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'''FLIC''' (also known as '''FLI/FLC''', '''FLI''', or '''FLC''') is a family of animation formats associated with Autodesk Animator. Many early 3D animations are in this format. Its features are similar to those of animated [[GIF]].
  
==Overview==
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The basic format is relatively simple, though it has been extended in ways that can make it more complex.
The FLI format, and its successor, the FLC format (which mainly adds higher resolution), were used by DOS-based Autodesk programs like Autodesk Animator. Many early 3D animations are in this format.
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==Resource==
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== Versions ==
* FLI Format description on bespin.org: [http://bespin.org/~qz/pc-gpe/fli.for]
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There are two main versions of the format:
* FLI/FLC format description on compuphase.org: [http://www.compuphase.com/flic.htm]
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* Original format, usually called FLI. Limited to 320×200 pixels. Usually has file extension '''.fli'''.
* FLI format on fileformat.info [http://www.fileformat.info/format/fli/egff.htm here] and [http://www.fileformat.info/format/flic/corion.htm here]
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* Newer format, usually called FLC. Supports larger images, among other new features. Usually has file extension '''.flc'''.
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The terms '''FLI''' and '''FLC''' are sometimes used to mean the specific corresponding format, and sometimes used as collective names for both formats.
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A number of extensions to the format have also been invented by various applications: FLX, FLH, FLT, CEL, etc.
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There's usually a limit of 256 colors per frame, though some extended formats support more colors.
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== Identification ==
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FLI files have bytes {{magic|0x11 0xAF}} at offset 4.
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FLC files have bytes {{magic|0x12 0xAF}} at offset 4.
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== Specifications ==
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* [https://www.compuphase.com/flic.htm FLI/FLC format description on compuphase.org]
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* [http://www.textfiles.com/programming/FORMATS/autodesk.txt Animator Pro File Formats] (with an addendum)
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* [https://www.fileformat.info/format/fli/spec/e212d1bd7e2e432cb383c84b1ed7f6ee/view.htm Animator Pro File Formats]
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* {{EGFF|fli|FLI File Format Summary}}, from the [[Encyclopedia of Graphics File Formats]]
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* [http://bespin.org/~qz/pc-gpe/fli.for Flic Files (.FLI) Format description + PRO extensions]
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** [http://www.textfiles.com/programming/FORMATS/fli_flc.txt Another copy]
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* [http://www.textfiles.com/programming/FORMATS/flifor.mat Flic Files (.FLI)]
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* [https://www.drdobbs.com/windows/the-flic-file-format/184408954 The Flic File Format] - Dr. Dobb's article by Jim Kent, 1993-03
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== Metaformat files ==
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* {{Synalysis|flc}}
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== Software ==
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* [[Konvertor]]
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* [[XnView]]
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* [[FFmpeg]]
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* [[VLC]]
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* [https://support.apple.com/quicktime QuickTime]
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* [http://xanim.polter.net/xa_obtain.html XAnim]
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== Sample files ==
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* https://www.fileformat.info/format/fli/sample/index.htm
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* https://samples.libav.org/fli-flc/
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* {{CdTextfilesURL|animfestival/ANIMATE/}}
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* https://telparia.com/fileFormatSamples/video/flc/
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* https://telparia.com/fileFormatSamples/video/fli/
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* https://archive.org/details/auto-desk-capitol-disk
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== Links ==
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* [[Wikipedia: Autodesk Animator]]
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* [[Wikipedia: FLIC (file format)]]
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[[Category:Graphics]]
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[[Category:Autodesk]]

Revision as of 00:54, 19 October 2022

File Format
Name FLIC
Ontology
Extension(s) .fli, .flc, .flh, .flt, .cel, .flx
PRONOM x-fmt/154, fmt/298
Wikidata ID Q5426535
Released 1989

FLIC (also known as FLI/FLC, FLI, or FLC) is a family of animation formats associated with Autodesk Animator. Many early 3D animations are in this format. Its features are similar to those of animated GIF.

The basic format is relatively simple, though it has been extended in ways that can make it more complex.

Contents

Versions

There are two main versions of the format:

  • Original format, usually called FLI. Limited to 320×200 pixels. Usually has file extension .fli.
  • Newer format, usually called FLC. Supports larger images, among other new features. Usually has file extension .flc.

The terms FLI and FLC are sometimes used to mean the specific corresponding format, and sometimes used as collective names for both formats.

A number of extensions to the format have also been invented by various applications: FLX, FLH, FLT, CEL, etc.

There's usually a limit of 256 colors per frame, though some extended formats support more colors.

Identification

FLI files have bytes 0x11 0xAF at offset 4.

FLC files have bytes 0x12 0xAF at offset 4.

Specifications

Metaformat files

Software

Sample files

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