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Drobo DroboPro Droboness Drobolisious

CheYo XimeneZ — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 22:55:38 +0000

I didnt really want to jump on the drobo bus but after spending about 3000 d

ollars on storage solution that just fail why not spend half on something that is not going to fail. —well, thats it for marketing. This is why I would wait to buy the drobo: Firewire800 usb 2.0

I am a video editor and yes I need the bandwith specialy with HD footage but why would I consilidate my storage if I dont gain any speed? Granted is not drobos fault that we havent seen hardware for firewire1600 or usb 3.0 but Ill know when to buy drobo when firewire1600 and usb 3.0 comes out only then it will make sence to get rid of all my drives and more to a centralize solution that is going to last me a least a few years.

UPDATE:

Another set back of the Drobo is that the Data Read and Write are not that fast compared to stand alone external drive.

BELOW : Standard firewire speed: Average 80MB/s compared to about Average 45MB drobo.

So you want to learn 3D

CheYo XimeneZ — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 05:31:58 +0000

Just until recently, learning 3d meant to spend hours and hours trying to figure out just where to start. I know, you may know photoshop or even after effects (AF) yet AF’S 3D system is not a total 3d animation system and its what its called pseudo 3d because its not real 3d. Seen a new movie from pixar? well, we all have at some point but do you know how it works?

Well, the subject is more complex that what I can explain here but If you new to 3d or computer graphics, let me guide you.

Modeling (wikipedia) :

Usually you want to start by modeling an object. To do that you will need a program, there are many programs out there that can do this but if you are new to 3D you might want to start with an awesome program called MODO. Modo will make the modeling progress as easy are working with clay and with the amount of training that you can get for cheap on their website you will be up and running in no time. If you are familiar with photoshop you will find the layers to be what you would expect from photoshop. Once you have done a model, it is time to render it.

Rendering (wikipedia)

Rendering in modo is as easy are hitting the F10 key. It is taking a picture of the object you just model. In modo realistic results are very easy to obtain.

There is much much much more to talk about 3d but seriously. Give modo a try. The cup above, I made under five minutes with modo. They have a free trial. check it out. Let me know your experiences.

Cheers

Update Sept 14 08:

I found a great tutorial that shows how to start with modo/3d by making a cup/mug . at http://www.vfxworld.com/?atype=articles&id=3759
I recommend clicking in the print view and click on show pictures.
And just in case the article goes offline, vfxworldcom_modocup

Enjoy,

Free Very Useful Windows Downloads

CheYo XimeneZ — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 09:32:40 +0000

Do you need to convert a document from Microsoft Word, Publisher or other programs? PDF Creator is a great piece of software available for download.

For those who need a photoeditor for sizing and adjusting your images, download Paint.net.

Audacity is a free audio player that allows you to record audio straight through a mic jack on yourlaptop/desktop PC. Check out Audacity’s website for more information or download the program from here .

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