TG Plug-In for Windows Movie Maker

[Exploding_Silver]

Windows Movie Maker (WMM) can have additional effects or transitions through adding plug-ins

Website windowsmoviemakers.net has one page with it all on, has at least 50 free plug-ins for WMM
http://www.windowsmoviemakers.net/Fo...x?PostID=74030

2 movies to show you how to add a plug-in to WMM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1EeT...watch_response
http://media.putfile.com/xml-how-to-add-one

windowsmoviemakers.net has a pan.crop that does really work for BF movies
http://www.tacticalsites.com/~explod...panandcrop.wmv

I have adapted existing pan/crop code for the purposes of making movies for Batllefield

Movie to give you examples of each effect
http://www.tacticalsites.com/~explod...PlugInVer1.wmv

please give this a go and tell me how it works for you and any improvements you would want to see

Here's the code for version 1

<TransitionsAndEffects Version="1.0" SpecialIconFileID="113" SpecialIconResourceID="102"> 
<Effects> 
<EffectDLL guid="{B4DC8DD9-2CC1-4081-9B2B-20D7030234EF}"> 
<Effect name="TG Crop 25% Center" iconid="0"> 
<Param name="InternalName" value="Simple3D" /> 
<Param name="ScaleA" value="1.1547" /> 
<Param name="InitialScaleA" value="1.1547" /> 
</Effect> 
<Effect name="TG Crop 50% Center" iconid="1"> 
<Param name="InternalName" value="Simple3D" /> 
<Param name="ScaleA" value="1.4142" /> 
<Param name="InitialScaleA" value="1.4142" /> 
</Effect> 
<Effect name="TG Crop 75% Center" iconid="2"> 
<Param name="InternalName" value="Simple3D" /> 
<Param name="ScaleA" value="2" /> 
<Param name="InitialScaleA" value="2" /> 
</Effect> 
<Effect name="TG Pan To Score 1" iconid="3"> 
<Param name="InternalName" value="Simple3D" /> 
<Param name="InitialScaleA" value="1" /> 
<Param name="ScaleA" value="2.6" /> 
<Param name="MoveA" value="down" /> 
<Param name="MoveSpeedA" value="0.8" /> 
</Effect> 
<Effect name="TG Crop Score 1" iconid="4"> 
<Param name="InternalName" value="Simple3D" /> 
<Param name="MoveA" value="down" /> 
<Param name="Progress" value="0.8" /> 
<Param name="ScaleA" value="2.6" /> 
<Param name="InitialScaleA" value="2.6" /> 
</Effect> 
<Effect name="TG Pan To Score 2" iconid="5"> 
<Param name="InternalName" value="Simple3D" /> 
<Param name="InitialScaleA" value="1" /> 
<Param name="ScaleA" value="3" /> 
<Param name="MoveA" value="down" /> 
<Param name="MoveSpeedA" value="1" /> 
</Effect> 
<Effect name="TG Crop Score 2" iconid="6"> 
<Param name="InternalName" value="Simple3D" /> 
<Param name="MoveA" value="down" /> 
<Param name="Progress" value="1" /> 
<Param name="ScaleA" value="3" /> 
<Param name="InitialScaleA" value="3" /> 
</Effect> 
<Effect name="TG Pan To Minimap" iconid="7"> 
<Param name="InternalName" value="Simple3D" /> 
<Param name="InitialScaleA" value="1" /> 
<Param name="ScaleA" value="2.15" /> 
<Param name="MoveA" value="down,left" /> 
<Param name="MoveSpeedA" value="0.75" /> 
</Effect> 
<Effect name="TG Crop Minimap" iconid="8"> 
<Param name="InternalName" value="Simple3D" /> 
<Param name="MoveA" value="down,left" /> 
<Param name="Progress" value="0.75" /> 
<Param name="ScaleA" value="2.15" /> 
<Param name="InitialScaleA" value="2.15" /> 
</Effect> 
<Effect name="TG Pan To HealthAmmo" iconid="9"> 
<Param name="InternalName" value="Simple3D" /> 
<Param name="InitialScaleA" value="1" /> 
<Param name="ScaleA" value="2.15" /> 
<Param name="MoveA" value="up,left" /> 
<Param name="MoveSpeedA" value="0.75" /> 
</Effect> 
<Effect name="TG Crop HealthAmmo" iconid="10"> 
<Param name="InternalName" value="Simple3D" /> 
<Param name="MoveA" value="up,left" /> 
<Param name="Progress" value="0.75" /> 
<Param name="ScaleA" value="2.15" /> 
<Param name="InitialScaleA" value="2.15" /> 
</Effect> 
<Effect name="TG Pan To Vehicle" iconid="11"> 
<Param name="InternalName" value="Simple3D" /> 
<Param name="InitialScaleA" value="1" /> 
<Param name="ScaleA" value="2.15" /> 
<Param name="MoveA" value="up,right" /> 
<Param name="MoveSpeedA" value="0.75" /> 
</Effect> 
<Effect name="TG Crop Vehicle" iconid="12"> 
<Param name="InternalName" value="Simple3D" /> 
<Param name="MoveA" value="up,right" /> 
<Param name="Progress" value="0.75" /> 
<Param name="ScaleA" value="2.15" /> 
<Param name="InitialScaleA" value="2.15" /> 
</Effect> 
<Effect name="TG Pan To Squads" iconid="13"> 
<Param name="InternalName" value="Simple3D" /> 
<Param name="InitialScaleA" value="1" /> 
<Param name="ScaleA" value="1.8" /> 
<Param name="MoveA" value="right" /> 
<Param name="MoveSpeedA" value="0.5" /> 
</Effect> 
<Effect name="TG Crop Squads" iconid="14"> 
<Param name="InternalName" value="Simple3D" /> 
<Param name="MoveA" value="right" /> 
<Param name="Progress" value="0.5" /> 
<Param name="ScaleA" value="1.8" /> 
<Param name="InitialScaleA" value="1.8" /> 
</Effect> 
<Effect name="TG Crop Best Sq Left" iconid="15"> 
<Param name="InternalName" value="Simple3D" /> 
<Param name="MoveA" value="right" /> 
<Param name="Progress" value="0.45" /> 
<Param name="ScaleA" value="1.7" /> 
<Param name="InitialScaleA" value="1.7" /> 
</Effect> 
<Effect name="TG Crop Best Sq Right" iconid="16"> 
<Param name="InternalName" value="Simple3D" /> 
<Param name="MoveA" value="left" /> 
<Param name="Progress" value="0.45" /> 
<Param name="ScaleA" value="1.7" /> 
<Param name="InitialScaleA" value="1.7" /> 
</Effect> 
<Effect name="TG Crop Map All Off" iconid="17"> 
<Param name="InternalName" value="Simple3D" /> 
<Param name="MoveA" value="left" /> 
<Param name="Progress" value="0.31" /> 
<Param name="ScaleA" value="1.3142" /> 
<Param name="InitialScaleA" value="1.3142" /> 
</Effect> 
<Effect name="TG Crop Map Top" iconid="18"> 
<Param name="InternalName" value="Simple3D" /> 
<Param name="MoveA" value="down,left" /> 
<Param name="Progress" value="0.45" /> 
<Param name="ScaleA" value="2.3" /> 
<Param name="InitialScaleA" value="2.3" /> 
</Effect> 
<Effect name="TG Crop Map Middle" iconid="19"> 
<Param name="InternalName" value="Simple3D" /> 
<Param name="MoveA" value="left" /> 
<Param name="Progress" value="0.45" /> 
<Param name="ScaleA" value="2.3" /> 
<Param name="InitialScaleA" value="2.3" /> 
</Effect> 
<Effect name="TG Crop Map Bottom" iconid="20"> 
<Param name="InternalName" value="Simple3D" /> 
<Param name="MoveA" value="up,left" /> 
<Param name="Progress" value="0.45" /> 
<Param name="ScaleA" value="2.3" /> 
<Param name="InitialScaleA" value="2.3" /> 
</Effect> 
<Effect name="TG Crop Map Left" iconid="21"> 
<Param name="InternalName" value="Simple3D" /> 
<Param name="MoveA" value="left" /> 
<Param name="Progress" value="0.15" /> 
<Param name="ScaleA" value="2.3" /> 
<Param name="InitialScaleA" value="2.3" /> 
</Effect> 
<Effect name="TG Crop Map Right" iconid="22"> 
<Param name="InternalName" value="Simple3D" /> 
<Param name="MoveA" value="left" /> 
<Param name="Progress" value="0.75" /> 
<Param name="ScaleA" value="2.3" /> 
<Param name="InitialScaleA" value="2.3" /> 
</Effect> 
</EffectDLL> 
</Effects> 
</TransitionsAndEffects>

[sc1ence]

+rep
This is really outstanding stuff silver. Thanks so much. I will be seeing if i can break it over the next few days.

a quick note,
being able to pan back out gracefully would be nice. for each pan effect, that zooms in, have one that zooms back out.

[Exploding_Silver]

Originally Posted by sc1ence

+rep
This is really outstanding stuff silver. Thanks so much. I will be seeing if i can break it over the next few days.

I spent some time on this as a challenge and to help bridge the gap for TG movie makers. I estimate that most movie makers only want to spend a few hrs in one evening editing and windows movie maker should be good for that.... and free !

[sc1ence]

to get this into windows movie maker:

1. create a folder in your X:\Program Files\Movie Maker\Shared\ folder called AddOnTFX
2. copy xml code.
3. paste into a notepad document
4. select the pulldown menu FILE and select SAVE AS
5. type TGpancrop.xml into the filename field
6. select save as type ALL FILES
7. save into the AddOnTFX folder you created in step 1.

When you start up windows movie maker, the effects will be available.
the above steps are demonstrated in the videos that Silver linked in the original post.

[Incurable]

"You must spread some rep around before giving it to Exploding_Silver again!" ^^

Managed to get them in game and am downloading fraps now! Much thanks!

Question: How do you pan out?

[Exploding_Silver]

Originally Posted by sc1ence

a quick note,
being able to pan back out gracefully would be nice. for each pan effect, that zooms in, have one that zooms back out.

Originally Posted by Incurable

Question: How do you pan out?

I'm trying to work out the pan out
But at least as it is, there is something workable

[Incurable]

Yup and I thank you greatly for it! My first video should be out tonight if i can find grub to attack a server with. :P

[Argh...]

Nice work silver! Added them to moviemaker they are most definatly very usuable! Thanks

[Exploding_Silver]

Originally Posted by Exploding_Silver

I'm trying to work out the pan out
But at least as it is, there is something workable

I'm still working on this but I've hit a wall, currently it uses "Simple3D" that always takes it commands releative to (and starting at) the centre of the screen. A pan out from minimap would have to start at the top right and not the center. I've not given up but I'll have to take a completely different route.

[Exploding_Silver]

Originally Posted by Exploding_Silver

I'm still working on this but I've hit a wall, currently it uses "Simple3D" that always takes it commands releative to (and starting at) the centre of the screen. A pan out from minimap would have to start at the top right and not the center. I've not given up but I'll have to take a completely different route.

There is nothing in the default code to allow panning back to centre
There are two companies that have written custom .dll to enable better panning

This companies panning is choppy and awkard to code
http://www.rehanfx.org/

This companies panning is pretty good and I can code a .xml file for there $14 plug in. That is what i am working on
http://www.pixelan.com/mm/packE2.htm

[sc1ence]

I did some quick test of your plugins and rehans, I can tell no difference in quality at all. I think yours are better since they focus in on relevent info rather than just a predetermined section of the screen.

[Exploding_Silver]

Originally Posted by Exploding_Silver

There is nothing in the default code to allow panning back to centre
There are two companies that have written custom .dll to enable better panning

This companies panning is choppy and awkard to code
http://www.rehanfx.org/

This companies panning is pretty good and I can code a .xml file for there $14 plug in. That is what i am working on
http://www.pixelan.com/mm/packE2.htm

PIXELAN is a no go
If you have the pan pack E2 but not the panzoommaker then there is a big cross in the middle of the zoom. Custom xml code works with a DLL object that is part of the panzoom maker. To buy the panzoommaker you have to buy every effect pack and its like $60. Not worth it when you can get a superior pan from say Sony at a $100 package and sony is superior at everything else as well, including having multiple timelines so its easy to cut different pieces of footage together.

I won't be doing any more work on this

If somebody wants to pick this up they can. Look at the Microsoft guide to custom effects in movie maker

The first post in this thread is still a good *FREE* option that allows zoom into the key parts of the screen that apply to battlefield.

[Exploding_Silver]

Originally Posted by sc1ence

I did some quick test of your plugins and rehans, I can tell no difference in quality at all. I think yours are better since they focus in on relevent info rather than just a predetermined section of the screen.

http://www.rehanfx.org/
http://www.pixelan.com/mm/packE2.htm

These two use a grid system that is good for photos, as the edge of photos is not that relevant normally. But for our purposes its the info at the edge or corner that we want to zoom in on eg the minimap. Their standard zooms don't give us anything close to what we want.

[sc1ence]

the thing with rehan's zoom is he states that a DLL included in the package improves visual quality when zooming. In the tests I ran, there is no difference between the visual quality of the zoom you provided and the zoom his package provides.


your is superior for our purposes due to the fact that it focuses in on exactly what you desire.