[boot video request] (Analog TV) Noise

[warpstalker]

So, I was thinking that a "noise" boot video would be awesome, but I have zero video editing skills etc., so I was hoping if someone would be kind enough to make one.

Basically, I guess it would just be fade-in->noise->fade-out, and without sound if it works without it. (Since the noise sound is pretty annoying!)

Noise meaning THIS, if you didn't figure it out yet! (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Noise_(video))

[vyper1]

How long a video you want 5/10/15/20 secs? and nothing but noise?

[warpstalker]

I was thinking something along the lines of 6 seconds, and yeah, just noise :D I guess I'm weird but I think it would be a really cool video.

Though, a "TV shutdown effect" in the end might be cool as well, I don't know. The "zap"-thing.

[Lacedaemon]

TV shutdown effect on device BOOT video. Ironic :D

[vyper1]

Yes it is a bit ironic I guess, also I'm all LCD so I don't get the old CRT fashioned shut down effects it just goes black when I hit the off switch. Try this http://homepage.ntlworld.com/vyper1/tvnoise

[Borreltje]

Your link don't work, try this:

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/vyper1/tvnoise.avi

[NvyUs]

it would be better if at the end it acted as if a signal was found and displayed some sort of maemo logo before it boots up.
or pretend you've switched channel and found maemo or something

[vyper1]

Your link don't work, try this:

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/vyper1/tvnoise.avi

I always forget to add the .avi or tell people to right click save as as I always assume they'll know and because I'm always connected I never have any problems, but thanks anyway.

@NvyUs
It's not what he asked for though. I'll do you an update after the football.

[NvyUs]

I always forget to add the .avi or tell people to right click save as as I always assume they'll know and because I'm always connected I never have any problems, but thanks anyway.

@NvyUs
It's not what he asked for though. I'll do you an update after the football.
yea i was just throwing ideas around, thanks for offering to do my idea in advance
what match you watching and who you support.

[vyper1]

I'm currently watching Aston Villa and then I'll be watching the Mighty Gooners, yes I'm an Arsenal fan so don't hate me :p

[warpstalker]

Ha! This video is awesome! No more annoying Nokia sound at start up.

and I think the "tv off zap" looks really cool even though it isn't "logical". :P

Unless you think of it as "the screen is malfunctioning but starts working"...

EDIT: I guess it could be a little brighter though, and the inverse-circle-shadow could be left out for a really bright cool effect (It would look more like the device is "malfunctioning", it looks artificial because of the shadow). Just IMO. But I'm not the artistic guy here :D

[CarstenDutch]

TV shutdown effect on device BOOT video. Ironic :D

And with a high pitch sound lol

[acou]

Nice idea.

I'd like to combine that with some retro theme. Landscapes made of pure wireframe. Green & glowy, with a dip of gaussian blur.
But first i have to get my N900.

[hermitoz]

I would like one with some noise on the noise, if you know what I mean:D
Like the annoying sound;)

[ndi]

Does anyone know if the boot process continues while video is playing or is it halted for the duration? This would hint at boot video length.

[v13]

Yes it is a bit ironic I guess, also I'm all LCD so I don't get the old CRT fashioned shut down effects it just goes black when I hit the off switch. Try this http://homepage.ntlworld.com/vyper1/tvnoise

This rocks! Since we can use multiple videos, I added this one, followed by this (http://castus.dnsalias.com:8080/share/maemo_dark_xvid_lame_r1.avi) one and they look awesome! It makes me want to reboot just to watch the video sequence :)

[vyper1]

I removed the vignette so it should be bright enough for you.
Save as: http://homepage.ntlworld.com/vyper1/tvnoise1.avi

[warpstalker]

I removed the vignette so it should be bright enough for you.
Save as: http://homepage.ntlworld.com/vyper1/tvnoise1.avi
yay, this is indeed perfect! very cool!

[vyper1]

Does anyone know if the boot process continues while video is playing or is it halted for the duration? This would hint at boot video length.
To answer your question no it doesn't continue loading whilst the startup video is playing. I used a 1min video and after it finished playing it then went on to load up the desktop applications. I'm also sure it didn't play the full minute but I can't say that I timed it using a watch or anything but it did seem to only play around 45secs.

[ndi]

So, did it cut out? Or it was the kind of video that is hard to track?

I'm also thinking not boot while playing, since it would probably be very choppy. So, basically, longer boot video equals longer boot time? I'm thinking no video right now, faster boot more root space?

[vyper1]

It was a minute long video of tv noise so not the easiest to track:D. I was counting in my head and lost interest but i'm sure it stopped at around 45 second. For me any video I make myself is the same length as the Nokia handshake which is 5 secs. That is an ample amount of time IMO.

[vyper1]

I did another update to tv noise video found either here http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=40137 or direct from here http://homepage.ntlworld.com/vyper1/tvnoise2.avi