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Amiga computer related discussion => General chat about Amiga topics => Topic started by: Vlabguy1 on November 23, 2016, 03:51:09 AM
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http://www.startrek.com/article/remembering-visual-effects-supervisor-ron-thornton
Never forgotten.
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Sad :(
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@Viabguy1
Sad news! Since the article makes no reference to the Amiga may I assume he was the one that pushed for Lightwave on the Amiga to be used for the Babylon5 pilot? Would be good to clarify his Amiga involvement for this thread is all.
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Here's a better article referencing the Amiga, Lightwave and the Video Toaster:
http://gerryanderson.co.uk/cg-vfx-pioneer-ron-thornton-died/
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https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foundation_Imaging
I just figured most know about him..but beings that I am OLD perhaps not..lol
@Viabguy1
Sad news! Since the article makes no reference to the Amiga may I assume he was the one that pushed for Lightwave on the Amiga to be used for the Babylon5 pilot? Would be good to clarify his Amiga involvement for this thread is all.
... some moments later...
Here's a better article referencing the Amiga, Lightwave and the Video Toaster:
http://gerryanderson.co.uk/cg-vfx-pioneer-ron-thornton-died/
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%&$#?@!%&$#?@!%&$#?@!%&$#?@!. I knew Ron though I hadn't spoken to him in a while. Rest in peace you old bastard.
Much love, Andy.
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R.I.P. I remember watching those Babylon 5 shows and 'trying' to make my own ship on Lightwave on my miggy look half as good
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R.i.p. :(
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https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foundation_Imaging
I just figured most know about him..but beings that I am OLD perhaps not..lol
My issue for not knowing the history, but thanks for bringing his work to my attention even if it is on the sad news of his passing. Here's another great link:
https://www.lightwave3d.com/news/article/interview-with-a-lightwave-legend/
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He really respected the legacy of the Amiga (quote from article linked above);
Looking back, Thornton has witnessed first hand a plethora of technical revolutions in visual effects for both film and television. Which affected him the most? The pocket calculator because I was dreadful at math, the Amiga because of its capabilities, the Video Toaster for all it could do, the Wacom tablet because it revolutionized painting, modern tracking software like Boujou and SynthEyes, which simplified the process, and 3D printing.
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He really respected the legacy of the Amiga (quote from article linked above);
Probably more known in the U.S. ..but I remember him from way back. Just shows the Amiga was quite important and influential in it's heyday.