1. Alpha
How to program alpha

2. In this powerpoint you will be able to:
Launch alpha
Understand the working area
Add movement to the timeline
Add audio to the timeline
Send the movement to the alpha unit.

3. Register with alpha Select the register/login button
Use your college
Make a note of your log in details

4. Setting up a new project
Make sure you have your design
Your storyboard
You audio
Design
Create
Explore

5. Adding music Using the music, save as and place onto the desktop.
Click Add Music
It will place it into the editing area.
You will now be able to move the playhead to certain points and play the music.

6. ACTION EDITING AREA
MENU BAR
PREVIEW
ACTION FRAME EDITNG AREA
ACTION GROUP LIST
GESTURE EDITING AREA

7. Creating movement Starting move Next move
Move the play head in the editing area to 0:01
In the gesture editing area, select the servo and move the slider to where you want the first movement to end.
When you are happy select add.
Move the play head in the editing area to 0:02
In the gesture editing area, select the servo and move the slider to where you want the next gesture.
When you are happy select add

8. Checking the move Editing a move play
If there is a particular move you are not happy about.
Select the time in the action editing area.
Change the movement on the gestures area
Select add
The movement will now change
In the action frame area, click the play button
You will then see in the preview, your Alpha move

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