Realtime SMPTE Timecode overlay
Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2017 5:51 am
Demonstrating a simple layer script that overlays the SMPTE Timecode in Moho (Anime Studio) screen and/or video output - for workflow synchronisation and Animatic Storyboard production.
Working Demo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yeWSgxDqERk
Script Download: https://github.com/SimplSam/moho-smpte/ ... master.zip
Know issues: - Occasional 'random' text (like: 'CPU#', 'Process', 'Project', <Blank> or a <Filepath>) appearing as the Timecode text. This appears to be a Moho buglet within the export/render process, and can be minimised by using Moho Exporter. It can be seen in my demo video @ 00:00:12:05
To use:
(0) - Save ss_smpte.lua file to your computer file system
(1) - Add a NOTE Layer to your Moho project
(2) - Use the Layer properties to Select [General] > [Embedded script file] and choose the saved file: ss_smpte.lua
(3) - (Optional::Render) Set Layer properties to render. i.e. Uncheck - [General] > 'Don't render this layer' - If you want overlay on final video output file
(4) - (Optional::Colorize) Set Layer properties to [General] > [Colorize layer] and choose colour/transparency. This will tint the Note for better visibility
(5) - (Optional::Position) Move the Note Layer on the screen to a preferred position
(6) .... Enjoy!
My Want list:
- Direct script access to SMPTE counter
- Improved graphical Note/Text Box/Layer (Back/Foreground colour set-able, Honours layer scaling etc. etc.)
Tested in: AS10Pro & MH12Pro