AVI Constructor
copyright 1996, Michael Caracena

mail:
	Michael Caracena
	4412 Pali Way
	Boulder, Colorado
	80301-3828
	USA

E-mail: caracena@henge.com
Homepage: http://www.henge.com/~caracena


What does AVI Constructor do?

	AVI Constructor creates AVI files 
	from captured images or separate bitmap (BMP) images files
	already located on a disk.
	
	An AVI File is a Video Clip or an Animation.


What does version 1.4 fix?
	
	-AVI color problems (for example, going from a gray scale image to a color image)
	 Use make true color movie to fix this.
	
	-The images are no longer skewed in the AVI if they are a different size than the first frame
	 ;You should be able to see all the images after the AVI is created.


What do I need before using this program?

	1) You must have VIDEO FOR WINDOWS ( 1.1e at least ) installed. 


How do I add the Bitmaps after I create them with an image editor?

	There are 5 ways to add Bitmaps to AVI Constructor.

	1) Go to the File Menu and choose Add Images ...
	2) Extract the Images from an AVI file.
	3) Use the Capture window.
	3) Paste the Images in using the Clipboard menu.
	4) Drag the Bitmap files (*.bmp) from the File Manager
           or the Explorer and DROP them onto AVI Constructor.
	   Each image, if it's a bitmap file, will be added to the 
	   file list.
	
What happens when they are added to the list?

	Nothing happens until you actually choose to make the AVI 
	(from the main menu).  So you are free to edit the bitmaps 
	(using another Image processing program)
	while using AVI constructor.
	
	The first frame represents the size of the AVI.

When adding Images to AVI Constructor, do they HAVE to be the same size?

	NO.  This problem was fix in version 1.3. 

How do I make an AVI?
	
	Press the Make AVI button if you wish to make an avi.
	If you know the images do not use the same colors (same color palette) then 
	choose the Make True Color AVI - All images use the same colors menu.

	You will then be given a Save Dialog.

How do I compress an AVI?
	
	Use the AVI Compress program ( AVICompr.exe ).
	If you have problems with this program please tell me as it's still in alpha.
	(I'm still working on it.)

How do I add sound?

	Right now, sound in only supported in Windows 95.

	To add sound in Windows 95, you must use the AVI Compress program ( AVICompr.exe ).
	From AVI Compress' main menu Choose Open, Add Sound, Compress, and Save.
	In order for the sound to be added you MUST compress the AVI OR
	CHOOSE FULL FRAMES UNCOMPRESSED.


How do I use the I Capture ++ Window?

	When I Capture ++ is displayed for the first time, you must select a window 
	to be captured.	To Select a window or control, PRESS and HOLD the 
	left mouse button on the cursor button.  While you are holding the left mouse 
	button down, MOVE the mouse cursor around the screen.  As you move the mouse 
	, you will see each window or control (buttons, list boxes, controls, etc.) 
	highlight as you pass over it.   When the window or control you wish to capture 
	is highlighted RELEASE the left mouse button.  Now, I Capture ++ will notify
	you that it's ready to capture the selected window.

	You are now ready to capture and recapture the selected window.
	Press button with the green looping arrows to capture +  select a new window.

	( While capturing the images please remember: DO NOT resize the window you are capturing. )


What does Trial Version mean?

	Trial Version means you can try it this program 
	but it is severely limited.  In this case, 
	AVI Constructor will only create AVI files that 
	are less than 10 images. 

	The full version of AVI constructor doesn't have this 
	restriction.
	
	(Also -of course- All AVI files produced by the trial version of AVI Constructor are copyright 1996, Michael Caracena)	

Does this program work in Windows 3.1 and Windows 95?

	Yes, AVI Constructor was tested  
	in both Windows 3.1 and Windows 95.

How much is the full version?

	The Full version of AVI Constructor is $34.95.
	Plus!  You get free updates via the World Wide Web (HTTP) until version 3.0. 

	If you order AVI Constructor, 
	I provide three ways you can get it:

	1) HTTP Site ( download the registered version from you Web Browser)
		     ( You MUST give me your e-mail so I can tell you the Web Site! ;))

	2) E-Mail (UUENCODED)

	3) Regular Mail 


	Please read Order.TXT for more information.

Will there ever be a 32 bit version of this program?
If so, will I be able to download it free via http?

	Yes, there will be a 32 bit version of this program.  
	Since you will be able to download free updates via http,
 	you will be able to download the 32 bit version when it comes out (around version 2.0).


If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions regarding AVI Constructor 
please send an e-mail message to:

	caracena@henge.com

My name is Michael.


Thank you for trying AVI Constructor!