Apply Effect Resource
- Sara Johnston
- Catherine Hillier (Unlicensed)
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Overview
The Apply Effect Resource allows the author to apply animations and visual effects on applicable objects in the Scene, such as a character or scene object. An effect can be an animation or some form of particle effect. It can be a powerful tool for bringing the character to life, or for allowing objects in your Environment to react in response to the learner.
Required Fields
Field Name | Description |
|---|---|
World Objects | Specifies which Scene objects will display an effect. |
Effects | Specifies the effect to be applied. This effect can be an animation or a particle effect. |
Optional Fields
Field Name | Description |
|---|---|
Speed | If applicable, specifies the speed (multiplier) of the effect. A speed of 2.0 would reduce the duration of the effect by half. |
Events
Open, Activate. In order to stop an effect, you have to use the Deactivate Resource to deactivate the Resource. Other options are a Close Frame Resource or End Script Resource.
To learn more about Finishing Scripts, click here.
Example In the Headset
In this example we are in the Office environment. I want to apply an effect to Chad (the character). I will have him go from sitting in the chair to standing.
In a separate Script, I’ve spawned Chad into the environment using the Spawn Asset Resource.
Add the object the effect will be applied to in the Scene Objects Frame (or another Frame in the Script of your choosing). In this case, I will add Chad as a Scene Object:
(Optional) In this instance, I’ve added a Screen Message letting the learner know what is happening in the Scene:
When the Screen Message closes, I will play the Apply Effect Resource:
World Objects = Chad (the Scene Object that will display the effect)
Effects = *Sitting to Stand Angry (the effect to be applied)
*The Effect comes from your own Catalogs.
(Optional) To give the Scene more realism, I’ve added a Facial Expression and Look At Resources so that Chad has an angry expression on his face and when he stands he is looking at the learner:
This is what the Frames would look like for the above scripting:
This is what it would look like in the headset:
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