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DomeXFTM by Sky-Skan
dome master plug-in for Adobe After Effects for Windows
Planetarium and fulldome artists can now create a virtual dome space in an After Effects composition. DomeXF digitally transforms images by adjusting for dome curvature, allowing for the output and rendering of dome masters. Each transformation provides the user the ability to add layers of content, each distorted accordingly for the dome. This plug-in streamlines the powerful video compositing tools of Adobe After Effects (versions 6.5 and later, Windows only).
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$395 CD-ROM
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BUY IT HERE!
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Transformation = the XF in DomeXF
Currently, the DomeXF plug-in has three dome transformation modes: standard, panoramic and fisheye.
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Standard transformations give the artist the ability to represent true geometry on the dome allowing the composite layer to appear flat and undistorted.
• Panoramic transformations force the bottom of the composite layer to align with the horizon, even when resized.
• Fisheye transformations give the composite layer depth, akin to the traditional all-sky transformation.
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Interface
DomeXF utilizes the standard After Effects plug-in structure so there aren't any awkward windows or controls to work with. Simply make your adjustments by means of sliders and instantly see their effects.
Previewing Animations
Because DomeXF is an After Effects plug-in, the production process is simplified due to the ability to preview footage prior to rendering. Fine tuning and editing of your assets can be done on the fly without rendering test footage.
Dome Masters
Exporting dome master files for distribution or still frame all-skies has never been easier. By utilizing DomeXF and exporting frame sequences through After Effects, creating a dome master is now a simple rendering process.
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Copy Protection
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DomeXF is an encryptyed piece of software, and uses a "call/response" form of copy protection. It requires a one-time software activation before its first use after installation. The software generates a unique user ID code (the "call") based on the user's computer configuration. The user is prompted to enter a valid access code (the "response") based on this user ID; without it, the plug-in will not function. To obtain the required access code, the user ID code must be provided to Sky-Skan. Sky-Skan can be contacted by e-mail, fax, or phone during normal business hours, 9:00 - 5:00 Eastern Time (GMT -05:00); they promise to respond to all access code requests within 24 hours of the next business day. After a valid access code has been entered, the software will run on the identified computer without further call/response challenges. Since the call/response codes are based on a computer's unique configuration, the software is intended to be installed on only one computer. Changes to a computer's configuration or re-installation on a different computer may require another access code from Sky-Skan.
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PRODUCT CODE
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DomeXF After Effects Plug-In CD-ROM
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$395
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Obviously, you will need Adobe After Effects to use DomeXF. You can download a tryout version from the Adobe Web site, and get a good deal on the Adobe Production Studio Premium, part of the Adobe Creative Suite, from Amazon.com.
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DomeXF is a trademarked product of Sky-Skan, Inc. Windows, Adobe, After Effects, et. al., are trademarks of their respective companies.
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