/moho-smpte

Moho 12 SMPTE Timecode Overlay - Lua Script (version 2 - Graphical)

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moho-smpte

Graphical SMPTE Timecode overlay for Moho Animations

Version

  • version: MH12 02.00.000 #480430.01 -- by Sam Cogheil (SimplSam)
  • release: v2.0.0

How do I get set up ?

  • To install:

    1. Save the 'SS_SMPTE.lua' file to your computer file system
    2. In Moho on a VECTOR Layer use Layer Settings and select [General] > [Embedded script file] and browse to the saved 'SS_SMPTE.lua' file, then click OK
    3. You will now be presented with a Style dialog for the look and feel of the SMPTE overlay text. Set your preferences and click OK
    4. On your timeline Press 'Play' -- Sit back and Enjoy the magic!

  • Sizing/Orientation:

    • You can set the Size, Position, Orientation of the SMPTE overlay by setting Transforming the SMPTE Layer (Transform Layer tool) @ Frame 0
    • To increase styling options, place the SMPTE Layer inside a Group layer, and manipulate the Group Layer as usual, or add additional background layers etc.
    • To edit the current Style (Colour etc.) -- Create a Marker (empty/any text) on the SMPTE Layer at Frame 0. Or simply remove and then re-add the layer script (the current settings will be preserved)

  • Known issues:

    Jumpy Text (Moho buglet): Text will be slightly jumpy (even with a Fixed font) -- unless the SMPTE text is postfixed with a non-whitespace character

    • To work around jumpiness, try adding some spaces and a trailing dot ' .' postfix, and then position the SMPTE Layer such that the dot is offscreen, or enclose with preferred prefix '[' and postfix ']' (for example)
    • Alternatively - you can use group/layer masking to hide the postfix character(s)

DEMO

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