User manual PINNACLE HOLLYWOOD FX 4.5 FOR STUDIO

Hollywood FX for Studio Release 4.5 For Windows Revision A User's Guide Pinnacle Systems, Inc. 280 N. Bernardo Ave Mountain View, CA 94043 www.pinnaclesys.com www.hollywoodfx.com Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS...............................................................................3 INTRODUCTION........................................................................................ 11 BEFORE YOU START ............................................................................... 11 INSTALLATION FOR WINDOWS 98/ME/2000....................................... 12 CLUB HOLLYWOOD................................................................................. 14 CHOOSING AND EDITING A TRANSITION WITHIN HOLLYWOOD FX16 TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................................ 17 ADDING A MULTIWINDOW IN PINNACLE STUDIO.......................21 TUTORIAL: ENVELOPES.........................................................................25 TUTORIAL: PATH EDITING....................................................................31 TUTORIAL: CREATING NEW FX FROM EXISTING FX...................39 TUTORIAL: WARP PLUGINS .................................................................45 THE HOLLYWOOD FX DIALOG............................................................51 THE HOLLYWOOD FX DIALOG............................................................. 52 THE EDIT LIST PANEL ............................................................................ 52 Move Up/Move Down... ....................................................................53 Rename... .............................................................................................54 Clone....................................................................................................54 Delete....................................................................................................56 Save FX................................................................................................56 Tool Bar...............................................................................................57 Plugins.................................................................................................58 THE MONITOR PANEL............................................................................ 59 Looping Playback Button.................................................................60 Hollywood FX for Studio Single Playback Button ....................................................................60 Step Buttons.........................................................................................60 Skip Buttons ........................................................................................60 The Preview Slider .............................................................................60 View Buttons........................................................................................60 THE ITEM PANEL..................................................................................... 61 THE ENVELOPE EDITOR PANEL............................................................ 61 THE BUTTONS PANEL............................................................................. 61 Register Now/Upgrade Now.............................................................61 Undo......................................................................................................61 Redo ......................................................................................................61 Settings.................................................................................................62 About.....................................................................................................62 Ok ..........................................................................................................62 Cancel...................................................................................................62 THE FX CATALOG.....................................................................................63 ORGANIZING FX....................................................................................... 64 BASIC OPTIONS........................................................................................67 EASY FLIGHT CONTROLS........................................................................ 67 Reverse Flight .....................................................................................67 Flight Path...........................................................................................68 Rotate Object.......................................................................................68 EASY LIGHTING CONTROLS.................................................................... 68 Lighting ................................................................................................68 Shadows ...............................................................................................68 Shine .....................................................................................................68 Light Direction....................................................................................68 EASY OPTIONS CONTROLS..................................................................... 69 Render...................................................................................................69 Antialiasing .........................................................................................69 Motion Blur .........................................................................................69 Trails.....................................................................................................69 Pixel Blending.....................................................................................70 ADVANCED OPTIONS .............................................................................71 SHADOW CONTROLS............................................................................... 72 Shadow Type .......................................................................................72 Opacity .................................................................................................72 Distance................................................................................................72 Softness.................................................................................................72 4 License Ag reement MOTION BLUR CONTROLS..................................................................... 73 Length ...................................................................................................73 Count ....................................................................................................73 HOLD TIMES............................................................................................. 73 Start.......................................................................................................73 End ........................................................................................................73 MEDIA OPTIONS .......................................................................................75 MEDIA SELECTION ................................................................................. 76 Select Track .........................................................................................76 Select File ............................................................................................76 PREVIEW AND TRIMMING...................................................................... 76 The Preview Slider .............................................................................76 In ............................................................................................................76 Out.........................................................................................................76 INFORMATION.......................................................................................... 77 PLAYBACK CONTROL ............................................................................. 77 Interpret................................................................................................77 Playback Rate (PRO only) ...............................................................78 Direction (PRO only).........................................................................78 End Behavior (PRO only) .................................................................78 CROPPING CONTROLS............................................................................. 78 OBJECT OPTIONS ....................................................................................79 TYPES OF OBJECTS.................................................................................. 79 TYPES OF OBJECTS.................................................................................. 80 OBJECT HIERARCHIES............................................................................. 80 SELECT FILE... (PRO ONLY) ................................................................. 80 POSITIONING CONTROLS........................................................................ 81 Tool Buttons ........................................................................................81 The Axis Buttons .................................................................................82 The Edit Fields....................................................................................82 Size To Full..........................................................................................82 Position To Full ..................................................................................82 MORPH & DISSOLVE................................................................................ 83 Morph ...................................................................................................83 Dissolve ................................................................................................83 PARENT OBJECT (PRO ONLY)............................................................... 83 OBJECT FLAGS (PRO ONLY)................................................................... 84 Shadow Cast........................................................................................84 Shadow Receive..................................................................................84 Transition Object................................................................................84 5 Hollywood FX for Studio SURFACE OPTIONS..................................................................................85 TEXTURE OPTIONS ................................................................................. 85 Media ....................................................................................................85 COLOR OPTIONS ...................................................................................... 86 Double-Sided.......................................................................................86 Smooth ..................................................................................................86 Base Color ...........................................................................................86 Luminosity............................................................................................86 Shine Color..........................................................................................87 Shine Spot ............................................................................................87 THE ENVELOPE EDITOR.........................................................................88 THE SINGLE VALUE ENVELOPE............................................................ 88 MULTIPLE VALUE ENVELOPE.............................................................. 90 THE ENVELOPE WINDOW ...................................................................... 90 The Current Time Slider....................................................................90 The Time Ruler ....................................................................................91 The Transition % Ruler .....................................................................91 The Envelope.......................................................................................91 THE ENVELOPE BUTTONS...................................................................... 92 Save... ...................................................................................................92 Load... ..................................................................................................92 Remove..................................................................................................92 KEY TYPE CONTROLS............................................................................. 92 Spline Curve........................................................................................92 Linear....................................................................................................93 Value Jump ..........................................................................................93 KEYFRAME CONTROLS........................................................................... 93 Copy... ..................................................................................................93 Shift (PRO only)..................................................................................95 Scale (PRO only) ................................................................................96 Create ...................................................................................................97 Delete....................................................................................................97 Previous Key ...........................................................................97 Next Key ...................................................................................97 SPLINE CONTROLS (PRO ONLY) ........................................................... 98 Presets Dropdown ..............................................................................98 < Save... ...............................................................................................98 Tension .................................................................................................98 Continuity ............................................................................................98 6 License Ag reement Bias........................................................................................................99 PLUGINS.................................................................................................... 101 MANAGING PLUGINS............................................................................. 101 FILTER - CHROMA KEY (PRO ONLY) ................................................. 103 Type.................................................................................................... 103 Reverse Key....................................................................................... 103 Threshold .......................................................................................... 103 Fine Adjust........................................................................................ 103 FILTER - DIRECTIONAL WIPE (PRO ONLY) ...................................... 104 Wipe Direction ................................................................................. 104 Tie wipe percentage to transition ................................................ 104 Tie direction to light direction ..................................................... 105 Enable a border on the wipe ......................................................... 105 Border Color .................................................................................... 105 Wipe Percentage.............................................................................. 105 Softness.............................................................................................. 105 Border Size........................................................................................ 105 FILTER ­ EDGE WIPE (PRO ONLY)..................................................... 106 Border Color .................................................................................... 106 Tie to transition ............................................................................... 106 Enable Borders ................................................................................ 107 Wipe Percentage .............................................................................. 107 X and Y Offset.................................................................................... 107 Softness.............................................................................................. 107 Border Size........................................................................................ 107 Corner Radius.................................................................................. 107 FILTER - LUMA KEY (PRO ONLY)....................................................... 108 Reverse Key....................................................................................... 108 Cutoff.................................................................................................. 108 Softness.............................................................................................. 108 FILTER - GRADIENT WIPE (PRO ONLY)............................................ 109 Select Gradient ................................................................................ 109 Tie transition amount to effect transition ................................... 110 Transition Amount........................................................................... 110 Softness.............................................................................................. 110 Border Size........................................................................................ 110 Border Color .................................................................................... 110 WARP ­ BASIC EXPLODE (PRO ONLY) .............................................. 111 Reset................................................................................................... 111 Time .................................................................................................... 111 Tie Time To Transition.................................................................... 112 7 Hollywood FX for Studio Enable Velocity Decay ................................................................... 112 Enable Random Sliders.................................................................. 112 Jagged Pieces................................................................................... 112 Enable Rotation............................................................................... 112 Enable Gravity................................................................................. 112 Decay Affects Rotation.................................................................... 112 Maximum Number of Pieces........................................................... 112 Velocity.............................................................................................. 113 WARP ­ (PRO ONLY) ............................................................................ 114 Reset................................................................................................... 114 Time .................................................................................................... 114 Tie Time To Transition.................................................................... 115 Enable Velocity Decay ................................................................... 115 Enable Random Sliders .................................................................. 115 Jagged Pieces................................................................................... 115 Enable Rotation............................................................................... 115 Enable Gravity................................................................................. 115 Decay Affects Rotation.................................................................... 115 Maximum Number of Pieces........................................................... 116 Velocity.............................................................................................. 116 Velocity Decay ................................................................................. 116 Rotation of Fragments.................................................................... 116 Gravity Spinner................................................................................ 116 Gravity Slider................................................................................... 116 Plane of Gravity............................................................................... 116 WARP ­ PEEL (PRO ONLY).................................................................. 117 Peel Plane......................................................................................... 117 Tie Transition Amount to effect transition.................................. 118 Tie peel direction to flight direction............................................ 118 Peel Instead of Roll ......................................................................... 118 Reverse Radius of Peel.................................................................... 118 Percentage of Peel Completed...................................................... 118 Radius Of Peel.................................................................................. 118 Angle of Peel..................................................................................... 118 WARP ­ BASIC RIPPLE (PRO ONLY) .................................................. 119 Height ................................................................................................ 119 Tie X and Y frequency together..................................................... 120 Frequency ......................................................................................... 120 Offset (X and Y) ................................................................................ 120 Tie Phase to transition ................................................................... 120 Phase.................................................................................................. 120 Function ............................................................................................ 120 8 License Ag reement Default Settings................................................................................ 121 Clear all values to 0.0 .................................................................... 121 WARP ­ RIPPLE (PRO ONLY).............................................................. 122 Height ................................................................................................ 122 Tie X and Y frequency together..................................................... 123 Frequency ......................................................................................... 123 Offset (X and Y) ................................................................................ 123 Tie Phase to transition ................................................................... 123 Phase.................................................................................................. 123 Function ............................................................................................ 123 Default Settings................................................................................ 124 Clear all values to 0.0 .................................................................... 124 WARP - TWIST (PRO ONLY) ................................................................ 124 Twist Axis .......................................................................................... 125 Twist................................................................................................... 125 THE SETTINGS DIALOG....................................................................... 127 PREVIEW SETTINGS............................................................................... 127 Maximum Resolution ...................................................................... 128 Preview Type .................................................................................... 128 Antialiasing In Preview.................................................................. 128 EDIT SETTINGS ...................................................................................... 128 Editing TimeCode............................................................................ 129 RENDER PERFORMANCE ....................................................................... 129 Render Type...................................................................................... 130 Sources Dropdown.......................................................................... 130 9 Introduction Thank you for purchasing Hollywood FX. Hollywood FX gives you an incredible collection of 3D transitions that you can quickly add to your video productions, and customize completely for your needs. This chapter will introduce you to Hollywood FX, provide instructions for installation and give contact information for customer support. Before You Start Before getting started with Hollywood FX you should have a good working knowledge of your Windows system. You should be able to use the mouse to select menu options and should understand and be able to use the common controls. You should also be thoroughly familiar with your video editing software. You should be able to use clips in the timeline and understand how to add and modify transitions. Throughout this document we use the term FX to refer to the transitions and effects in Hollywood FX. This term generically describes the following types of transitions and effects: · · Transition. These are standard A-B transitions, where one video source transitions into a second. Transition+ These are also A-B transitions; however, they may have additional video channels that can be mapped with video. For example, the FlipOver FX features the first video source flipping over like a card to reveal the second video source. There is a third video source that is visible in the background as the "card" flips over. MultiWindow These effects are not transitions at all. Instead, windows of video may fly on or off the screen into various positions while playing your video. · Hollywood FX for Studio Installation for Windows 98/ME/2000 Before installing Hollywood FX, verify that you have the correct minimum requirements: · · · · · PC compatible with at least a Pentium 166 MHz processor (or compatible equivalent). Windows 98/ME/2000 64 MB RAM (more may be required by your video editing software). For multi-window effects, 128 to 256 MB (or more) is recommended. At least 40 MB Hard Disk space. 16 or 24 bit display adapter. 3D Accelerator recommended. · To instal l Hol l ywood FX: F F Insert the Hollywood FX CD into your CD-ROM drive. The CDROM Welcome dialog will appear. Enter the serial number that came with your software (it can be found on the first page of this guide or on the CD-ROM sleeve). Enter the serial number exactly as shown, including dashes, then click Ok. The Main Installation menu for your software will appear. Select Install Hollywood FX. The installer will load, and the Setup Welcome dialog will appear. Click Next to continue. The Setup Path dialog will appear. Normally you should accept the default path for installation. Do not select your non-linear editor's plug-in path for installation; the installer will automatically install the files needed into your non-linear editor's folders. Click Next to continue. The Select Host Plugins dialog will appear. Click on the checkboxes for any host applications that the installer should search for and install a Hollywood FX plugin. Click Next to continue. Hollywood FX will be installed on your system. At the end of the installation, you will be required to enter your Serial Number. You will find the serial number on the paper sleeve that the Hollywood FX CD-ROM was packaged in. F F F F F F 12 Adding a MultiWindow in Pinnacle Studio F After clicking OK, the Licensing Tool will open. This is where you can join Club Hollywood and get your permanent Keycode. F After installation, you may be required to restart your system. If you have an Internet connection on the system Hollywood FX is installed on, you will also have the option of registering your software and joining Club Hollywood quickly and easily from the Hollywood FX application. 13 Hollywood FX for Studio Club Hollywood When you register Hollywood FX online at www.hollywoodfx.com to get your permanent keycode, you will also receive a userid, password, and some initial credit that you can use in Club Hollywood, the Internet FX mall. Browse through and order new FX, plug-ins and more, either individually or in libraries that open a new world for Hollywood FX. Once you have used your initial credit, you can purchase additional credit at any time and continually expand your Hollywood FX. You can also purchase and instantly download upgrades to Hollywood FX through Club Hollywood. Simply click on the Club icon after selecting the HFX transitions. 14 Adding a MultiWindow in Pinnacle Studio Adding Your first FX in Pinnacle Studio Prepare two video sources on the 1st and 2nd frames of the storyboard. Now drag any HFX Plus transition between them. Two video clips ready with a Hollywood FX transition in the storyboard · To add a transition to th e timel ine: F F F Make sure the Transitions tab in the Album is visible. Switch to the HFX Plus Flying Windows group from the drop down menu. Drag the desired transition to the timeline so that it is between the two video clips. The Hollywood FX for Studio transition group · To reverse or edit a transition: F F Go to the desired transition in the storyboard. Double-click on the transition block. The Studio Transition Options should appear. 15 Hollywood FX for Studio F You can quickly reverse the direction by checking the Reverse check box. The Studio Transition Options where you can edit your selection. Choosing and Editing a transition within Hollywood FX When the Hollywood FX dialog is displayed, you will immediately see the FX Catalog You can override any transition chosen within the Studio transition group, by simply selecting an FX from within Hollywood FX. Any changes will be updated upon returning to the Studio timeline. · To Ch ange an FX: F F F Click on the Edit button and the powerful HFX Plus editor appears. Select Plus Flying Windows group from the FX Group popup list. Click on the Spin Off icon. The Hollywood FX Catalog Selection 16 Adding a MultiWindow in Pinnacle Studio · To Edit th e l ook of th e FX: F F F Click on the Basic Option button in the Control panel. Check the Shadows button. Now rotate the effect by selection the disk like button in the Easy Flight area. Rotate to 128. The effect will spin off in a different direction. Its that easy! Now click OK. Basic options ­ Shadows checked and Easy Flight modified Troubleshooting This section provides a list of common problems and their solutions. If you can't find an answer to your problem in this list, or in the ReadMe file that is created during setup, then contact Hollywood FX customer support for more help. My video editor crashes when I try to use Hollywood FX. This usually indicates a conflict with your 3D graphics card. You should download and install the very latest drivers for your graphics card. I never get a rendered transition, I just get the Hollywood FX Logo. 17 Hollywood FX for Studio This indicates that Hollywood FX was not able to use OpenGL to render the effect. Check the following items to resolve this problem: · Check to make sure the files Opengl32.dll and Glu32.dll are in your Windows\System folder (Winnt\System32). If they are not present, Windows 95 users should download the OpenGL libraries from the Support area of the Hollywood FX website. Windows 98, NT, and 2000 users should check their operating system installation, and reinstall any service packs. Make sure you are using the very latest drivers for your graphic display card. Click on the Settings button in the Hollywood FX dialog and try changing the Render Type to OpenGL Software Engine. If it is already set to OpenGL Software change it to Portable Software. · · Hollywood FX Setting Requester When I select video or images in the Media Options panel I get a white object instead of video. Generally this indicates you have run low on memory. If you are doing MultiWindow effects with more than 3 video sources, you should have a minimum of 128 MB of RAM (with at least 256 MB highly recommended). If you are using images you scanned in, you should lower the resolution of those scanned images. 18 Advanced Tutorials