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Modul8 Changelog

What's new in Modul8 3.0 RC 1

Jun 1, 2018
  • ADDITIONS:
  • Added stage-size control (Output -> Stage Setup...): no longer fixed, the stage-size affects advanced-outputs edition and preview windows aspect-ratio, and simplifies scaling media from various sizes
  • Introduced "fit to stage" check-box in replacement from "normalize" combo-box
  • Added "fit to stage" button in advanced-output
  • Added a playback cursor in the play tab
  • Added a create Layer button over the selected layer
  • IMPROVEMENTS:
  • Redesigned Main user-interface
  • Redesigned Advanced-Output Setup window
  • Refined Preferences window
  • Refined Keywords Browser window
  • Media Folder now only plays the maximum number of images specified in the preferences
  • Added more info in the Media Folder media-inspector
  • Updated splash screen
  • FIXES:
  • Fixed ping-pong playback using HAP codec in AVFoundation player
  • Fixed Syphon/NDI output when using multiple outputs
  • Fixed movie playback glitch when duplicating a layer
  • Fixed movie player selection when importing a movie
  • Fixed a problem when moving layers in the layer-set

New in Modul8 3.0 Beta 22 (May 1, 2018)

  • ADDITIONS:
  • Added support for garageCube USB to DMX interface
  • FIXES:
  • Fixed crash at startup on macOS 10.13.x
  • Fixed output window not appearing when coming from Syphon/NDI output (advanced-output deactivated)
  • Fixed not all output windows appearing when coming from Syphon/NDI output (advanced-output activated)
  • Fixed trace mode when anti-aliasing was off
  • Fixed main window not appearing at startup

New in Modul8 3.0 Beta 21 (Apr 12, 2018)

  • Fixed last movie frame access
  • Fixed Syphon / NDI output width preference
  • Fixed blinking happening on output windows
  • Fixed mouse not responding

New in Modul8 3.0 Beta 20 (Mar 31, 2018)

  • ADDITIONS:
  • Added a control to the Video / NDI input inspector to improve starting time by keeping it running, option video capture running (info media) in the media window
  • Added Movie Folder rendering size to the inspector
  • Added Movie Folder FPS and cache size controls to the preferences
  • Added midi and keyboard mapping for popup menus
  • Added changing the media set group is now possible when you drag media
  • Added importing media now starting in the slot where the mediaset and mediaset-group are
  • Added keyword ctrl_master_lockOutputLightness and change keyword ctrl_master_lightness to ctrl_master_outputLightness
  • IMPROVEMENTS:
  • Revamped the preferences window
  • Improved NDI settings window
  • Removed useless items in the Edit menu
  • Moved Sound Analysis from Edit to Window menu
  • Like the mediaset, the mediaset group is not changed as well when you create a new layer
  • FIXES:
  • Fixed application getting slow after importing/playing a lot of movies
  • Fixed an issue when old project was open
  • Fixed Media movie fading (the media was restarted)
  • Fixed issues with the keywords : ctrl_layer_mediaSetGroup, ctrl_layer_mediaSet, ctrl_layer_media when a media was triggered
  • Fixed issues with the keyword : set_direct_layer_media_stepFrame and get_info_layer_media_nFrames
  • Fixed the size of the text in control-mapping mode on retina displays

New in Modul8 3.0 Beta 19 (Feb 25, 2018)

  • ADDITIONS:
  • Added support for automatic video-format detection when supported by Blackmagic devices
  • Added support for pixel-format selection on Blackmagic devices
  • Added support for MPEG-2 codec
  • IMPROVEMENTS:
  • Updated to BlackMagic SDK 10.8.4
  • FIXES:
  • Fixed Blackmagic support for 4k input devices
  • Fixed NDI output not sending the last rendered frame

New in Modul8 3.0 Beta 18 (Feb 25, 2018)

  • IMPROVEMENTS:
  • Dramatically improved NDI output performance
  • Clarified some preferences
  • FIXES:
  • Fixed FX and Transform wrongly rendering white on some machines
  • Fixed AVFoundation capture when using some video-input devices

New in Modul8 3.0 Beta 17 (Dec 22, 2017)

  • FIXES:
  • Fixed HAP playback on macOS 10.13+.

New in Modul8 3.0 Beta 16 (Dec 4, 2017)

  • ADDITIONS:
  • Added support for NDI output coupled with Syphon output (64-bit only)
  • FIXES:
  • Fixed a crash when switching Advanced Output
  • Fixed a problem with SUB blend mode wrongly rendering through Syphon / NDI
  • Fixed Lightness not being applied to all outputs
  • Fixed NDI sources naming

New in Modul8 3.0 Beta 15 (Nov 26, 2017)

  • ADDITIONS:
  • Added support for NDI streams acquisition as video-input sources (64-bit only)
  • FIXES:
  • Fixed a glitch in video players
  • Fixed a problem with Lightness when Advanced output was activated

New in Modul8 3.0 Beta 14 (Oct 16, 2017)

  • FIXES:
  • Fixed minor problems in FFmpeg video player
  • Fixed minor problems in AVFoundation video player

New in Modul8 2.8.0 Build 2106 (Sep 26, 2014)

  • Features:
  • anti-aliased Syphon output
  • HAP codec support
  • ShowJockey DMX device support
  • add a License Agreement menu
  • Bug correction:
  • Fixed: date-stamp reads 13 juillet 2013 when a module is published
  • Fixed: Undo and some shortcuts module editor
  • Fixed: some Sound Analysis parameters are not saved

New in Modul8 2.7.2 Build 2059 (Mar 31, 2014)

  • This upgrade fixes OS X Mavericks issues:
  • Fixed: System Menu Bar appears on Full-screen mode with Mavericks"
  • Fixed: Crash on Mavericks when a display is connected to HDMI port
  • Fixed: Modul8 crashes when assigning MIDI from Vezér to a Module
  • Fixed: Invert Color creates black image in Millumin 1.34
  • Fixed: printing accentuated character in Modules crash Modul8
  • Fixed: non ASCII character in Module code crash Modul8
  • Fixed: Module system does not report some Python errors
  • Fixed: correct a bug when module name contains Unicode/utf8 characters, saved .md8 file could grow big
  • Fixed: Modul8 does not start on Leopard because libcrypto 0.9.8 is missing
  • Fixed: Thickness, Divx et Divy incorrectly MIDI mapped
  • Fixed: Some Modules crashes Modul8 when uploaded to the Library

New in Modul8 2.6.5 (Nov 5, 2012)

  • Launch in Mountain Lion when GateKeeper is enabled
  • Text display compatibility with Retina Display
  • Dialog box of Render Logical Record not appearing in some rare cases
  • Flash media thumbnail issue, up to Flash 11.3 plugin
  • Warning : Flash 11.4 is not compatible*
  • SoundAnalysis and low frequency detection when using specific audio devices on a Mac Pro
  • CoreFilters with empty names

New in Modul8 2.6.4 (Sep 9, 2011)

  • Fixed some issues with the trace behavior and rendering
  • Fixed a problem of precision scaling in the Global Mask
  • Fixed an issue with the blue background color introduced in v2.6.3
  • Now the Input and output levels are saved in the preferences
  • Fixed blurring of text when creating new modules

New in Modul8 2.6.3 (Aug 12, 2011)

  • Syphon SDK Public Beta 2 - fixed an issue with OS X 10.7 Lion
  • Fixed some issues with alpha channels when using shared textures in Syphon
  • Fixed an issue with media when using "8 bit" filenames such as ones that use Japanese characters
  • Rendering Logical Record using an Alpha Channel with a codec that support Alpha Channels
  • Added menu item under 'Help' that links to the Online Modul Manual
  • New PDF user manual

New in Modul8 2.6.2 (May 31, 2011)

  • New features:
  • Support for Syphon output in Snow Leopard (OS X 10.6). Syphon is a technology that allows you to share video image data between video applications. For more information about Syphon please see the Syphon website (http://syphon.v002.info/).
  • Ability to the zoom the preview window in and out. Use the module system using the keyword direct_preview_zoom and with the new module 'Zoom preview'. A module called 'zoom enable (ui)' is available.
  • Fixes:
  • Problem while registering Modul8 if the home directory permissions were changed.
  • A problem with saving project files.
  • Small display problem in the media info when using Flash files.
  • Potential problem when changing the MIDI mapping preferences from 'project' to 'default' while mapping is enabled.
  • Fatal error if a video capture driver takes too long to initialize.
  • Fixes (Modules):
  • Description in the Keyword Browser Picking in the module editor.
  • Toggle button and keyUp in the module system.
  • A problem with the keyword 'direct_globalMask_surfaceBlend_Dest' in the module system.
  • Fatal error in some cases when using the Painter module.
  • Improvements:
  • CoreImage support for loading external CoreImage filters. This includes custom CoreImage filters as well.
  • DMX support compatibility for some devices like VMS.
  • Preview ratio limits extended from 40/1 to 1/10 in the Advanced Output window.
  • Saves the render settings and the minimized state of the modules window.

New in Modul8 2.6.1 (Jan 7, 2010)

  • Improved assignment of live video capture feeds.
  • Fixed minor problem when updating images in a Movie Folder and added the ability to load an empty folder.
  • Fixed a potential problem with DMX when quitting modul8.

New in Modul8 2.6 (Nov 29, 2009)

  • Sound Analysis:
  • Fine tune how compositions react to specific sounds. Isolate frequencies using the Sound Analysis Configuration panel and turn sound into movement.
  • See it in action.
  • DMX control:
  • Open yourself up to controlling lighting and other stage production tools, or expand your existing control of the stage into video.
  • Up to 4 live video feeds:
  • Incorporate several view points using multiple video cameras and mix them together as you would any other media within Modul8.
  • Import/export MIDI and key mappings:
  • Start every new project with a familiar feel by quickly incorporating the controls that serve you best, or share your Midi/Key mappings with your friends.
  • Movie folder:
  • Quickly create a slide show by dragging a folder from desktop that contains images and dropping it into the Modul8 media set. Incorporate new images or edit out ones you don’t want on the fly by simply removing images for the folder.
  • Blend modes:
  • An essential feature for most compositing tasks, blend modes allow for artistic experimentation with any image based media. Furthermore the implementation of these blend modes is very efficient, requiring very little CPU usage, so your frame rate does not suffer when your creative juices start to flow.
  • Wacom tablet support:
  • The Painter module responds to pen pressure allowing you to add a natural, lively feel to your video performances.
  • Additional new features:
  • Screenshot of preview and output windows
  • MIDI device filtering
  • Customizable aspect ratio of the preview panel
  • Specify the rendering size of your Quartz Composer patches
  • Support for Snow Leopard.
  • New modules:
  • All of the following modules are available for download from the GarageCUBE online module library.
  • Midi2Dmx (dmx) - Allows you to control DMX fixtures using your Midi controller.
  • DMX fixture (dmx) - Use Modul8 like a DMX control device.
  • DMX color test (dmx) - Test the RGB of a DMX compatible light fixture.
  • DMX 8 (dmx) - Simple slider control for 8 DMX channels.
  • Perspective Transform - A more precise version of the popular Core Image filter
  • EqTest (example) - Demonstrates how to access Sound Analysis data using the module system.
  • Updated modules:
  • BPM (global)
  • Bpm Router (layer)
  • Bpm Router (master)
  • PrintedDirectEvent v2 (tool)

New in Modul8 2.5.8 (Dec 8, 2008)

  • Support for .swf file playback using Flash 10.
  • Support for video capture (live video feed) at HD resolution.
  • Default memory settings in the preferences are now set to 60MB, 60%, 128MB.
  • Default video capture settings are now at the maximum quality.
  • Potential crashes when changing media quickly.
  • Potential freezes during a logical render.
  • In Leopard the output window did not return to front when switching to modul8 from another application.
  • Possible crashing when detecting video cards.

New in Modul8 2.5.7 (Sep 3, 2008)

  • Modul8 slow down due to media changing to direct-to-disk in v.2.5.5 and v.2.5.6.
  • Crashes due to too much memory usage by Modul8 (occurs often on machine with 4GB or more memory).

New in Modul8 2.5.6 (Jul 7, 2008)

  • A rare usage of the Python keyword "setValue" that would result in a
  • crash.
  • Flash playback in modul8 crashing PPC and Intel based computers.
  • Modul8 crashing when using two displays.

New in Modul8 2.5.5 (Jun 18, 2008)

  • Features added:
  • You can now change the post colorization of a layer using swatches or a color picker.
  • In the transformer layer panel a knob has been added that allows for manipulating the field of view of a layer.
  • In the option tab of the main layer interface added a check box has been added that allows you to connect or disconnect the fading of audio with the opacity of the layer.
  • Added support for media created in Flash using the .swf format (which was dropped from Quicktime).
  • Changed the maximum size of multi-output windows to unlimited.
  • Added an option to reset the window locations in multi-output mode and the ability to save the positions of windows in multi-output mode.
  • Added a new module to trigger media by name.
  • Added new keywords on the module system :
  • "info_media_names" (read only) Allows you to access the name of your media.
  • "info_media_pathsAndNames" (read only) Allows you to access the file path of your media.
  • "direct_media_change" (Write only) Load a new media in the the media set.
  • "set_direct_layer_media_stepFrame" Increment a movie clips frame.
  • Fixes:
  • Fixed module serialization in the project
  • manager when the project is saved.
  • Fixed problem when a big movie file (i.e. a 1 gigabyte file) fails to preload.
  • Fixed sound disappearing when slowing down/fading out/in
  • a movie.
  • Fixed a problem where module windows would drift from under the cursor
  • when moved using a Wacom tablet.
  • Fixed a problem of incorrect resizing of the media window when rendering
  • is heavily loaded.
  • Fixed Preview pane positions not being saved when entering/leaving full
  • screen mode or advanced output mode.
  • Fixed a problem when using large image files.
  • Fixed a problems with multi-output mode (white images).
  • Fixed possible crashes and problems on with logical record rendering and playing system.
  • Fixed a possible crash with load/unload of movies when free memory is low.
  • Fixed a possible crash with big movie and large image file.
  • Fixed a possible crash problem on some keywords when a wrong value is
  • used with the setValue on the Module system.
  • Fixed a problem of incorrect resizing of the media set window and info mode.
  • Fixed a problem with the module parameter serialization in project files.
  • Fixed problems with sound latency / stopping.
  • Fixed a problem with keyboard mapping and different languages in Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard.
  • Fixed a problem with midi mapping by position and toggle button.
  • Fixed a possible performance problem when hiding movies and changing the layer set.
  • Fixed a minor problem with modules windows drifting when moved with a Wacom tablet
  • Fixed a minor problem with resetting window locations when the preview ratio is not set to 4/3.
  • Fixed a minor problem with the master invert, add color and wide output ratio.