MacroSystem Particle Magic - Manual (Page 7)

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2.3 Preview
The preview feature allows you to view a preview
of an effect before the effect is created. You can
access the preview feature from the effect screens
and from the settings windows in Particle Magic.
However, the preview feature does have some
limitations as follows:
- The preview feature can only be used if the
effect has not yet been created (i.e. if the effect
icon in the storyboard is still red).
- The small preview might look considerably
different from the final result, especially around
the edges of the picture. Effects that run outside
the visible screen area in the final video might be
visible in the small preview.
- In the case of some effects (depending on the
settings), the calculation times might under some
circumstances be so long that the preview does
not run smoothly or is not usable at all.
In the case of the Kron and Avio (with the Pro
Package), you can also easily use the full-size
preview. Otherwise, you can also view the first few
frames after the calculation process has started
and then decide whether to cancel or continue
calculation.
- The Full Size preview will only be updated after
you click
"Ok" to close the effect settings
windows.. If you are using the Avio, you will need
the Pro Package to use the full-size preview.
2.4 Menus
The menus contain a whole range of different
settings that you might find a little confusing at
first. However, if you turn your attention to one
setting after the other, you will soon start
understanding their various functions and can
then even create complex combinations yourself.
We recommend that you start off by using
predefined settings from the archive. To learn how
to use individual options, you should set as many
of the other options as possible to 0 to avoid
confusion. With a little experience you can then
create complex effects yourself. These can then be
saved in the archive and used again whenever you
want. Note: Please read through our practical
tutorials on this topic.