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Old 05-06-2003, 11:12 PM
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Lightbulb Idea: SVX ScreenSaver Need CAD/3D Rendering

I've been wanting to create a really cool SVX screensaver. Not just a slideshow but an animated, technical-looking screensaver with a computer-generated version of the SVX on a grid background with statistics and information popping up. To get an idea of what I'm thinking, go to the MiniUSA website here and take a look (you'll need Flash installed): http://miniusa.com/crm/3d/index.html

THREE ISSUES:

1. IS THERE A 3D SVX FILE OUT THERE ALREADY?
Before I "recreate the wheel", I was wondering if anyone has a detailed 3D image of the SVX. Like a CAD file. Please post a reply here if you know of an SVX CAD file. OR, if you are a gifted CAD artist or know someone who is, I'd also like to know that information. I would be willing to pay for a professional rendering.

2. CROSS-PLATFORM SCREENSAVER
I found a really great screensaver creation utility that takes a Flash file and makes a cross-platform screen saver from it so both Mac users and the various flavors of Windows users will be happy.

3. ANYBODY WILLING TO PAY?
I have downloaded probably 40 demo screen savers and yet I have only paid for one to get the full version (Marine Acquarium at http://www.serenescreen.com/).

I'd like to hear from those interested to see how many would buy it and what you would pay. I'm thinking $20 for what would be a top-of-the-line screen saver.

I'm pretty sure this would be a money-losing project. But I can foresee future projects where having an SVX in a CAD file would be helpful and possibly worth this investment up front.
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Old 05-06-2003, 11:15 PM
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John,

Looking at your site, I saw some CG images of SVXes under others photos. Can you contact the original owner of the images?

Also, if you find a source, please let me know as well. I have been looking for such a file for a while as well. I hate to do it myself. Otherwise, I'll probably take on the project but I have too many things on my hands right now.

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Old 05-07-2003, 07:39 AM
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Smile SVX 3D Model

If you can provide me a black and white detailed drawing of the SVX in TOP, SIDE, REAR, FRONT VIEWS. I can model it at home. I class "A" surface for a living. I know programs such as Maya, Studio Tools. I have my own version of Maya at home. If I do this I would like to use the Model and Renderings for my portfolio, and have rights to use when ever I want.


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Old 05-07-2003, 08:04 AM
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Re: SVX 3D Model

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If you can provide me a black and white detailed drawing of the SVX in TOP, SIDE, REAR, FRONT VIEWS. I can model it at home. I class "A" surface for a living. I know programs such as Maya, Studio Tools. I have my own version of Maya at home. If I do this I would like to use the Model and Renderings for my portfolio, and have rights to use when ever I want.


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EXCELLENT! I'll get up with you via e-mail. It would be great to get this done.
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Old 05-07-2003, 08:16 AM
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John,
I've got a 3D model of an XT in AutoCAD you can have to play with, as long as I get a copy when you're done.
It's not perfect, but I was just messing with it in my spare time.
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Old 05-07-2003, 03:56 PM
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John,
i have a very cool WRX animated screensaver that i got from the official Subaru website. i'll e-mail it to you - maybe you could 'modify' it. PM me your e-mail addy.
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Old 05-07-2003, 10:57 PM
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John - a money loosing project? Now there is something that is familiar to you! I know that it would be good, because everthing I have see that you have done in the past is #1 quality! I will be the first to say that I would be interested in a copy. Now that probably didn't surprise anyone now did it.
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I've got a 3D model of an XT in AutoCAD you can have to play with, as long as I get a copy when you're done.
It's not perfect, but I was just messing with it in my spare time.
Huck369, I would love to see how you did the XT6. I've been doing some drafting of SVX in 2D flat,

http://www.subaru-svx.net/photos/fil...orush/6386.jpg

haven't done anything in 3d, but want to try.


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Sure Nik,
I'll e-mail it to you.
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Old 05-08-2003, 07:09 PM
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Cool, thanks. Got em.

I sent you what i had. Not the best in the world, he he, but hey it worked for my math project.

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Old 08-13-2003, 01:03 AM
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Lightbulb ...would also like CAD drawings

John, if you could send me the drawings (top side front rear) as well, I'd like to give the 3d model a shot. If anyone else has them out there, I'll take them too!

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