Realtime SMPTE Timecode overlay
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Realtime SMPTE Timecode overlay
Demonstrating a simple layer script that overlays the SMPTE Timecode in Moho (Anime Studio) screen and/or video output - for workflow synchronisation and Animatic Storyboard production.
Working Demo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yeWSgxDqERk
Script Download: https://github.com/SimplSam/moho-smpte/ ... master.zip
Know issues: - Occasional 'random' text (like: 'CPU#', 'Process', 'Project', <Blank> or a <Filepath>) appearing as the Timecode text. This appears to be a Moho buglet within the export/render process, and can be minimised by using Moho Exporter. It can be seen in my demo video @ 00:00:12:05
To use:
(0) - Save ss_smpte.lua file to your computer file system
(1) - Add a NOTE Layer to your Moho project
(2) - Use the Layer properties to Select [General] > [Embedded script file] and choose the saved file: ss_smpte.lua
(3) - (Optional::Render) Set Layer properties to render. i.e. Uncheck - [General] > 'Don't render this layer' - If you want overlay on final video output file
(4) - (Optional::Colorize) Set Layer properties to [General] > [Colorize layer] and choose colour/transparency. This will tint the Note for better visibility
(5) - (Optional::Position) Move the Note Layer on the screen to a preferred position
(6) .... Enjoy!
My Want list:
- Direct script access to SMPTE counter
- Improved graphical Note/Text Box/Layer (Back/Foreground colour set-able, Honours layer scaling etc. etc.)
Tested in: AS10Pro & MH12Pro
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Re: Realtime SMPTE Timecode overlay
That is very cool and useful.
I didn't know you could modify a note layer that way.
Thanks for sharing it!
I didn't know you could modify a note layer that way.
Thanks for sharing it!
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Re: Realtime SMPTE Timecode overlay
Just tried this out -- worked like a charm! Thanks!
You can't have everything. Where would you put it?
Re: Realtime SMPTE Timecode overlay
Now working on a new version that uses Vector layer Text.
This brings its own challenges, but has far greater visual versatility.
This brings its own challenges, but has far greater visual versatility.
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Re: Realtime SMPTE Timecode overlay
Hi Sam -- did you finish the Text version -- I've just had need of this useful tool and have found several limitations / features in Moho on render / scale options for notes that were a pain to overcome.
Re: Realtime SMPTE Timecode overlay
Yes and no. I did a bunch of work on it and then got distracted.
I will tidy-up the code... and provide.
I will tidy-up the code... and provide.
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Re: Realtime SMPTE Timecode overlay
thanks!!
Re: Realtime SMPTE Timecode overlay
Finally got around to completing the update, which has been posted here: viewtopic.php?f=12&t=32004
@hayasidist - Apologies for the loooong delay!
@hayasidist - Apologies for the loooong delay!
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