Animators Unite

[JabzX]

And so it starts....
the first domino have fallen, hitting others, hitting others. We are the ones who determine how long this continues. I can only hope it doesn't die out like many of its predecessors.

I'm not too certain what was the downfall of the others, but this- this should community should be different. First off, this community will be backed up by a strong force on individuals that will dedicate time and effort to this project. Second, we are unbound by any limits. Our home isn't yahoo or some place like that. We would have created it, we would have shaped this into something we want this to be. Third, I'm thankful for chiefdelphi for their forum on which to communicate with others to form this community. We have a good sense of togetherness now, why not expand this to others?

I have so many goals for this community it's hard to even remember some of them, but the idea is simple- growth.
I want to see newbies with the desire to learn such a complex program such as 3ds Max do so with this community. I'd like to see beginners turn intermediate and intermediate turn advanced and the advices turn master and some time in between that time, helping others to do so too.
I'd like friendships to be formed despite the fact they are 1,000 miles away. Distance won't matter. I want this community to bring about positive change to everyone who comes- even if it's for a little tutorial.

I'd like for team to talk to team to talk to team all sharing knowledge and experiences with one another so that together, united- we are better.

One last thing for the moment- I'd love for our collective community to be a force to be recognized by FIRST. Our small voices joined to one huge voice- oh yea, people will listen.


OK, I'm done for now but I do want to tell all people willing (not just interested) to start this community to contact me. I plan to have an Internet meeting probably in an AOL/IM chat room on Friday. My screen name on AIM is JabzX. I need some input about the time so that it doesn't conflict with anyone's schedule. If your interested and not yet sure in committing yourself to this project, talk to me. If you know people who would like to help- talk to them then talk to me .

This is a community for 3d artists, animators, models, people whole like to do the materials, ect. I'd prefer it if all in the creation of this community has at least some experience in a CAD program or a very strong interest in the likes.

Ok- I'm tired I'll post later on-

{New edit}
Might as well put the links to the other 2 threads...
The poll-
http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...threadid=19219
The more respect-
http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...threadid=19213

[Tyler Olds]

count me in.......

[Sunny Thaper]

I would definately like not only to be in this new venture but to be a part of the creation of. My AIM is YnnusT, use it well.

[Soukup]

I has a similar idea this summer, but it wasn't as well thought out as this...therefore I will help in any way possible.

[JabzX]

ok, is Friday a good day 4 everyone to meet online in a chatroom?

[Chris Nowak]

I would join if I was a junior, but I'm graduating this year, and animation probably isnt the career for me, so I dont think I'll join. However, one thing that I saw an animation forum do is little competitions. For instance, one would post a picture(whether a photo or hand drawn, it could be anything), and it would be everyone else's job to model it/recreate the picture in 3d. I tried starting something like that here actually around the time school started but it kind of failed miserably, suneet was the only one to do it i think(although his was pretty cool). If you want to check it out just look way back in the animation forum archives or something. I just thought this is a cool way for people to improve their skills as the point of the competition would not really be to show off your skill it would be for people to critique your work and give you tips as to how to improve it.

[JabzX]

Originally posted by Chris Nowak
I would join if I was a junior, but I'm graduating this year, and animation probably isnt the career for me, so I dont think I'll join. However, one thing that I saw an animation forum do is little competitions. For instance, one would post a picture(whether a photo or hand drawn, it could be anything), and it would be everyone else's job to model it/recreate the picture in 3d. I tried starting something like that here actually around the time school started but it kind of failed miserably, suneet was the only one to do it i think(although his was pretty cool). If you want to check it out just look way back in the animation forum archives or something. I just thought this is a cool way for people to improve their skills as the point of the competition would not really be to show off your skill it would be for people to critique your work and give you tips as to how to improve it.

We'll probably do that, thanks for the idea.

I you like to make graphic art, I'd recommend joining, even if you're graduating, you can probably teach others. If it's not for you, thats coo too, I wish you luck on your path.

[Specialagentjim]

Sounds good to me!

Yeah..heh, i think we've all had similar ideas that juss never get off the ground. If anyone wants to work on it, and if anyone else can find a webhost willing to donate, I kinda think it would be awesome to have our own site, just for FIRST animators. If we could do this, it would be awesome to have people upload thier .max files, photos they took for materials, and anything else. Maybe even start some of our own tutorials in the offseason. If anyone wants to work on this, I'd be willing to work on it. I think if we could get a good ASP webhost, we could do some really cool stuff, using databases and what not (yeah...who here can tell that after animation was done, I was drafted to SOAP...).

Okay..those are my thoughts at the moment...::shrugs:: nonetheless, Im in for whatever! If we all want to keep going with animation, we gotta band together . So lemme know how I can help!

[JabzX]

Ok, so I have:
Gadget470 {New edit}
Bmud
Specialagentjim
Sunny Thaper
TEAM_74
Tyler Olds

Anyone else? Any changes?
Keep Friday night for our first meeting open to chat-

I suggest everyone get a s/n for Aim if the don't already have one, It's instant easy to use and seems to be one of the most common forms of fast communication.

http://my.screenname.aol.com/_cqr/lo...zed&createSn=1

[JabzX]

couldn't edit it- the meeting is set for Friday at 11pm(est).

[Sunny Thaper]

Originally posted by JabzX
couldn't edit it- the meeting is set for Friday at 11pm(est).

You freaking rock at scheduling (too tired to spell right), at least you rock for me, I am barely at home for any of the other FIRST related meetings.

[Gadget470]

I should be home by then. Contact me via email please as a reminder on thursday or friday

[RogerR]

I would like to join, but this is the last year that i'll have access to any 3d modeling software, as I am a senior. Also i'll be at a regional on friday.

[ktech]

Count me in too.
my aim screen name is
kdub31415926535

-Keith

[Trashed20]

count me in, but i wont be at the meeting. There is this little thing up here call the Great Lakes Regional (just the bigest one, hehe ) I could help with the website programming in php. This would allow user systems, file uploads, news, tutorials, picture gallery. Pretty much anything you'd need.

AIM: trashed20