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New features for
version 3:
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True View ( Ctrl + X
) features a true 3D interface similar to a video game with shading, textures,
scenery and vivid animation, uniforms and instruments modeled in 3D ( see
pictures ).
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All animation is
smoother.
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Flag and rifle
movements are more automatic. Horn positions, mark time, facing
directions, backwards marching and more are available in True View.
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Chinese language
support has been added. All the menus, dialogs and messages can appear in
Chinese when you choose the Chinese language menu option.
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You can publish your
shows to the Field Artist web site where they can be viewed online animating in
3D within a browser ( Internet Explorer and Firefox both work ).
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Flags and uniforms
for True View can be easily customized using designers built in to the program.
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A new type of form,
Hermite Curve, has been added.
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Free Forms have been
added which make it easy to implement scatter drills.
Cast members on Free Forms can be arranged into circles, arcs, lines, blocks etc
using new keystroke commands.
More
Field Artist features:
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Drawing tools
include line, rectangle, polygons, 2 kinds of curves, ellipses, 2 kinds of arcs,
block formations, free forms, and an optional snap grid for alignment.
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You can change the field
size and field line placement and appearance. Built in sizes are included
for football, indoor guard, and more, or you can define your own custom sizes.
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Editing tools feature
rollover highlighting to allow easier selection and positioning of cast, forms,
and objects.
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Transitions include float,
pivot, follow the leader, and custom paths. Transitions can begin and end
on any step of the show.
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Transition paths (both past
and future) are optionally displayed, and they appear in
a contrasting highlight color when the maximum step size has been
exceeded.
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Viewing options include
an overhead chart view, and editable draft 3d view, True View
(textures, scenery and true dimensional figures similar to a video game ) zoom, pan, and rotate to see the show
from all camera angles. History panels allow instant access to any show
picture. An overview with interactive timeline allows easy insertion of steps.
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Animate your show to
an internal timer or to audio or MIDI songs. Rewind / Play / Step /
Picture buttons allow access to any step in the show. For making
video-like demos, you can even include optional automatic camera angle changes
within your show.
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You can define properties
and name of every cast member. Cast members can be viewed
as icons or as letter or numeric symbols. You can define
different colors for every cast member. Cast members can be assigned to
group sections and given different uniforms.
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Editing tools
include selection pointers, cast shifting tool, lasso select, tape measure
tool, cast sorting commands, forms cloning and alignment, and more.
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You can edit the show (draw
/ resize forms, assign and move cast members ) while in 3D mode and from
any vantage point.
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You can draw custom
transition paths for cast members to follow.
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You can change uniform
colors or even draw your own custom uniforms within the program.
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Uniform change
lists are an included feature. During animation, you can make each
cast member's uniform and equipment change on any step, which allows you to depict horns
up / down, flag positions, cymbal flashes, rifle tosses, and more.
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You can print show
charts, cast list, and detailed step instructions for each cast member.
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