Grass Valley RTic v.2.43 - Manual (Page 36)

RTic User Manual- document version: 2.43 - 36
17 Pictures: How to
It is advised to use TGA-files as source.
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Grab the name of the TGA-file(s) from a single or multirecord object.
Note that the file name must include the file extension (.tga).
 If applicable, add a Process object to edit the file name. Link the Source and Process objects.
 Add a Local TGA object.
 Link the Local TGA object and the object that outputs the file name(s).
 Double-click the TGA object.
 Specify a directory (local) to grab file(s) from.
Adding TGAs together from 2 sources:
 Insert an Add TGA object.
 Specify the TGA file(s) as described above and link the two flows to the Add TGA object.
The first flow (green link) is placed at the bottom and determines the maximum width and height.
Notes
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The Local Add object automatically renames the TGA-files.
• The Add TGA object can be preceded by a Local TGA object, Add TGA object or Graph object.
Adding TGAs together from one multisource
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Insert the multisource object and specify the TGA-files as described above. Grab multiple records
from the multisource.
 Insert an Add TGA object.
 Link the flow to the Add TGA object.
The first record is placed at the bottom and determines the maximum width and height.
Note
The Test Add option does not work in combination with multisource objects.
Picture conversion
Converts a BMP to TGA, or vice versa. If applicable, modify alpha and sharpness.
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First specify the source file: path and filename.
o Use a (manual) source object to specify the file path and name.
(Note that you can also use the Local TGA object to specify the path, you can use the Add
TGA object to specify the filename.)
o If applicable, process the source using an object such as the Trim object.
 Insert and link a PICconv object.
 Double-click the PICconv object to edit.
 Specify the target format and filename. Make sure to specify the target format file extension.
 If appropriate, modify alpha and sharpness.