CGI Video Animation: "Craig Frey, Jr. 3D Animations Logo"

[creeper901]

this is just awesome work

[buckaroohawk]

@creeper901 I'm glad you liked it. This is a bit outdated now and I know I could do better today, but I still enjoy watching it as well. Thanks for writing!

[creeper901]

how did u attached the video footages in the planes...

[buckaroohawk]

@creeper901 The footage on the screens inside the "logo tunnel" are other animations I did (rendered as .AVI videos) mapped onto a simple box object with a planar UVW meterial map. In the older version of 3D Studio Max I used to make this, you could apply animations of any length to different objects. I don't know why, but in later versions multiple animations must all be of the same length or they won't play correctly.

[MasterofallIsurvey]

Really nice blend of animation and music. I always LOVED that music, plus I'm a Star Trek fan. Thanks.

[buckaroohawk]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it. The video was a challenge to put together but I was really happy with how it turned out.

By the way, your callsign cannot hide who you really are from me, Zod!

[tooranim]

Great Job... Did you try using Vray as renderer? its creates cool realistic effect... Check out my profile and comment on the animation pls...

[buckaroohawk]

I couldn't use Vray on the old computer I used to render this animation, and I haven't really tried to use it yet. I'll check it out, though. Thanks for the tip, and for writing!

[ronniebb3d]

Nice job Craig!!!....

[buckaroohawk]

Thank you very much. I'm glad you liked it!

[azjessem]

Is that the music from HBO's feature presentation opening?

[buckaroohawk]

Yes it is! I always thought that opening theme had a very grand, epic feel and it really helps expand the scope of the animation.

[newsplicer]

Looks awesome! what program was this created on?

[buckaroohawk]

All my CGI videos are rendered with 3D Studio Max. Thanks for writing!

[odavenport]

thats pretty good man =]. keep up the good work

[buckaroohawk]

Thanks! I really appreciate that you took the time to write. Glad you liked the video.

[toddlaitar]

Looks very nice man... good job.

[buckaroohawk]

Thank you very much. I'm glad you liked it.

[mrjimmyos]

Corr blimey guv you've got awesome talent!

[buckaroohawk]

Thanks, guvnah! Your compliment is much appreciated. Thanks for writing.

[mysteryword]

Beutififul. This is professional work.

[buckaroohawk]

Thank you very much. I really appeciate such kind words. Thanks for taking the time to write!

[kbtpml331]

hey, great job... very smooth, would you be able to help me with a project?

[buckaroohawk]

It's certainly possible. Send me an e-mail here and give me some details. Glad you liked the video. Thanks for writing!

[nydalynn]

It's a very smooth animation. I am currently in school right now for something similar and they limit us to 10 second for a personal logo animation. Very nice way to shocase projects though. Do you do any tutorials?

[buckaroohawk]

I've considered it, but taking notes about what I'm doing while I'm doing it would seriously increase the time it takes to finish a project. Also, to be honest, I cheat a lot. If you need any pointers, though, please feel free to write to me here. Thanks for writing!

[longliveoakenfold87]

perfect blending of music and animation

[buckaroohawk]

Thank you! Timing all that out was a real chore, but it did pay off in the end. Thanks for watching, and for writing!

[BiggFlava500]

Buckaroohawk , Im trying to post my animation and the graphic is so choppy totally pixeliated out , I noticed such fine clear visuals on your text , what settings did you use especially frame size

[buckaroohawk]

This video was done 640 x 420. Youtube prefers a smaller frame size (320 x 210), but I upload the larger ones for a clearer picture. They also prefer MPEG files, but I upload AVI. I hope this helps!

[supersewelly]

AWESOME

[buckaroohawk]

Thank you! And thanks for writing!

[daxington]

cheers, and nicely done! very smooth animation! i like it.

[buckaroohawk]

Thank you very much! I'm glad you liked it and I appreciate your taking the time to write. Thanks again!