Re: AW: MT_MG: Mindthink Motiongraphics Addon for XSI

Date : Tue, 23 Oct 2007 15:28:06 +0100
To : XSI(at)Softimage.COM
From : "Alan Jones" <skyphyr(at)gmail.com>
Subject : Re: AW: MT_MG: Mindthink Motiongraphics Addon for XSI
hmm from the sound of that Brad has something to hide too ;-) I think
we should watch what he says carefully - there's probably something
highly interesting to read between the lines.

On 10/23/07, Bradley Gabe <withanar(at)gmail.com> wrote:
> No, he said "it is going to be fairly simple for me to update it so it runs
> ontop of the particle engine in version 7.0." That may be Moondust
> partilces, or it may be another iteration of the current system, or possibly
> something else. :-)
>
> I wish people would stop public speculation over every statement made by
> anybody who works at Soft. I agree it's fun to do, but ultimately it may
> discourage them from being able to make any public statements about
> anything.
>
> See, now you made me impersonate a lawyer in public, and that isn't legal.
> :-o
>
>
>
> On 10/23/07, Vladimir Jankijevic
> <vladimir.jankijevic(at)frame-eleven.com> wrote:
> >
> > so it's official that the new particle system ("MD") will be in V7.0??
> >
> >
> > Helge Mathee wrote:
> >
> >
> > I can't say anything about moondust, however...
> >
> > this addon is build ontop of the current particle system, however, it is
> going to be fairly simple for me to update it so it runs ontop of the
> particle engine in version 7.0
> >
> > ________________________________
>  Von: owner-xsi(at)Softimage.COM im Auftrag von Marc-Andre Carbonneau
> > Gesendet: Di 23.10.2007 08:24
> > An: XSI(at)Softimage.COM
> > Betreff: RE: MT_MG: Mindthink Motiongraphics Addon for XSI
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Will it be relevant when MoonDust comes out?
> >
> > I'm pretty sure you'll be able to build your own deformers and much more
> according to what was shown at Siggraph…
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ________________________________
>
> >
> > From: owner-xsi(at)Softimage.COM [mailto:owner-xsi(at)Softimage.COM] On Behalf
> Of phil harbath
> > Sent: October 22, 2007 6:30 PM
> > To: XSI(at)Softimage.COM
> > Subject: Re: MT_MG: Mindthink Motiongraphics Addon for XSI
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > I said the same thing on xsibase, I would like to see this thing
> future-proofed, and allow
> >
> >
> > for future development, in this state it could get forgotten or worse yet
> incompatible at some
> >
> >
> > point.
> >
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> >
> >
> > From: Gene Crucean
> >
> >
> > To: XSI(at)Softimage.COM
> >
> >
> > Sent: Monday, October 22, 2007 6:17 PM
> >
> >
> > Subject: Re: MT_MG: Mindthink Motiongraphics Addon for XSI
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Thanks Helge, this is rad.
> >
> >
> > ... and for the record, I put my vote in for this being included in v7.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > On 10/22/07, RHC WUIJSTER < robw(at)casema.nl> wrote:
> >
> > Hi Helge,
> >
> > Could you fix the link on xsibase for the addon, it's not working anymore
> ;-)
> > The 64 bit version doesn't run on my machine as I stll run 32bit XSI over
> here, it gives me grayed out menu's.....
> >
> > cheers,
> >
> > rob
> >
> > ----- Origineel Bericht -----
> > Van: Helge Mathee < Helge_Mathee(at)Softimage.COM >
> > Datum: Maandag, Oktober 22, 2007 5:30 pm
> > Onderwerp: RE: MT_MG: Mindthink Motiongraphics Addon for XSI
> >
> > > weird. you should be able to. maybe try to merge the cloud onto one
> > > which already has that shader. (the create cloud merge button)...
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: owner-xsi(at)Softimage.COM [mailto: owner-xsi(at)Softimage.COM] On
> > > BehalfOf Holger Weiss
> > > Sent: Monday, October 22, 2007 11:25 AM
> > > To: XSI(at)Softimage.COM
> > > Subject: Re: MT_MG: Mindthink Motiongraphics Addon for XSI
> > >
> > > hi helge,
> > > really great tool,
> > > makes a lot of fun to play with and it is quite simple to play with.
> > > but i have one question:
> > > is it possible to render only the partcles of the cloud?
> > > i want to use the blob shader
> > > always i  try ,the render region keeps empty and i have tried all , i
> > > know to turn them on but with no effect
> > >
> > > so is there a way or button ???
> > > regards
> > > holger
> > >
> > >
> > > > Von: Vincent Fortin < vincent.fortin(at)ubisoft.com>
> > > > Antworten an: <XSI(at)Softimage.COM >
> > > > Datum: Mon, 22 Oct 2007 10:11:52 -0400
> > > > An: <XSI(at)Softimage.COM>
> > > > Unterhaltung: MT_MG: Mindthink Motiongraphics Addon for XSI
> > > > Betreff: RE: MT_MG: Mindthink Motiongraphics Addon for XSI
> > > >
> > > > Wtf Helge!? Are you trying to replace XSI's particle engine
> > > completely?
> > > > =)
> > > >
> > > > I really enjoyed watching the videos, there are some sweeet features
> > > in
> > > > there.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > -Customizable time (haven't tried your cache yet but I suppose it is
> > > > also connected to the time?)
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > -Create Cloud From (simple but so useful)
> > > >
> > > > ...Does the "Cloud From Mesh" button allow multiple objects as an
> > > input?
> > > > If so then you could add an "On Center" option in the mode dropdown
> > > > menu. It would make sense in your suite.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > -Mesh trails (that one will make a lot of people happy)
> > > >
> > > > ...and all the Make Mesh features are great.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > One more question. Can I cache regular particles with your custom
> > > cache
> > > > and use it with your amazing m1_mg_color_particleattribute shader?
> > > >
> > > > Sorry I don't have time to play with it right now but I can't
> > > wait for
> > > > the answer.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Congratulation for your hard work and thanks for sharing!
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Vincent
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > P/S: Any plans for a detailed documentation?
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > ________________________________
> > > >
> > > > From: owner-xsi(at)Softimage.COM [mailto: owner-xsi(at)Softimage.COM] On
> > > Behalf
> > > > Of Helge Mathee
> > > > Sent: Sunday, October 21, 2007 1:56 PM
> > > > To: XSI(at)Softimage.COM
> > > > Subject: MT_MG: Mindthink Motiongraphics Addon for XSI
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Finally, something I can announce, which follows the roots of the
> > > > MindThinkTools...
> > > > has been ages since I released something free... well... now it's
> > > time> to do it again...
> > > >
> > > > cheers folks!
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> http://www.xsibase.com/forum/index.php?board=29;action=display;threadid=
> > > > 33221
> > > >
> > > <
> http://www.xsibase.com/forum/index.php?board=29;action=display;threadid
> > > > =33221>
> > > >
> > > > Helge Mathee
> > > > Software Engineer,
> > > > Softimage/AVID Canada
> > > > Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/e/fps/4020767/
> > > > < https://www.linkedin.com/e/fps/4020767/>
> > > >
> > >
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