formatpixel – blog

formatpixel has been featured in the “How we built…” section of .net magazine.
.net – issue 168 (October 07)

Here’s a small fp project hightlighting some of the new features and show an example of motion in projects.

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Please note that this project is playing back in the Beta version of the player.
[ 07 March 08: Update, the Beta player has now gone to full release and used as default ]

Click here to view this project in a new browser window

The new beta version of the formatpixel editor has been released. The new version now supports motion on objects allowing you to animated your pages.

Above: The new Motion Map panel and controls.

Registered users can log into their accounts and select the new beta editor from their projects list. Projects saved in the beta editor will play back in the existing formatpixel web player however any new features used will be ignored. To view your project correctly you can use the newly released beta version of the formatpixel player. This is listed under the projects name.

New features added in this beta version are:

- Apply motion to text and shape objects
- Apply motion control to image mask builds
- Motion map panel for animation overview
- New Outline filter to shape and text objects
- Control Outline filter colour
- Drop shadow support added to shape objects

As this is still a beta release please feedback with any bug’s or ideas.

Highlighted project for this month is from Nathan. A great looking illustration portfolio, use the link below to view:

Click here to view – Nathan Daniels illustration

You may have noticed a change in the way things are looking, a new formatpixel skin has now been rolled out across the site. We hope you enjoy this new look and as ever your feedback is welcomed.