Layout - Record
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Save Alpha Images
Save Frames
Play Frames
Recording
This sends the record command to a single frame controller connected to
the serial port. This must be used in order for the images rendered to
be recorded onto video tape.
Record Setup 1
This field is used to prepare a single frame controller for recording.
Some single frame recorders require that only one command be sent to initiate
and prepare the controller, while others require two commands. If only
one command is required, the Record Setup 2 field should remain empty.
Otherwise, the second command may be entered there.
Record Setup 2
This field is used to prepare a single frame controller for recording.
Some single frame recorders require that only one command be sent to initiate
and prepare the controller, while others require two commands. If only
one command is required, this field should remain empty. Otherwise, this
field and the first field are both used, with this field containing the
second command to be sent.
Starting Position
Some single frame controllers will require that a frame number be specified
in order to record the image. This number specifies the frame number where
recording will start. When the frame is advanced and a new frame is rendered,
the single frame controller will automatically advance it to the next frame
in reference to the optional number specified in this field.
Record Command
This field specifies the command that is to be sent to the single frame
controller at the completion of rendering the current frame. This allows
the current rendered image to actually be recorded by the single frame
controller.
Frame Record Delay
This field specifies how long the Layout renderer will wait before advancing
to the next frame to be rendered. Some video tape recorders will require
more time than others, while some will require minimal time. It is best
to set this field with enough time to adequately accomodate the recording
device.
Extra First Delay
This field specifies how long the Layout renderer will wait before advancing
to the second frame to be rendered. Some video tape recorders will require
more time than others when recording the very first frame of a sequence
of frames. For example, there may be time delays in loading the tape around
the recording heads of the recorder. It is best to set this field with
enough time to adequately accomodate the recording device.
Continue
This will close the current window and remember certain changes that may
have been made to the Layout and its objects or images.