MACROMEDIA DIRECTOR MX-USING DIRECTOR MX, Use Manual

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Using Video 339
Panning QuickTime VR
Use Lingo to pan a QuickTime VR digital video without the user dragging the image, as
described in the following list. For more information, see the Lingo Dictionary.
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To set the current pan of the QuickTime VR sprite, set the
pan
QuickTime VR sprite
property.
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To nudge a QuickTime VR sprite in a specific direction, use the
nudge
command.
Displaying QuickTime video
Lingo can control how a movie displays QuickTime videos, as described in the following list. For
more information, see the Lingo Dictionary.
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To specify the type of warping performed on the panorama of a QuickTime VR sprite, set the
warpMode
QuickTime VR sprite property.
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To specify a QuickTime VR sprite’s current field of view, set the
fieldOfView
QuickTime VR
sprite property.
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To swing a QuickTime VR sprite to a specific pan, tilt, or field of view, set the
swing
function.
Cropping digital video
Cropping a digital video means trimming the edges off the top or sides of the movie image.
Cropping doesn’t permanently remove the portions you crop, but it hides them.
To crop a digital video:
1
Select the cast member in the Cast window.
2
Click the QuickTime or AVI tab in the Property inspector.
Note: Cropping is not allowed with RealMedia movies.
3
Select Crop.
Director retains the movie’s original size if you resize the bounding rectangle; however, the
edges of the movie will be clipped if you make the bounding rectangle too small.
4
Select Center, if you wish.
Director centers the movie when you resize the bounding rectangle. If Center is not selected,
the movie maintains its original position when you resize its bounding rectangle. Center is
available only if Crop is selected.
5
Select the video in the Score.