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High definition videos of your shows can be captured with sound from
within Field Artist. The aspect ratio is automatically set to the best
dimensions for YouTube.
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TheFlag Machine
feature makes it easy to add complex, flowing flag moves, including the ability
to exchange flags by throwing them to other performers.
Shading is used to indicate the order of cast
member selection, and the selected order is used for many commands.
Editable fabric
skins let you design detailed custom uniforms for your cast.
Customizable flag
with a library of flag texture images.
It is possible to
use custom images for your field.
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Print
coordinate charts on compact and
handy pagelets (quarter-pages).
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Customizable 3D
props are included. You can customize the size and appearance of the
built-in 3D props with images and colors. You can also design your own unique 3D
props using Calder4D (available on this website).
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Automatic Crab Step
animation for percussion cast.
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Turn, Tilt and Fly
animation options.
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Free forms with
keyboard commands for arranging cast.
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You can create forms from selected cast using a right click.
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Automatic or custom placement of captions on drill charts.
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The ability to design and import your own custom 3D instruments.
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Camera animations can be programmed to happen in True View.
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Mouse wheel support
for TrueView camera movements.
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The undo feature has been improved,
and you can view a list of your command history.
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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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Flag and rifle
movements can be programmed into your shows using a simple interface. Horn positions, mark time, facing
directions, backwards marching and more are available in True View.
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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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Both Bezier curves
and
Hermite curves are available for creating curved forms.
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Free Forms make it easy to implement scatter drills.
Cast members on Free Forms can be arranged into circles, arcs, lines, blocks etc.
using keystroke commands.
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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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