davegee

If Nikon progresses as usual there will be a D4x sometime in the future with around 24Mp or more. There are many rumours of a 36Mp sensor and the forthcoming D800 is a prime candidate for this. I don't think that I would want this sort of sensor but the logic seems to be that with such a sensor in an FX camera greater crops are possible. For instance a 300mm lens on a D4x in crop mode would equate to a 450mm lens with a 12-16Mp resolution. The downside (?) is that a TIFF from a D4x at full res is going to be 140Mb (plus) when converted. New computer anyone? DG

Now that's clever and good use of PTE features! DG

You should find that you can make EXE files as before, but to enable use of VideoBuilder you'll need to purchase the upgrade license. Clicking on PUBLISH will show what you can or cannot do. The JPEG attached will show what it should look like. Templates are things that you can set up your self. Just choose from the the variables in Project Options and add your images. You could choose one of the many transitions or random. Pan, Zoom and Rotate are not part of the Templates - you will have to be a little creative yourself - it's more fun. The standard music file types are MP3, WAV, wma and ogg. DG

AGP, You can load V7.0.3 without paying anything. You then need to look for the UPGRADE price to include VideoBulider. DG

Mick, The other essential (to avoid the lines problem) is to build at native screen resolution. DG

Altering the value of the Rotate X start position works. For instance the two slats nearest to the vertical centre point seem to need and adjustment of only 1.5 degree but the two slats either side (in a ten slat 1620x1080 configuration) seem to need a +/- 4.5 degree adjustment for them to start without being seen. I too, would welcome a "flat plane" scenario for some applications. The ultimate would be a variable perspective but I don't know if this would be possible. DG

J, You need to load up - or LINK to - a Template of the Project. Zip it up and post at MediaFire or similar then link here. P.S. Is there a music file playing? If so remove it (temporarily) and try again? DG

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I don't see the Nav Bar not supporting EXIT a problem? (I also wouldn't have a problem if it did support it!). You have two options: Hit ESC Configure Left or Right Mouse Button to EXIT. DG

Igor, Would it be possible to use Control and Zero (and Control / Alt / Zero) to set Fit to Screen (and 100% View) in Objects and Animation? DG

No, most software allow two copies on different machines. PTE allows this. DG

Daniel, Perhaps Igor will provide a better answer but why do you want to use anything other than HIGH quality? I use HIGH exclusively to create MPEG4 for playing on a TV via a USB Memory Key. There are no quality issues but more importantly there are no glitches or stuttering etc. So if the system handles the highest quality that's what (IMHO) we should aim for? By producing a range of MPEG4 files from the same show it is easy to say that the Low, Medium or High satisfies your requirements (for that show) and discard the rest. As indicated by Igor, different content is going to give different results so I'm all for using HIGH exclusively - it can't get better than that. DG

A little "CROSSFADE" usually makes the track a little more "professional". It also reduces the overall length of a track - open CUSTOMIZE. DG

Peter, I agree, but I go a little further. MP3 - 256 - 320 Kbps (I don't only use MP3 for PTE!). JPEGs - 100% Quality No compromise!! DG

Geoff, Take a look at BOSE? Bose Companion 2 or Companion 20 whichever suits your budget. http://www.bose.co.uk/GB/en/home-and-personal-audio/digital-music-solutions/computer-speakers/companion-2-speaker-system/ I bought Companion 2 before Xmas and I'm well pleased. John Lewis stock them for demo'ing. Get them to check the power plug in the box - mine was European and I had to do a swap for the right UK one. Alternatively CURRYS or a BOSE dealer. DG

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Sorry Celou, Perhaps I misunderstood. Is it the EXE which is "unstable"? Have you tried removing all of the video elements and make the EXE without them? If it runs OK then introduce the MPEG2 files one at a time until the problem occurs. DG

Is the EXE or MPEG4 OK? DG

The attached Zipped Folder now contains Actions for Splitting: 4:3 (1440x1080); 3:2 (1620x1080) and 16:9 (1920x1080) Images into nine equal rectangles. I have added an action for creating a 24 square grid in a 1620x1080 image. I have also added the action to split a 1620x1080 image into 24 square JPEGs. Demo EXE included. For best results view at 1920x1080. Lines MIGHT occur at different resolutions. Please read the Text file. DG GRID.zip

Robert, Whilst I agree with your post, is it not the case that in most software we set it up the way we want it and save our changes to a default settings file? People rarely agree about default settings. I use TEMPLATES extensively and my standard template includes the Nav Bar unticked (OFF). I have done it once - I never have to worry about it again. My NEW PROJECT FILE will always open with Nav Bar Unticked. I have repeatedly praised the advantages of using Templates - things like the Nav Bar and KFSD are prime examples of the things that some people want and others do not. Templates are the way to ensure that your Project is preset exactly the way you want it. I still agree with you about the Nav Bar. Happy New Year. DG

Jim, Whilst I agree that Elements is a useful tool for anyone who aspires to producing high quality images for PTE I have found it to be useless for anyone who is trying to downgrade from "the real thing". My main gripe is that it will not allow Layers in 16 Bit. I use PS for VERY little these days but the things I can't do in my RAW Converter of choice can only be done in the full package of PS where layers in 16 Bit are supported. DG "I just finished writing a book chapter describing how to process historical images with both Photoshop CS and Photoshop Elements and was surprised at how much could be done with Elements. As a Photoshop CS user I had not paid much attention to Elements until I wanted to include it in the book and tried going through my usual workflow step by step in Elements. Photoshop Elements is basically a subset of the features of Photoshop CS. Elements contains the basic processes needed to edit images and the operation of these processes is essentially the same for both CS and Elements. These processes are relatively easy to use and to describe. The comparison of Photoshop CS and Elements really made me appreciate how Adobe has made the basic foundational functions of Photoshop CS relatively easy to use while also providing all the advanced features".

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If you have a DVD Burning utility (third party or W7 Cyber Link Power2Go) you can create an ISO instead of trying to burn directly to DVD. Untick everything other than Create ISO File. Then double click on the ISO file to bring up the DVD burner. If the ISO is greater than about 4.4Gb then it will not do it. Try that? DG

The attached Zipped Folder now contains Actions for Splitting: 4:3 (1440x1080); 3:2 (1620x1080) and 16:9 (1920x1080) Images into nine equal rectangles. Please read the Text file. DG GRID.zip

The attached PS Action Set contains two Actions which can be performed on 1620x1080 Images. 1. The first will add Guides at one third intervals to the Horizontal and Vertical axes. 2. The second will split a 1620x1080 Image into nine equal JPEGs 540x360. The actions take just seconds to complete. The two actions can be run independently. Please follow the simple instructions in the included TEXT Document. I will add other resolutions shortly. DaveG GRID.zip