Zeger Knaepen wrote:
> I think you should post MPEG1 files here, and post a link to an XviD-file :p  But if
DivX is your thing, then by all means, go for DivX :)
> wouldn't post them both here though.

In terms of Xvid vs DivX, from what I can see, they're about equal in 
terms of quality.  I only use DivX because I already have it and it can 
decode Xvid.  I don't have an Xvid encoder.

> hmm, you know, I listened to an audio CD this weekend, only one track, and it
suddenly hit me: I hadn't listened to a real audio CD for about 5 years :)

I don't have an MP3 CD player, or any other MP3 player for that matter, 
except for my computer.

> amazing, I'm looking forward to your next animations :)

As I said in my other message, I'm rendering a version with an actual 
track, though I'm thinking I should have done it without AA since its 
still only a "test" render.  3 1/2 hours of rendering and its only on 
frame 201 out of 400.

>>
>>And here's Intamin's design:
>>http://www.rcdb.com/ig594.htm?picture=9
> 
> 
> that one's high!! :)

Not really...its only 310 feet tall.  I rode it 56 times in 2002.  The 
drop is still fun, but it has completely lost the amazement factor.

If you want a doozy, check out Kingda Ka at Six Flags Great Adventure in 
New Jersey.  Its 456 feet tall.  It doesn't have a lift hill, but rather 
uses a hydraulic launching system to accelerate you from 0-128 mph in 
3.8 seconds.

  > really interesting stuff, didn't know there were so many kinds of 
tracks :)

In case you couldn't already tell, I'm a roller coaster fanatic.  I've 
ridden over 100 roller coasters and have been to about 20 parks.  While 
that may seem like a lot, it really isn't.  I've met people at events 
that have ridden over 500 coasters, been to 50+ parks, and have even 
gone to other countries just to go to the theme parks.

Enjoy your ride.

-DJ

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