davegee

I would think that about 20 minutes is the most I could stand without a break. This, and the difficulties involved because each of the shows is by a different author, is why I recommended a MENU slide. When a break is needed it is easy to pause between shows. DaveG

Theoretically - Yes. But because each PTE EXE file is coming from a different member it makes it more difficult. It would probably be easier to create a MENU PTE EXE file which would allow for choosing each in turn without returning to the desktop. DaveG

Not a problem. I hate it when a person knocks a particular piece of software for personal reasons, BUT I have never been able to get consistantly good results with Nero. I was "forced" to use it when in full time employment (before retirement) and thought that it was a bad piece of work. I started using ROXIO and in spite of some of its quirks would not go back to Nero. DaveG

Hi Brian, Not sure which part of your post was directed at me and which part was directed at the original poster. For my part, simply double clicking on any ISO file brings up the "Burn Image To Disc" dialogue in ROXIO. I put in a suitable blank DVD and click OK to burn - simple as that. Never fails. DaveG

I use the same method as BB. First create the ISO file - if it is successful go on to burn with (in my case) ROXIO. Just double click on the ISO and it goes straight to the burning dialogue. If the ISO is not successful then you haven't wasted a DVD. I have never failed yet using this method with PTE. DaveG

You mean like this Ron? Exposure_and_Digital_Manipulation.pdf

Well said Fred!!

Colin, I agree with you re: Proportional Adjustment. Another possiblility until this becomes available: If your track is made up of several other tracks, take the amount required from the middle of the piece and use a crossfade to diguise the missing piece. This way the integrity of the beginning and end is maintained. DaveG

Nuttella - for wimps. Vegemite - for MEN! Let's get back to PTE 5.5.2

Not the same thing Ken. You need to get out more! DaveG

It is looking good, Igor!! It is going to be a LONG weekend!! DaveG

It is working now - it appears that they listen to Ken. DaveG

You are right Ken - maybe later? Is there an alternative to Mediafire - they don't seem to be all that reliable? If anyone wants it I am prepared to e-mail. It is 970Kb. DaveG

I have uploaded a brief demo of the use of a mask to maintain the size of a show across varying sizes of monitor resolutions. Feedback would be appreciated from anyone with a monitor resolution GREATER than 1280x1024. http://www.mediafire.com/?g18y1mlmzzb Options settings: Screen: Fullscreen 4:3 ratio – Disable scaling of main images Mask is 3500x1500 with 1024x768 cut-out. Set at ORIGINAL in COMMON MODE in O&A. Example 1 – This is what happens when zooming with the above settings (without mask). Example 2 – Mask applied with guide lines for 1280x768; 1680x1050; 1920x1080 monitor resolutions. If your monitor is 1024x768 you obviously will not see these! I am only able to check up to 1280x1024 and on this size of monitor only the guide lines at the extreme left and right are in view because of the show being 4:3 and not 5:4. Example 3 – Same as Example 2 but without the guide lines. Example 4 – This shows a slightly different method of transitioning between a 3:2 landscape format image and a 3:2 portrait format image using a mask. The mask is not essential unless the transition is combined with some PZR effects. Example 4 is not for the faint hearted and some AV purists will be outraged. However, it does show what is possible with such a versatile programme as PTE. DaveG

I just tried it again from scratch to prove (to myself) that it works. I created a 4:3 Fullscreen show on my 1024x768 monitor. In SCREEN make sure that you tick DISABLE SCALING. When you add the mask in O&A set it to ORIGINAL in COMMON. You can then copy and paste the mask to all images (making sure that it does not "attach" itself to another image). You will not be able to see the mask in O&A or when you run PREVIEW on a 1024x768 monitor. Create an EXE file. Run it on a 1280x1024 or similar monitor and you will see a black mask surrounding a 1024x768 cutout. Any zooming of the images will be contained within the mask. You seem to be suggesting that you are transferring the PTE file? Why? Just create the EXE file and transfer that. DaveG

Two things come to mind: Firstly, if everything that needs to be said about a presentation has already been said then it is sometimes better to not add needless comments about the same things. Secondly, "if you can't say anything that's nice, then please don't talk at all that's my advice" as the words of the song go. I can't remember the song title or singer(s) but I have always thought it to be a nice sentiment. ....and with all of the needless quoting that still goes on it (very often) makes "much ado about nothing". DaveG

I too, had absolutely no stuttering whatsoever and enjoyed the show. The scrolling was as smooth as silk. It could be that computer specs have a lot to do with it, however if that is the case I am surprised that Igor noticed the "problem"(?). There are ways, even in "Fullscreen Mode", to maintain your 1024x768 images at original size on all monitor sizes and not see the desktop as I have indicated in another thread. DaveG

Good advice from JPD - this has been mentioned a few times. The advantage of the mask, however, is that it allows you to "stroke" the cutout (not everyone likes this!!) and any zooming etc is contained within the stroke line(s). Without using the mask, if the image is "stroked" and zoomed, the stroke line is lost in the zooming. Another advantage of the mask: Make the mask 2000x1500 with a 1024x683 cutout. Disable scaling of images and make your mask "original" size in O&A. Now your 1024x683 show will remain that size (with a black surround) even on a 1920x1080 monitor. DaveG

Create a 1024x768 black mask in PS with a 1024x683 cutout. Save as a PNG 24 file and put it over your 1024x683 image in Objects and Animations. Make sure that it is not "attached" to your original image in a parent child relationship. Be aware that if you are going to zoom any image in a 1024x768 show by, for instance 200%, it needs to be twice as big. E.g. if you want to zoom in to a 1024x683 portion your start image shoud be 2048x1386. DaveG

Barry, Take a look at this page and click on the rules for the JESSOPS competition: http://www.pagb-photography-uk.co.uk/ DaveG

Barry, If, as seems 99.99% likely, all/most PAGB / WPF competitions in 2009 will be projected on 1400x1050 (Canon) projectors then it seems to me that the obvious thing to do is for me to get a 1050 PIXEL HIGH NATIVE RESOLUTION monitor. (1400x1050 is not available, it seems). Maureen, I know, is very busy at the moment, but if she reads this she might be able to give us an informed view of what the Digital AV world seems likely to be doing in the next couple of years. I suspect that they too will be adopting the 1400x1050 standard. DaveG

How about this one, Ken: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/s...resolution.mspx Note: Flat-panel monitors support only a single resolution. If you change the default resolution of a flat-panel display, text will appear blurry. If you have a flat-panel monitor like the ones in the image below, the default resolution provides the sharpest image for the size of your monitor screen. DaveG

Hi Ken, Try this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Display_resolution An example of pixel shape affecting "resolution" or perceived sharpness: displaying more information in a smaller area using a higher resolution makes the image much clearer. However, newer LCD displays and such are fixed at a certain resolution; making the resolution lower on these kinds of screens will greatly decrease sharpness, as an interpolation process is used to "fix" the non-native resolution input into the displays native resolution output. DaveG

HI KEN, NOW GIVE US A LINK TO A DISCUSSION ON THE PROS AND CONS OF USING MONITORS AT HIGHEST RESOLUTION AS OPPOSED TO A LOWER RESOLUTION? DAVEG

Hi Barry, I also liked the show. Regarding the resolution issue, I personally cannot understand how anyone can run a monitor at anything LESS than its full resolution. All that interpolation going on BEFORE even starting the show. I notice that you have stopped offering two options of resolution - maybe you should think about this again? What will you do when everyone upgrades to 1400x1050 projectors - will you offer a third option? I try to remember to put a little note at the BEGINNING of my humble efforts saying: "THIS SHOW IS OPTIMISED FOR 1280X1024". This way the viewer knows what to expect. Keep up the good work. DaveG