Smooth Fading Between Graphic Layers

Andrew,

I got your situation set up here and can see what you are talking about. With three DL.2s collaged together, crossfading from one layer to another I see a rather significant period of time where the output goes black. At the same time, I have a DL.2 that is not collaged, but is crossfading between the same two images in the same amount of time, and while there is a slight dip in the intensity as the fade happens, the output never goes black. Is this the behavior you were referring to?

I did find somewhat of a workaround for you, but not a total fix. When you are doing the crossfade, is the second image you want to fade to at intesity 0 in the first cue? In other words:

1st Cue: Layer 1 at full (visible), Layer 2 preloaded with image for next cue at 0.
2nd Cue: Layer 1 fades to 0, Layer 2 fades to 100.

If this is the case, you might want to try something a bit different:

1st Cue: Layer 1 at full (visible), Layer 2 at full with image for next cue preloaded (Layer 2 hidden behind layer 1, so while at full it can't be seen)
2nd Cue: Layer 1 fades to 0 revealing layer 2. There is still a bit of a dip in intensity, but not nearly as bad as the first senario.

Of course, layer numbers can be whatever you want them to be, just suggesting the hiding of one layer behind the other, both at full. On the second cue you could even be fading a third layer up behind the second to preset for the next cue.

What looks to be happening is the opacity (intensity) is being applied an extra time in the graphics pipeline when the collage effect is turned on causing things to fade faster than they should, leaving you with the blackout. I've logged this into our system as bug #9653 and we'll work on it in the near future.

Thanks for the report guys. :You_Rock_Emoticon: Sorry to hear about your head Josh, hope all goes well on your recovery.

Andrew,

I got your situation set up here and can see what you are talking about. With three DL.2s collaged together, crossfading from one layer to another I see a rather significant period of time where the output goes black. At the same time, I have a DL.2 that is not collaged, but is crossfading between the same two images in the same amount of time, and while there is a slight dip in the intensity as the fade happens, the output never goes black. Is this the behavior you were referring to?

I did find somewhat of a workaround for you, but not a total fix. When you are doing the crossfade, is the second image you want to fade to at intesity 0 in the first cue? In other words:

1st Cue: Layer 1 at full (visible), Layer 2 preloaded with image for next cue at 0.
2nd Cue: Layer 1 fades to 0, Layer 2 fades to 100.

If this is the case, you might want to try something a bit different:

1st Cue: Layer 1 at full (visible), Layer 2 at full with image for next cue preloaded (Layer 2 hidden behind layer 1, so while at full it can't be seen)
2nd Cue: Layer 1 fades to 0 revealing layer 2. There is still a bit of a dip in intensity, but not nearly as bad as the first senario.

Of course, layer numbers can be whatever you want them to be, just suggesting the hiding of one layer behind the other, both at full. On the second cue you could even be fading a third layer up behind the second to preset for the next cue.

What looks to be happening is the opacity (intensity) is being applied an extra time in the graphics pipeline when the collage effect is turned on causing things to fade faster than they should, leaving you with the blackout. I've logged this into our system as bug #9653 and we'll work on it in the near future.

Thanks for the report guys. :You_Rock_Emoticon: Sorry to hear about your head Josh, hope all goes well on your recovery.