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TEXT MACHINE 3D VERSION 9
READ ME

http://TextMachine3D.com

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What is Text Machine 3D?
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Live and pre-production software for Visual Artists and VJs

Playback and control video loops, flash movies and images

With TextMachine 3D you can input and render words and sentences in real time or load text from file using any font

Build timers, countdowns, random alpha-numeric strings

Load 3D Models and video-texture them in realtime

Control and beat sync parameters with the 10 band audio spectrum analyzer or via MIDI/DMX

Mange your presets, create playlists and cues for timed video shows

Native and FreeFrame Effects - Control up to 8 FreeFrame effect parameters

Work Live with TextMachine 3D or record your output to AVI videos or numbered JPG frame sequences

Architectural Projection Mapping in Realtime

Multi HD Output


How to install Text Machine 3D?
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Double Click the SetupTextMachine3DV9.msi File and follow the instructions on your screen.



System Requirements
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Operating Systems
Windows Operating Systems (XP or later)

Required Software Components
DirectX 8 or later.
Adobe Flash 10 or later.

Required Hardware Components
Recent Laptop or Personal Computer.

512 MB RAM minimum, 1024 MB RAM recommended.

3D accelerated Graphic Card 64MB minimum, higher is recommended.

Optional: Dual/Multi- Monitor System or S-Video Output for preview and playback.


 

Trial Period and Registration
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You can use this software for trial purposes, without feature limitations, for an unlimited period of time.
Unregistered Copies of TextMachine 3D will display the Application Name in the output window.
By purchasing TextMachine 3D you will help us to further improve the application.


Details about price and registration procedure can be found at: http://TextMachine3D.com

vienna, January 2010


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Video Playback:
It's recommended to download and install the "K-Lite Mega Codec Pack" for optimal video playback:

http://http//www.google.com/search?hl=en&source=hp&q=K-Lite+Mega+Codec+Pack&btnG=Google-Suche&meta=&aq=f&oq=


If you experience problems with the TextMachine 3D User Interface (e.g. windows not opening) do the following:

Open Skin Configuration and click  
If this does not solve your problem, then please try the following:

Quit TextMachine 3D 
Delete the file "LastUIPosition.TM3DUIP" located in your TextMachine Installation folder 
Restart TextMachine 3D 



To Clean all Settings:

1) Close TextMachine 3D

2) Delete all Files Named Last* from the TextMachine 3D Installation Folder

3) Start TextMachine 3D



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Features
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Architectural Projection Mapping
Projection Mapping of TextMachine 3D Output and input from external sources to custom projection surfaces like: 
buildings, room corners, deco spheres & cubes, cylindrical screens etc.

Multi HD Output
Multi-Screen output for panorama projections or video walls.
Resolution per screen up to 1920x1200 pixels and beyond.
Manual output size definition for wide or custom sized screens.
Realtime rendering with high framerates. 

Images, Video Loops and Flash Movies (SWF)
Use your favorite images, video loops or flash movies. 
Render video textures on 3D models and text.
Control tiling, size, position, offset and speed.

Text Control
Text editing and loading from .txt files.
Random text generation features, counters and timers.
Use all fonts installed on your PC.
Font search, preview and fast-click symbol output. 

3D Text and 3D Models
Realtime 3D text generation.
3D Model import and live texturing (3DS and X-files)
XYZ rotation, position and size.

Particle Generators
Create particles off your text, video loops, and 3D models.
Control life, position and size.
Setup particle generator presets for later usage.

FreeFrame and Native Effects
Load your favorite FreeFrame plug-ins among the provided ones.
Control up to 8 FreeFrame effect parameters.
Add unlimited effects by using your own effect textures.
Built in feedback algorithm for blurs, trails and smear effect.

Parameter Animation
Manual parameter animation and playback.
Beat synchronization functionality.
Draw motion paths and let 3D models and text move along them

Audio Input and Control
10 band audio spectrum analyzer.
Link parameters to audio input.

MIDI/DMX Control
Easy to use MIDI learn mode.
Control parameters with up to 3 MIDI controllers simultaneously.
Save and load your MIDI setup to file.
Use DMX 2 MIDI via USB

Presets, Playlists and Cues
Manage and preview presets.
Compose, save and load playlists.
Define cues for exactly timed playback.
Best for info screens or timed visual performances.

Recording
Record the output to AVI using your favorite codec.
Create numbered JPG file sequences for later use with other image/movie processing programs.
Take screenshots and save as JPG.



