We are working on an HTML5/CSS3 app that implements multiple CSS transforms simultaneously and are finding that the BrightSign player freezes animations mid-transform when a new animation is called. Single animations are also performing at a very low frame-rate. One of the mods mentioned in a thread from earlier this year that GPU acceleration for HTML content was currently implemented and undergoing testing for an upcoming firmware update - is this still on the release calendar and if so when can we expect it? Thanks!
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Alex Hi Nick,
We expect a new beta release (firmware 4.7) with html5 improvements at the end of August.
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Craig Suchland Any update on when firmware 4.7 with CSS transform acceleration will be available?
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Alex The current plan is to release 4.7 firmware on the next week. You will be able to download it from the Software Downloads page.
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Peter Brauner Hello!
Im struggling with low frame rates on transitions. Though I use the latest firmware it is still choppy. Are there switch to enable GPU acceleration somewhere or should it just work? What is the best way to do a simple cross dissolve in HTML5 that will transition smoothly on a XD unit? Please point me to a good site.
Cheers!
Peter Brauner
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Alex Please read this guide:
http://brightsignbiz.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/HTML5%20USER%20GUIDE.pdf
Update the firmware on the player to version 4.7.146.
The brightsign browser is based on webkit, and webkit animations and transforms get hardware acceleration. You should change all of the css transforms and transitions to webkit ones.
You'll get better performance not loading massive libraries when you only need a couple functions, because the unit doesn't have as much memory as the pc. We recommend using the smallest library possible.
Also, when using jquery animations, use jquery.transit instead, because they'll have accelerated performance.
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