Image degradation - Any ideas?

[dniezby]

Is there any way to fix this problem?

Look at the site I'm working on http://www.ferriswheelpictures.com

Notice the image degradation of the ferris wheel as it grows in. Then when it's finished loading it's horrible. As a fix, for now, I added a copy of a static image to the frame right after the final motion. You can tell by the quality change.

Is there a way to fix the degradation or is it a cost of doing the animation? I tried different file formats as well but it has to be png or gif because I need to keep the transparency.

[gusmus]

Are you using the "Initial grow" function in KM or are you doing it manually with tweens? Whichever method you are using, try the other to see if there is a difference in quality.

[dniezby]

I am using the Initial Grow function. I'll try the other method and get back to the board.

[dniezby]

I tried the other method and it still causes a problem.

I finally settled on tricking the viewer. I added as fade in at the same time as the initial grow effect and that seemed to minimize the ability to notice it as much.

[blanius]

Since you are using flash 8 features, how are you making sure that the end user has flash 8? I used system.capabilities.version to check before proceeding in the video player that required 7, and in the new gallery that requires 8.

[docree]

I gotta know something...
Is the final pic (the good quality one) the origional size of the pic?

I mean, is it a small pic that is being stretched???
Or is it a big pic that was shrunken and animated
back to origional size, in KoolMoves???
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On another note,
I thought it was going to be pictures of Ferris Wheels...
As a carny, it is disheartening that it is a film company.
But, as a family entertainment producer, and a pro puppeteer,
I was interested in this company...
I think I'll keep in touch as I'm currently in IL, also.

[gusmus]

Doc,, you poor sick sod,, I'll send you some flowers,,,, and a big hug. Keep going you silly sod. Sickness is only a pain in the @ss when "and where" you least expected it.