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\ApAssist
\: - This is the Quick Help for the morph set controls panel -
\: -----------------------------------------------------------------------
\: Written by David E. Patterson
\: -----------------------------------------------------------------------
\font topaz.font 8
\tc 1
\wr
\lj
\dd "imh_descriptor"
\index "hlp_index/index"
\toc "hlp_toc/toc"
\help "aa_help/help
\node "mcmc_ldcurve"
\title "Load Curve"
\next "mcmc_svcurve"
\prev ""
This allows you to load a previously saved transparency curve. The
transparency curve determines the amount of information that comes from the
two images over the cource of the morph.
\endnode
\node "mcmc_svcurve"
\title "Save Curve"
\next "mcmc_createcurve"
\prev "mcmc_ldcurve"
This allows you to save a transparency curve. It is a good idea to save any
curve that you feel you may use often. The transparency curve determines the
amount of information that comes from the two images over the cource of the
morph.
\endnode
\node "mcmc_createcurve"
\title "Create a New Curve"
\next "mcmc_chooseacurve"
\prev "mcmc_svcurve"
This allows you to create a new tranparency curve to be used for your morph.
You can do this by placing the mouse cursor on the tranparency graph, and
pressing the left mouse button down. You will then be able to move each
point to where you would like. Each \{ \ts i line \} represents a frame of
the morph, and you can specify for each frame which image will provide
the information for the morph. If you move the graph all the way to the top,
for a frame, that means all the information will come from the end image, and
if the graph is moved all the way to the bottom all the information will come
from the starting image. You could also specify some of the information to
come from the start and some from the end frame. This tool is very flexable,
and can produce some interesting effects. \{ \ts b Imagemaster R/t \} will
give you the opportunity to save the graph when you press the \{ \tc 10 \ts i
Done \} button.
\endnode
\node "mcmc_chooseacurve"
\title "Choose a Curve"
\next "mcmc_curvename"
\prev "mcmc_createcurve"
This allows you to choose one of the preset curves or the last curve that you
manipulated. The preset curves are \{ ts i normal, early, and late.\}
See Also: \{ \nw \tc 15 \ts b \link "Early Transparency Curve " "mcmcc_hlp/mcmcc_curve1"
\link "Late Transparency Curve " "mcmcc_hlp/mcmcc_curve1"
\link "Normal Transparency Curve" "mcmcc_hlp/mcmcc_curve1"\}
\endnode
\node "mcmc_curvename"
\title "Curve Name"
\next "mcmc_totalframes"
\prev "mcmc_chooseacurve"
This is a text entry area that allows you to specify the name of a
transparency curve.
\endnode
\node "mcmc_totalframes"
\title "Total Frames"
\next "mcmc_xres"
\prev "mcmc_curvename"
This allows you to specify the total number of frames in the morph. If you
are going to view your morph, it is important to remember to specify in the
filmstrip controls the same number of frames that you choose here. By doing
this you will avoid losses or skips in the playback of the morph.
\endnode
\node "mcmc_xres"
\title "X-Res"
\next "mcmc_yres"
\prev "mcmc_totalframes"
This will allow you to specify the X-Resolution of the morph frames. The
time that it takes for \{ \ts b Imagemaster R/t \} to generate a morph is
almost completely dependent upon the output resolution. If time is a
consideration you may wish to generate a low resolution output morph.
\endnode
\node "mcmc_yres"
\title "Y-Res"
\next "mcmc_warpmorphing"
\prev "mcmc_xres"
This will allow you to specify the Y-Resolution of the morph frames. The
time that it takes for \{ \ts b Imagemaster R/t \} to generate a morph is
almost completely dependent upon the output resolution. If time is a
consideration you may wish to generate a low resolution output morph.
\endnode
\node "mcmc_warpmorphing"
\title "Warp Morph"
\next "mcmc_transition"
\prev "mcmc_yres"
This will set the transparency curve so that all frames recieve information
from the start image only. This type of morph will \{ \ts i warp \} one
image into another image. In this type of morph none of the end image will
be seen.
\endnode
\node "mcmc_transition"
\title "Transition Morph"
\next "mcmc_openings"
\prev "mcmc_warpmorphing"
This will set the transparency curve so that equal information comes from the
start and end images of the morph. This type of morph will \{ \ts i
transform \} the start image into the end image.
\endnode
\node "mcmc_openings"
\title "Opening Script"
\next "mcmc_prerrenders"
\prev "mcmc_transition"
This text entry field is used to specify the full path and name of an ARexx
script that will be executed before any frames are generated. As an example,
if you were generating animations the opening script would be filled with \{
\tc 15 \ts b rxpi:animwr1.rexx\} .
\endnode
\node "mcmc_prerrenders"
\title "Pre-render Script"
\next "mcmc_postrenders"
\prev "mcmc_openings"
This is the text entry field that will contain the full path and name of an
ARexx script that will execute before each frame is rendered.
\endnode
\node "mcmc_postrenders"
\title "Post-render Script"
\next "mcmc_closings"
\prev "mcmc_prerrenders"
This is the text entry field that will contain the full path and name of an
ARexx script that will execute just after each frame is rendered. As an
example, if you were generating animations the post-render script would be
filled with \{ \tc 15 \ts b rxpi:animwr3.rexx\} .
\endnode
\node "mcmc_closings"
\title "Closing Script"
\next "mcmc_enhancedantialias"
\prev "mcmc_postrenders"
This text entry field is used to specify the full path and name of an ARexx
script that will be executed after all frames are generated. As an example,
if you were generating animations the closing script would be filled with \{
\tc 15 \ts b rxpi:animwr4.rexx\} .
\endnode
\node "mcmc_enhancedantialias"
\title "Enhanced Anti-Alias"
\next "mcmc_filmstripres"
\prev "mcmc_closings"
This tool uses \{ \ts b Imagemaster R/t\} 's special smoothing methods to
produce better morphed images. Using this option will add greatly to the
completion time of each generated frame.
\endnode
\node "mcmc_filmstripres"
\title "Filmstrip Res"
\next "mcmc_setview"
\prev "mcmc_enhancedantialias"
This button will, when pressed, automatically set the X and Y frames
resolution to 96 and 60, which is exactly the resolution of frames in the
filmstrip.
\endnode
\node "mcmc_setview"
\title "Set View"
\next ""
\prev "mcmc_filmstripres"
This allows you to set the brightness and contrast of the images being
morphed. Adjusting either the brightness or contrast here will \{ \ts i not
\} modify the images, only the displays in the morphing routine are affected.
\endnode