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Hollywood F/X

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#45211From: Martin VipondJan 15, 1995 9:54 PM
I'm looking for information about the Hollywood F/X program. What does it do? How does it interface with the toaster? etc… I've looked around the Amiga Forums for reviews and/or threads and have come up dry. Any and all comments are welcome!
#45212From: henry tellerJan 15, 1995 10:29 PM
Hi Martin – Hollywood F/X is an Arexx interface to LightWave. It presents a single screen where you follow a straight line procedure to create a LightWave effect with your images. First you select the effect you want from an animated menu which demos each selection and gives you a short discription. Once you've selected the effect you then provide it with the necessary images or sequences. A file requester lets you define each image/sequence required. In some instances there is a background option also. You then select rendering options as well as resolution, and finally select the file name and location for the output. Then you click on render and take a break. The program takes control of LightWave and creates the frames. You can select A4000 anim if you want to run the sequence on a 4000 from RAM. If you like the provided effects, the program is great. I've tried several and the results are fabulous. Take a look at the demo tape to see the product's output. In the next release they plan on having a feature to let the user create their own effects. Great program – I've never done anything with LightWave and my first effect took me 4 minutes, or so. Hank Videology, Inc All the P.O.M.P. under all Circumstances
#45245From: Martin VipondJan 17, 1995 5:00 PM
Henry, Thanks for the reply. I'm fairly adept at programming LW annimations. So maybe H-F/X is something I wouldn't use all that much. However, if the canned annimation effects are very good. I might use it for some "boiler-plate" annimations. You mentioned a demo tape. Who has one? Martin
#45309From: henry tellerJan 22, 1995 10:01 AM
Hi Martin – The makers of Hollywood F/X have a great one. Your local dealer may have a copy or they can send you one direct. If you have trouble getting one (it's a great tape!) give me a call at the office (203) 270-9000 and I'll get one out to you. Hank Videology, Inc All the P.O.M.P. under all Circumstances