New Movie Workbench

[F_Rosa]

Hello.

After many trials and errors, I finalized a first approximation of a workbench to create frames and films of animations elaborated in FC.

The workbench called Movie is available at: https://github.com/Francisco-Rosa/FreeCAD-Movie

I also had to adapt the ExplodeAssembly workbench to trigger the recording. This modification is available at: https://github.com/Francisco-Rosa/ExplodedAssembly

Before putting together a wiki page with instructions (which I still don't know how to do), I've embedded a tutorial file (Tutorial.txt) on GitHub above.

As soon as possible, I will include the test file that I have been working on to better explain the use of this workbench.

To expand the application, I also left instructions on how to include recording commands in any other workbench, script or macro animation.

I hope the acceptance is positive and many are encouraged to include in their workbenches the resources of recording the animation directly in the FC.

[F_Rosa]

The test file (updated). Create a clapperboard, configure it and start your test. To achieve similar results, set the resolution of the R1 frames equal to the rendering project.

[chrisb]

Here it is rather the process than the final result, so how about creating a video of using this video workbench?

[F_Rosa]

Here it is rather the process than the final result, so how about creating a video of using this video workbench?

Ok, here are the results of my first tests (now) in high resolutions to give an idea:

Video with 3D views frames (R1):

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Video with rendered frames (R2):

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[yorik]

This is AWESOME! Congrats!
Tell us when you feel it's ready to be in the addon manager

[F_Rosa]

This is AWESOME! Congrats!

Thank you, your impression is very important! But it's good to record that this task was only possible with the excellent guidance made by you and others about FC. We are always grateful!

Tell us when you feel it's ready to be in the addon manager

From the list of arrangements to submit the workbench to the repository, please, I need help on how to:

Create a dedicated page for your workbench on the FreeCAD wiki
Add it to https://freecadweb.org/wiki/External_workbenches
Tag (AKA 'label') your Github repo with the following: freecad, addons, and workbench

Still pending, but I think I can do myself:

Finished the README.md including screenshots and screencasts - no problem, Changelog (if it is really necessary, I will need help how to)
Include a package.xml metada file (I still have to consult the page for learning know how to)
Submit a Pull Request to the repository (It apears simple and I will try to)

After that, I would like to discuss some features to add in this workbench, ok?

[chennes]

FYI the easiest way to create package.xml is to switch the Addon Manager to development mode in Preferences. A new button will appear to help you create that file.

[F_Rosa]

FYI the easiest way to create package.xml is to switch the Addon Manager to development mode in Preferences. A new button will appear to help you create that file.

Thanks. But I have permission for do that?

[chrisb]

Looks nice. What I meant above was, if you could make some kind of a video tutorial for creating such a video.

[chennes]

Thanks. But I have permission for do that?

I don't know what you mean by "permission" here, sorry! Anyone who wants to can switch the Addon Manager into "Developer Mode", all it does it add a new button at the bottom of the interface to open "Developer Tools", which helps you to create a well-formed package.xml metadata file. You can of course create that file by hand if you prefer.