maximum 3d animation size?

[buzzbuzz]

I'm currently producing a 5-10 second 3d animation in swift3dv2 for export into flash but I am not sure what file size I should not go beyond. The site will maily be viewed by businesses so I guess I don't have to care much about those 56k modem people.

What's the maximum size you would advise on? Any suggestions on settings in flash5?

[MixMatch]

I'm a 56ker so if you wish you can discard my opinion... I wouldn't pass 200K

[vitantonio]

Hi
In my opinion, it is correct to use animations up to 50kb in commercial webs (these animations without music)
As per creative webs, you don't have any limit. That depends only on the visitor's patience.
I normally use swift3d 2 (with flash5), in order to allow me creating very small files.

[TheDutch]

Hi Buzz,

I believe that the max file-size for a 56k modem is 150kb. Then you have to wait like 7 sec +/-.

If it is for a presentation on CDROM you can make it as big as to fit the CDROM, it will load instantly.

If it is very DSL/Cable i would suggest not more then 200kb.
I would say check the speeds in Flash itself "Bandwith meter".

Regards,

[slacker]

I like to keep low-end systems at the top of my list. While i have a cable modem, I was cursed with 64Mb of unupgradeable ram.
For big productions, im happy with under 1mb. This is pretty large, and will usually be a slideshow with lots of music and stuff.

For normal things, They usually clock in at about 200-600kb.It all depends on the time your willing to wait. Give them a preloader, and maybe a small pre-movie game for entertainment, and anything will fly :P
[edit] Next time, i should probably look at the forum its posted in before i charge in with suggestions :O

[buzzbuzz]

Thanks for your thoughts all,

I'm doing something complex and the computer's been rendering all night long - guess I'll have to fiddle about with the export settings in Swift3d ...

buzzbuzz

[TheDutch]

Hi Buzz,

Glad we could share our thoughts about it!
Yes the rendering can take quite a while...it also depends on your configuration of your PC (CPU, RAM and stuff).

Regards,

[vitantonio]

Hi buzz,

his allows you to make swift3d 2 (only 41 kb)

http://www.intergrafic.com/swift3d/swift3d.htm

You may try to construct objects with swift3D 2, in this way you can only obtain less complex shapes and small files.