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CLIPDIR.TXT - CLIP DIRECTOR VERSION 1.00b
PRODUCT DOCUMENTATION
_______________________________________________________________
Please take the time to review this file before installing and
running Clip Director.
If you have not already done so, please review the README.TXT
file. README.TXT contains important program notes and last
minute additions to program documentation that could not be
included in this file or in the program's help system (.HLP)
file.
INTRODUCTION
------------
Clip Director is a CD-ROM file utility designed to provide a
quick and easy means of browsing through .AVI movie clip files
on a compact disk. In conjunction with a library file located
on the CD-ROM disk itself, Clip Director provides a variety of
useful information about each .AVI clip, including a file
description, file size, playing time, as well as background
information about the motion picture from which the clip was
obtained. Clip Director can also display a "still" picture
from each clip.
Best of all, Clip Director provides a built-in .AVI file
viewer, which can play the selected clip directly from the
CD-ROM drive.
Clip Director's .AVI playback functions are not limited to
files on the CD-ROM disk. The program provides an .AVI File
Open function, allowing quick and easy playback of .AVI files
anywhere on the user's system (i.e., from any installed physical
or logical drive).
Clip Director offers a convenient method of navigating the
contents of a CD-ROM disk, removing the guesswork of having to
rely on directory listings of inscrutable 8-character filenames.
In short, the program makes its associated CD-ROM disks easier
and more fun to use!
NOTE: Clip Director requires that a version of the Video for
Windows driver set be installed and correctly configured for
this system. The run-time version of this driver set may be
included on your CD-ROM disk or on the Clip Director master
disk. The run-time version of Video for Windows can also be
ordered directly from Microsoft Corporation, or downloaded from
public bulletin boards or on-line information services like
CompuServe and Prodigy. Instructions for the installation and
configuration of the Video for Windows driver set is included
with the driver files.
PRODUCT VERSION INFORMATION
---------------------------
Version 1.0a of Clip Director now supports the display of video
clip "still shots" in up to 256 colors. This display will more
accurately represent the appearance of the .AVI video clip.
PROGRAM FILES
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The CLIP DIRECTOR package consists of four files:
README.TXT
A small ASCII text file, containing release information and
installation notes. This file may be viewed with Windows
Notepad or any comparable text editor/viewer.
CLIPDIR.EXE
The executable program file.
CLIPDIR.HLP
The Windows Help file, used for providing comprehensive
run-time help. Help topics may be easily printed through
the Windows Help menu bar "File/Print Topic" command.
CLIPDIR.TXT
This file, containing program information, notes, and
general instructions.
A fifth file, CLIPDIR.INI, is created the first time the
program is run, and is maintained in the default Windows
directory (e.g., C:\WINDOWS or C:\WIN).
PROGRAM NOTES
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Clip Director runs within the Microsoft Windows environment
(versions 3.1 or higher), and requires the following:
* VGA graphics (640x480) or higher.
Although Clip Director may be run in 16-color or black &
white modes, we strongly recommend running the program under
Windows in a minimum 256-color mode. .AVI file playback is
far more "true-to-life" with a palette of 256 or more colors.
A mouse or other pointing device is highly recommended, but
not required for program operation.
GETTING STARTED
---------------
Clip Director requires very little in the way of configuration
or setup.
Following the installation process, the essential program
files (CLIPDIR.EXE, CLIPDIR.INI, CLIPDIR.HLP) should reside in
their own directory on your hard disk (e.g., C:\CLIPDIR). A
few ASCII text files will also be present; these text files
are handy sources of program information, but are not
necessary for running the program.
Clip Director can be run from a Windows File Manager command
line (via "File/Run") or from a Program Manager icon.
The first time Clip Manager is run, the program's CD-ROM drive
letter setting (i.e., D, E, F, etc.) should be entered. This
is accomplished by selecting the menu bar "Options/Select
CD-ROM Drive..." command. This command opens a dialog box
containing a single drop-down listbox control. You should
select the letter of your installed CD-ROM drive and close the
dialog box with the "OK" button.
Once this selection is made, the drive letter is written into
Clip Director's initialization file and used as the program
default. This default will be placed into effect every time
Clip Director is run. As a result, you should not have to
make the drive selection again unless you change your system
hardware setup or disk drive assignments.
If you do change your system setup to add, remove, or replace
an installed CD-ROM drive, you will probably need to re-set
Clip Director's CD-ROM drive default.
NOTE: The CD-ROM drive setting must be correct, or Clip
Director will not be able to access the correct library file
on the desired CD-ROM disk.
If you like, you may select the display format in which your
movie clips will be played. By default, the program will play
.AVI files in a window which may be moved or minimized. You
can easily toggle between window and full-screen display via
the menu bar "Options/Preview In Window" and "Options/Preview
Full-Screen" commands.
With this simple selection, Clip Director is now ready for use!
USING CLIP DIRECTOR
-------------------
When Clip Director is up and running, the selected CD-ROM
disk should be inserted into the CD-ROM drive. As with any
removable media, you should take care to see that the CD-ROM
disk is inserted correctly and that the drive tray, door, or
latch is secured.
When it is loaded, the disk is ready to be scanned by Clip
Director.
To scan the CD-ROM disk, simply press the "SCAN" button.
Clip Director will verify that a recognizable CD-ROM disk is
loaded in the drive and will load the clip file descriptions
into the listbox control located on the left side of the
program window.
NOTE: If Clip Director does not recognize the loaded CD-ROM
disk, or encounters a problem scanning its contents, an
error message will be posted, giving you the chance to
change disks or check the CD-ROM drive to make sure the disk
is inserted correctly.
Assuming the disk has been successfully scanned, you are
free to browse through the clip descriptions in the listbox
control. Note that this control contains all .AVI clips
contained on the CD-ROM disk, regardless of their directory
locations. Even so, you are able to scroll through them as
though they were all in a single directory.
When a clip description is selected, the .AVI file name and
file size are displayed in the status boxes located along the
bottom of the program window. Some detailed background
information about the selected clip may also be provided in
the large status box located on the right side of the program
window. If available, a clip "still" from the .AVI file will
be displayed, as well.
The clip itself can be played at any time by pressing the
"PLAY" button, or by double-clicking the mouse pointer on the
clip description in the listbox control. The .AVI file will
play in its own window or full-screen, depending on Clip
Director's current display option setting.
When a clip is opened for playback, Clip Director is able to
access the Video for Windows driver for additional information
about the .AVI file itself. This information (total frames
and play time) is displayed during playback.
When previewed in a window, playback can be paused or canceled
by pressing the "PAUSE" or "CLOSE" buttons, respectively.