PixelToy 2.6.1 - Unique animation generator for live performance, QuickTime, or stills

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Download: http://archive.info-mac.org/gst/grf/pixeltoy-261.hqx

PixelToy, a Macintosh application for generating fantastic live
performance video, still images and QuickTime movies, has been updated
to version 2.6. While still operating on Mac OS 8.6 through Mac OS X
10.2.4, this version has been internally reworked for improved
stability, smoother animation, and more versatility.

What's changed since version 2.5?

* Optimized Filters - The slowest filters (Blur More, Zoom In Fast, and
Horizontal Spread) have been reworked for a dramatic speed improvement.

* Particle Brightness - You can now assign specific brightness values
to each of your particle generators.

* Timer-based Animation - Potentially much more stable animation and
less CPU-hungry on OS X, and continues to animate in many situations
where it would have paused previously. Use the "Speed Limit" setting
in Preferences to prevent PixelToy hogging your CPU.

* Audio Source Selection - In addition to selecting an audio input
device in the Preferences window, you can also select a specific audio
source from that device. You can also now activate automatic gain
control and manual hardware gain for devices that support it.

* Stability - Several situations which could result in PixelToy
unexpectedly quitting or completely locking up your Mac have been
remedied.

... Plus a wide variety of minor improvements and bug fixes.

What's changed since version 2.6? While exporting a QuickTime movie,
the animation window title now displays the current length in seconds
of the exported movie. Also, an issue has been addressed where
changing the gKeep Mouse Hiddenh preference sometimes would not have an
effect.

PixelToy is shareware (US $20).