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Poser - OFFICIAL F.A.Q (Last Updated: 2024 Nov 26 6:57 am)
Not only are we of varying age, but I bet our origins of poser are different. Like me, I got into it because it was cool and something fun to play with. And yes poser is a great toy :) Being a 16 year old, of course people at my school arent into anything like this, so its nice to have a community like this to chat with fellow Poser people.
48 here (though parts of my brain are still nine years old) Darth Wookie, you are wrong on two accounts, Grasshopper; 1: we ALL picked up Poser because it was "cool and fun to play with...." (listen youngster, when you get our age, you'll realize that's the only reason to do ANYTHING...if you can make a living at it, you are blessed...) 2: People at your school aren't into it because you havent SHOWN it to them....being a leader in this world can be a matter of sharing your joy in something. (And what sixteen year old would not like to be the "master" of his group?...I know I would have....) Do a simple animation with your Darth Maul character and you'll have your own fan club! Scarab<-who has waited thirty years to call someone "Grasshopper"...thank you Darth.....
I have a friend that I had try poser, and he chose 3d studio over it....... bah! I am gradually learning 3d studio with the pro pack plugins and junk. I have friends I have shown with animations, some people were watching me as I went along with my poser skill, and they never were interested lol :) They were only interested in the next picture that I would make lol But its all fun for me, poser is a toy that I love playing with. My main work and goal when I make my models is detail, I go as far as I can. The next figure that I am going to make is a Headless Horseman (from the burton film)for Michael. All those armor details are going to be hard to work out but it will be a fun project.
"They were only interested in the next picture that I would make lol" Young Idiot....ask them what kind of picture THEY would like to do...then produce it before their astonished eyes. (they will not show that they are astonished of course, that would be "uncool"....but sooner or later...one...then two...will return and say...."can you do THIS (oh master) or can you do THAT (oh master)....be patient, Grasshopper (wiggles with delight)...show only each quantum leap....soon....soon...you will have them in the palm of your hand. It is the nature of heroes to be rejected at first.... Scarab<-(try some "bodice ripper" type images if you want to go for the chicks first...)
Since I'm on a trek into eternity, age is totally irrelevant. Knowledge ain't much better, it's wisdom (what to do with the knowledge) that makes a difference. to quote a sage... A wise old owl lived in an oak The more he saw the less he spoke, the less he spoke, the more he heard... the wise old owl was a wise old bird. Wish I wuz as wise as that birdie... then I could give a hoot.
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I'm 51, like several others here. 1950 was a very good year. I've been a professional illustrator for almost 30 years. Got Poser3 as a posing and lighting aid for 2D work. But then... I got hooked on the 3D. To me it is like sculpture. Now I actually use P4 in some assignments, the render being published. You can see some samples at URL attached. I, too, thought most of you were a bucha kids! Several peoople have said that. Ha! This is so amusing! But, it does go to show... I f so many of us had this perception, it sure indicates a lot of youthful enthusiasm, energy , and spirit amongst the Poser community. That is so very heart-warming. And...Way Cool!! 3DonHey, Zik, ain't it wonderful? People having a blast are all young. It's a tremendous thing to be able to really play at any age. It's one of the neat things about humans. Wow, anyone remember Poser 1.0? Nifty concept, could only the wacky wire frame guy with clothes on before render, dials were hidden, and if you imported hair, it was the same size as the figure and we couldn't figger out how to resize or apply it. BOY has Poser come a long way. i was messing with Mehndi's UltraSalon hair & the amazing changing fantasy suit on V2 last night, and having a blast. Man! Nifty! When Poser 4 came out i upgraded, and realized that i could get decent lighting/figure references out of Poser & Bryce--best "studio" i ever had. And for sci-fi/fantasy stuff, excellent: like i could ever find someone to pose in a hardsuit to get the lighting right? Move that planet a little more over your left shoulder, please.... And it's just evolving from there. ((big grin!))
Heh heh. I glad I'm not the only old fart. ;] I'm on public record on the front page, so I might as well fess up - 41 this January. The rumours that Wizzard and I sank Atlantis by pulling the chain running down into the public baths are just that: absolutely unfounded rumours.
"I am a good person now and it feels... well, pretty much the same as I felt before (except that the headaches have gone away now that I'm not wearing control top pantyhose on my head anymore)"
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http://communities.msn.co.uk/DecrepitOldCodgerssite/_whatsnew.msnw I'm already a membersnicker Sorry Rain... nuthin personal. If it makes you feel better, choose to believe the unfounded rumour that Wizz and I sank Atlantis insead - all rumours about me are true and I deny all of them just by reflex. grin
"I am a good person now and it feels... well, pretty much the same as I felt before (except that the headaches have gone away now that I'm not wearing control top pantyhose on my head anymore)"
36 here, but after this day, I feel more like , uhh, maybe 38 or so. shrug I dunno. Is that bone supposed to make that noise like that? I went to the doctor last week and told him it hurts when I raise my arm up, so he told me, "Don't raise your arm up." Seemed like good advice. ;) Thanks for the much-needed, uplifting thread. It's really nice to know all this. :)
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I knew it !!! Yes, from the quality of advise, tips, tricks and comments on this forum, some how I had the feeling there were older, seasoned veterans on this block. I'm just 27. I don't know about other younger "poserers" like myself, but believe me, I'm most honoured to have all you older folks around. We love ya'll !!!!!