RaceReplay Software Version 2.0 Released

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RaceReplay Software Version 2.0 Released

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RaceReplay™ Version 2.0 has just been released! Several new features have been added along with many improvements to make the software easier to use and more versatile.

To find out more, please visit GrandPrix Software Central's RaceReplay page at http://grandprix-software-central.com/racereplay/.

Here's a summary of what's new:

Control Screen
+ Added the ability to control the video from one screen and display the video on another, when running a dual monitor setup. Video controls can be left on the computer screen while the video display can be placed on the screen that the audience views.
+ The Control screen allows you to use large icons on the toolbar and label each button (or not) or you can go compact and use the small icons and no button labels.
+ The Video Display screen will only display the video (no menu, toolbar, video track bar, or status bar), to make for a clean display to the audience.

Remote Control
+ Added the ability for another application, like GrandPrix Race Manager V9.0, to control the video recording and replay from a separate computer. The computer running RaceReplay and the controlling computer do need to be networked together for this to work. You still have the ability to run both programs from the same computer.

Video Display Screen
+ Added Frame Step, Mute and Volume buttons to the toolbar for easier access.
+ Added the ability to hide the toolbar, status bar and video track bar.
+ Added a right mouse click menu with some basic video controls. This is handy when using the separate Control screen but still need access to some of the video controls from the Video Display screen.
+ Added the number of milliseconds to the display for current video position and duration.

Video Playback
+ Added the ability to set for full screen playback without first starting video playback.
+ Added the ability for the mouse wheel to jog through the video, forwards or backwards. You can also also use Right and Left Arrow keys for that jogging.
+ The Zoom Level drop-down list will now give you a level that will maximize the video display based on the resolution of the computer screen it is being displayed on.

Snapshots
+ Added the ability to capture snapshots from the live video preview or even while recording.

Video File Cleanup
+ Added an option to have deleted video clips sent to the Windows recycle bin.
+ Added an option on the Setup screen to cleanup video clips with the click of a button. RaceReplay will still periodically do an automatic cleanup, if so configured.
+ Added an option to have no file storage limit.

General
+ Added support for Windows 7.
+ The location for video files and clips can be specified during install. Users can put these files where they can more easily access them.
+ Fixed problem with some keyboard shortcuts not always working.
+ Fixed problem with setting the volume level in Windows Vista.

If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to email or PM me.

Thanks,

Randy Lisano
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Re: RaceReplay Software Version 2.0 Released

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I need to be directed to or assisted with documented confirmation of equipment options for this software that actually produce demonstratable results. I have tried quite a few different combinations of equipment, and have not found a worlable combination. Should anyone on the forum be currently using this software successfully, could you please post some actual replay footage and your combination of hardware (camera,interface,etc)
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Re: RaceReplay Software Version 2.0 Released

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pack529holycross wrote:I need to be directed to or assisted with documented confirmation of equipment options for this software that actually produce demonstratable results. I have tried quite a few different combinations of equipment, and have not found a worlable combination. Should anyone on the forum be currently using this software successfully, could you please post some actual replay footage and your combination of hardware (camera,interface,etc)
What is it that you have tried and what is the specific issue that you are experiencing? What is the full version number of RaceReplay that you are running? What video compressor are you trying to use? What version of Windows? Is it 32-bit Windows or 64-bit? Please PM or email with all the details and I can help you work through the issue.

In terms of the video camera to computer interface, there are 3 ways to get the video feed to the computer (it is the software doing the recording, not the video camera):

FireWire (also called DV, IEEE 1394, or iLink) - A cable directly connects the video camera to the computer. This is the most trouble free way of connecting and gives the best video quality. However, with digital video, the video clips end up being rather large. The other drawback is that FireWire cables cannot be longer than about 15 ft, which may affect your computer or camera positioning.

Video Capture Device - The capture device acts as a go between the computer and the video camera. It connects to the computer using a USB port and usually provides Composite Video (RCA) and S-Video connections to the video camera. The capture device must be compatible with the Microsoft DirectShow technology which RaceReplay is built upon. There will also be a device driver which must be installed in order for Windows to recognize the device. Video quality is not as good as with digital video, but it is generally good enough to project to the audience.

USB - WebCams can connect direct to a USB port. Video quality is not so great, but it may be good enough for projecting to the audience. The webcam will need to have a device driver installed. I am not aware of any video cameras, other than webcams, that can provide a video feed via a direct USB connection. That USB connection is strictly for file transfer.

Generally, in terms of video quality. The better the quality, the larger the video file size will end up being. You can use different video compressors (codecs), which affects these two attributes, but you will have to compromise on one or the other in order to get the best combination for your needs.
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