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*********************** LIGHTWAVE GENERATED COUNTDOWN **********************
03/25/95
To: All
From: Jim Capillo
I created this Lightwave scene when I took a good look at our old
static countdown. I figured that Lightwave could do a better job real easy,
so this project is the result. It took me about a half-hour to set up, will
render fairly quickly (no background image), and you can alter it to suit
your tastes. It is frame accurate, so the timing will be perfect for the
leader of your tape. I have seen many countdowns over the years that are
very sloppy timing-wise.
The first thing to do is to copy all the files to the correct
subdirectories so LW can find them. If you have trouble, check your
subdirectories and try again. When you get the scene ready to render,
resave it so that all your changes and locations will be correct for your
particular setup. Secondly, you will probably want to replace our company
logo (included) with yours. Use the REPLACE OBJECT button so you will not
lose the motion path (Or you can modify it).
You will notice a fourth light that is non-functional. You can add a
little more flash (pun intended) by activating this light and lens flare
(oooh no - not another lens flare!). It will flash a strobe effect in front
of the numbers as they change. Simply select Light(4) in the Light Panel,
click on LENS FLARE, click on LENS FLARE OPTIONS, click on the (E)nvelope
button next to FLARE INTENSITY, and then click on LOAD ENVELOPE. At the
requestor, select "Strobe", then USE ENVELOPE in the lower left bottom of
the screen. That's all there is to it. But beware, the frames will not
render nearly as fast as without it. I used an A2000 with a PP&S 040
board and it took about 1:20 per frame. My stock A4000 ran about 2:00.
As for audio, the procedure I used goes like this. After rendering, I
erased the SMPTE time code from the audio track. I then used a 400 hz tone
(or something similar) and centered a five frame audio insert when the
number faces 90 degrees (directly at you). This produces a short beep that
is aligned with the video. Traditionally, the audio beep at the "2" is lower
in tone than the rest, giving the playback operator an audio cue that the
program material is to follow shortly. If you have the audio capabilities to
insert a lower tone, do it there.
Even though it only took a short time to set this up, this project
will make your productions look good and adhere to the professional
standards, something that is sometimes lacking in NewTek's visionary
"Revolution". Feel free to upload this anywhere or give it away, but please
keep this README.1st file within the archive.
I hope my contribution to the Lightwave community will be useful to
some. In that respect send your ideas, kudos or snide comments to me at the
Media Zone BBS (305)821-0455 email, or voice @ (508)281-3237.
Keep on Toastin'
Jim Capillo
CW Television Productions
PO Box 3234
Gloucester, MA 01931-3234