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Date: Tue, 20 Mar 2012 16:31:05 -0700
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From: Zax Dow <zax@zaxwerks.com>
Subject: Re: [OT] 3D program discussion
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>>>  but don't really want to invest hours of training into
something I'll never use on an actual job.<<<


I know I'm weighing in on this a little late, but to me the first 
question you should be asking is whether you bill by the hour or bill 
by the job.

If you bill by the hour then you can continue with the discussion of 
whether to use Maya, Max, C4D, Lightwave, Houdini, etc.

If you bill by the job you get 3D Invigorator or ProAnimator.

ProAnimator is a machine.  It's made for doing quantity jobs with 
multiple versions and knocking them out efficiently.  The way we 
programmed it has enabled animators to add a startling amount of 
movement to their designs without killing themselves in the process.

Both 3D Invigorator and ProAnimator let you bring 3D models built by 
other 3D programs into the AE environment.  Having AE as a live 
texture engine really increases your workflow.

Check out our blog post at http://zaxwerks.com/blog/2012/03/15/ 
You'll see over 2500 objects all in motion along their own animations 
paths but created with only 18 animation tracks, and no keyframes.

Best,
Zax