tom95521

More of a question than a bug. Created a test slideshow with sharpened image then converted to a black and white image. This creates a dithered effect. I notice a moire pattern either due to dynamic image size or moire interference with 4K LCD monitor. I remember many years ago PTE fixed a Mipmap problem. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mipmap https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moiré_pattern I am wondering what causes this and if anything can be done to reduce the pattern (other than avoiding zooming high frequency images). The moire pattern does not show up with screen capture so it must be interference pattern with monitor? Created with PTE 10.5.7. Mac and PC display moire pattern. Thanks, Tom May not be visible on YT video so I will attach backup. moire_Jan4-2022_6-32-09.zip

Hi Rosy, Red Lentil Dahl soup with fresh sourdough bread from the local bakery and chocolate peanut butter bars for dessert. Not fancy but tastes great. Trying to stay healthy and prepare for covid by getting all the vaccinations/boosters, watching Dr. John Campbell videos, taking D3/K2 vitamins and eating healthy whole food plant based food. Tom

I must admit I did not know that since most of the time I am using just the mouse unless adding the actual text. It also works on Macs. If possible I would still like the ability to click on the font without removing the font drop down menu and a count of the total number of fonts in the drop down menu. Thanks, Tom

When I change fonts I like to try different styles. On my Mac the Font Book app says I have 347. When I choose a font it automatically closes the font selection drop down menu. I have to open the menu again and scroll down to a different font. It would save time if the font selection menu stays open until I select a different menu item or click on the text object. Also a total font count could be displayed somewhere in the font options. Thanks, Tom

Nice story, music, photos, and video in your slideshow. That sounds like an exciting and wonderful Christmas dinner. Thanks, Tom

Would Time Range work for this? For video you would also have to add offset to delay sound I think Tom

I was able to program 20 radio buttons using simple basic like syntax. Very easy to create a page of buttons. Currently slideshow names hard coded into button but I can also configure to read from a text file or URL. The next step will be to connect my Mac mini to my larger HDTV so I can watch .pteav shows and control the computer remotely over wifi. Tom

I was interested in finding a device to remotely control my computer but did not want a bluetooth keyboard. I then started looking at Elgato Stream Deck and might purchase in the future. Elgato Stream Deck also has a mobile version but it has many negative reviews. Currently testing Touch Portal, a mobile app for iOS and Android that control Mac and Windows computers over wifi. I have it running on my low cost Kindle Fire Tablet. I still need to program the buttons as radio buttons that I only have to tap one time to start and not to stop. The slideshows are in .pteav format instead of .exe to save disk space. If you have a tablet you might want to try out the free version and upgrade to pro if you like it. Tom

Can your computer play the Sample Project slideshow without a problem (under Help/Open Sample Project)? Tom

Very nice. The free software looks interesting. I have Apple Motion and DaVinci Resolve Fusion but have not had time to learn. Maybe this winter, sigh. Thanks, Tom

Some multimedia editors support audio ducking. I think it has been requested before but I have not verified. https://www.homebrewaudio.com/what-is-ducking-in-audio-recording/ Tom

It works for me. I also have the .pteav file association set to the PteViewerX.exe but I don't think that is necessary for the menu to work. Tom

Not sure if this helps but if you use .pteav data file instead of .exe it does not require a new .exe player. Tom

Looks interesting but I would definitely not fit in the trailer. Eugene Oregon is about 300 miles north from here. I don't travel out of the area due to pandemic and gas/petrol price. I stay "hunkered down" at least for the foreseeable future. Tom

Hi Rosy, Did you install the panasonic app from Apple or Google store? https://www.panasonic.com/global/consumer/lumix/lumix-sync-app.html You will have to configure your camera and phone so they talk to each other using either bluetooth or wifi. https://av.jpn.support.panasonic.com/support/global/cs/soft/lumix_sync/en/DC-G100/DC-G100.html Tom

A memory leak was discovered. https://www.techrepublic.com/article/macos-monterey-has-a-serious-memory-leak-problem-and-the-cause-has-been-found/ Tom

Everything appears to be working perfectly. No problems detected. Thanks, Tom

Updated my Mac mini yesterday. No problems with PTE. It could be my imagination, but the graphics performance seems to be even better. PTE editor and slideshows buttery smooth. Davinci Resolve 17.4 seems to run faster than the Windows version. Also running the new Amazon Android app store on Windows 11. Performance of Android apps seems a little slow, but so far only tested some games that do not stress the graphics. I would really like the Google Play store for more serious apps (have not tried to sideload). Tom

That makes sense. Even for vertical lines antialiasing must smooth the object. I will either turn off or pan over a small amount. Thanks, Tom

It's working now. I had to delete my other versions first. Interesting. I tried the cover the mask container and rectangle but didn't change the mask rectangle to square. I think that is your changes I discovered. Thanks! Tom

Hi Denis, For some reason this transition is not importing on my Mac or Win computer. I would really like to test it but first need to figure out why it's not importing. Does it import back into your transitions? Thanks, Tom

Thanks. It's a very simple transition. Here is a 4:3 AR version. I only changed the mask container and mask from 1920x1080 to 1600x1200. Dave, I don't know if a Style multiple aspect ratio will work with transitions? I might have to convert to a style? Tom Slide with Zoom 4x3.pteeff

I am not sure how to create a format independent version of a transition. I tried aspect crop but the mask is set to 1920x1080. I guess I could create versions for different aspect ratios? I sometimes post ideas before they are finalized like I did for this transition. Anyone can improve on my work and post to the forum. I am always learning something new. Thanks, Tom

I replied by private message. Here is an example if you look at left edge of video you notice the wrong color. It happens on other edges if you turn on the transition for that direction. Thanks, Tom

Great slideshow. So many skilled trades like wood shipbuilding are almost forgotten. It's amazing what they created using only human powered tools. I had fun learning how to sail a boat when I was a teenager in a small El Toro. https://www.mooresailboats.com/el-toro Thanks, Tom