VideoDesktop v2.10
Copyright  2002 by Globe Masters Software, 
All rights reserved.

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E-mail1: subzero@globe-masters.com
E-mail2: support@globe-masters.com
Alter E-mail: globe_masters@hotmail.com

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VideoDesktop Intro.
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Description: 

Windows Overlay Video Wallpaper Player,Screen Saver Application.


What is VideoDesktop?
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VideoDesktop is a window application that plays the most popular types of video media files (avi/mpg) (MPEG-1), at the background of the primary desktop (Video Wallpaper), by using the New Technology of overlaying YUV for faster and more efficient way of video playback. 
VideoDesktop also work as a Screen Saver. 
Now it's available in Freeware (adware) and Shareware mode.


Examples.
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Fun - Entertainment.
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Example 1.
Play your favourite Music Video Clips at the background of your desktop (Video Wallpaper), without interfering your work.

Example 2.
Surprise your friends with VideoDesktop. Start a Music Video Clip and froze it but pressing "Pause", now tell your friends to come and see your new wallpaper, and then you press "Pause" again to unpause and start the video playing. 
Everyone will be amazed!

Example 3.
Play your Video clips when the machine it's in idle mode as a Screen Saver.

Example 4.
Add a Transparent Wallpaper to make VideoDesktop more Exciting.
You can use your personal designs like Logos, Frames or even Crazy drawings.


Advertisements - Business.
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Example 5.
A Client who owns a Internet Cafe is using Videodesktop to advertise the service he provides at his store,
by playing some video clips at the background as a Video Wallpaper.

Example 6.
Another Client is using Videodesktop to advertise a Travel agency he owns.
When the machines are not in use, the Screen Saver mode activates, and VideoDesktop starts playing a series of video clips, containing the specials packages of the travel agency.



They're unlimited ways you can use VideoDesktop.



Before installing VideoDesktop.
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You must Uninstall all previous Versions of VideoDesktop.



After installing VideoDesktop.
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Registering VideoDesktop.
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You can chose from two modes, Freeware and Shareware mode.
If you chose Freeware you must be connected to the Internet (the time of the VideoDesktop use) and wait for 20sec so the webpage/s load.
By chosing shareware, you must enter the serial number so the product will be register, you can purchase serial number from the Globe Masters Software Website.
If Freeware or Shareware is not accepted then, demo version is activated.


VideoDesktop Help Guide
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The Tray Icon.

The Icon with the Blue Monitor is your Video Desktop application.
Left click Mouse Button opens the OPTION Dialog and the Right Mouse button Display the Popup Menu of the Application


The Popup Menu.

1.Opens the about Dialog, where you can find info and register the Video Desktop
2.Display the current Video File.
3.Opens the Option Dialog window.
4.Opens the PlayerList Dialog, where you select the video file you want to play.
5.ScreenShot is capturing the image and saves it in a bmp file. (Not yet comleted)
6.Control the Video.
7.Close the Application


The Video Desktop PlayerList Dialog.

1.Display the Folder the User has selected.
2.Display the Video Files the User has selected for Playing (Selected List).
3.Opens a Folder for Viewing.
4.Add/Removes selected file from the Selected List.
5.Move/Change the order of playing the video Files.
6.Plays the Video Random or With Loop (fast Repeat).


The About Dialog box.

1.Info and the Link to the Globe Masters Software WebSite.
2.Opens the registration box.
3.Again Info.


The Option Dialog.

1.Changes the Position of the Video Window.
2.Changes the Size of the Video Window.
3.Changes the Sound of the Video File.
4.Activates Screen Saver Mode and set the timer of the Screen Saver.
5.Sets the Video window at the center of the Screen


Using Transparent Wallpaper

Transparent wallpaper is Automatic, you dont need to set some kind of Checkbox.
To use transparent wallpaper you need to set an image (ex. gmsw_101.bmp ) as a Background (Wallpaper) in the Windows Display Properties Dialog. The image must have the "gmsw" characters at the start of the filename to work.
Download the demo GMSW.ZIP file to start.
Every time you change your Background, you should stop and restart VideoDesktop for best results.
TW works with and without ActiveDesktop.
Just start VideoDesktop and it will use the transparent wallpaper Automatically


Creating Transparent Wallpaper

You need to have a painting application, whatever can save BMP files (Ex. Paint Shop).
The dimensions of the file depends, the bigger the Image is, the better results.
You start Drawing with colour RGB (0,0,15), weres going to be transparent (Video).
When finish drawing, fill the rest of the Image with Black colour RGB (0,0,0).
See GMSW.ZIP for examples.
Save the files as a BMP file, with file name for ex. "gmsw_001.bmp", or "gmsw_002.bmp" or... 
(String Format "gmsw_xxx.bmp" ).
Now do Using Transparent Wallpaper.




Main Features 
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Resizable and moveable movie window 
Volume and Balance control
Tray icon with menu for more control
Screen Saver Mode with time activation
Next - Previous skip clip
Custom aspect ratios 
Playlist support 
Resolution changing 
INI files.
Transparent ToolTips Menus.
ToolTips to every control - button for more help.
General ToolTips For Help.
Playing Mode, Random and Loop.
16bit, 24bit and 32bit color resolution enable.
Center check box for faster position of video screen in the center.
Play Video together with the actual Wallpaper.


Tips
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Video Desktop has a very easy and simple platform for user operation.
You need to select first Video Files from the <PLAYERLIST> Dialog.
Avoid playing Video files with Video driver (CodeC) you don't have.



Info, Forum, Faq
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Check out our Globe Masters Software for the latest info and events.
Forum and Frequently asked questions for troubleshooting.




Requirements: 
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Windows 9x/ME//NT/2000 (It was tested on Win9x and Win Me)
Doesnt Support DivX Codec.
DirectX3 and the latest DirectX.(If you use DirectX8 or greater, you must also have previous installed DirectX 3).



Benefits of registration:
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For registered users, all upgraded versions are 
free to use forever and technical support is with 
no charge.

How to buy:
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This is shareware and Adware that needs your registration to support us to make it better. 
The registration fee is only US$10.99. 
Please visit http://www.globe-masters.com to get more details.

