Program to create logo at beginning of movie at DVinfo.net

Jeff Toogood · February 16th, 2004, 03:23 PM

I don't know if this is the correct forum to post this in or not.

I have been thinking about creating a short "clip" of my company's Logo, like the ones you see at the beginning of movies.

Like PIXAR or SKG or whatever.

What programs should I be looking at to create something like this? How steep is the learning curve?

Frank Goertzen · February 16th, 2004, 03:34 PM

Everything to some degree is now made in a 3D app, so it's good that you learn at least one. Me personally I'd recommend 3D Studios Max to anyone and everyone, there's a few free ones, and some cheap ones like Truespace 6.6 that are a great bang for your buck.

Truespace 6.6
www.caligari.com

3D Studios Max
www.discreet.com

both good companys and they both have trials.... and if all else fails hire me and I'll make an intro for you =D

Keith Loh · February 16th, 2004, 05:02 PM

Or, for 2D only animation, use Flash.

Rob Lohman · February 17th, 2004, 04:15 AM

It totally completely depends on what your logo looks like. Some
are simple text animations that a text plugin in an NLE with some
filters might handle. Others are handdrawn and scanned in. Some
are pieces of film with some effects over it. Others are handdrawn
in a 2D package or completely created in a 3D application.

It all depends on the logo, material already available and how it
must animate.

February 16th, 2004, 03:23 PM	#1
Jeff Toogood Major Player Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: St.Thomas, Ontario, CANADA Posts: 428	Program to create logo at beginning of movie I don't know if this is the correct forum to post this in or not. I have been thinking about creating a short "clip" of my company's Logo, like the ones you see at the beginning of movies. Like PIXAR or SKG or whatever. What programs should I be looking at to create something like this? How steep is the learning curve?

February 16th, 2004, 03:34 PM	#2
Frank Goertzen Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Ontario Posts: 43	Which 3D app to chose... Everything to some degree is now made in a 3D app, so it's good that you learn at least one. Me personally I'd recommend 3D Studios Max to anyone and everyone, there's a few free ones, and some cheap ones like Truespace 6.6 that are a great bang for your buck. Truespace 6.6 www.caligari.com 3D Studios Max www.discreet.com both good companys and they both have trials.... and if all else fails hire me and I'll make an intro for you =D __________________ Patiently Waiting

February 16th, 2004, 05:02 PM	#3
Keith Loh Air China Pilot Join Date: May 2002 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Posts: 2,389	Or, for 2D only animation, use Flash. __________________ -- Visit http://www.KeithLoh.com \| stuff about living in Vancouver \| My Flickr photo gallery

February 17th, 2004, 04:15 AM	#4
Rob Lohman RED Code Chef Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Holland Posts: 12,514	It totally completely depends on what your logo looks like. Some are simple text animations that a text plugin in an NLE with some filters might handle. Others are handdrawn and scanned in. Some are pieces of film with some effects over it. Others are handdrawn in a 2D package or completely created in a 3D application. It all depends on the logo, material already available and how it must animate. __________________ Rob Lohman, visuar@iname.com DV Info Wrangler & RED Code Chef Join the DV Challenge \| Lady X Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Buy from the best: DVinfo.net sponsors