hey Vivek, Most of your questions really aren't answerable in the way you are asking. No one can ...
Particle Systems9/13/2007
  Q: I am going to try to do a school project simulating the effect of particles from a standard particle ...
  A: Hey Oran, to my knowledge that functionality is not built into basic Max tools. I'm not sure it ...
Need some help...9/8/2007
  Q: I want to start with 3D-animation. My dream is to work at Pixar Animation Studios, but that's far ...
  A: Hey Brent, I don't think that the NYFA will give you all the tools that you need to be marketable ...
animated syllabus9/4/2007
  Q: I am a teacher in an international school in India and we were looking for animated programmes for ...
  A: A number of schools use Flash for introducing animation. It is really 2D cell-type animation, but ...
Who owns copyright on animated real-life character?8/22/2007
  Q: An animation company has created a character based on me: my likeness, my performance name and my ...
  A: I'm afraid you need to be consulting a lawyer on this one. I know of many instances where a ...
career in animation8/22/2007
  Q: i am doing 3d animation course(including maya,max , combution softwares} in india and i want to ...
  A: What kind of chances are you referring to in foreign countries? Most people could care less about ...
Animation in India7/10/2007
  Q: I just cleared class 12 and want to take animation for further studies, can u suggest some Insti. ...
  A: you will definitely get 2D animation when learning Flash, and more than likely, even though I didn't ...
Animation in India7/9/2007
  Q: I just cleared class 12 and want to take animation for further studies, can u suggest some Insti. ...
  A: There is not much guidance that I can give you. I don't know anything about the school, and can ...
Combining Multiple gifs6/23/2007
  Q: I want to combine multiple animated gifs on 1 canvas. I do not want to make the animated Gifs, I ...
  A: Hey John, There are a few ways that you could do it, if you have the right software... One would ...
want to know about maya course6/6/2007
  Q: i have appeared for tybcom exam this march 2007 have a basic knowledge of HTML which i have learnt ...
  A: Maya is a 3D modelling and animation program. So I would assume that the course is an introductory ...
?5/27/2007
  Q: http://www.metacafe.com/watch/262863/cardiff_at_night/ what do you think? is it fake?
  A: Surely you are not serious... It is clever, the way they made it look like a surveillance camera ...
reflection of a texture in viewport5/7/2007
  Q: When I add a "texture" into the "Reflection" part of a material, the result is seen only in ...
  A: Sorry, but to my knowledge, you can't do that. Video games are running on a real-time render ...
Animation Tool ..4/17/2007
  Q: I'm novice animator ... i just wanna know if there's any free 3D animation tool available for ...
  A: There might be a few free applications out there, but creating and animating a human in any software ...
Ability&Lesson4/11/2007
  Q: I've learned that you can use Photoshop. So Can i have your thought about how this software ...
  A: The software is intended for still photo manipulation. But in the hands of someone creative, it can ...
EasyQ4/11/2007
  Q: I've read your past profile at allexperts.com. So I am sure that you can answer my all question. I ...
  A: I would say that a designers best asset is not the particular software he uses. It is not his ...
how to simulate4/9/2007
  Q: I have two questions; 1. In modeling, almost all of the tools that 3dsmax or any other such software ...
  A: Modelling is just that, modelling. The preciseness of your model really depends on your ability, ...
"Final Gather"4/1/2007
  Q: I work with 3DSMAX (8-6-3.1). The feature "Final Gather" has been considered to calculate indirect ...
  A: Hey Mojtaba, The only way you are going to be able to make programs like that work, for animation ...
digital design3/29/2007
  Q: what does a production designer do? im a artist and im realy trying to figure out wich field to go ...
  A: I looked at the Pratt website, and from what I can see, you want to be looking at the Undergraduate ...
digital design3/27/2007
  Q: what does a production designer do? im a artist and im realy trying to figure out wich field to go ...
  A: That is really a loaded question, and I'm not sure that I have a great answer for you. The term ...
Stabilization3/24/2007
  Q: I have river clips which were shot on the boat, so a little of it shake. I try to use "tracker ...
  A: I am assuming that you are using a tracking control in the MOTION STABLIZER. I'm not going to give ...
smoothing mesh3/14/2007
  Q: oh, sorry! I'm using 3ds max 9. I've tried making a few dummy models to see if I could figure out ...
  A: I bet you started with a cylinder or some other primitive that already had curvature. What happens ...
about LUT ...3/12/2007
  Q: What it does ? why we should use it ? is it only looking purpose on our Computer Monitor or it ...
  A: Actually, I didn't even know what a LUT was...I had to look it up. This is what I found: Lookup ...
Apply tracked motion data into Mask...3/12/2007
  Q: Can we apply tracked motion data into Mask (in After Effect), beside layer? Generaly tracked motion ...
  A: Atul, You have stumped me again! I have never tried it. I won't say "no" it is not possible, but ...
smoothing mesh3/12/2007
  Q: ok... so having a bit of a problem. I started making a human model, finishing the torso and arms. I ...
  A: Hey Ben, I am a 3D max man. I am on 3D Max version 4. Pictures are not going to help me, but I do ...
learning computer animation with no previous expericence2/21/2007
  Q: I'm interested in learning computer animation with Maya software. I have no previous experience in ...
  A: Hey Sterling, If you are sincere and diligent, ANYTHING is Possible! I know this, because I did the ...
Gifs1/31/2007
  Q: The Paint program I'm using is the one that comes with Windows. The only other draw type program I ...
  A: unfortunately, you don't have the proper software to create animated gifs. Try to do a search in ...
connections?1/28/2007
  Q: ok, so I'm having an odd problem... I'm creating a girl from a cylinder; everything seems to go ...
  A: Hey Ben, I'm really not sure of the answer to this question. I've never had that problem. I guess ...
Gifs1/28/2007
  Q: I have tried to combine a couple of my animated pictures (gifs) using my Paint program but when I ...
  A: Well it depends on what paint program you are using. You aren't doing anything wrong. Most paint ...
animation1/27/2007
  Q: a friend of mine is having a major birthday next week. we would like to make a video for him as a ...
  A: That is not something that I would try to tackle in a week, especially, if you aren't experienced as ...
3dsmax- axi1/9/2007
  Q: one of the things I've noticed about 3dsMax I don't really like is that, if an object is created in ...
  A: Sure...there are probably a few ways to do it. You can also choose which system to use, be it world ...
Luma key ...12/28/2006
  Q: What is Luma key ? How it works ?
  A: Luminance values of individual pixels in an image most times can range between 0 and 255, where 0 is ...
about color depth ...12/25/2006
  Q: what is Color Depth... stands for.
  A: Color depth is exactly that...the amount of colors that can be contained in the image. If you had ...
easiest animation software12/21/2006
  Q: I am looking for an animation program for creating videos for my 15 year old. I have searched on the ...
  A: not only can you change hair clothes and props, but your can also "morph" the bodies...that is, add ...
RAM preview ...12/20/2006
  Q: what is RAM prview ? how it works. When we Render something, sometimes it dosen't render full, is it ...
  A: Hey again Atul, RAM preview is a preview that will let you view your effects that you have ...
easiest animation software12/19/2006
  Q: I am looking for an animation program for creating videos for my 15 year old. I have searched on the ...
  A: Hands down, I would say to get him POSER. It has changed hands many times since I first bought it, ...
animation12/15/2006
  Q: hello sir,nowadays i am doing b.b.a. and want to join the animation.Is it better than ...
  A: Hey Surbhit, I'd say follow your heart...Don't go on any rabbit chases, but if you truly desire to ...
Creating a flash ecard to put on my website12/14/2006
  Q: Is there an easy way to get an already animated flash card like from americangreetings.com - and add ...
  A: Sorry Nick, there is really no way to do it, nor is there really a way to "fake" flash. ...
Rotoscoping ...12/2/2006
  Q: Sombody tell Masking is Rotoscoping, you tell Tracking manualy (frame by frame) is Rotoscoping... so ...
  A: There was a day (before all the technology that we have now) the masking was the only type of ...
how can i get start making AFX showreel ...12/1/2006
  Q: I have no any special footages for learning or making Compositing techniques... and i want to make ...
  A: Hey Atul, I wouldn't suggest taking videos from the web, because you could get into some copyright ...
Tracking in AFX ...11/20/2006
  Q: First of all 'Bahut-bahut Dhanyawad' (Thank you very much) for your great Explanation. You ...
  A: I am not exactly sure of that, because I have never used that feature. What I am sure of is the way ...
Parent layer in AFX ...11/18/2006
  Q: What is the role of 'Parent' (Parent layer) in AFX, how is it works ? Please explain with exemple.
  A: Parent layer...you can understand this by doing a sample test yourself. create a comp with 2 solid ...
Tracking in AFX ...11/18/2006
  Q: When we track (in AFX) something then we have a Feature region and a Search Area, i want to know how ...
  A: Well, in a nutshell, this is how it works.... I will use the example of a brown human eye... Say ...
why precom to Displacement map layer ...11/13/2006
  Q: Sir, i want to know why we need to do precompose to Displacement map's layer? what the Technical ...
  A: I am not fully understanding your question. What application are you using? 3D Max? if so, what are ...
graphics10/19/2006
  Q: I'm computer saavy but I haven't used photoshop or graphics programs. I've always focused on ...
  A: I say this to all up-and-coming artists....Everything in the design world starts with Photoshop and ...
3d studio max9/23/2006
  Q: I am an aerial photographer. I have shot a video segment using a stabilized video camera from a ...
  A: WoW!!! That sounds like fun! I've never used MatchMover, and I have never IMPORTED camera data into ...
Can I install 3D max 7 on windows 98se?7/15/2006
  Q: Is there any way to install 3d max7 on windows 98se? I have windows XP but I need to install it on ...
  A: Hey Shahram, I'm not quite sure whether you can or not, but here is a link to some information that ...
career guidance6/26/2006
  Q: earning handsome money in marketing field. but i am not satisfied & happy with this field. i want ...
  A: Hey Nitin, I know exactly what you are going through. I will answer from personal experience, and ...
photoshop75/25/2006
  Q: Iam a keen user of photoshop 7. I enjoying cutting an image of a person using the lasso tool and ...
  A: Hey Fish, LoL, I learn something new everyday! I have never used the "apply image" command. I ...
Career in compositing in India...5/11/2006
  Q: Sir, How is career in Compositing course, after this can i get job easly? What will be the ...
  A: I really can't answer you questions in a straight answer. for one, I don't know anything about the ...
Mac and animation...4/20/2006
  Q: Can you please tell/explain me why is the Macintosh computer used predominately to create animations ...
  A: Hey Eduard, I can't really tell you which to get, because it is really a personal preference. The ...
NURBs3/16/2006
  Q: Hey, I like the metaphorical explaination Andre, theres always three or more different ways to do ...
  A: dude...I was just about to say the same thing...I would love to see screen shots and the like. I ...
NURBs3/15/2006
  Q: The reason for me creating this planet is so that as i proceed through my course at uni, every time ...
  A: I totally feel what you are trying to do, and I do want you to keep in touch (heck, maybe you can ...
NURBs3/14/2006
  Q: Im doing a computer games design course at university now, im wanting to make a planet in max using ...
  A: Wow Max! That is pretty deep what you are trying to do...I've never even considered doing something ...
animation3/10/2006
  Q: ...i hav made a bullet in 3d max..using edit mesh...not i want to rotate it on its own axis and move ...
  A: Hey Manas, One thing you will definitely want to do is to make sure that it's local coordinate axis ...
cricket ball3/2/2006
  Q: cud u plz help me out in making a red cricket ball in 3d max?...i think texture holds the main key ...
  A: sure... I just need you to send me a picture of a cricket ball...(I don't know what one looks ...
3d studio max1/20/2006
  Q: very beginners question here, if i draw a shape on a plane using the line tool for example, how do i ...
  A: Hey Max, there are a couple of ways to do it, but the easiest for you would probably be the ...
about texturing1/18/2006
  Q: recently I downloaded a low polygon man in max format with one jpeg file as material. I see the ...
  A: Hey Syed, I couldn't answer that fully without seeing the mesh and the texture map, but chances are ...
plastic water bottle1/14/2006
  Q: Heloo Mr Andre...hope u r fine..i was just wonderin if u can tell me the material values/ settiings ...
  A: Hey Manas, I've never even tried to do one, but here goes nothing (I'm attempting as I type)...Are ...
animation12/19/2005
  Q: where can i get a decent free tutorial for 3ds max,so that i can learn it at home?
  A: Hey Ravi, That's an easy answer...ANYWHERE! No, but seriously, you can find all kinds of tutorials ...
Hints on learning animation12/17/2005
  Q: I am very interested in learning how to animate from nothing using 3D or 4D or whatever that exists. ...
  A: Great Robert! That is the only way to do it...JUMP IN HEAD FIRST. I will tell you this though, ...
animation programs11/4/2005
  Q: I would like to know if there are any free downloadable animation programs on the web and if so ...
  A: Sorry Parker, I don't know of anything out there that would be worth even the time it would take to ...
TV Show Intro7/19/2005
  Q: and I am making a TV show for RTN10 ( community access channel ) Here in Raleigh NC. I have all ...
  A: Hey Drew, Sounds pretty cool. First question is, what is your graphic design budget? Next ...
animation4/27/2005
  Q: What I had in mind more than anything else was to be able to find a computer program that could ...
  A: The programs that I told you are still the way to go. With Adobe Premiere you can import all the ...
animation4/26/2005
  Q: How are you? I am absolutely new to computer animation but I am very much interested in making my ...
  A: To do what you are wanting to do, there are thousands of ways to do it. One way would be to use a ...
converting 3d studio max to .x10/4/2004
  Q: I tried to develope some graphics software under vb.net, using direct3d, with pretty good results. I ...
  A: hey Francesco, I'm not really a software developer, so I don't know much about that stuff. ...
Microsoft Outlook "Office Assistant" Tool for the Web Available As Shareware/Freeware???9/30/2004
  Q: My supervisor would like me to do some research for a tool that is similar to the Microsoft Outlook ...
  A: I do not know of any software that will directly do what you are wanting. But just because I'm not ...
How to manipulate bones in 3DS Max 6.9/30/2004
  Q: I just recently purchased 3DS Max, I am very familiar with the Interface and I can do simple logo's ...
  A: Hey Dan, I too am really starting to focus on bone manipulation. I am studying the techniques of a ...
3ds max tutorial book9/7/2004
  Q: I am really interested in 3d design and i have a bit more than a beginner experience in 3ds max 6. ...
  A: Hey Emad, The 3ds Max Bible is a great reasource, however, I don't think that is the book you want ...
3d Design8/30/2004
  Q: I like to know what is best 3D design software in the market? for landscape and architecture. What ...
  A: I'm not a guru on determining the best software on the market. Why? because each software cost so ...
3dSMAX_R6.08/15/2004
  Q: I am almost learnt every thing about this software. I want to know what "Mental Ray" is. What is ...
  A: Heck, you probably can teach me something about 3ds Max 6.0!...I am still using 4.2! But to answer ...
Complex Color Imgs to Vector7/27/2004
  Q: I'm new to the whole vector idea so I don't know if what I want is possible and what is the best way ...
  A: If you are trying to animate your original drawings, then what I would do is to disect the drawings ...
Dynamic Head Modeling7/13/2004
  Q: I ran across your name on the internet and was hoping you could help me with a "modeling" prob. I ...
  A: Hold on man...let me catch my breath... ... ... ...you...have a cyberware head scanner?!!! ...
transparency maps7/6/2004
  Q: Howdy, where should i apply my transparency maps? when i applied it on opacity then the results ...
  A: .. I don't know what your transparency maps look like, but as far as I know, the only place to ...
Help with animation!!!!7/5/2004
  Q: It's really nice to have people that want to help others. I've tooken a screenshot of what my UI ...
  A: Dude, I almost gasped in horror, as I looked at your screen shot...Where in hell is the animate ...
Help with animation!!!!7/5/2004
  Q: I'm just learning 3DS MAX 5, and I have read alot of turorials that make reference to a "Animate" ...
  A: the animate button is not in the key controls. It is a big, square button that should be always ...
matlibs6/25/2004
  Q: hey! do you know any websotes where i can download matlibs to 3dsm? i'm specially looking for metal ...
  A: No I don't know of any sites that offer that, but with a little extra effort (and time getting ...
Saving Animated bmp files6/14/2004
  Q: When I receive an animated bmp image in an e-mail (Outlook) I am unable to save it and keep the ...
  A: It seems like this is something called an Incredimail File, which I am not familiar with (something ...
Saving Animated bmp files6/14/2004
  Q: When I receive an animated bmp image in an e-mail (Outlook) I am unable to save it and keep the ...
  A: a .bmp file is a "windows bitmap" file. As far as I know, those cannot be animated (at least in all ...
3d face making4/29/2004
  Q: hey I am ofer I am 23 and like creating 3d models I know my way around models but i fail to create ...
  A: Hey Ofer, We have a lot in common... ...including our failure to create a great face model! *smile* ...
burning videos4/19/2004
  Q: hey, i had a huge file that was 911.01 MB and i wanted to burn it do u know how can burn it because ...
  A: Hey Jess, First I need to know what video editing softwares that you have at your disposal (i.e. ...
Download cursor3/23/2004
  Q: I hope you can help me with this, if not, please direct me to the allexperts category that can. Is ...
  A: Try this...go to the page and click with the right mouse button and "view source" or click the ...
Animation styles2/14/2004
  Q: I'm Multimedia student from Ireland. As part of my 4th year project I must do an animation ...
  A: Man! I don't know much about claymation, but here is an idea...I'm assuming that you will be ...
3d Studio Max Motion Control for animation10/13/2003
  Q: Sir, I'm a drafter by trade, but do some 3d contract work on the side for a telerobotics firm ...
  A: Lol. I had to laugh when you were talking about searching the track view. You see, I myself am also ...
Logos5/30/2003
  Q: Do you design logos?
  A: Yes I design logos. Generally the process I use to design logos is 1) create black and white line ...
compressing files in quicktime5/30/2003
  Q: How do you compress a file in quicktime?
  A: your question is not real clear, but what I think you are trying to do is to put a file in the ...
How this graphic magic works?3/11/2003
  Q: Respected Sir, Kindly go to following link and please inform me how this magic works. ...
  A: I knew how the trick worked even before I went to the sight. But instead of trying to put it all in ...
2D/3D Animation3/11/2003
  Q: Sorry to bother you. I realise this might not be your area of expertise but I thought you might have ...
  A: Hey Martin, I'd really like some more details on what you are trying to do. However if the ...

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