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#audio with FLCs

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#194702From: John LoudenOct 10, 1995 10:12 AM

We are using 3d studio and animator pro to create FLC files to use with a CD rom project. We have been converting these to AVI files when we have to sync audio to them. Is there any way to link audio to a flc file? John

#194730From: tom marlinOct 10, 1995 3:14 PM

<<Is there any way to link audio to a flc file?>> There are many ways. The slickest yet most difficult is to include it in a program using C++, Fastgraph routines, etc. An easier way is to script it in AAPLAY, included with Animator Pro. Depending on the degree of sophistication required, this is a pretty good program, but has its limitations as far as sound goes. Animator Studio's sciptor will work too. For me, the ultimate way to add both simultaneous sound and music to your flics is with Director. It's easy to use and produces great output. Tom Marlin Studios

#194740From: John LoudenOct 10, 1995 4:19 PM

Tom, Thanks I will check out animator pro. C++ is out of our range of expertise. We are using Multimedia Toolbook, but I have been seeing more CDs come across my desk done in Director. We will have to check it out. John

#194735From: dave aguilarOct 10, 1995 3:52 PM

>> We are using 3d studio and animator pro to create FLC files to use with a CD rom project. We have been converting these to AVI files when we have to sync audio to them. Is there any way to link audio to a flc file? << depends what you mean by "link". if you are refering to the way AVI incorproates several channels of info including video and sound, no. none. zippo. the FLC and FLI format are structly video data. however, if you mean by "link" play alongside or during, there are several utilities to play an FLC or FLI file alongside a WAV, VOC or MID file (sound file). -dave

#194741From: John LoudenOct 10, 1995 4:23 PM

Dave, I mean the second link. We will have a lot of animations that need sound effects or voice overs. We don't need to be frame accurate but they should track within a half second. John

#194849From: dave aguilarOct 11, 1995 2:05 AM

>> I mean the second link. We will have a lot of animations that need sound effects or voice overs. We don't need to be frame accurate but they should track within a half second. << in that case… lots of options… from Autodesk's own player utility (here in the forum) to a ton of freeware and shareware utilities in GRAPHSUPP. -dave

#194812From: will taitOct 10, 1995 10:02 PM

>>.there are several utilities to play an FLC or FLI file alongside a WAV, VOC or MID file (sound file).<<< Dave could you list these please? Thanks, Will

#194850From: dave aguilarOct 11, 1995 2:05 AM

>> Dave could you list these please? << holy cow. i'll do one better. YOU go to multimedia forum and graphics forum and do a search using keywords WAV, FLC and FLI… the list is enormous. use GO MULTIMEDIA or GO GRAPHSUPP to reach these forums. in Wincim, you can use the the Library/Search option using keywords WAV, FLI and FLC. -dave

#195681From: will taitOct 16, 1995 10:31 PM

OK thanks, I 'm not asking anyone to do my homework. The pointer is appreciated. Will