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Dragonframe Tether is a free app that allows you to use your iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad as a capture source in Dragonframe 4. | Dragonframe Tether is a free app that allows you to use your iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad as a capture source in Dragonframe 4. | ||
| − | + | == Getting the Apps == | |
* On the iOS device get Dragonframe Tether from the App Store. | * On the iOS device get Dragonframe Tether from the App Store. | ||
* On the computer install and authorize Dragonframe | * On the computer install and authorize Dragonframe | ||
| − | + | == Getting Started == | |
# On the computer open '''Dragonframe''' | # On the computer open '''Dragonframe''' | ||
# Select '''Create New Scene''' from the dialog box, or open a previously created scene with '''Open Scene'''. | # Select '''Create New Scene''' from the dialog box, or open a previously created scene with '''Open Scene'''. | ||
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# Open '''Dragonframe Tether''' on the iOS device | # Open '''Dragonframe Tether''' on the iOS device | ||
# '''Dragonframe''' should detect the back camera of the iOS device | # '''Dragonframe''' should detect the back camera of the iOS device | ||
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| + | ==Configuring Dragonframe== | ||
| + | #If you do not see the live camera feed from the animation stand press '''command R''' to refresh the live camera feed. | ||
| + | #*a red outline will appear around the window signifying that live view is enabled. | ||
| + | #Set the frames per second for playback speed: | ||
| + | #*1's = 30fps | ||
| + | #*2's = 15fps | ||
| + | #*3's = 10fps | ||
| + | ===Set the Aspect Ratio for the project=== | ||
| + | #In the '''Animation''' window, click on the '''Guide Layers''' tab. | ||
| + | #Select '''Aspect Ratio Mask''' and choose '''16:9''' (rectangular), '''4:3''' (square) depending on the requirements for your assignment. | ||
| + | #Adjust the mask opacity as needed. | ||
| + | #Select '''Aspect Ratio Lines''' and select Outline and/or Crosshairs as needed. | ||
| + | #In the '''Aspect Ratio Mask''' section set the '''Aspect Ratio''' to match the 16:9 or 4:3 setting above. | ||
[[Category:Dragonframe]] | [[Category:Dragonframe]] | ||
Revision as of 08:24, 12 May 2020
Dragonframe Tether is a free app that allows you to use your iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad as a capture source in Dragonframe 4.
Contents
Getting the Apps
- On the iOS device get Dragonframe Tether from the App Store.
- On the computer install and authorize Dragonframe
Getting Started
- On the computer open Dragonframe
- Select Create New Scene from the dialog box, or open a previously created scene with Open Scene.
- Name your production, 5 characters maximum.
- Set the Frame Rate and click OK.
- In the new window that opens browse to your desktop.
- Click New Folder and give it a name and hit Create.
- Select that folder and click Save.
- Connect the iOS device to the computer via USB
- Open Dragonframe Tether on the iOS device
- Dragonframe should detect the back camera of the iOS device
Configuring Dragonframe
- If you do not see the live camera feed from the animation stand press command R to refresh the live camera feed.
- a red outline will appear around the window signifying that live view is enabled.
- Set the frames per second for playback speed:
- 1's = 30fps
- 2's = 15fps
- 3's = 10fps
Set the Aspect Ratio for the project
- In the Animation window, click on the Guide Layers tab.
- Select Aspect Ratio Mask and choose 16:9 (rectangular), 4:3 (square) depending on the requirements for your assignment.
- Adjust the mask opacity as needed.
- Select Aspect Ratio Lines and select Outline and/or Crosshairs as needed.
- In the Aspect Ratio Mask section set the Aspect Ratio to match the 16:9 or 4:3 setting above.
