Carrara and I what to do? - Page 5 - Polyloop

Couerl · 26th December 2006, 03:57

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Originally Posted by behzad

Hi guys, well here is the honest truth. I bought Carrara 5 before the takeover. Well I have not gotten to it yet so my knowledge of it is very minimum. My question is this, Should I learn it or put the time and energy learning another software that I can upgrade and grow with.

I am just too afraid that the future of it is uncertain and I do not want it to be a learning step cause I already took that path with Truespace. I want to get into it and remain with it for years.

Your suggestions will be appreciated.

Yes, learn it.

Patrick210 · 28th December 2006, 17:21

I'll go home and start up Carrara only to zoom with the middle mouse and I'll screw up my camera. If I do..I'm blaming you!!!
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The best way to handle the camera view is to find the basic view you want and leave that camera there. Then switch to "director's camera' and tell it to switch that position to the original camera's position.

markbremmer · 28th December 2006, 17:25

Man, once I get the "perfect" camera position, I'll always save the position so I can reset the camera back to where it should be. I'm the worst at unintentional camera movement. :D

Couerl · 28th December 2006, 18:35

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Originally Posted by markbremmer

Man, once I get the "perfect" camera position, I'll always save the position so I can reset the camera back to where it should be. I'm the worst at unintentional camera movement. :D

That's very true, first thing I do when I have the perfect shot is lock the camera in the constraint tab so I can't mess it up even if I wanted to.

dbigers · 29th December 2006, 09:12

I just hit the save position and name them accordingly. Low, detail shot, primary,etc. Even if you move it accidently, just set it to your saved position.

ccirelli · 31st December 2006, 01:16

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Originally Posted by Tunesy

<snip>I'll 'give them the benefit of the doubt' till the next upgrade, but in the mean time I'm seriously eyeballing XSI now that it's within range of the hobbyist.

I'll second that - I've been keeping an eye on Cinema 4D and Lightwave (leaning towards C4D). You know, JUST in case. Since I work in education, I'm eligible for some pretty hefty discounts, keeping both these apps in my price range as a "serious hobbyist" (whatever that is, hehe).

But Carrara has everything need I need at the moment, and from what I understand Carrara's same development team is still at the wheel (a good thing). Let's just hope upper-management doesn't f*** it all up.

Just kidding.

I'll remain optimistic until Daz gives me a reason not to. Now that they have a really nice 3D package, perhaps they'll take care of it from here on out. I am still VERY grateful for the Mac Universal Binary version that they released.

Sorry, I'm off on a rant.

craig

medeamajic · 31st December 2006, 02:35

I think Daz should just re-hire the Hexagon staff but I doubt they have the funds for it.

I would like to think the develepers have Dynamic hair and cloth and maybe 3-D paint in the upgrade as week speak. They may have even added fruit and flowers to the plant editor. If so that would be a decent upgrade. I would like to think the upgrade is comming soon but you never know with Daz. It could be another year away and many of us will have opted for Lightwave or XSI by then.

bwtr · 31st December 2006, 03:01

The Hexagon staff, with Amapi, have gone to E-Frontier. (Poser/Shade)

medeamajic · 31st December 2006, 06:08

What is your point? I think Daz should re-hire the Hexagon staff but I doubt they have the funds. It would cost a lot of money to do it.

bwtr · 31st December 2006, 07:51

In any normal business practice, It would not be in the normally accepted employment "rules" for Hexagon people to leave E-Frontier to work on Hexagon. It's called "Ethics"!

medeamajic · 31st December 2006, 09:11

People leave for better job offers in evey bussiness. Daz could just hire the two best programers and go from their. I think Daz planned on dumping Hexagon but it would leave a big stigma for Daz in the world of 3-D animation.

bwtr · 31st December 2006, 12:42

I make my point again. I suggest the original Hexagon makers are bound by contract NOT to work on Hexagon again just as they are bound NOT to use Hexagon code at e-Frontier!

Pete Exxtreme · 31st December 2006, 13:18

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Originally Posted by bwtr

.... as they are bound NOT to use Hexagon code at e-Frontier!

How do you know that?

Sure about it ?

Thomas · 31st December 2006, 13:19

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People leave for better job offers in evey bussiness

You know, it's not always a problem of money

Last comment fom me on this subject, you can imagine that I can't comment all of that.

medeamajic · 31st December 2006, 13:33

I know you can not give us any details about the DAZ buy out. It is possible there is a no competition contract in place but Daz should have said no and mandated they get to keep at least two programmers from the Hexagon team.

jbshorty · 1st January 2007, 02:13

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Originally Posted by medeamajic

I know you can not give us any details about the DAZ buy out. It is possible there is a no competition contract in place but Daz should have said no and mandated they get to keep at least two programmers from the Hexagon team.

what if nobody wanted to transfer to DAZ ? Wouldn't that be a kind of slavery if programmers were sold in the deal ?

medeamajic · 1st January 2007, 03:12

They would be able to offer a good salary to the top 2 programmers but it sounds like money may not have been an issue.

jones2000u · 4th January 2007, 02:22

aagh! aagh! aagh!

I can't believe you're still going on about Daz - and now e-frontier's been dragged in as well!

Respect to the developers and programmers - they are the people who's creativity we all rely on, and they will go wherever the money/work conditions suits them best, so leave them be and let them get on with what they do!

flyrblbyrblylrblyrlbl

medeamajic · 4th January 2007, 10:20

A lot of people are uncertain about the future of Carrara and Hexagon under the Daz ownership. Read the topic of this thread boo boo.

What is wrong with stating that Hexagon seem to be headed in the right direction faster under Eovia Vs DAZ? Don't get bent out of shape. As far as E-Frontier and Daz are conserned the programers would be able to accept or reject any offer that Daz and E-Frontioer made with Eovia. I don't think Daz made the best deal that they could have but no one knows for sure. I resprect the programmer but not Daz. There is a difference boo boo and now even you know it.

Altered_Ego · 31st January 2007, 16:31

I think there are some misunderstandings concerning DAZ3D and their software.

My understanding is that Bryce was already in pretty sad shape when DAZ bought it. The best solution was a total re-write. DAZ accomplished that goal with Bryce 6.

DAZ began as a company that produced Poser content. Then they created DAZ|Studio, which duplicates many of Poser's features. And they gave it to us for free.

Now DAZ has produced Universal Binary versions of Hexagon and Carrara. to go with the new Intel Mac computers.

I've been a DAZ customer for several years. I believe in them, and I see their efforts to make the best products possible.

I do understand that it's very difficult when a product is sold to another company. I understand that many people lost their jobs when DAZ bought Hexagon and Carrara. Unfortunately these things happen in the business world.

28th December 2006, 17:25	#83 (permalink)
markbremmer Escaping to 3D worlds... Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 176	Man, once I get the "perfect" camera position, I'll always save the position so I can reset the camera back to where it should be. I'm the worst at unintentional camera movement. :D __________________ Mark Bremmer Beginner, intermediate and advanced Carrara tutorials are here.

29th December 2006, 09:12	#85 (permalink)
dbigers Spline Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 31	I just hit the save position and name them accordingly. Low, detail shot, primary,etc. Even if you move it accidently, just set it to your saved position. __________________ Donnie

31st January 2007, 16:31	#100 (permalink)
Altered_Ego NURBS Booleans are your friend Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 135	I think there are some misunderstandings concerning DAZ3D and their software. My understanding is that Bryce was already in pretty sad shape when DAZ bought it. The best solution was a total re-write. DAZ accomplished that goal with Bryce 6. DAZ began as a company that produced Poser content. Then they created DAZ\|Studio, which duplicates many of Poser's features. And they gave it to us for free. Now DAZ has produced Universal Binary versions of Hexagon and Carrara. to go with the new Intel Mac computers. I've been a DAZ customer for several years. I believe in them, and I see their efforts to make the best products possible. I do understand that it's very difficult when a product is sold to another company. I understand that many people lost their jobs when DAZ bought Hexagon and Carrara. Unfortunately these things happen in the business world. __________________ My Site: http://www.ronknights.com/ My Forum: http://www.ronknights.com/forum/

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28th December 2006, 17:21	#82 (permalink)
Patrick210 Pixar want to hire me! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 549	I'll go home and start up Carrara only to zoom with the middle mouse and I'll screw up my camera. If I do..I'm blaming you!!! __________________ The best way to handle the camera view is to find the basic view you want and leave that camera there. Then switch to "director's camera' and tell it to switch that position to the original camera's position.

31st December 2006, 02:35	#87 (permalink)
medeamajic Now, I learn animation Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,028	I think Daz should just re-hire the Hexagon staff but I doubt they have the funds for it. I would like to think the develepers have Dynamic hair and cloth and maybe 3-D paint in the upgrade as week speak. They may have even added fruit and flowers to the plant editor. If so that would be a decent upgrade. I would like to think the upgrade is comming soon but you never know with Daz. It could be another year away and many of us will have opted for Lightwave or XSI by then.

31st December 2006, 03:01	#88 (permalink)
bwtr Brian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: South Australia Posts: 2,094	The Hexagon staff, with Amapi, have gone to E-Frontier. (Poser/Shade)

31st December 2006, 06:08	#89 (permalink)
medeamajic Now, I learn animation Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,028	What is your point? I think Daz should re-hire the Hexagon staff but I doubt they have the funds. It would cost a lot of money to do it.

31st December 2006, 07:51	#90 (permalink)
bwtr Brian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: South Australia Posts: 2,094	In any normal business practice, It would not be in the normally accepted employment "rules" for Hexagon people to leave E-Frontier to work on Hexagon. It's called "Ethics"!

31st December 2006, 09:11	#91 (permalink)
medeamajic Now, I learn animation Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,028	People leave for better job offers in evey bussiness. Daz could just hire the two best programers and go from their. I think Daz planned on dumping Hexagon but it would leave a big stigma for Daz in the world of 3-D animation.

31st December 2006, 12:42	#92 (permalink)
bwtr Brian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: South Australia Posts: 2,094	I make my point again. I suggest the original Hexagon makers are bound by contract NOT to work on Hexagon again just as they are bound NOT to use Hexagon code at e-Frontier!

31st December 2006, 13:33	#95 (permalink)
medeamajic Now, I learn animation Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,028	I know you can not give us any details about the DAZ buy out. It is possible there is a no competition contract in place but Daz should have said no and mandated they get to keep at least two programmers from the Hexagon team.

1st January 2007, 03:12	#97 (permalink)
medeamajic Now, I learn animation Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,028	They would be able to offer a good salary to the top 2 programmers but it sounds like money may not have been an issue.

4th January 2007, 02:22	#98 (permalink)
jones2000u NURBS Booleans are your friend Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 134	aagh! aagh! aagh! I can't believe you're still going on about Daz - and now e-frontier's been dragged in as well! Respect to the developers and programmers - they are the people who's creativity we all rely on, and they will go wherever the money/work conditions suits them best, so leave them be and let them get on with what they do! flyrblbyrblylrblyrlbl

4th January 2007, 10:20	#99 (permalink)
medeamajic Now, I learn animation Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,028	A lot of people are uncertain about the future of Carrara and Hexagon under the Daz ownership. Read the topic of this thread boo boo. What is wrong with stating that Hexagon seem to be headed in the right direction faster under Eovia Vs DAZ? Don't get bent out of shape. As far as E-Frontier and Daz are conserned the programers would be able to accept or reject any offer that Daz and E-Frontioer made with Eovia. I don't think Daz made the best deal that they could have but no one knows for sure. I resprect the programmer but not Daz. There is a difference boo boo and now even you know it.