Move object on a path??
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Hi guys
is it possible in Isadora (Actor, Actor-combination) to move an object (Picture) along a path (like in After Effects for Example??). I have to produce stuff where a simple shape is moving on a predefined path.Regards Birdhouse -
I would use MouseWatcher(or whatever tool) to write the path coordinates into DataArray and recall these to construct path in Envelope and run path into Projector position.
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Not like after effects, ie; via keyframes no.
But you can do very similar with envelope ++ actor.Hope this helps. -
i,ll give it a try
thanks for the quick answer vanakaru and sculptureregards birdhouse -
I made this rough path recorder with 26 points not using DataArray but writing direct into Envelope++. Press r to reset, then on active scene window make path by clicking desired points(26) and press a to run object on the path.
It works from the end to the beginning - so needs some more work, but I have no more time. -
great vanakaru thanks a lot i will have a look at it.
in the meantime i made it quick and dirty. tracking movement from a video with eyes actor and the let the object follow the movement.regards birdhouse -
You could also send in data from software like http://www.duration.cc/
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i will have a look at it Skulpture.
Try to use as less programs as i can during a live performance (means, try to do as much as i can with isadora) to limit possible error sources.thanks for the repliesregards birdhouse -
If the path is really pre-defined why not render it in After effects???
Otherwise the DataArray actor is the go- you can feed the data with Duration (this will really help as it lets you create smooth curves and tween between values)- you can use it to record edit and create the data, then record the data into the data array for play back - meaning you dont have to use it live just for producing the path. -
at my workplace there is no after effects for reasons i can´t explain ;-). will try the DataArray actor.
regards birdhouse
