9/24/2009 5:21:51 AM

Yes. But when will we be able to set different global display properties for different object types?

I'd really like to set a nice default background for songs and Bible verses. But I really want a blank (black) background and zero margins for videos and images shown on the fly.

9/24/2009 7:23:04 AM

Joel, could you accomplish that using "presets" in the display properties?

9/24/2009 7:25:24 AM

Posted By Dick Akiins on 24 Sep 2009 07:23 AM
Joel, could you accomplish that using "presets" in the display properties?

Interesting idea.

But no. I want to be able to fire directly from the database without additional monkeying around.

2/22/2010 4:05:07 AM

The first thing I did is revert all the Basic pages back to the Advanced ones. Maybe I'm a nerd, or even a purest, I dunno.

2/22/2010 5:32:40 AM

We only use Advanced Properties too - gives us the most flexibility. Also, I make sure that all of the database songs have NO properties. This way we can choose which properties (through Global Display Properties (GDP), Inserted Display Properties, or Program Display Properties) has priority for that particular program.

I do "really" like the idea of having a separate background image for each media in Advanced Properties though. E.g., if I have a Message Background for Scripture and the pastor comes up with a new scripture, I'd like to be able to quickly display that scripture WITH background using GDP (specific backbground set for Scripture elements in Advanced Global Display). I know there are other ways to do this, like using a Background Image (show check box selected) and setting Background Motion to Background Improv, then going to "TRANSPARENT" on the Plug-In when the scripture is shown, but that gets very confusing.

I can see the need to have different backgrounds images for some Videos too. I guess this has been a wish list item for awhile.

2/24/2010 4:56:17 AM

Why would you want a different background for a video? Wouldn't it be full screen?

2/24/2010 12:57:45 PM

Posted By Lucas Daly on 24 Feb 2010 04:56 AM
Why would you want a different background for a video? Wouldn't it be full screen?

Not if it's letterboxed or pillarboxed. That's why I'd like to be able to set the default background for videos (and images) to Black, but have a more interesting default background for songs and scriptures.

2/24/2010 4:56:40 PM

Posted By Joel Osborn on 24 Feb 2010 12:57 PM

Posted By Lucas Daly on 24 Feb 2010 04:56 AM
Why would you want a different background for a video? Wouldn't it be full screen?

Not if it's letterboxed or pillarboxed. That's why I'd like to be able to set the default background for videos (and images) to Black, but have a more interesting default background for songs and scriptures.

FYI: When videos are added to a program, by default, they are given a black background (there is a setting for this). This setting doesn't affect videos being played from the Videos database panel however.
 

2/24/2010 5:00:59 PM

Posted By Doug Reece on 24 Feb 2010 04:56

...This setting doesn't affect videos being played from the Videos database panel however.

 

 Exactly. The same with images, I believe.