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Feature Preview: Gaussian Blur
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Here is a discussion of the new Gaussian Blur effect and how it can improve the appearance of text slides.
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Demonstration of SSP SDK at BSDG
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Doug Reece and Steven Hansen will be giving a demonstration of the SSP SDK and discussing its technologies at the next Boise Software Developer Group (BSDG), November 6, 2008.
They will be discussing the development of the SSP SDK which involved using a number of interesting technologies. These include the development of the Visual Studio wizard plug-in, code involving XML/XSLT, building an MSI-based installer from scratch (no use of InstallSheild, etc), DirectX, and COM marshalling.
Announcement...
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November 2008 Edition Available for Beta Testing
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The November 2008 Edition of SSP is now in beta testing and is available to current subscribers.
This edition of SSP includes the following enhancements:
Added support for Random Transitions.
Improved process to import a block of scripture text.
Added Global Gaussian Blur for improving the appearance of text and shapes for large displayes.
Added support for identifying transparent areas in slide shows.
Completed initial work for DeckLink support (sold separately).
Read What's New for a more complete list of new features and enhancements. Subscribers can also visit the Beta Test Support forum to post feedback and questions regarding the beta version.
You can download the beta test installation from within SSP using the menu command Update > Check for Beta Version Updates or by going to http://www.songshowplus.com then to the Download page.
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Using Shake and Grain in a Promo Slide Show
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Here is an example of a slide show built with SSP using the Grain and Shake along with a few 3D animations to create an interesting promo for a youth camp.
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Feature Review: The Grain Effect
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The Grain Effect lets you add a certain edge to images and videos as discussed here.
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Shift Worship Media Content
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GoFishMedia is now selling subscriptions for Shift Worship content. Over 1,000 media files, including motion and still backgrounds, long plays and countdowns in both standard and high definition video formats! Shift Worship is updated weekly with fresh new content too! Learn more...
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Feature Review: Video Sequence Builder
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A demonstration of the Video Sequence Builder introduced in the July 2008 Edition which lets you build a slide show of videos and images.
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A Weekend at Trinity Fellowship Church
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Doug discusses his recent trip to Trinity Fellowship Church and shows off some pictures.
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July 2008 Edition, Update 9/30/2008
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Update 9/30/2008 of the July 2008 Edition of SSP has been posted.
This update includes the following:
- Fixed memory leak associated with some slide shows.
You can download the installation from within SSP using the menu command Update > Check for Updates or by going to http://www.songshowplus.com then to the Download page.
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Feature Review: Shake
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A discussion on the new Cinematic Effects Shake Effect.
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Photo Slides Builder vs. PhotoStory
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A short discussion about the differences between SSP's Photo Slides Builder and Microsoft's Photo Story.
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SSP SDK Released
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The first iteration of the new SSP SDK is now available! This tool provides developers with a way to build SSP plug-ins. This version (version 9/5/2008) specifically provides the capability to build static and dynamic fills which can be used as motion backgrounds. There is also a new SSP SDK support forum which also contains more information about this release.
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Feature Review: Pan / Zoom Effect
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A discussion on the new Pan / Zoom Effect which is the successor to the older Pan / Zoom motion background.
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July 2008 Edition Released
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The July 2008 Edition of SSP is formally released and is available to all users who have a current subscription, or whose subscription was current as of July of this year.
You can download the new edition from within SSP using the menu command Update > Check for Updates or by going to http://www.songshowplus.com then to the Download page.
Click here for a list of What's New in the July 2008 Edition.
Note: The build date for the formal release is 9/15/2008. If you have been using the 8/27/2008 candidate, please install the 9/15 update.
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Review: Flexx from Integrity Music
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A review of Integrity Music's Flexx.
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Come Together Youth Conference
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Capital Christian Center of Meridian, Idaho is producing the Come Together Youth Conference on September 11-13 featuring the group Leeland and the local group The Waiting Kind. Also featured is Sabra and Kameron from "So You Think You Can Dance."
SSP will be used at this event for a number of uses including live CG, worship support graphics, scenery and backdrops, prompting, scripture and sermon support, countdown timers, announcements, and of course song lyrics.
More info...
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Announce Your Event
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This forum designated to announce special events involving churches using SSP or other SSP related events.
If your church is producing, hosting, or participating in a special event and SSP is being used in a significant way for song lyric or multimedia presentation, we'd like to hear about it. We are particularly interested in events involving a special guests, groups, or teams, that would draw interest from the community of churches in your area.
Submit an Announcement
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Feature Preview: Edge Blend and Edge Blur
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A discussion on the new Edge Blend and Edge Blur effects that let you artistically composit images and videos.
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July 2008 Edition, 8/27/2008 Candidate Release
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The 8/27/2008 candidate test release of the July 2008 Edition of SSP is now available to current subscribers.
- Slide show playback defects fixed.
- Background Improve defects fixed.
You can download the test installation from within SSP using the menu command Update > Check for Beta Version Updates or by going to http://www.songshowplus.com then to the Download page.
Read What's New for a more complete list of new features and enhancements. Subscribers can also visit the Beta Test Support forum to post feedback and questions regarding the beta version.
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A further clarification of the Hue Adjustment effect
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Here is a further clarification on how the new Hue Adjustment effect and how it differs from the Hue Colorize effect..
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