1) How MUAN capture images to generate an animation file?
:MUAN can capture images from a connected camera using firewire or video4linux (s-video or composite connection). In these cases, you must have the specific hardwares for each connection. In the first case, IEEE1394/Firewire serial bus are required (more details like camera compatibility list can be found in http://www.linux1394.org. To work with s-video or composite connection you need have a video capture card (details on http://www.exploits.org/v4l/).
2) How can I install MUAN?
:You can install MUAN using the binary distribution with rpm. The avaiable rpm file was created to be installed on Linux Fedora. There are others linux distributions but we didn't develop install packages for these environments. In this case, do the installation compiling the source code also available.
3) Does Muan work in Fedora 7/8?
:Since Linux 2.6.20, some changes were made on ieee1394 APIs for kernel drivers (firewire communication). So while Muan communication module is not updated to be compatible with these linux versions, you can use Muan through video4linux communication (svideo or composite cable).
1) How do I configure the default value of frame duration?
: Open the Preferences Dialog, set the desired value in the field Default Duration and then click Save. At this moment the change takes effect.
2) Openning the Preferences Dialog.
: On Muan_OS main window, select the menu System - Preferences. On Muan_AE main window use the Preferences button.
3) Where is the Auto Save File (Backup File)?
: On installation, the Auto Save File is "/tmp/MUAN_auto_save.avi".
The name and path of Auto Save File are configured in the Preferences Dialog, but this file exists only if the Auto Save Flag is true in this same dialog.
4) How to recover an animation file through the backup file?
: Click on menu File - Load (or Load Button), select the backup file and then save a copy of the animation.
1) Camera connected but no image appears on the image area or image window...
: Check:
if camera is connected;
if camera is turned on;
if camera connection is according to the type configured in the Preferences Dialog;
2) Changes on Preferences Dialog are not taking effect...
:Verify if the login you are using has permission to write the file /usr/local/share/muan/pref.ini. When you save new preferences this file is overwrited.