Lesson 32: Test Render

It's time to set up a test render of your animation sequence. Continue with the scene file you have been working with, or use the Animation-Smooth Cam scene file from the CD.

To create a rough animation, you need to change the render size of your scene to a smaller image.

To create a test render:

1. Choose File menu > Document Setup.
2. In the dialog box, change the render resolution to 1:0.25.
3. Click the OK icon to exit the dialog box.
4. Click the Render button to test render your scene.
5. Choose File menu > Render Animation.
   
   This dialog box allows you to choose your settings for this test render.
6. In the Output Module section, click the Edit button.
   
   A Compression Options dialog box appears.
7. Disable the option for Keyframe every 10 frames then click OK.
8. Click the Set button.
   
   A Save dialog box appears, showing the location and name of your movie.
9. Choose the location and name of your movie.
10. Click Save.
11. Click the OK icon to exit the Render Animation dialog box.
    
    Your scene begins rendering each frame. At the end of the render, Bryce automatically launches the movie player application.
    
    
12. Click the Play button to watch your animation.
13. Switch back to Bryce and save your scene file.
14. Congratulations! You've created your first Bryce movie! Make sure that you exit the movie player application before you continue the tutorial.

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