thedom Posted April 18, 2009 Report Share Posted April 18, 2009 UPDATE : new version released. Same link I released in september 2006 a first demo of a curling page effect.When I watch it, I realized how powerful PTE is today !Here is a completely new slideshow compared to my first version.[ 1 minute and 30 seconds - 5.07 MB ]Download it here.This effect was completely impossible with previous version of PTE.This effect was really brainteasers for me.The slideshow is not finished yet (at the end the pile will be empty) and there are still small defects I plan to improve.But here is the first version.I took the pictures today. You can tell it was a rainy day... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trailertrash Posted April 29, 2009 Report Share Posted April 29, 2009 That is amazing. The photography is stunning too. Makes what I do look amateurish, but gives me a goal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Yachtsman1 Posted April 29, 2009 Report Share Posted April 29, 2009 Sorry Dom the pictures juddered when curling on my laptop so I could only give you 8/10 for the show, photography & music 12/10Yachtsman1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wideangle Posted April 29, 2009 Report Share Posted April 29, 2009 Hi TheDom,As always, the quality of the photography and the level of detail are both excellent.The idea of the curling page stack is good, but for me, the curling doesn't work.I feel that the way that the page curls doesn't look natural or normal.Maybe it's just me........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frets3 Posted April 29, 2009 Report Share Posted April 29, 2009 The idea of the curling page stack is good, but for me, the curling doesn't work.I feel that the way that the page curls doesn't look natural or normal.Maybe it's just me...........Hi, Dom,I commend you on your fine, rainy day photos. However, I agree with Wideangle: the curl is not natural. Here is the reason. Pages naturally curl so that the line along the tightest portion of the curl, parallel to the page plane, is straight, whereas this one is outwardly convex.Your long-time fan, David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedom Posted May 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2009 Thank you very much for comments (and Eric, for rating the slideshow).I spend a lot of time with a real book to turn the pages and find a way to simulate this effect in PTE.But after reading your posts, I agree that there is still something wrong with the curling effect but don't know what exactly.frets3, I am not sure to understand what you mean. If you have time, could you make a capture with an arrow to point out where is the problem because I would like to finish this effect.Thanks for your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frets3 Posted May 2, 2009 Report Share Posted May 2, 2009 If you have time, could you make a capture with an arrow to point out where is the problem because I would like to finish this effect.Thanks for your help.Hi, Dom,Here is a screen capture of your "page curl" effect. The blue line follows the contact of the upper page with the lower page. For a more natural look, this contact should be straight, rather than curved. Best wishes, David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedom Posted May 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2009 Thank you David.I'm afraid... you're totally right. I think I have to rebuilt the effect almost from scratch.I will let you know.Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frets3 Posted May 2, 2009 Report Share Posted May 2, 2009 Thank you David.I'm afraid... you're totally right. I think I have to rebuilt the effect almost from scratch.I will let you know.Thanks again.Hi, Dom,You are welcome, but I'm sad that you must rebuild so much of the "page curl" effect. I am anticipating, as are your many other fans on this forum, the unveiling of your completed illusion.Best wishes, David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedom Posted May 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 Following David's suggestion, I completely rebuild this sequence to try to make the curling effect appears more natural.And I added a discrete background animation, at the ed of the animation, the pile is empty and you can watch 10 more pictures.Download this new version here.What do you think of it ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frets3 Posted May 4, 2009 Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 Hi, Dom,You are a wizard! Congratulations,David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wideangle Posted May 4, 2009 Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 Yes, that looks much more natural this time.Well done!!Regards,wideangle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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