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Old 02-26-2002, 05:58 PM   #8
Jim Sachs
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Hi, Simon -

No plans to make mine "interactive 3D". I'll leave that to you.

The 3D background that I'm working on is already the most difficult and time-consuming part of the Aquarium, but there's no way I'd ever finish it in my lifetime if it were full 3D. It's like a Hollywood set -- no backs to the objects. By always knowing where the objects will be viewed from, I can maintain a project which is within my own abilities, keep the polygon count low, and make sure the textures are sharp and clear. The camera will pan back and forth in the 2-screens-wide tank, but there's no way it could go into the scene or change angles.
Jim Sachs
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