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Biplane and ShowBuilder Update Announced
In response to user suggestions, Enkadia annouces the release of Biplane (and Barnstorm) 1.3 and ShowBuilder 1.3. We've worked hard to add new features to both Biplane and ShowBuilder.
ShowBuilder 1.3
- Powerpoint batch conversion and import: user selects left, right or neither projector at time of import and files are automatically added to the show list.
- Improved error handling: user reminded to save on exit if presentation not previously saved; fixed bug with notes field.
Biplane/Barnstorm 1.3
- Video mute: user can select whether to mute video on left, right or both screens
- ClickGrid: screen is divided into six hotspots/sections (left forward/reverse, dual forward/reverse, right forward/reverse). Clicking on appropriate hotspot will advance or reverse the image. To see the location of the hotspots, the user may toggle the View ClickGrid from the Tools menu.
- Timed Slide Loops: Timers can be set to operate together or independently to loop through each projector's slide list
Improved Enkadia Installer
- Unified installer: Whether you use Biplane or Barnstorm is dependent on the Matrox card or interface selected. The unified installer asks the user which device is installed (Matrox Parhelia, TripleHead 2 Go or DualHead 2 Go) and installs the appropriate version.
Biplane 1.3 and ShowBuilder 1.3 will begin shipping during the first week of September. This update to Biplane and ShowBuilder is available at no charge to those using Biplane and ShowBuilder 1.0 versions.
New FAQs Available
For those asking, we've added a few FAQs to our support page.
Biplane and ShowBuilder Downloadable Demos Available
Biplane is a single computer, single application replacement for dual slide projectors. If you're interested in Biplane, you can download a unified demo of both Biplane and ShowBuilder, the Enkadia's companion software used to create Biplane presentations here
Please install Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 before running either the Biplane or ShowBuilder demos. If the framework is not installed, you may obtain it using Microsoft Windows Update
Biplane is configured for three 1280x1024 windows. You can run Biplane on a single monitor to view the instructor monitor and familiarize yourself with Biplane. ShowBuilder is configured for 1024x768.
The demos do not expire. However, you are limited to accessing a total of 20 images per presentation.
What is Biplane?
- "Teaches new dogs old tricks"
- Replaces traditional dual slide projector environments
- Created for ease-of-use
- Control dual video projectors from a single computer
- Simple "slide remote" like interface
- Made to improve comparative visual studies
- Developed to use existing digital assets
Biplane was created for:
- Art historians
- Architects
- Engineers
- Educators
- Forensic studies
- Live event production
- Worship leaders
- Traveling educational programs
- Consultants
Enkadia Pricing
Biplane/Barnstorm: $249.00, includes one copy of ShowBuilder to get you started.
ShowBuilder additional copies: $69.00
Site license program:
10 copies of Biplane/Barnstorm (mix and match according to your preference) and up to 25 users of ShowBuilder: $3150
25 copies of Biplane/Barnstorm (mix and match according to your preference) and 100 users of ShowBuilder: $6500
For more information about purchasing Enkadia products, contact Enkadia Sales
Planning Better Presentations
Define the audience
Determine as specifically as possible the people who are viewing your presentation.
Clarify the objectives for the program
Ask the question, "What do I want this to accomplish?" Ask it over and over until you can't come up with any more answers.
Determine your message
What do you want to get through to your audience? When your presentation is complete what is the one thing you'd like them to remember? Presentations with very narrow objectives and specific messages are more effective than the shotgun approach to presentation.
Be willing to sacrifice
It may cost time or money or both, but "The bitterness of poor quality remains after the sweetness of low price is forgotten."
A Little Help Here
If you've downloaded one of our products and have a few questions about it or need a little help getting it to run, please contact us by phone 402/304-2487 or Demo Help