If I want to create backgrounds in ASP, what is the best way to place the different elements,shapes of the background for the fastest rendering times? For instance in many layers, in one layer, etc.

Thank you, Udd

In this thread http://www.lostmarble.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=9448 I wrote up my recipe for a walk cycle, maybe it gives you some ideas. Just happened to look at this topic and checked out your walk cycle advise. Thanks SlowTiger, I'll try it out. I have no advise on this current topic though. udd...

Great work!

They seem to work fine. Many thanks.

Udd

I can import Illustrator files version 8 and 7 and probably lower, but I cant import gradients (I get a squished shape). Also I can import a shape with a think stroke width, but the line and the shape will be two different objects. Also there will be more points than in the original ai. file. Certai...

I was wondering if anyone tried the improved Illustrator and EPS import on AS Debut? How much has it improved? It is disabled on the demo. Thanks.

Udd

Give that man the respect he deserves! I'm really excited about what's all in for us in the pro version if just the debut version sounds that great already. Thank you, Mike, for an already great piece of software (fast and reliable), and now even better, and even tailor-made to our needs. It's unbe...

Oink, oink. Sounds great, and thanks for your product, Mike.

Udd

And remember the three little pigs.

mkelley wrote: As to the Pro version -- hey, I actually know more than most of you. It will be released June 1st and I'm told I will have it an hour after that.

Really will that date mean available for download too? Or do you know that much? Thanks.

udd

Wow, this is exciting! I will have to wait for a download version though. If my wife learns I am buying this expensive upgrade she will kill me! Well, at least I would get into big trouble. I hope that SM hurries up with the download version. Thanks to everyone that made suggestions how to improve t...

I've used Corel Panter. It has a large variety of paint brushes in different media. It also has a palette where you can mix your colors on.

Udd

That's great, Angry Monster. When she run's on the water it reminds me of Punyo by the Cliff.

Durand wrote:You'll just make me cranky (crankier) if you keep showing of like that! Looks great.

Durand, is that avatara your cranky identity? It seems you've changed.

udd.

OK, I'll check it out again.

udd.

Ok, thanks for the information. One question though, is TV Paint standard sufficient for animation and composting? The company only has a demo of the pro version and that is pretty expensive for me.

udd.

Since originally this topic started out talking about compositing software I want to ask a question I have had for a while. Can TV Paint be used for compositing? I believe it has a connection to Aura which I think was used for compositing. If I could use TV Paint for animation and compositing that c...

Oh, and where to get these: gutenberg.org carries lots of old issues of "Scientific American" and the like. Use google image search. Thanks for this information and great animation. Thanks to all of the pros here giving out free animation knowledge and resources. Pretty generous I would s...