Animating

Knowhow · 22nd November 2006, 01:12 PM

One Time I read, that AC3D can be use for games. But a game need animations. So how I can animate with AC3D???

Stiglr · 22nd November 2006, 02:18 PM

AC3D does not support animations. But that doesn't mean the game you're designing for doesn't have tools for creating it.

Case in point: I use AC3D to design aircraft models for a flight sim. But, I have to animate all the moving parts withing the game system, not within AC3D.

Would be nice, though...

Dennis · 22nd November 2006, 02:21 PM

Animation is not one of the things you'll be able to implement using AC3D. It's not an end-to-end solution for game assets, but rather a great modeler for creating core game assets.

The AC3D object format is very easy for game developers to leverage, it's great for making maps, characters, and other objects, and the ability to tag objects with a custom data field is priceless for game developers.

It would be nice if AC3D supported animation, it just isn't there at this time.

nightoftheroundtable · 29th November 2006, 06:20 PM

correct me if I am wrong. if ac3d did support an animation feature. I am thinking that the price of the program would jump significantly from where its at right now.

Stiglr · 29th November 2006, 07:57 PM

Naturally.

If the price were two, three or more times higher than what it is now, I'd expect some rudimentary animation. It's this feature, plus advanced rendering, that are main differences between AC3D and something like Maya, or 3DMax.

AndyH · 30th November 2006, 05:54 PM

I disagree. Ac3D is an excellent modeller for its price, and it replicates a lot of the simplicity and features of 3DS v2-4 that I like. However it could really do with being extended to support some form of animation - this is the next logical place to go. Adding animation features will not change what Ac3D is and who it is aimed at (ie: increasing the price to that of Max or maya will not work for obvious reasons) but I it would help to keep Ac3D moving in the right direction and offer bigger reasons to upgrade and draw in many new users.

Stiglr · 30th November 2006, 07:22 PM

I couldn't imagine a better way to be shown to be in error than for AC3D to expand with animation features without a significant increase in price!

But, we do agree that it is an excellent modeling software for the money, with or without animation support.

Keeping my fingers crossed that we'll see something along that front in the next year or so!

22nd November 2006, 01:12 PM	#1
Knowhow Junior Member Junior member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 3	Animating One Time I read, that AC3D can be use for games. But a game need animations. So how I can animate with AC3D???

22nd November 2006, 02:18 PM	#2
Stiglr Senior Member Professional user Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 604	Re: Animating AC3D does not support animations. But that doesn't mean the game you're designing for doesn't have tools for creating it. Case in point: I use AC3D to design aircraft models for a flight sim. But, I have to animate all the moving parts withing the game system, not within AC3D. Would be nice, though... __________________ Flight Sim Project Contributor My Gaming Rig: i5 2500K Quad-Core CPU at 3.3GHz MSI P67A-C43 mobo 4GB of PC12800 DDR3 memory Windows 7 1GB Galaxy GeForce GTX550 Ti video card GeForce 270.61 drivers (4/2011) Cougar joystick/throttle combo CH Pedals

22nd November 2006, 02:21 PM	#3
Dennis Senior Member Professional user Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 899	Re: Animating Animation is not one of the things you'll be able to implement using AC3D. It's not an end-to-end solution for game assets, but rather a great modeler for creating core game assets. The AC3D object format is very easy for game developers to leverage, it's great for making maps, characters, and other objects, and the ability to tag objects with a custom data field is priceless for game developers. It would be nice if AC3D supported animation, it just isn't there at this time.

29th November 2006, 06:20 PM	#4
nightoftheroundtable Senior Member Professional user Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: elma washington Posts: 805	Re: Animating correct me if I am wrong. if ac3d did support an animation feature. I am thinking that the price of the program would jump significantly from where its at right now. __________________ "There are those who think one step in advanced. Then there are those who think about there moves at the last minute." ========================================== "Its those people who think one step in advanced and stay ahead of the game who come out on top. those who fail to understand why they didn't make it probably didn't think in advanced." add this to your signature if you are a thinker. Quote from me Daniel Reed a.k.a "nightoftheroundtable"

29th November 2006, 07:57 PM	#5
Stiglr Senior Member Professional user Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 604	Re: Animating Naturally. If the price were two, three or more times higher than what it is now, I'd expect some rudimentary animation. It's this feature, plus advanced rendering, that are main differences between AC3D and something like Maya, or 3DMax. __________________ Flight Sim Project Contributor My Gaming Rig: i5 2500K Quad-Core CPU at 3.3GHz MSI P67A-C43 mobo 4GB of PC12800 DDR3 memory Windows 7 1GB Galaxy GeForce GTX550 Ti video card GeForce 270.61 drivers (4/2011) Cougar joystick/throttle combo CH Pedals

30th November 2006, 05:54 PM	#6
AndyH Member Advanced member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 34	Re: Animating I disagree. Ac3D is an excellent modeller for its price, and it replicates a lot of the simplicity and features of 3DS v2-4 that I like. However it could really do with being extended to support some form of animation - this is the next logical place to go. Adding animation features will not change what Ac3D is and who it is aimed at (ie: increasing the price to that of Max or maya will not work for obvious reasons) but I it would help to keep Ac3D moving in the right direction and offer bigger reasons to upgrade and draw in many new users. __________________ ovine by design Visit us for retro freeware games

30th November 2006, 07:22 PM	#7
Stiglr Senior Member Professional user Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 604	Re: Animating I couldn't imagine a better way to be shown to be in error than for AC3D to expand with animation features without a significant increase in price! But, we do agree that it is an excellent modeling software for the money, with or without animation support. Keeping my fingers crossed that we'll see something along that front in the next year or so! __________________ Flight Sim Project Contributor My Gaming Rig: i5 2500K Quad-Core CPU at 3.3GHz MSI P67A-C43 mobo 4GB of PC12800 DDR3 memory Windows 7 1GB Galaxy GeForce GTX550 Ti video card GeForce 270.61 drivers (4/2011) Cougar joystick/throttle combo CH Pedals

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