emPolygonizer2 version 2.0 is released !
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Re: emPolygonizer2 version 2.0 is released !
Well, the perception of what's expensive or not, is highly subjective. I'd agree that this plug-in isn't expensive, but I do understand that to some of us, especially in the happy Softimage world of so many high quality free plug-ins it might seem that way.
And BTW: even to me, already convinced of the necessity of the purchase, this purchase is one I must carefully consider financially, but I'm obviously a mere hobbyist. ;)
And BTW: even to me, already convinced of the necessity of the purchase, this purchase is one I must carefully consider financially, but I'm obviously a mere hobbyist. ;)
Stay safe, sane & healthy!
Re: emPolygonizer2 version 2.0 is released !
...that´s the point. So one could state: "too expensive to ME". That is absolutely OK. But just stating "expensive plugin" is nonsense in MY eyes. Those statements are worth- and pointless.Hirazi Blue wrote:Well, the perception of what's expensive or not, is highly subjective.)
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Re: emPolygonizer2 version 2.0 is released !
Well, I was just pointing out, that while the original poster's comment might have sounded silly, the reaction it provoked sounded a bit harsh too.
But don't mind me, I'm merely a moderator on this board
But don't mind me, I'm merely a moderator on this board
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Re: emPolygonizer2 version 2.0 is released !
...well, I know Eric´s efforts very well to provide some high quality plugins like this to the SI users. He is an excellent and very smart programmer and delivers also great support. Stating "expensive" to his efforts and plugins makes ME angry, yes, that´s true
But, back to topic now ;)
Very nice work, Mathaeus..:!
Love the style and the design. Looks great!
cheers,
oliver
But, back to topic now ;)
Very nice work, Mathaeus..:!
Love the style and the design. Looks great!
cheers,
oliver
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Re: emPolygonizer2 version 2.0 is released !
Most of the big underwater rocks in this spot were generated procedurally using particles, meshed with emPolygonizer, before being painted by the texture artist. A very versatile tool!
http://motionographer.com/theater/psyop ... new-world/
Great work and continued imporvements. Thanks, Eric!
http://motionographer.com/theater/psyop ... new-world/
Great work and continued imporvements. Thanks, Eric!
Re: emPolygonizer2 version 2.0 is released !
Holy Ichthyophis, Ciaran, magnificient animation !
The rocks are especially beautyfull, of course
The rocks are especially beautyfull, of course
Re: emPolygonizer2 version 2.0 is released !
No, it isn't expensive. Afterburn, fumefx, Krakatoa are expensive.
Eric's got great prices for his plugins.
Eric's got great prices for his plugins.
Re: emPolygonizer2 version 2.0 is released !
Great work Eric, and defiantly not a expensive plugin very well priced and a free upgrade from version 1 to is very generous
Any chance you would like to elaborate on the destruction plugin you may or may not be making?
Any chance you would like to elaborate on the destruction plugin you may or may not be making?
Re: emPolygonizer2 version 2.0 is released !
The destruction plugin I may or may not be making ( ) will be a tool to break up a mesh into pieces in a way that it can be used with all the existing rigid body dynamics stuff. The challenge is to actually make a tool that will give the user great control over how an object breaks and - of course - to have everything work at interactive speeds.Any chance you would like to elaborate on the destruction plugin you may or may not be making?
I foresee many, many liters of coffee in front of the computer ...
Take care
Eric
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Excellent sound great, would that be ice based or would you be using the old dynamics?
Re: emPolygonizer2 version 2.0 is released !
Price is relative, and given that this an ICE compound, the amount of possibilities it opens are huge.
Each one of these "power nodes" extends the size of the sandbox greatly. The things show in the videos are just the beginning IMHO. Plus, if you even had one job that needed this plugin it would be a no brainer to get it- it's extremely affordable if looked at in that context.
I like that you're working on a fracturing set too- quite a lot you could do with that in ICE with object transformations etc. Very cool!
And I agree about the presentation, very nice. You've always had good, solid videos on your site, but these ones are bound to get people excited- even if they don't know what or why they'd want to use a mesher! Nice to see some Arnold renders too...
So, now you're working on that fracturing set and a voxel based shader set- Right?
Each one of these "power nodes" extends the size of the sandbox greatly. The things show in the videos are just the beginning IMHO. Plus, if you even had one job that needed this plugin it would be a no brainer to get it- it's extremely affordable if looked at in that context.
I like that you're working on a fracturing set too- quite a lot you could do with that in ICE with object transformations etc. Very cool!
And I agree about the presentation, very nice. You've always had good, solid videos on your site, but these ones are bound to get people excited- even if they don't know what or why they'd want to use a mesher! Nice to see some Arnold renders too...
So, now you're working on that fracturing set and a voxel based shader set- Right?
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Re: emPolygonizer2 version 2.0 is released !
BTW i am also making one, it will be released when it is readyAny chance you would like to elaborate on the destruction plugin you may or may not be making?
(sooner rather than later) ;)
cheers!
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Hi nassoy, how is that coming along, your stuff on vimeo looked really promising but you haven't posted much lately, last I heard you were trying to implement proper physx rigid bodies in ice, any luck?
Re: emPolygonizer2 version 2.0 is released !
the physx rigid bodies are ready but there are a few issues to solve.
fortunately i have also been working on a Bullet implementation during the
time i was frustrated with physx, so i cannot say at the moment which
one will make it in the final release.
fortunately i have also been working on a Bullet implementation during the
time i was frustrated with physx, so i cannot say at the moment which
one will make it in the final release.
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Re: emPolygonizer2 version 2.0 is released !
Eric,
Great update.
Price for some may be a consideration. I hope before allowing it to be one that you check out out this or others that Eric has for SI and look at service and the support/updates made with a paid purchase.
Eric's products for SI have added value and his support/response to questions is top notch.
aj
Great update.
Price for some may be a consideration. I hope before allowing it to be one that you check out out this or others that Eric has for SI and look at service and the support/updates made with a paid purchase.
Eric's products for SI have added value and his support/response to questions is top notch.
aj
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Re: emPolygonizer2 version 2.0 is released !
Salut Eric,
I saw you have used the "famous" Arnold Renderer, can you talk about it a little here ?
thanks
Phil
I saw you have used the "famous" Arnold Renderer, can you talk about it a little here ?
thanks
Phil
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