> Thanks guys. > > I keep expecting that the new computer graphics would > empower semi-professionals to start a golden age of > animated SF... > > But it hasn't happened yet, alas... > > Maybe some of the graphics challenge winners will > spark something!
Hate to burst your bubble Dr. Brin, but, no that is not going to happen. It takes enormous amounts of work (man hours) / CPU time and Money even to do small scale stuff. You should watch the making of documentary for the sci-fi movie movie _Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow_, about how much effort that 100% CGI (sans actors) movie took to make. The guy who created the film was original working alone and thought that it would take him 10-15+ years to finish the product. Their are just way too many things for 1 person, or even a small team to handle. That is why dedicated professional studio's will always be necessary for that kind of project. Also, how many serious animated drama's have come out of hollywood over the last ten years? I can count on one hand with fingers left over. _______________________________________________ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
