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Title: AHIII Film Viewer Operation
Post by: nrshida on July 18, 2017, 11:09:53 PM

Having a bit of trouble with the AHIII film viewer. Can't seem to get the 'fixed' view mode to work. In AHII it sort of kept one of the aircraft in focus but with the AHIII version the view just fixates on an empty bit of sky. Operator error?

Title: Re: AHIII Film Viewer Operation
Post by: 1stpar3 on July 27, 2017, 01:10:34 AM

Yep I have seen same issue! External is fairly close substitute, but not the same as before. If I am not mistaken, in editing through film viewer, the "At Shot" setting works as external use too?

Title: Re: AHIII Film Viewer Operation
Post by: nrshida on July 30, 2017, 06:53:23 AM

Still befudled with operating the new film viewer. One of Blade san's YouTube films mentions something about a new 'keep both planes in view' option. Buggered if I can find it (http://imageshack.com/a/img831/5780/1053175781.gif)

Title: Re: AHIII Film Viewer Operation
Post by: FLS on July 30, 2017, 08:13:19 AM

The new settings are in the shot tool.

Title: Re: AHIII Film Viewer Operation
Post by: nrshida on July 30, 2017, 12:14:46 PM

Oh I see. Thanks. Is that only for exporting avi movies then? Is there a tutorial or manual?

Title: Re: AHIII Film Viewer Operation
Post by: FLS on July 30, 2017, 02:02:57 PM

You don't have to export to AVI, you'll likely get smoother video but you'll lose audio so record that separately. If you save to AVI select the multi-file option.

When you play AH film with the shot tool you can also record with screen capture video like Fraps or Shadowplay.

No manual, just pick a film and play with the shot tool to see how it works. Set film duration in seconds.

Title: Re: AHIII Film Viewer Operation
Post by: nrshida on July 31, 2017, 02:56:46 AM

Thanks. I'll have a play with it.

Title: Re: AHIII Film Viewer Operation
Post by: FLS on July 31, 2017, 08:14:36 AM

If your viewpoint is outside the cockpit use World Relative along with the At Shot checkbox.

If things get screwy after using the shot tool try restarting the film viewer. It seems like the shot tool doesn't reset after I close it.

Title: Re: AHIII Film Viewer Operation
Post by: nrshida on August 01, 2017, 02:06:43 PM

From the new release notes:-

4. Added an "At Shot" check box in the shots dialog of the film viewer. The camera can now stay pointing at a plane in all 3 other modes. World Pointing has been removed because it is equivalent to world relative with the "At Shot" checked.

Title: Re: AHIII Film Viewer Operation
Post by: FLS on August 06, 2017, 05:19:04 PM

Quote from: nrshida on August 01, 2017, 02:06:43 PM

From the new release notes:-

4. Added an "At Shot" check box in the shots dialog of the film viewer. The camera can now stay pointing at a plane in all 3 other modes. World Pointing has been removed because it is equivalent to world relative with the "At Shot" checked.

Did you get that to work in all 3 modes or are you just quoting the release notes?