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Videonics PowerScript
Table 17: PowerScript Graphic Files (Continued)
*—These graphics all relate to the new TV Parental Guidelines, which are a convention in
which TV shows are rated according to content. This convention is sanctioned by the
NAB (National Association of Broadcasters). Each graphic is sized to 40 scan lines high,
the recommended specification. To use one of these graphics, place it in upper left corner
of screen. Set transparency to 70% or more when placing graphic, if desired. The appro-
priate icon should appear for the first 15 seconds of a program and be repeated at the
beginning of each succeeding hour.
The default PowerScript style assigned to the F10 key places these graphics at the upper
left and sets transparency (see "Working with Styles" on page 102). For official informa-
tion regarding the use of TV Guidelines, visit the following Web site:
Ways to Use
You can use the graphic files as is, or use PowerScript's controls to modify them to your
specific needs. You can:
Graphics
A couple of points to keep in mind when using the illustrations files:
Tips
File Name
Description
YELSUN.EPS
Yellow sun
ZIGZAG1.EPS
Violet zigzag line
ZIGZAG2.EPS
Yellow zigzag line
ZIGZAG3.EPS
Red zigzag line
http://www.tvguidelines.org/
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Resize the boxes and circles to use them as borders around text
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Rotate the arrows and place them wherever you like.
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Add a rectangle to the shaft of an arrow to make it as long and/or wide as you need.
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Skew (slant) graphics to customize their appearance.
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Stretch NEON graphics to change from subtle to pronounced effects.
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Combine similar graphics of different colors. For example, place SPLASH1.EPS atop
SPLASH2.EPS and change their locations slightly.
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Add SQUIGGLE.EPS to a NEON box.
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Files with the APS file type extension contain transparency information (normally
over the edges) making them useful over a video background.
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When using large files (such as the SPIRO graphics), place them last onto your page.
This optimizes the display of the page because you don't have to wait for these
complicated graphics to appear.
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