Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2005 1:02 pm Post subject: Rotating, 3D, Globe.
I'd like to make a 3d earth and have it so that it will rotate on a click and drag (or similar) and (less important) rotate slowly on its own. Is there a relatively simple way of doing this? Is there a 3d rendering program that will make this easier? (I'm planning on buying one, this will help me make my decision). I also have Flash, and could do it in that, if possible.
there are many 3d rendering programs out there that will do the job!
you have:
Alias Maya http://www.alias.com/eng/index.shtml it's a very advanced package, with a high learning curve, so i don't know if you will like it!
these are all modeling and rendering packages in one!
there are a lot of other packages out there, that i don't know the name of!
the best thing to do is see if they have a trial version, you may not be able to use all it's features but you will get a pretty good idea of how it works, and if you like it!
i think it's possible to import 3d objects into flash, but i don't know how it works, you might need a plugins of some sort!
i think these are links for a program that is more specific for use in flash, but i'm not sure cause i'm over my download limit for this month so i didn't wanna wait until it loaded, at 56k speed
btw search in flashkit, or ask in the forum, i think you might get some help there!
hope this helped!
btw: i have a lightwave 3d, and it's very easy to learn, at least that's what i think, i don't know it can compete with maya or 3d studio max tho
anyway i would love to try and make that rotating earth for you, i dunnow just as a preview or so??
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Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2005 5:59 pm Post subject:
If you already have flash I would certainly reccomend that you look into the 2nd link that Moi gave (presume it's Swift 3D, didn't check). _________________ If life serves you lemons, make lemonade!
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