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4.0 problem with ARABESK and 3-D effects

 

 


Lou Bruno
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Nov 24, 2004, 5:20 PM

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One of the 3-D effects lost the archive function in 4.0 and you CAN'T make moving BACKGROUNDS in the ARABESK MENU setting as it SHUTS DOWN the machine. STILLS are OK.
Hope this is addressed ASAP!!!!!


John K.
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Nov 24, 2004, 10:42 PM

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Re: [Lou Bruno] 4.0 problem with ARABESK and 3-D effects [In reply to] Can't Post

Hi Lou,

I started a new project with 4.0. If I had a full-screen motion menu that consisted of crossfades and lumafades and was about 45 sec. long, would that no longer work? Could you clarify your problem a little more - I'm not sure I'm following it 100%. I don't do pips nor do I create different project icons with motion video for a DVD menu - but I do like have a montage opening type of piece, free of effects except for crossfades.

Thanks,
John

(This post was edited by John K. on Nov 24, 2004, 10:44 PM)


Lou Bruno
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Nov 25, 2004, 9:05 AM

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It appears to me that ANY type of MOTION BACKGROUNDS will cause the unit to SHUT DOWN while in the MENU rendering mode. If you make a STILL from that moving background via the menu setting; the menu will render as well as the entire project to your disc.

I do not understand how this was never tested prior to release of 4.0.


John K.
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Nov 25, 2004, 10:58 AM

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Re: [Lou Bruno] 4.0 problem with ARABESK and 3-D effects [In reply to] Can't Post

That is a weird bug - I too can't believe that wasn't caught.

Well despite that, I'm still going to continue to use SmartEdit 4.0 for all the improvements and additions that have been made to the operating system. I am very impressed so far with its stability, their smart rendering and the overall improved speed. Looking forward to using the titler with its new layout as well when I get to that point. Well, this current project will just have to settle for a custom still picture on the DVD start-up menu...

Have a good turkey day!

John

(This post was edited by John K. on Nov 25, 2004, 11:23 AM)


kklee
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Dec 5, 2004, 12:31 PM

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Re: [John K.] 4.0 problem with ARABESK and 3-D effects [In reply to] Can't Post

Hi, John, Have you been able to get pictures from your pc to the prestige yet?
Karen


ChetD
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Dec 14, 2004, 2:13 PM

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Re: [John K.] 4.0 problem with ARABESK and 3-D effects [In reply to] Can't Post

Want to ensure the good folks who check out this Forum are aware that we have released Smart Edit 4.0c, a free update that solves the issue of motion menus in DVD Arabesk 2.

This is avialable from your Casablanca dealer or you can download the All Software CD and install the update yourself.

Regards,

Chet


Lou Bruno
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Dec 14, 2004, 8:44 PM

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Good Job MSUS.......Good job!


betamax
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Jan 2, 2005, 1:55 AM

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Re: [John K.] 4.0 problem with ARABESK and 3-D effects [In reply to] Can't Post

Hi John quick question, I just put in a dvd burner and have arabesk 2.2., works great but how or can I put in my own still image for the dvd startup(root menu) I cant seem to do it, i see there are 50 images that came with the software and other images, but ive played for an hour and cant seem to add my image for the startup background, help appreicated!!
Id like to put like the bride and groom up as a start up image from the smart media card jpg

thanks for the help


(This post was edited by betamax on Jan 2, 2005, 1:57 AM)


John K.
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Jan 2, 2005, 12:26 PM

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Re: [betamax] 4.0 problem with ARABESK and 3-D effects [In reply to] Can't Post

Hey Sony Betamax,

Steps for adding a custom still image:

1) Enter Arabesk Software
2) Enter "Edit Menu" box which appears near the upper left of the screen

Once in that section: make sure the following is set:

a) Menu Control - set to "Menu"
b) Menu Background - set TYPE to "Scene"; then below that, your next setting should be on "Select" which will bring up your scene bin from the project you are/will be burning to DVD. From here, select the image you want to use. You may need to go back out to your scene bin and create the exact image you want, or create the still you want (a 1 frame still is all you need to create); then, go back into Arabesk and follow the steps I just listed, and select that still scene.
The "Mode" setting on this screen should be set to "still"; Audio should stay as it is with the hyphen line showing in that box.

c) When finished with creating your main root menu (perhaps adding a title, etc.), then exit that section and go down to the box titled "ALL" - then hit create. After a few seconds it will be done and you can hit the play icon to see how it looks. If you don't like it, simply go back into the "Edit Menu" box, make changes and check again after it creates.

Oh, I'm not sure what version of SmartEdit you have, I'm using 4.0c - I don't know if an older version would limit your ability to insert a custom image or not - I can't remember. Let me know if you get it to work.

Good Luck.


(This post was edited by John K. on Jan 2, 2005, 12:30 PM)


betamax
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Jan 2, 2005, 10:11 PM

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Thanks works perfect, the online guide was vague and not that great, but now im a happy camper!! well sort of lol
am I able to put more than one title on the screen, ive seen it in a demo so must be in another way to do it but im learnin
thanks a million~~


(This post was edited by betamax on Jan 2, 2005, 11:43 PM)