Camera Mixer
Version:
0.1
Date Updated:
04/18/2011 
Camera Mixer is a real-time sequence editing tool.
It allows you to start editing draft sequences without starting any heavy film editing software.
Features :
- Real time playing
- File Open/Save
- Export the mix to 3dsmax’s batch renderer
- Save a preview of the whole mix
- Usual UI controls : snap, delete/repace, mute/solo, move track up/down
There's a builded version now ! You can find it here :
http://laurentchea.com/dev/CameraMixer/0.1/CameraMixerPkg.rar
Additional Info:
To run the Camera Mixer you need :
- Python
- Pywin32
- wxWidgets for python
Planned features for v0.2:
- Make the worksheet scalable
- Export to an After FX composition
- Manage background image sequences
Version Requirement:
2008,2009,2010
Other Software Required:
Python, Pywin32, wxWidgets for python 
Comments
preview problem
when i run a make preview, the resolution seems to locked (i cant change it independently)is it possible that it grabs then res from the common render parameters and when it finally renders out:
it either renders the entire dual monitor of my screen.
or weird grabs sizes.
i am not sure what i am doing wrong!
btw its a gr8 tool! i wish i can finally use this in my scene. it has 8 cameras and without a tool like this its driving me crazy.
thanks
d
demoan666
Builded version
Hello,
I've created a builded version of the tool. You can find it here :
http://laurentchea.com/dev/CameraMixer/0.1/CameraMixerPkg.rar
There's 2 files, one .exe which is the tool, and one .ms script that you have to run in 3dsmax before launching the tool.
I've tested it, it seems to work.
Sorry for taking too long to
Sorry for taking too long to reply, I've been busy last days...
Well, about the bug , maybe it wasnt a bug, I think that I didnt understand well the usability of the script, next week I'll use it some more and if I find something strange I'll be posting here. Any news about the next release? : )
Hello, Glad to hear that
Hello,
Glad to hear that you're using it in production :]
I'm trying to release a little installer for this week-end, I'll only be able to put the easiest features you ask for this quick release, that's to say the object in the max scene containing the mix. I'm still thiking about it though, considering the pros and the cons.
Regarding the undo system, I didn't start working on it yet, but this is planned for next version.
Can you describe the bug more precisely ? Do you talk about the fact that when you open a new mixer (set on 0 to 400), and that max's animation range is for example from 500 to 900, you can't see any footages until you resize the mixer's timeline ?
I'm using it in production
I'm using it in production and I must say that I'm loving this tool, congratz for this awesome script.
But some things could be better, like the edit mix could be stored somehow inside the 3dsmax scene, cuz sometimes you forget to save in the script...
And everytime I load a scene on 3dsmax, timeline range must be et to 0 to the script correctly move the time slider (cause if when you load the script and its not set to 0, it keeps a offset in the timeline).
Ah, the always needed UNDO and REDO function is missing : )
But despite that, its a great addiction to the workflow, thx and sorry for the poor english, eheh
(Be ready cuz soon autodesk may call you wanting to buy your script to add to next 3dsmax release, haha ;) )
Thanks for answer :-), so do
Thanks for answer :-), so do you plan to do a dotnet version ?
I'd say that python+wxWidgets
I'd say that python+wxWidgets is equivalent to what dotnet can offer.
A true object-oriented language, builtin functionnalities for arrays/hash, xml, sql, threads and stuffs, that's for the python part.
The wx part brings you custom widgets to make better UIs.
this script is something that
this script is something that AD should have done for years :-)
I don't try it, I would like to know what python can make that maxscript or dotnet can't. No offense, just to know what the limitations are.
Thanks a lot.
Hello, You're right, that'd
Hello,
You're right, that'd be a good thing, it's less easy to run than a classical mxs or plugin.
I'll work on it this week-end, stay tuned.
It seems really useful and
It seems really useful and interesting script, but i will wait for the full --automate install- version to try it.