Hi Guys,
I increased the maximum number of frames in the fractal animations to
20,000. However, it is unadvisable to run this directly to memory unless the
frames are tiny. An alternative method using PNG files and a *.lst file as
control will enable creation of an MPEG file with many frames.
I also added an on-screen formula parser as it is quick for testing new
ideas rather than mucking about with files.
I have cleaned up a lot of the code and fixed a number of bugs.
Sources and new executable are at the addresses listed below.
Regards,
Paul.
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Paul de Leeuw Computers NSW Central Coast, Australia
Email: pdeleeuw(a)deleeuw.com.au
www: <http://www.deleeuw.com.au>
ABN 72 360 822 562
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-----Original Message-----
From: Paul [mailto:pdeleeuw@deleeuw.com.au]
Sent: Saturday, 28 April 2012 8:07 PM
To: 'Fractint developer's list'
Subject: ManpWIN now creates animated GIFs and MPEG-2 files directly
G'day Guys,
I've done some more work on ManpWIN. It can now create animated GIF and
MPEG-2 files directly.
It is limited to 1024 frames at this point. The speed in the GIF file is
variable, but the MPEG is set at 25 fps. Its too complicated to change.
Create the script using Ctrl+A key , but then while the animation is being
displayed after all the frames have been created:
While the animation is running, the following keys are active:
'+' key Increase speed of the animation
'-' key Decrease speed of the animation
'R' key Reverse direction of animation
'A' key Save all frames as individual PNG files
'G' key Save frames as an animated GIF file (not
recommended for large images or large numbers of frames)
'M' key Save frames as an MPEG-2 file
'Esc' key Escape from GIF and MPEG creation. These can
take a long time for large numbers of frames
Setup file for executable:
http://www.deleeuw.com.au/download/SetupManpWIN.exe
Program source:
http://www.deleeuw.com.au/download/ManpWINSrc.zip
Feel free to use any of this code in FRACTINT. I'd like a mention if you use
it though :)
Let me know what you think.
Thanks Paul.
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Paul de Leeuw Computers NSW Central Coast, Australia
Email: pdeleeuw(a)deleeuw.com.au
www: <http://www.deleeuw.com.au>
ABN 72 360 822 562
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