tom95521

Very nice. 3D animation is great! Thanks, Tom

This is very interesting watching the circular tracing motion of an object in PTE. Always something new to learn. Thanks, Tom

This is the only method I could imagine to combine multiple slideshows into one (we have no option to "Go to slide name" under Slide Options). Is there a better method other than a linear slideshow and inserting the same menu between slideshows? I am trying to avoid run external slideshow. Thanks, Tom Short 3 slideshow example. Slideshows.zip

Hi Rosy, Yes. The great thing about PTE is that there are so many different ways to do things. I just need to be flexible enough to bend my way of thinking instead of hitting a brick wall. Thanks, Tom

By watching the video and marking the location. I admit I can do the same thing using the master/link video option and inserting custom transition point (+) in timeline view plus fine tuning using slide start timer adjustment to the right. I usually don't use variable length slide duration timed to music or a video scene. It's just a different way of thinking that I am used to (video editors that can split video). Old habits die hard. Thanks, Tom

Unless I am missing something I still have to adjust each slide duration in the timeline so that the next slide starts at the proper time in the video. I find it hard to preview the video while changing the slide duration, but probably just need to practice. I have tried slide view and timeline view and it's hard to get an accurate position in the video. Thanks. I will keep playing with the option until it becomes easier. Tom

In timeline view I can set the red line time cursor and right click on the video and select "Trim Beginning of Video". The end of the video can be set by click and drag. Is this the method you are using to adjust the transition points? If it is fast and simple then I'm all for using that method.

Hi JT, I don't think I would use a feature that requires me to offset the start time of the video for multiple slides. If absolute time reference is not a solution then maybe slide name + relative time is a better solution. Another possible solution would be if we could name keyframes we could have the button action "Go to Keyframe". I'm sure there is a workable solution that saves time. My specific use is a training video slideshow with F1 window that has chapter markers to offset into video. Thanks, Tom

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Thanks. The ctrl mouse wheel zoom option is a very nice feature. Tom

We have "Go to Slide With Name". It works great for photos but not for long duration videos. It would be great if we could jump to a specific time in the slideshow. It would be useful for video bookmarks since we do not have an easy method to split video like we have for audio.

I think after you spend more time using the software it will be less of a problem. PTE is like a musical instrument, if you practice you will get better. You might try adding your videos after you apply the default duration to your slides (Project Options, Main, Timing, Default slide duration). Some users like to time their slide durations to the music using the + - transition point option on the timeline tab. Thanks, Tom

That is the method I use. Before we had the separate audio from video option (right click on timeline video object), there was a different method that I think still works. You have to mute the video and then import the video again as an audio track (change file type option to video). Tom

It sounds like a great idea. There is a sub forum where you can post your suggestion. https://www.pteavstudio.com/forums/forum/9-suggestions-for-next-versions/ Tom

I am using a custom window (Project Options, Advanced, Custom windows, Show settings) for a F1 help/navigation menu so I can jump to a specific slide. The button action on mouse click - "go to slide with name" are missing names. It is possible to select a slide name/number button action from a non-custom window slide. I can make it work if I copy a non-custom slide with buttons and paste the button objects into a custom slide. Maybe not a bug but if possible add go to slide with name to custom windows. I have checked PTE 9 and PTE 10. Neither work unless I use the alternative method. Thanks, Tom

Hi Martin, Welcome to the forum. Yes, it can play video clips and much more. You might try the free trial version. If you have questions there are many users eager to help. https://www.wnsoft.com/en/pte-av-studio/download/ Tom

I really like the photo animations on the table and how they fly into view. My only wish is that it was viewable at 60 frames/second instead of 25 frames/second. Thanks, Tom

I think if the main object (1) of the slide is a video it would display the filename and extension on the bottom of the screen *if* you have it enabled to display under Preferences, Toolbars, File name. Also you could right click on the slide and select file info (ctl + i) for file type. You could also select a slide and press the space bar to see if a video plays. Many options to choose from. Probably other methods that I can't remember. Tom

Clone keyframes very common. Alt + Insert or right click on the keyframe and select clone key frame. Tom

Hi, I don't use themes very often. I think you just select the number of slides required (8 or more) for KB effect. Then select Styles and Themes, select Themes Tab, select Ken Burns Effect, select Apply. https://docs.pteavstudio.com/en-us/10.0/themes/main?s[]=themes Tom

I can see the difference. Layer visibility has always been a problem. I like how you solved it with masks. Some type of z-buffer type algorithm has been suggested in the past. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hidden-surface_determination Thanks for making these styles. Tom

Hi Paul, Your rotating decorations reminds me of a wireframe sphere a few of us were playing with about 10 years ago. I remember someone embedding images in the center of the sphere. Your animated objects are very good. Thanks, Tom This basic example was created in a couple of minutes using parent child with 10 degree object rotation. This video sample has artifacts compared to the PTE player version.

You could also use a button action to open a new window over the same slide with the answer and another button action to close the foreground window. Tom

I like the XY tripod base and external monitor. Much faster to transfer slides to digital than a flatbed. I also remember installing SCSI I/O cards for scanners and external DVD drives a long time ago. USB is so much easier now. Kodak Slide Projectors reminds me of my first job at our local University in early 80s. The Media Services department had hundreds of slide projectors for faculty to use in the classroom. My job was repairing VCRs, CRT type TVs, and servicing slide projectors. A projector has a cam stack with many levers. Timing and lever travel was critical in order to avoid stuck slides. Cams would wear out and need replacing, greasing, etc. Eventually Windows PCs with MS PowePoint replaced most of the projectors and I am glad those days are long gone. Tom

A nice feature available in some video editors is the ability to adjust track volume and master volume separately. We have keyframe volume adjust but if you have multiple clips in one track you have to adjust them separately. The ability to mix keyframe volume, track volume, and master volume would allow greater control and faster adjustment. Thanks, Tom