Key Frames (and sorts)

[Olaf]

I am relatively new to Edius having previously been a user of Avid Liquid. Thus, I am still trying to get used to it. So far, I like it.

Key Frames:
Am I right in saying that you can't key frame all effects? For instance, say I wanted to apply blur, can that be keyframed? I can't find an obvious way of doing it.

Transparency
I used to use this a lot in AL. Normally, I would use it when stacking clips and then, over time, change the transparency of, say, the top clip revealing the lower clip. Where do I find transparency controls? Also, can they be keyframed?

thanks for any help you may be able to offer

[pjsssss]

Some effects cannot be keyframed directly, but you can do it somewhat by using Blend Filters. Opacity is controlled in the Keyer Track. See screenshot.

[GrassValley_BH]

Some effects have parameter-based keyframes (3D PiP or Layout, Color Correction filters) - the keyframes control the settings of the effect.

Some effects have progress-based keyframes (native transitions) - the keyframes control the progress of the effect, in other words, you could make the effect go forward - then reverse, then back forward.

A few have both (2D PIP) types.

And others do not have keyframes (audio filters, for example).

[Olaf]

thank you both of you for taking the time to reply to my questions.

I'm going to have a look at the detail in due course. I think I understand what you are saying.

[antonsvideo]

Transparency

http://www.videoproductions.com.au/edius5/keyer-opacity.png

[Olaf]

that mixer is very clever! works perfectly. I would never have found that! Is it in the manual? I've printed the manual (all 700+ pages) and slowly going through it.

To add nodes I see you simply mouse click. Is there a way of adding nodes on the opacity line by keyboard at the cursor point?

Thanks. Great tip.

[silverfilm]

Answer

Some effects cannot be keyframed directly, but you can do it somewhat by using Blend Filters. Opacity is controlled in the Keyer Track. See screenshot.

How can I put some extra icon above the timeline (like transition incon, so on..)

[silverfilm]

How can I put some extra icon above the timeline (like transition incon, so on..)

[Olaf]

Another Key Frame Question

I notice, for instance, in the four page peel transition that key frames are available; great.

Is there any way of copying a key frame and pasting it later against time? In AL5 there were the normal buttons for +/- key frame but also copy/paste. These buttons don't appear in E5 (at least not on that four page peel). Do I understand that this is not available (even by keyboard shortcut)?

[pjsssss]

I notice, for instance, in the four page peel transition that key frames are available; great.

Is there any way of copying a key frame and pasting it later against time? In AL5 there were the normal buttons for +/- key frame but also copy/paste. These buttons don't appear in E5 (at least not on that four page peel). Do I understand that this is not available (even by keyboard shortcut)?

Right click and Copy

[pjsssss]

How can I put some extra icon above the timeline (like transition incon, so on..)

In Edius 5.xx Settings>Application Settings>Customize>Button>Timeline
In Edius 6.xx Settings>User Settings>User Interface>Button
The box on the left shows what can be added by dragging the icon to the right hand box (which shows what is displayed)