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Thread: simple automated animation show: RIYA vs KAM tri260

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    I think what you're going to butt up against is the budget. There are solutions out there, but not necessarily at your price point.

    If it were me, I would also be spending some time checking out the laser - as I mentioned previously, I'm still not entirely convinced the scanners are going to be up to projecting the text when using true type fonts, and thats before you get into finding suitable software.

    Given that you are projecting this, does it have to be a laser?

    Moving to a regular projector and projecting outlined text will give similar results at short range, but you'll have a world of more appropriate software available to you.

    i don't think guessing the number of frames would work for me.
    I wasn't suggesting guessing - if you know the duration of each scene, and you know how long a LQ frame lasts for (or can be made to last for) you can work out how long it needs to be quite accurately. Ok, so not drag and drop from a GUI, but do-able nonetheless.

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    WOW , a fellow Glasweigian hanging about on PL , how did i miss you

    I will PM my number , Im sure we can come up with something if we bang our heads together , i have FB3/Quickshow here and plenty lasers for you to experiment try and play with and check suitability before you splash any cash if thats helpful.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lasermad View Post
    WOW , a fellow Glasweigian hanging about on PL , how did i miss you

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    @norty:
    -yes it has to be a laser (client has specified)
    -no it doesn't need to be TT fonts. they could be simplified vector graphics (with Anarchy or streamline) based on TT so they can have less points and presumably scan faster. and hopefully be legible (even if not perfect) with scanners of 20-40k. or maybe i'll find a software that gives me fast laser fonts.
    -drag and drop vs. #frames: we're going in circles here. maybe i'll have to take your suggestion but i hope not.
    -budget: RIYA+LDS= £310, less for the Spaghetti option- giving me over £700 to find a projector... i hope i'm not totally dreaming. we're talking fairly small projection here.

    @lasermad:
    alright? yes, would be good to know what kit you have (anything similar to what i've specced above) to eventually test out before buying.

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    if you have any questions about the last option you specify, send me a PM. You are correct Spaghetti does not do text but LDS does.

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    Quote Originally Posted by pointless View Post
    @allthatwhichis:
    Sorry about my lack of etiquette,
    How big are you allowed to make your signature on this forum?
    No problem mate; Stanwax is the stickler for location info.

    Actually fairly large; I try to only add one signature to a thread.

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    FYI: The last free version of Spaghetti will provide you with the functionality you need except for the text part. I'd be happy to sell you a recent version but you wouldn't need it for what you are doing.

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    Quote Originally Posted by pointless View Post
    D'oh!
    Spaghetti don't do text.

    shall i add trace it to the equation or keep it simple with LDS?

    mmh.
    Spaghetti now does text.

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    Quote Originally Posted by JohnYayas View Post
    Spaghetti now does text.
    fantastic news-
    great customer service!

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