Barehm wrote: thanks – that was helpful to read. Two other questions: 1) is there a library of effects somewhere to review? 2) Is there a way to combine two different effects in a comet? In the example video below, I was assuming I’d use some type of straight comet to go getter, but can’t seem to replicate it effectively.   1) We don’t have an effect glossy just yet, but we’re working on it. 2) You can create the go-getter effect in your video using a combination of VDL and the custom effect editor. Here’s a quick video tutorial:    

Thank you for updating the raccoon catalog! Quick question…. are you still uploading more or is this all that you plan on uploading? There are some slices that I ordered that are missing and I also have some pro cakes. If you plan on loading them in the next couple of days I will not create a place holder in my inventory. If you do not plan on uploading any more I will finish my inventory and start scripting my show. Thanks!

thanks – that was helpful to read.  Two other questions: 1) is there a library of effects somewhere to review? 2) Is there a way to combine two different effects in a comet?  In the example video below, I was assuming I’d use some type of straight comet to go getter, but can’t seem to replicate it effectively.    

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Glad to hear it! If you’re interested in reading the full list of VDL improvements, click the ‘+’ to expand the release notes on the Download page.  

That worked excellent – thank you for the advice. Looking forward to playing more with the new effects!

Perfect, thanks!

I’m using the Hobbyist version.

Hi DB, in the interest of simplicity, the Lite version of Finale 3D doesn’t include module constraints in the addressing dialog. But if you’re running Hobbyist or Pro, you can definitely address your show using the algorithm and assign your standard 1.4 to different modules than your 1.4 Pro. Are you running Hobbyist or Pro?

Hi Brett, welcome to the Finale 3D forum and congrats on your first post!   In VDL terminology, the effect you’re looking for is called “Red Strobing Willow”. More specifically, a Red Strobing Willow Comet. There’s just one problem – it doesn’t exist in the latest full release of Finale 3D. But there’s good news! The day before Cobra-Con, we published a new beta release with tons of effect improvements including brand new VDL effects. To get Red Strobing Willow and all the other new effects, head over to the Download page and grab the latest beta release. After installing, try this VDL to make your cake:   30mm 0.50s 13 Shot 90 Degrees (a) Red Strobing Willow Comet w/ Green Strobing Mine Cake, 1 Row (aaaaaaaaaaaaa/FNR)