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Using the Adobe Title Designer
To designate the frame shown in the window:
Do one of the following:
Drag the Show Video value until the display frame is visible in the drawing area.
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The Show Video value uses the same format as the timecode of the project. For example,
if you are working in a PAL project, the Show Video value represents PAL timecode.
Hold down Alt (Windows) or Option (Mac OS) as you drag to enable a real-time scrub
of the Timeline.
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Click the Show Video value and enter the time (along the Timeline) where the display
frame is located.
Note: The edit line does not change location when you perform either of the above procedures.
To display the frame located at the edit line:
In the Adobe Title Designer, click Sync to Timeline
Understanding safe title and safe action margins
The safe title and action margins in the Adobe Title Designer drawing area designate the
title's visible safe zones. You can set display options for these zones in the Titler preferences
dialog box.
Safe zones are useful when editing for broadcast and videotape. Most consumer television
sets use a process called overscan, which cuts off a portion of the outer edges of the picture,
allowing the center of the picture to be enlarged. The amount of overscan is not consistent
across televisions, so to ensure that everything fits within the area that most televisions
display, keep text within the title safe margins, and all other important elements within the
action safe margins. For best results, preview your video on a television monitor
connected to your computer.
Note: If you are creating content for the Web or for CD, the safe title and safe action zones do
not apply to your project because the entire image displays in these mediums.
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