Video Briefing - Revision history

Datiswous: /* More About Formats */

2026-02-28T18:11:12Z

More About Formats

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	If you do need to work with the RoQ format, you can find similar examples among your installed FMs (i.e., by searching for *.roq files). There is a pioneering (circa 2006, but revised in 2020) TDM report on [[Playing ROQ Video Files]]. This covers RoQ creation with 2006-era and 2015-era tools, the latter from the useful information at [https://openarena.fandom.com/wiki/RoQ RoQ - particularly ZaRR's RoQ How-to for OpenArena Mappers]. Note that RoQ file duration is limited to 1 minute. (Possibly the mainmenu_... guis can be used to sequence multiple RoQ files.)		If you do need to work with the RoQ format, you can find similar examples among your installed FMs (i.e., by searching for *.roq files). There is a pioneering (circa 2006, but revised in 2020) TDM report on [[Playing ROQ Video Files]]. This covers RoQ creation with 2006-era and 2015-era tools, the latter from the useful information at [https://openarena.fandom.com/wiki/RoQ RoQ - particularly ZaRR's RoQ How-to for OpenArena Mappers]. Note that RoQ file duration is limited to 1 minute. (Possibly the mainmenu_... guis can be used to sequence multiple RoQ files.)

	See also: Overview of [~~https://modwiki.dhewm3.org/GUI_scripting GUI scripting~~] and [https://iddevnet.dhewm3.org/doom3/guis.html idDevNet GUIs]		See also: Overview of [[GUI_Scripting_Language]] and [https://iddevnet.dhewm3.org/doom3/guis.html idDevNet GUIs]

	== Debugging Playback ==		== Debugging Playback ==

Datiswous: /* Quick Start */

2026-02-28T18:05:50Z

Quick Start

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	Copy these to your own FM, creating folders as needed. When you compile and run your FM, you should see and hear the video briefing (with its quite high production values) instead of a text briefing page.		Copy these to your own FM, creating folders as needed. When you compile and run your FM, you should see and hear the video briefing (with its quite high production values) instead of a text briefing page.

	If you want to change media filenames, or make certain other customizations, mainmenu_custom_defs.gui is where to start. It has documentation on additional configurations, like multiple briefings for multi-mission campaigns, or adding mission debriefing videos, that are not covered here.		If you want to change media filenames, or make certain other customizations, mainmenu_custom_defs.gui is where to start. It has documentation on additional configurations, like multiple briefings for multi-mission campaigns, or adding mission debriefing videos, that are not covered here. Some of this info is also documented at page [[Setting up Campaigns]].

	== Skipping a Video Briefing ==		== Skipping a Video Briefing ==

Datiswous: /* More About Formats */

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	* Video has 1920 wide x 1080 high frames, at 29.97 frames per second.		* Video has 1920 wide x 1080 high frames, at 29.97 frames per second.
	* Audio is stereo, 128kps bit rate, 48.000 kHz sampling.		* Audio is stereo, 128kps bit rate, 48.000 kHz sampling.
	There are other media options ~~(e.g., .AVI)~~, but in any event be sure to be compliant with format restrictions given in [[Cutscene video with FFmpeg]]. There you will also find details of how to use a video's audio instead of a separate audio file. For still more, see [https://forums.thedarkmod.com/index.php?/topic/19447-206-videos-without-roq/ 2.06 - Videos Without RoQ]		There are other media options, but in any event be sure to be compliant with format restrictions given in [[Cutscene video with FFmpeg]]. There you will also find details of how to use a video's audio instead of a separate audio file. For still more, see [https://forums.thedarkmod.com/index.php?/topic/19447-206-videos-without-roq/ 2.06 - Videos Without RoQ]

	If you do need to work with the RoQ format, you can find similar examples among your installed FMs (i.e., by searching for *.roq files). There is a pioneering (circa 2006, but revised in 2020) TDM report on [[Playing ROQ Video Files]]. This covers RoQ creation with 2006-era and 2015-era tools, the latter from the useful information at [https://openarena.fandom.com/wiki/RoQ RoQ - particularly ZaRR's RoQ How-to for OpenArena Mappers]. Note that RoQ file duration is limited to 1 minute. (Possibly the mainmenu_... guis can be used to sequence multiple RoQ files.)		If you do need to work with the RoQ format, you can find similar examples among your installed FMs (i.e., by searching for *.roq files). There is a pioneering (circa 2006, but revised in 2020) TDM report on [[Playing ROQ Video Files]]. This covers RoQ creation with 2006-era and 2015-era tools, the latter from the useful information at [https://openarena.fandom.com/wiki/RoQ RoQ - particularly ZaRR's RoQ How-to for OpenArena Mappers]. Note that RoQ file duration is limited to 1 minute. (Possibly the mainmenu_... guis can be used to sequence multiple RoQ files.)

Datiswous: /* More About Formats */

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More About Formats

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	If you do need to work with the RoQ format, you can find similar examples among your installed FMs (i.e., by searching for *.roq files). There is a pioneering (circa 2006, but revised in 2020) TDM report on [[Playing ROQ Video Files]]. This covers RoQ creation with 2006-era and 2015-era tools, the latter from the useful information at [https://openarena.fandom.com/wiki/RoQ RoQ - particularly ZaRR's RoQ How-to for OpenArena Mappers]. Note that RoQ file duration is limited to 1 minute. (Possibly the mainmenu_... guis can be used to sequence multiple RoQ files.)		If you do need to work with the RoQ format, you can find similar examples among your installed FMs (i.e., by searching for *.roq files). There is a pioneering (circa 2006, but revised in 2020) TDM report on [[Playing ROQ Video Files]]. This covers RoQ creation with 2006-era and 2015-era tools, the latter from the useful information at [https://openarena.fandom.com/wiki/RoQ RoQ - particularly ZaRR's RoQ How-to for OpenArena Mappers]. Note that RoQ file duration is limited to 1 minute. (Possibly the mainmenu_... guis can be used to sequence multiple RoQ files.)

	See also: Overview of [https://modwiki.dhewm3.org/GUI_scripting GUI scripting] and [https://~~www~~.~~iddevnet~~.~~com~~/doom3/guis.html idDevNet GUIs]		See also: Overview of [https://modwiki.dhewm3.org/GUI_scripting GUI scripting] and [https://iddevnet.dhewm3.org/doom3/guis.html idDevNet GUIs]

	== Debugging Playback ==		== Debugging Playback ==

Geep: Change category tag to {{GUI}}, that includes Editing

2022-11-04T18:03:27Z

Change category tag to {{GUI}}, that includes Editing

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	''~~Written~~ by Geep, 2020''		''by Geep, 2020''

	This extends the tutorial on [[Briefing\|Briefing]] and serves as a useful bridge to the format specifications given in [[Cutscene video with FFmpeg]].		This extends the tutorial on [[Briefing\|Briefing]] and serves as a useful bridge to the format specifications given in [[Cutscene video with FFmpeg]].
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	For information about mid-game videos, see [[Video Cutscene Creation]].		For information about mid-game videos, see [[Video Cutscene Creation]].
	{{~~editing~~}}		{{GUI}}
	[[Category:Video and cutscenes]]		[[Category:Video and cutscenes]]

Geep: See Also added

2021-11-24T02:46:20Z

Geep: /* Quick Start */

2020-12-13T03:57:53Z

Quick Start

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	* guis/mainmenu_background.gui		* guis/mainmenu_background.gui
			* guis/mainmenu_briefing_video.gui
	* guis/mainmenu_custom_defs.gui		* guis/mainmenu_custom_defs.gui
	* materials/briefing.mtr		* materials/briefing.mtr

Goldwell: /* Quick Start */

2020-08-03T13:19:51Z

Quick Start

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	* guis/mainmenu_background.gui		* guis/mainmenu_background.gui
	* guis/mainmenu_briefing_video.gui
	* guis/mainmenu_custom_defs.gui		* guis/mainmenu_custom_defs.gui
	* materials/briefing.mtr		* materials/briefing.mtr

Geep: Update "Style and Content" with refs

2020-03-22T15:56:54Z

Update "Style and Content" with refs

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	* be cognizant of copyright and licensing issues		* be cognizant of copyright and licensing issues

	Specific software systems to do all this (video capture & editing, audio recording & editing, animation, and FX) are beyond our scope here. Also ~~covered~~ elsewhere [~~ref coming soon~~] ~~are~~ in-game video ~~presentations (e.g.,~~ on ~~the~~ screen of an in-game laptop~~) that could convey briefing information~~.		Specific software systems to do all this - video capture & editing, audio recording & editing, animation, and FX - are beyond our scope here. Also touched on elsewhere are other methods that could convey briefing-like information ''during'' the game, not at the beginning:
			* [[Playing ROQ Video Files]] demonstrates in-game video on a small screen. The example uses an in-game laptop model, but is applicable to more "lore friendly" surfaces like magic mirrors.
			* [[Full-Screen Video Cutscenes]] uses methodology similar to but different in detail from what is described here.

	=== Video and Audio Formats ===		=== Video and Audio Formats ===

	Traditionally, games using the id engine have used the RoQ format for video, with separate .OGG audio. RoQ remains supported in TDM for ~~compatability~~ with existing FMs. But starting in TDM 2.06, a focused set of more popular formats is preferable with new FMs. The new formats allow a higher quality presentation. The audio source may be either a separate file, or from the video itself.		Traditionally, games using the id engine have used the RoQ format for video, with separate .OGG audio. RoQ remains supported in TDM for compatibility with existing FMs. But starting in TDM 2.06, a focused set of more popular formats is preferable with new FMs. The new formats allow a higher quality presentation. The audio source may be either a separate file, or from the video itself.

	== Quick Start ==		== Quick Start ==
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	There are other media options (e.g., .AVI), but in any event be sure to be compliant with format restrictions given in [[Cutscene video with FFmpeg]]. There you will also find details of how to use a video's audio instead of a separate audio file. For still more, see [https://forums.thedarkmod.com/index.php?/topic/19447-206-videos-without-roq/ 2.06 - Videos Without RoQ]		There are other media options (e.g., .AVI), but in any event be sure to be compliant with format restrictions given in [[Cutscene video with FFmpeg]]. There you will also find details of how to use a video's audio instead of a separate audio file. For still more, see [https://forums.thedarkmod.com/index.php?/topic/19447-206-videos-without-roq/ 2.06 - Videos Without RoQ]

	If you do need to work with the RoQ format, you can find similar examples among your installed FMs (i.e., by searching for *.roq files). There is a pioneering (circa 2006) TDM report on "Playing ROQ Video Files~~" (which also talks about~~ RoQ creation~~), but better now are the useful links,~~ and ~~approaches using~~ 2015-era tools, ~~found~~ at [https://openarena.fandom.com/wiki/RoQ RoQ - particularly ZaRR's RoQ How-to for OpenArena Mappers]. Note that RoQ file duration is limited to 1 minute. (Possibly the mainmenu_... guis can be used to sequence multiple RoQ files.)		If you do need to work with the RoQ format, you can find similar examples among your installed FMs (i.e., by searching for *.roq files). There is a pioneering (circa 2006, but revised in 2020) TDM report on [[Playing ROQ Video Files]]. This covers RoQ creation with 2006-era and 2015-era tools, the latter from the useful information at [https://openarena.fandom.com/wiki/RoQ RoQ - particularly ZaRR's RoQ How-to for OpenArena Mappers]. Note that RoQ file duration is limited to 1 minute. (Possibly the mainmenu_... guis can be used to sequence multiple RoQ files.)

	See also: Overview of [https://modwiki.dhewm3.org/GUI_scripting GUI scripting] and [https://www.iddevnet.com/doom3/guis.html idDevNet GUIs]		See also: Overview of [https://modwiki.dhewm3.org/GUI_scripting GUI scripting] and [https://www.iddevnet.com/doom3/guis.html idDevNet GUIs]

Geep: Add editing, video templates

2020-03-14T16:05:09Z

Add editing, video templates

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	If your video shows a black screen, you may have a GUI error. In the console, "testgui guis/xxxx.gui" (note the partial path inclusion) may be helpful to locate where.		If your video shows a black screen, you may have a GUI error. In the console, "testgui guis/xxxx.gui" (note the partial path inclusion) may be helpful to locate where.
			{{editing}}
			[[Category:Video and cutscenes]]

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	If your video shows a black screen, you may have a GUI error. In the console, "testgui guis/xxxx.gui" (note the partial path inclusion) may be helpful to locate where.		If your video shows a black screen, you may have a GUI error. In the console, "testgui guis/xxxx.gui" (note the partial path inclusion) may be helpful to locate where.

			== See Also ==

			For information about mid-game videos, see [[Video Cutscene Creation]].
	{{editing}}		{{editing}}
	[[Category:Video and cutscenes]]		[[Category:Video and cutscenes]]