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DIGITAL DOWNLOAD QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
SPOOKY DECORATIONS
CHEERY DECORATIONS
DIGITAL DECORATIONS FOR EVERY OCCASION ®
ATMOSFX DIGITAL DOWNLOAD QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE AtmosFX digital downloads are delivered as .zip files, and must first be downloaded directly to a Mac or PC. They cannot be directly downloaded to a smart phone, tablet or other external device. This Quick Reference Guide will show you how to use AtmosFX Digital Decorations® on multiple playback devices, including phones and tablets. 1. Click on the provided link(s) to begin your
3. Inside the unzipped folder, you will find MP4
download(s). Your download should begin
video files divided into subfolders. Each MP4 file
automatically. If prompted to “Save File,” click “OK.”
represents a different scene or display mode
If prompted with a MediaFire screen, click the
included in your digital download.
“Download” button. Your download link will expire 48 hours
4. Open your preferred media player (standard on
after the time your order was placed.
most computer operating systems) and use it to
Links will expire automatically if more than two download attempts are made on a single item. 2. Please wait until the .zip file has completely finished downloading before attempting to unzip or extract it. If your computer runs on a Windows or Apple–based operating system – simply doubleclick on the .zip file(s). The digital download(s) will be decompressed into the same location as the original zipped file. If you are using another operating system, you may need software such as WinZip or Stuffit Expander to extract the zipped file(s).
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select your downloaded MP4 files. You are now ready to go! This media player will allow you to play your AtmosFX digital downloads – just make sure your monitor or projector is connected to your computer. Which file is which? The second half of each MP4 filename identifies the particular display mode for that file. For example, “Wraith_Roamer1_WinHolo_Hor_HD.mp4” is a Window/Hologram/Horizontal display mode, identified by the abbreviation “WinHolo_Hor.”
PLAYBACK INSTRUCTIONS Playing Your Digital Download Using a Computer If you wish to play your AtmosFX Digital
When creating your custom playlist, we recommend only adding files that have a similar display mode designation (i.e. “WinHolo_Hor”).
Decorations files through your laptop or computer,
Your digital download may include one or
we recommend using VLC Player. It’s a free media
more “Buffer Files.” These are static, or blank,
player (for both Mac and PC) that allows you to
background files designed for those who wish
create a custom playlist of video files and have
to program trigger effects using a triggerable
them loop continuously.
media player. Buffer files also will work in
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custom playlists where you wish to create longer pauses between the action.
You can create custom playlists inside VLC Player. Simply drag and drop the MP4 files you want to display into the VLC Player “Playlist” window. Then select “Repeat All” from the “Playback” drop-down menu in the top menu bar. If the filenames are showing onscreen during playback, this issue can be easily rectified within VLC Player by doing the following:
Playing Your Digital Download Using a USB/Flash Drive or SD Card You can transfer your MP4 files into a USB/ flash drive or SD card, and then play those files through a device that supports this type of media. However, it is essential that the playback device you intend to use features a “looping” or “repeat”
1. In the top menu bar, go to the “VLC”
function. Otherwise, each movie file will only play
dropdown menu and select “Preferences.”
once when activated manually.
2. In the “Preferences” window, select the
We recommend using a HD media player like the
“Subtitles & OSD” tab.
“Micca Speck.” This inexpensive device supports
3. Under “On Screen Display,” make sure that “Enable OSD” is NOT checked. If it is, uncheck it. This should disable any subtitles.
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both USB Drives and SD Flash Memory Cards, and it easily connects to a projector or television via HDMI cable. Here’s a link to the product.
PLAYBACK INSTRUCTIONS (CONT’D) The Micca Speck player has a “Repeat All” function,
Simply drag and drop your selected MP4 files into
so it will automatically cycle through all of the MP4
the Blu-Ray Creator window to create your playlist.
files on a constant loop.
If you’re burning to a standard DVD, make sure
Make sure your projector is designed to
that the following options are selected at the
accept input from an external source. Some
bottom of the window: DVD-5/9, 16:9, High
projectors are designed only to accept USB
Quality.
or SD media and should not be connected to an external source, such as a laptop.
If you’re burning to Blu-Ray, be sure that the following options are selected at the bottom of the window: BD-25/50, 16:9, High Quality.
Playing Your Digital Download Using a DVD or Blu-Ray Player
Make sure that the menu option is disabled by
If you would prefer to play the files through a
right corner of the window. This will ensure that
standard DVD or Blu-Ray player, you can burn the
your DVD/Blu-Ray automatically plays your movie
digital download files to a playable DVD (or Blu-
files on a constant loop without being interrupted
Ray).
by a menu.
clicking the “Disable Menu” icon/button in the top
We recommend an affordable and easy-to-use
If you’re burning to a standard DVD,
software package called ImElfin Blu-Ray Creator.
the resolution will be bumped down
It creates high-quality DVD/Blu-Ray from all video
to Standard Definition (480p), because
formats. You can download the software for a free
standard DVDs don’t support High-
30-day trial before committing to buy.
Definition (1080p) content.
ImElfin Blu-Ray Creator for Mac. DOWNLOAD
In order to burn video files to a playable Blu-Ray disc, you will require a Blu-Ray burner. Blu-Ray discs cannot be burned on
ImElfin Blu-Ray Creator for Windows. DOWNLOAD
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a standard DVD burner.
PLAYBACK INSTRUCTIONS (CONT’D) Playing Your Digital Download Using an iPhone or iPad:
Coming this Fall
After you unzip your files to your computer, the
designed to work seamlessly with our Digital
individual MP4 video files can be transferred to an
Decorations, with no file conversion. Import your
iPhone or iPad by using one of the following apps:
digital decorations and organize them in a number
AtmosFX will be releasing its own media player
of ways. Use our preselected set of tags or create
Video Playlist Manager
your own and quickly find the right mix of effects
This app allows you to create a custom playlist
to create your perfect experience. Our media
of different movie files and have them all play
player will support a number of output modes or
on a constant loop. The only downside is that
you can use it as a standalone decoration.
it briefly fades to black in between clips. To find out when this application will be ready to DOWNLOAD
Loop Video Player This app seamlessly loops any video file. The only downside is that you can only loop a single file. It doesn’t allow you to cycle through multiple clips. DOWNLOAD
Both apps will allow you to transfer MP4 files to your iPhone/iPad through iTunes “File Sharing.” If you’re not familiar with iTunes File Sharing, here’s a quick video
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to demonstrate the process.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Expired Link Your link will expire 48 hours after you purchase
Unable to Open/Extract Downloaded File
your AtmosFX digital download. If your link expires
If your digital download appears to be corrupted
within the 48-hour period, it is likely due to the
or empty, we recommend the following:
fact that more than two download attempts were made on a single item. If this happens and you have not been able to download your digital decoration, contact AtmosFX Support to reset your link.
[email protected]
1. Delete the corrupted version of the file from your computer and try downloading the file again using Firefox as your browser. 2. Do NOT right-click the link, as this can sometimes cause an issue with the download. 3. If your link has already expired, contact AtmosFX Support to reset your link.
[email protected]
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