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Applying transition effects
Transition effects between scenes in a movie are a ubiquitous part of any
video production. Whether you stick with a simple cross-fade or go for any
one of the hundred or so fancier special effects, this is sure to be one of the
more fun parts of editing.
To create a transition effect:
Insert one clip into Va and another into Vb. Make sure the clip in Vb
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overlaps the one in Va by about a second.
Go to the Transition Effect folder in the Production Library. (Click
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Window: Production Library if it is not already visible.)
Browse for the transition effect thumbnail you want to use.
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Drag the effect to the Fx track where the two clips overlap.
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5. In the dialog box that opens, set up the details of your effect. In most
cases, you may not have to change anything.
6. Click OK.
Performing a Flow transition effect between two clips
Previewing your work
Previews are an important aspect of any video project as they allow you
to see how your work is developing. The process of creating a movie or a
preview is called rendering and, depending on the speed of your computer,
this can take some time. MediaStudio Pro is a sophisticated piece of
engineering, and by previewing often, you can actually speed up the
rendering process. The details of the preview are determined by your
Project settings, so it is important to make sure those are set up correctly.
Previewing takes place in the Preview window. You can use the controls
there to play, rewind, fast-forward or step through your movie. It is often
the case that you will only want to preview a small portion of your movie,
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