What's special bout Bryce?
Wednesday, November 20, 2002 by @shu | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk
I can't seem to understand what is so special about Bryce? I use POVRay, a freeware to render my WP's and it works just fine. Maybe I would like it if I could try it out, but it seems that there is no demo or shareware version of Bryce.
Well whatever!!!!
Well whatever!!!!
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@shu
Reply #2 Wednesday, November 20, 2002 11:33 PM
Reply #2 Wednesday, November 20, 2002 11:33 PM
Well Sir Jam Meister,
POVRay IS A FREEWARE!!! AS FREE AS THEY COME. DON'T HAVE TO PAY AT ALL. I just wanted to know that what does Bryce have over POVRay that will make me wanna pay for it, and if U can't answer that, I am happy that you don't want to know me.
POVRay IS A FREEWARE!!! AS FREE AS THEY COME. DON'T HAVE TO PAY AT ALL. I just wanted to know that what does Bryce have over POVRay that will make me wanna pay for it, and if U can't answer that, I am happy that you don't want to know me.
Koasati
Reply #3 Wednesday, November 20, 2002 11:38 PM
Reply #3 Wednesday, November 20, 2002 11:38 PM
It does seem odd that there's no demo version of a $200 app.
@shu
Reply #4 Wednesday, November 20, 2002 11:43 PM
Reply #4 Wednesday, November 20, 2002 11:43 PM
That's what i was saying.
I found that using POVRay alongwith MORAY (Moray is a shareware) was much more economical 4 me. I may sound like a marketing agent 4 the software, but trust me, its worth it.
I found that using POVRay alongwith MORAY (Moray is a shareware) was much more economical 4 me. I may sound like a marketing agent 4 the software, but trust me, its worth it.
MobiusCo
Reply #5 Wednesday, November 20, 2002 11:53 PM
Reply #5 Wednesday, November 20, 2002 11:53 PM
You know it is interesting, when metacreations still owned bryce they offered a trial version of the app. Leave it to corel to eliminate the trial. Not to downgrade them, I was just shocked they did not offer one. As for the benefits of bryce, it is a very easy to use app, with a lot of capabilities if you can get away from the cut and paste cooky cutter landscapes. With some time and an odd view of reality you can create some great things, but it is very limited. Bryce has a limited ability to skin objects, creating custom objects is primarly only done view boolean (spelling) operations and meatballs, there is no modeler. If you want to get some into some serious 3d work look into 3Dmax, Maya and etc. But expect to sell your soul.
In general bryce is a great starting point, user friendly, very fast use or premade objs, and etc. For someone that is just starting with 3D apps it is good for helping you learn to move things around, lighting, and general insanity. But if you are enjoying POVray then stick with it until you can get a high end app.
In general bryce is a great starting point, user friendly, very fast use or premade objs, and etc. For someone that is just starting with 3D apps it is good for helping you learn to move things around, lighting, and general insanity. But if you are enjoying POVray then stick with it until you can get a high end app.
ama02
Reply #6 Thursday, November 21, 2002 12:14 AM
Reply #6 Thursday, November 21, 2002 12:14 AM
Bryce DID have a trial version...at least up until recently. I downloaded the trial version onto a CD and still have it. Not sure why they pulled the trial version out. 
Jafo
Reply #7 Thursday, November 21, 2002 12:36 AM
Reply #7 Thursday, November 21, 2002 12:36 AM
There IS nothing special about Bryce....but there IS some things special about a FEW of its users. Some can actually handle the proggy well, with nary a dolphin to be seen...
It is merely a tool, like any other, and is ONLY as good as its user...
It is merely a tool, like any other, and is ONLY as good as its user...
@shu
Reply #8 Thursday, November 21, 2002 12:36 AM
Reply #8 Thursday, November 21, 2002 12:36 AM
Maybe you could snail mail me the cd, what do you say? eh!
bakerstreet
Reply #9 Thursday, November 21, 2002 12:37 AM
Reply #9 Thursday, November 21, 2002 12:37 AM
I think you can lay the blame for the loss of the beta squarely at the feet of warez pimps. I don't blame them. I would venture to say that at least 75% of all bryce work done on the amateur upload sites we are familiar with was done with warez copies. I would give Photoshop work an even higher percentage.
bakerstreet
Reply #10 Thursday, November 21, 2002 12:38 AM
Reply #10 Thursday, November 21, 2002 12:38 AM
pfft... what was I saying? That was a JOKE, right Ashu? lol
bakerstreet
Reply #11 Thursday, November 21, 2002 12:39 AM
Reply #11 Thursday, November 21, 2002 12:39 AM
p.s. Risking Doreenosis; when I say I don't blame 'them', I mean Corel, for not offering a beta.
@shu
Reply #12 Thursday, November 21, 2002 12:44 AM
Reply #12 Thursday, November 21, 2002 12:44 AM
I can understand, when companies dpend such a lot on developing the software, they expect returns. But maybe a small demo with a time limit and limited capabilities (like no ability to save perhaps) wouldn't hurt. I am all for them making profits but if after buying the software one feels that if the software was a rip off, what good will it do to the company's reputation?
JamMeister33
Reply #13 Thursday, November 21, 2002 12:58 AM
Reply #13 Thursday, November 21, 2002 12:58 AM
I know I left a comment in here somewhere..
But I can't find it.
Insult me all you want, I will return stronger....
But I can't find it.
Insult me all you want, I will return stronger....
bakerstreet
Reply #14 Thursday, November 21, 2002 1:01 AM
Reply #14 Thursday, November 21, 2002 1:01 AM
Bryce tops out at $200, so it is within the reach of any kid that can mow lawns in the summer. A kid probably isn't gonna pay $649 for Photoshop, so Adobe isnt' losing a sale when the crappy little d00d steals it. As cheap *cough* as Bryce is, that same d00d could save his allowance and 'do the right thing', and would be more apt to. Warez copies of Bryce more readily translate to monetary loss. Makes sense to me.
bakerstreet
Reply #15 Thursday, November 21, 2002 1:03 AM
Reply #15 Thursday, November 21, 2002 1:03 AM
JM: you said "You get what you pay for, period.... If that concept is unacceptable to you, then I don't want to know you... "
maybe we are taking you up on it? "You get what you pay for" is meaningless. There is a lot of free software online that beats the crap out of its payware equivalent.
maybe we are taking you up on it? "You get what you pay for" is meaningless. There is a lot of free software online that beats the crap out of its payware equivalent.
JamMeister33
Reply #16 Thursday, November 21, 2002 1:48 AM
Reply #16 Thursday, November 21, 2002 1:48 AM
hello,b-street-
You and I have butted heads on several occasions already...
You don't agree with me and I don't agree with you.
That is as it should be....
I don't like to argue, I do like to spout my opininions...
You mostly have understood and respected that position.
I almost like you...
Let's start there....
JM
You and I have butted heads on several occasions already...
You don't agree with me and I don't agree with you.
That is as it should be....
I don't like to argue, I do like to spout my opininions...
You mostly have understood and respected that position.
I almost like you...
Let's start there....
JM
bakerstreet
Reply #17 Thursday, November 21, 2002 2:06 AM
Reply #17 Thursday, November 21, 2002 2:06 AM
okay, that creeped me out.
bakerstreet goes to his happy place...
bakerstreet goes to his happy place...
JamMeister33
Reply #19 Thursday, November 21, 2002 2:09 AM
Reply #19 Thursday, November 21, 2002 2:09 AM
And that isn't a good thing..
at least not the way I understand it
at least not the way I understand it
JamMeister33
Reply #20 Thursday, November 21, 2002 2:12 AM
Reply #20 Thursday, November 21, 2002 2:12 AM
I have no happy place to crawl off into.....
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Reply #1 Wednesday, November 20, 2002 11:14 PM
You get what you pay for, period....
If that concept is unacceptable to you, then I don't want to know you...