Importing video into RPG Maker 2003?

[roachchild]

I've noticed the resource manager allows importing "Movies" but I've never seen this used or explained anywhere. Can't seem to find any definitive answers on forums. Can someone explain to me this works?

I'm assuming it needs to be a certain format and size to work properly? And how do I play a video file in-game?

If this has been explained in another thread, feel free to link it.

 

[KenKrath]

I've noticed the resource manager allows importing "Movies" but I've never seen this used or explained anywhere. Can't seem to find any definitive answers on forums. Can someone explain to me this works?

I'm assuming it needs to be a certain format and size to work properly? And how do I play a video file in-game?

If this has been explained in another thread, feel free to link it.

About a year or so ago I saw something on this (couldn't remember if it were google or on this forum). RPG maker takes a certain type of movie file that is not common (.avi, .wav. mpg4, etc). It's a type of video file that I haven't heard of before.

Anyhow you should find the type of file RPG Maker needs by simply googling it. Then use an online video converter (i.e. ."convert .avi to 'RPG Maker file type'") and voila you should have the file to import your movie.

I was actually thinking about adding some short animation movies to my project too and still might do it.

 

[roachchild]

This thread seems to have some info on how do import video into 2000/2003

Video Request Thread: How to Bring Video into RM2k/2k3 Topic :: rpgmaker.net

rpgmaker.net

I'll have to look through it properly later

 

[Dev_With_Coffee]

When I used Rm2k a lot, I remember that the right format was AVI, but I believe I used WMV too (very low quality).

I particularly prefer to do it with "Images", the possibilities are:

• Animated or effect logo (Simulated)
• Simulate layers to make Cutscenes without a lot of work.
• Use GIF frames separated by an extractor.