[Adam Margolis]

Many thanks to you (specifically Steve and Jan).
You have helped me sort this situation out in it’s entirity
and i thank you alot for your time.

[Adam Margolis]

Yeah i see what you were saying with that now..
If it was 1 file i would have no alternative than to buy a 20 grand computer. i am 100% that getting 4 HD players is within my budget and i can test an SD render at home regardless.
I don’t know what the proxy function does so if you know of i way i could streamline the data transfer (rather than manually recording everything) i would be greatful..
Also when you originally responded i did’nt realize you were a creative cow member so thanks for your time…

[Adam Margolis]

*Additional thought*
Even if i can’t do it that way i could do it all small scale and then mathmatically apply HAHAHAHAHAHAHA…

I can do it all small and just note the mathmatic changes myself.. Even in a large file this works because i don’t need to preview the images (hence evil laugh)
HAHAHAHAHAa

[Adam Margolis]

That is the size that would allow me to display it as clear as i want to. I calculated it by looking at the size of the images i am using (and what i already know about large scale printing).
I probably do have a bit of leway with (could cut back to about 80%) but in the current file size this would still go about 1 frame per second..
Is it possible for me to do it all small scale (i would shrink all images) and then upscale and apply the data to a large comp??
I am thinking of the “create proxy” function but again i am essentially new to AE.
Thanks.

[Adam Margolis]

I think i have come up with the solution though need to verify.
Short of buying a $30’000 system i don’t think i will get this done at home.
When i apply what i know about huge digital images i smack my head and feel stupid for thinking i could do this in the first place.
What i want to know is if AE has the ability to allow me to do it all on a small scale that i could then transfer the motion data etc into the correct size (that i would then pay to get rendered somewhere).
Another workaround i can think of would be to actual go through the process of designing it mathmatically on 4 screens and then doing compressed renders that i could then manually join for prievewing.
I know almost nothing about video file compressing though so don’t know what is possible..
I apologize if this is giving you a headache but all help appreciated…

[Adam Margolis]

I was given instructions to create it in 1 massive video file that would then be split (with special software and hardware) and projected through each projector.
Using 4 high end (synched) dvd players may deal with the massive computer power needed but for practical purposes i need to design it in 1 file for now anyway.

It is 1 animation (with many elements crossing the entire screen) which is why it is so important i see it clearly in all 1 view.
As said previously the screen size (in AE) is W:10777 H:2000

I am using high resolution images and footage for the compositing and i have calculated that this is the size i need for it to be as clear as i want..

Since posting the last one i did some experimenting (scaling up 1 large graphic over the screen) and it looks like i may run into issues anyway.
I have a top of the range laptop but AE will only render 2 frames for prievewing at any 1 time.
Thinking about it now i don’t know how i am going to get round that and the fact is i really need to because i really can’t imagine i would be able to create some of the effects in 4 screens anyway…
Any advice on this greatly appreciate as i have a hell of alot riding on it’s success.