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2012/7/16 12:20:50
How do I add a different codec to Muvizu drop down How do I add a different codec to Muvizu drop down list? it's been a long tme since I did it, and I forgot how? I totally love the H264 Codec, in fact I always use that one in VideoPad as my Final output fom there. Just wondering how to have that Option right from Muvizu? Thanks!
2012/7/15 18:42:01
KISS - Rock and Roll All Night - Remastered


2012/7/14 22:36:59
Banging my head against a wall... lol @ Dylly, I meant that in the most positive way...If it wasn't for the Forums and Muvzuer's posts/Staff Support posts, and Tutorial Vids I'd be (insert joke here I'm too tired lol) ...

Dylly wrote:
EEFilmz wrote:
I can't believe what I pick up here and there at 3am!


This and other similar thoughts are why I stopped going to pubs!
2012/7/14 21:39:31
Banging my head against a wall... ziggy72 wrote:
Me again - no actual solution I can think of, but 2 thoughts struck me -
1 Your system is much faster than mine, and should handle what you're doing okay.
2 You list your Muvizu version as MZASS-v0.20b - build: 2012.05.10.01R - that's what I'm using too.

HOWEVER... when making my 12 stages video, I could not direct my main character while the theatre was full of people because the audio would not play properly. Then I notice that Muvizu can only use one core - and modern processors are all about cores over clockspeed, so all that i7 power you've got (like my i5) is pretty redundant as far as the Unreal engine is concerned. Hmm...

Try this - save a copy of the main set. Delete all the effects, and then try to Make the video, sound and all, and see what happens. If it's the same result, try it again but without sound. You can't solve a problem if you can't identify it first, so you'll have to do some detective work I'm afraid. You could also post the set on the Gallery, for other people to try and see what results they get.

Good luck! Damn Computer..




Thanks for the advice Ziggy,
After 2 days and a full night/morning of more research on Muvizu's website (somewhere I read - Marco wrote to someone else about hitting F12 and then shooting the scene in Unlit mode, then turn lighting back on and render); I tried that, well that made muvizu "function better for shooting" the LipSync scene(in lit mode), but the end result still sucked!(due to either lit mode, the instrumental audio in the song in the MP3, or that it wsa an MP3?, or the fact that, I had a gazillion things on-set. It was NOT my timing, that was pretty good!
Originally I was using an MP3 Track, but then decided to use Audacity and convert it to a .WAV, and use that in Muvizu; I noticed if you remove the audio (in Muvizu) the lipsync'd animation goes with it!...and for some reason I shot the lipsync'd animations using my wideshots set!
So next, I decided to revamp my set design, and Improved it Big Time! set up my cameras for the close-up shots (saved that as another set!), and shoot new camera cuts. Plus, I deleted everything you could NOT see in the close-up shots, which I shot COMPLETELY in unlit F12 mode, kinda tight, so you couldn't tell the lighting difference from the wideshots. It worked very well, BUT I unfortunately, kept the shoddy lit-mode lipsynced wideshot animations, which was an MP3 track! Again, due to either lit mode or the fact that I had a gazillion things on-set?? I'm not sure?...
to use This is a "Temporary" fix I hope?... From Muvizu I rendered in xvid hd720x1280, then imported my (Lit Mode) Wideshots, and (UnLit Mode) Close-Up Shots into VideoPad, where I removed the audio tracks from Muvizu. Then dice, Chop, Mince everything together for hours...
I was able to "Somewhat" successfully I complete 2 versions of the vids (1 "edited pitch" for Muvizu, and one "original track" for me/youtube) but most of the LipSync Sucks...
After I completed my new and "somewhat" improved Kiss (soon to be uploaded) Animations, THEN I see you posted for me to try basically the same idea! LOL wow great minds think alike I guess eh?)...Final thoughts are this: I think it's definitely something to do with MP3's in Muvizu, Also I've noticed whenever I render using a Copyrighted MP3 Track something wigs out at the END of Make Video, and I get these Pink Renders with huge annoying buzzing sounds? Anyone else get this?
Thanks for ALL your hepl Ziggy you have a cred as well as some other Muvizuers in this revamped KISS Vid. Hope whatever I wrote here helps someone too, and THANK GOD you guys all write little Tips I can't believe what I pick up here and there at 3am!
2012/7/14 5:59:19
Banging my head against a wall... Ok here's the dilemma, I think I pushed Muvizu or my newish pc to the render edge..not sure, my test render just to get an idea of the result (not quite finished yet) was choppy to say the least, quality yes, but it would speed up real fast, then slow down all throughout the
4ish minute video which when I rendered it took about
1.5-2 hours and it was
1.5 gigs in size using xvid hd...wihch media player wont even choke on that, so i put it through videopad and that shrunk it to 220mb in size.
please note, when i was actually creating this in muvizu, muvizu kept crashing, not responding etc but I trudged my way through all the actions and etc...it took forever! BUT there is a ton of lights, animated backdrops, effects, characters, Everything is in this vid and it looks spectacular otherwise, if only the result would turn out as planned. also the timeline seemed to be the root of the crashes, and when I saw the rendered version alot of the timing was off from my timeline cue points and such. I rendered it with a single pass xvid 720x1280 hd. i'm using dx9 even though my system came with dx11 64bit.

Is it a Muvizu? settings issue? or do I just have way too much stuff going on in this video? whatever it is it seems the timing was choking during production and during the render and i just don't know of a better way to go about it. So sorry for the long explaination but I'd like to see if I can do this right and why everything was choking on all the bits and pieces...Thanks! - EEF

UPDATE: I figured out what works, if you ever have this issue, hereis how I solved it: I rendered JUST the video silent xvid hd 720x1280 out of Muvizu, then after I impoorted into VideoPad, THEN I imported the KISS music, and added creds etc and saved movie using H264 codec (native); mp3 and that worked very well and the result was smooth animation and a decent file size.
p.s. @ Marco - WHAT is the Starts Effect you mentioned in your last reply to me? and does that have anything to do with this possibly?
edited by EEFilmz on 08/07/2012
edited by EEFilmz on 09/07/2012
edited by EEFilmz on 09/07/2012

OKAY HERE'S an UPDATE to THAT UPDATE - DILEMMA NOT SOLVED!! - PLEASE HELP!!: My Method (above) worked when I didn't need to do any lip synching!, now I tried to use models that needed Lipsynching, and I had to record the lipsyching characters on-set in UNLIT mode otherwise everything moved like the second hand on a watch tic-tic-tic Very SLOW (as before making this vid)...then after I recorded all the lipsynching(unlit), I rendered everything in (lit mode) WITH the audio track of the kiss song and watched everything tic by for over an hour only to achieve the above resullt once again where everything speeds up/slows down like crazy, and the lipsynching is mostly off pace too....I rendered in 720hd xvid...any help will be greatly appreciated as now I have no idea what to do next!?!? Is Muvizu not running at full optimization on my system or is it a windows 7 thing? or what? I'm about to give up here...
edited by EEFilmz on 13/07/2012
p.s. - I have a lot of effects and lights etc in this set and the audio file is an MP3 file - so is one of THOSE the issue? because I'm reading alot of the same here?...

Please Help because I'm not sure if it's a win7 issue, or Muvizu or what - my pc is new and my specs are on yours site...
2012/7/13 2:08:09
World Champion PowerLifting For Seniors -The Squat


World Champion PowerLifting For Seniors -The Squat Lesson 3
2012/7/12 15:22:05
What are teleports (as in:Fix Teleports message) In regards to the teleoprt fixing thing, ziggy is correct, and ctually the same thing happened tome back when I was making Friday Night FeEEFer, there were "breaks" in the action/movements of the character because I could NOT get him to walk where I wanted him to at the disco, well in the editing rocess you'd him skip from on part of the screen to another and THAT's when I discovered teleportation...I FIXED ALL Teleports out of frustration and vuala it fixed all that mess...and then that scene wound up on the cutting room floor anyway...hope this helps and thanksfor makin me laugh Ziggy!

ziggy72 wrote:
(actually, a dead dog could probably give you a better explanation that that) LMFAO @ Ziggy...
edited by EEFilmz on 12/07/2012
2012/7/12 14:24:48
Need a model or set made? LMAO sorry Woz it's too damn funny not to...besides I think I saw that pile at Dairy Queen!

WozToons wrote:
Hello Dylly, I am looking for a small favour for a major production.
I appreciate you don't have a lot of time on your hands but crafting the exquisite piece of sculpture that I am requesting would I think be a spiritually rewarding experience.

I need a turd, a steaming mound of poo. A pile of s**t. The stereotypical Mr.Whippy shape would be ideal if possible. I am afraid the creation of this is beyond my limited abilities. Approximately 3 to 4 metres tall in MZ to allow for scaling. ( I need some normal size ones and some quite large, head high ones. ) see pic......

http://i.imgur.com/j5BTC.jpg

As far as colour goes, a darker Cadbury's Dairy Milk Colour would be better. Don't worry about the texture too much as long as it looks slightly pitted as in pic and not too shiny. If you can manage this extraordinary request I would be eternally grateful as would the people of Dragonton.

This post is a serious request and not a joke and will self destruct in several years.

Thanks, John

Love the office chair and Zombinator btw.
2012/7/11 15:15:04
insert video in my scene LOL@Mysto..I too have that problem...as well as the inserting video probem too...I haven't tried too many times, but every time i have it crashed Muvzu or gave me an error...I'll keep trying unless someone has solved this dilemma? I'd like tio import a vid intoa backdrop as well and can't do it so far...
2012/7/11 12:28:35
NEW SHOW - S#%T YOU'LL NEVER HEAR AGAIN LOL I dig this, especially the Steven Segal bit....this is a great show!
2012/7/11 12:23:13
Just wondering...a few things... Wow! Jamie Thanks for all that info, I Fav'd this page so I can go back to it...very valuable help! I appreciate it and I will check all that out!...Thanks again!

EEF
2012/7/10 16:39:57
Just wondering...a few things... What's the best way to Increase my "Fan" base here on Muvizu? and get better exposure...and get people to actually subscribe, like, follow, fan...etc...Does anyone know about How to go about Montezing Muvizu vids on YT and is it cool to do so?
edited by EEFilmz on 10/07/2012
2012/7/10 14:35:31
Now I can legitimately be a crotchety old g... Congratulations Dylly! Welcome Grace!Cool
2012/7/9 21:03:46
KISS - Rock and Roll All Night (Live) 1 - 4 Muvizu


Check out the 2 new uploads...As always if you Like don't forget to Like Follow Fan Subscribe!...Rock on!
edited by EEFilmz on 09/07/2012
2012/7/9 21:00:22
KISS Rock and Roll All Night (Live)


Check out the 2 new uploads...As always if you Like don't forget to Like Follow Fan Subscribe!...Rock on!
edited by EEFilmz on 09/07/2012
2012/7/8 13:06:39
Question for the Pros, Moguls, Staff, HELP!... Ok here's the dilemma, I think I pushed Muvizu or my newish pc to the render edge..not sure, my test render just to get an idea of the result (not quite finished yet) was choppy to say the least, quality yes, but it would speed up real fast, then slow down all throughout the
4ish minute video which when I rendered it took about
1.5-2 hours and it was
1.5 gigs in size using xvid hd...wihch media player wont even choke on that, so i put it through videopad and that shrunk it to 220mb in size.
please note, when i was actually creating this in muvizu, muvizu kept crashing, not responding etc but I trudged my way through all the actions and etc...it took forever! BUT there is a ton of lights, animated backdrops, effects, characters, Everything is in this vid and it looks spectacular otherwise, if only the result would turn out as planned. also the timeline seemed to be the root of the crashes, and when I saw the rendered version alot of the timing was off from my timeline cue points and such. I rendered it with a single pass xvid 720x1280 hd. i'm using dx9 even though my system came with dx11 64bit.

Is it a Muvizu? settings issue? or do I just have way too much stuff going on in this video? whatever it is it seems the timing was choking during production and during the render and i just don't know of a better way to go about it. So sorry for the long explaination but I'd like to see if I can do this right and why everything was choking on all the bits and pieces...Thanks! - EEF

UPDATE: I figured out what works, if you ever have this issue, hereis how I solved it: I rendered JUST the video silent xvid hd 720x1280 out of Muvizu, then after I impoorted into VideoPad, THEN I imported the KISS music, and added creds etc and saved movie using H264 codec (native); mp3 and that worked very well and the result was smooth animation and a decent file size.
p.s. @ Marco - WHAT is the Starts Effect you mentioned in your last reply to me? and does that have anything to do with this possibly?
edited by EEFilmz on 08/07/2012
edited by EEFilmz on 09/07/2012
edited by EEFilmz on 09/07/2012

OKAY HERE'S an UPDATE to THAT UPDATE - DILEMMA NOT SOLVED!! - PLEASE HELP!!: My Method (above) worked when I didn't need to do any lip synching!, now I tried to use models that needed Lipsynching, and I had to record the lipsyching characters on-set in UNLIT mode otherwise everything moved like the second hand on a watch tic-tic-tic Very SLOW (as before making this vid)...then after I recorded all the lipsynching(unlit), I rendered everything in (lit mode) WITH the audio track of the kiss song and watched everything tic by for over an hour only to achieve the above resullt once again where everything speeds up/slows down like crazy, and the lipsynching is mostly off pace too....I rendered in 720hd xvid...any help will be greatly appreciated as now I have no idea what to do next!?!? Is Muvizu not running at full optimization on my system or is it a windows 7 thing? or what? I'm about to give up here...
edited by EEFilmz on 13/07/2012
2012/7/5 22:50:58
Why are Character Actions Grayed out sometimes... Ziggy That is a brilliant idea!

ziggy72 wrote:
The problem, it seems to me, is just one of information. We need more regarding restrictions on what stance can be used with any animation. How about, for example...



The random poses and Happy > Me graphic are as usual, since They can all be used while standing or sitting. But the Conversation acton has the standing tag, since you can't use it while sitting. Likewise, Knee Slap can't be used while standing, so has the sitting tag. Too simple?
2012/7/5 13:50:34
Random requests! Thanks Dreeko! You are a pioneer on planet Muvizu, your help, tutorials, and videos are always appreciated and entertaining! Your vids have helped me alot in the learning process from the start.
Thanks Again! - EEF
Dreeko wrote:
This was created by using a scaled down backdrop positioned on the characters forehead on to which was placed a variety of eyebrow shapes with transparent backgrounds switching from image to image by animating the backdrop object image properties.
The raising and lowering of the eyebrows can be created by animating the movement of the backdrop up and down. If a single eyebrow movement is required then you would have to have two separate backdrops.
Please note though that the eyebrow backdrop is not going to move with the character as it is not attached. For this reason I haven't really used this technique much.
I have a sneaky feeling that the facial morphs used on the new characters may pave the way for a facial animation system

...it's only a feeling though!

Hope the above helps!

Cheers
D
2012/7/5 13:43:45
Why are Character Actions Grayed out sometimes... I'll check that out, but then those actions should be grayed out in Prepare Mode as well so you know not to take it to Direct and try to record with it (which is what I did), because the action works in prepare mode, just not in direct mode. Just a suggestion to see if that can be changed in the future. Thanks
Marco_D wrote:
EEFilmz wrote:
Can't believe this hasn't been posted yet or maybe I missed it, but I noticed that sometimes when in Prepare mode and setting up character actions, that when I go to Direct, and I hit Record, that action is grayed out so I cannot perform the action. I just noticed it with the Themes Actions...and am wondering why this happens?
Anyone else have this happen?
edited by EEFilmz on 05/07/2012


Hi EEF,

Some actions are designed to work only if the character is on a certain pose. Like standing or sitting.
So if your character is sitting down the actions that can only be used while standing will be greyed out.

I hope this helps.
Let us know if you have more questions

Cheers,
Marco
edited by Marco_D on 05/07/2012
2012/7/5 11:05:30
Why are Character Actions Grayed out sometimes... Can't believe this hasn't been posted yet or maybe I missed it, but I noticed that sometimes when in Prepare mode and setting up character actions, that when I go to Direct, and I hit Record, that action is grayed out so I cannot perform the action. I just noticed it with the Themes Actions...and am wondering why this happens?
Anyone else have this happen?
edited by EEFilmz on 05/07/2012
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