Carny_Priest Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 I've downloaded from the FTP the set of ShoryukinToTheChin table guides that open6l converted to swf, but I'm missing some instructions for some of the newer releases.Inspired by this topic:http://www.gameex.info/forums/topic/14212-format-instructions-swf/#entry118960I captured the table guide for Pinball FX2 - The Walking Dead to make a set of animated instruction cards in swf format. Instead of making one long video, I edited my capture down to separate clips for each table feature. That way I can bump up the quality.I've just done the one table for now to see if I want to continue doing this. I uploaded to the FTP in the "Other Uploads" section. I'm also making it available here for a little while:https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/45430846/Walking%20Dead%2C%20The.zip 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyco Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 u got anymore mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carny_Priest Posted September 21, 2014 Author Share Posted September 21, 2014 u got anymore mate.Not at the moment. Let me know how this set works for you. I've found that it works pretty well on my test bed (a laptop). Not so well in the cab. Can't switch to other screens in the instruction set. I still need to track down if it's a bug. I'm running an older 1.87 beta on the laptop and the cab is running 1.88. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carny_Priest Posted September 22, 2014 Author Share Posted September 22, 2014 I wound up renaming the set according to the game name entry in the database rather than the Description entry. Now I can click through all the screens. So, it is all good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyco Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 it works good mine r named by description in the xml and i can change page aswell. the only thing is that it is not full screen on my backglass its like letterbox like films are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carny_Priest Posted September 23, 2014 Author Share Posted September 23, 2014 I captured at aspect ratio 1920x1080 as that is the native resolution of my backglass screenWhat resolution is your backglass? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyco Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 It's 1280x1024 standard 4.3 monitor mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carny_Priest Posted September 24, 2014 Author Share Posted September 24, 2014 My test bed is 1280x1024. I didn't really notice it when I was reviewing it but, yeah, it's letterboxed because the aspect ratio of 1920x1080 (16:9) is not the same as 1280x1024 (4:3)I don't see how I can crop those videos without cutting into the images or the text.This leaves adding black borders using Avidemux if white borders are unsightly for you. Avidemux is free. Tutorial here:<iframe width="560" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/mOkacIGQE3E" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>The other alternative is to change the game resolution to 1280x1024 0 deg orientation and then capture the table guide. If you have a 600 series or greater Nvidia card, then you can use the Shadowplay feature to capture game video. The output file is huge, but then I cut out pieces with Avidemux.Problem is that the game may not look all that good when the native resolution of the playfield monitor is 1920x1080. It may be possible to change your screen configuration so that the game shows up on your backglass monitor just so that you can record the table guide. You can change it back after you are done.http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/42107/how-to-quickly-cut-a-clip-from-a-video-file-with-avidemux/Finally, I convert each piece to swf with ffmpeg, also free.Get the static buildhttp://ffmpeg.zeranoe.com/builds/http://www.wikihow.com/Install-FFmpeg-on-WindowsOpen a command prompt (Enter cmd in Windows Start/Search programs and files)Enter this command:ffmpeg -i file.name -r 20 -qscale:v 20 file.swfWhere "file.name" is the input file (you may also need to include the path to that file) and "file.swf" is the name of the output file.I'll do Guardians of the Galaxy as there is no official walkthrough for it yet. Everything else is here:http://blog.zenstudios.com/?page_id=637For Deadpool, it may just be easier to do screen captures into png and just use those. Not as fancy as video but they are pretty thorough. I think everything else is already on the FTP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carny_Priest Posted September 24, 2014 Author Share Posted September 24, 2014 Marvel - Guardians of the Galaxyhttps://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/45430846/Marvel%20-%20Guardians%20of%20the%20Galaxy.zipAnd on the FTP. Look for Carny under Other Uploads 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyco Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 Ok thanks mate will take a look stuck at work till tomoz night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyco Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 hi mate i have got rid of the borders and got it full screen aswell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noiseprisoner Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 I just setup PBFX2 on my cabinet build and The Walking Dead instructions are awesome and super helpful. Thank you for your work converting the table guide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fulltilt Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 Hi, I really liked this idea ..seeing as the thread was pretty old I decided to give a try to make them after getting some help from both Andy and Carny_Priest.So far I only have one made as they really do take a bit of time but I like they way they look in my cab so I hope someone else will enjoy them too Please have a look and let me know what you thinkSouth Park - Super Sweet Pinballhttps://app.box.com/s/72gqti4jkxb72tn5q04kj1ju82x9nzkqYou can also find my most current work on the FTP in the Other Uploads/Fulltilt/Instructions folder Thanks,FT 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fulltilt Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 Next is Mars Hope you Enjoy https://app.box.com/s/plbapf8zjk3h92mdn2w1byqpy7lcxd2dFTP is also updatedThanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carny_Priest Posted September 11, 2015 Author Share Posted September 11, 2015 I haven't had a chance to check it out, but it sounds like good stuff. At least the file sizes are sane. Taking on the whole catalog is a big job. Much respect to you for picking it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fulltilt Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 Thanks CP ! I am having a good time learning and creating them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fulltilt Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 Ok, here is one more for today Venomhttps://app.box.com/s/p27x9y0fdg4l86fzlwx29ykka3rq6vakHope you enjoy! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyco Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 just done ant man and portal uploaded to FTP. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyco Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 deadpool done u no were to find it lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fulltilt Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 You really gotta love communities for this reason .. several people working together to reach a common goal! Nice work .. added them to my cab 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyco Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 just done Star Wars Pinball - Rebels and Zen - Sorcerer's Lair on FTP. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyco Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 just done Star Wars Pinball - Heroes Within - Han Solo and South Park - Butters Very Own Pinball uploading to FTP now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fulltilt Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Here is another one ..World War Hulkhttps://app.box.com/s/obqb0b1ooyuvzj36dmhcpxtw2b7aw5adYou can also download all of these at once from the FTP /Other Uploads/Fultilt/Instructions or/Other Uploads/Andyco/Pinball FX2/animated instruction cardsEnjoy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyco Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 5 more doneStar Wars Pinball - Heroes Within - DroidsZen - Wild West RampagePlants vs ZombiesMarvel - The Avengers Age Of UltronZen - Castle Storm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fulltilt Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 Got another one done Fear Itselfhttps://app.box.com/s/uwh69hyhfuym5vgegid0nhw8i8hdvx45Thanks, ENJOY! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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