Simple dissolve

[Dancer]

I must have missed a step by jumping from Edius 5.5 to 7 and then to 8. There used to be a way to fade in and fade out using the video channel on the timeline. Now I only see options for audio controls in the channel control column. I know you can put a fade in and out using the Layouter or an effect, but that just seems an extra step.

Any info would be appreciated.

Thanks
John

[Jerry]

Look under transition>2D>Dissolve.
You can also add the fade in/out buttons to the header above the time line ruler.

[Ron Evans]

There are 2 arrows in the channel header. One that opens up the audio channel and the other the channel I think you want to use. You will need to click on the mix button for the rubber bands to appear on either of these. Then you can control the level of audio or video as needed. I often use these to fade in or out.

Ron Evans

[John Hooper]

You can add these buttons to the toolbar for fade in /out. You find these in User Settings.

These buttons can then be used to fade video or audio or both.

[Dancer]

I'm only seeing one arrow in the channel deader and it's clearly for audio. I'm used to seeing two arrows, one for audio and one for video, so when I didn't see the video arrow, I wondered if it was placed somewhere else.

[Dancer]

I tried adding the buttons using APPLY in the User settings. It did not take.

[Dancer]

I tried that before posting. I cannot drag Dissolve over to the scene. Edius giving me an "X." No other programs are open.

[Ron Evans]

There are only two arrows for a VA channel and one for a V or A channel. Do you use VA channels ?

Ron Evans

[Dancer]

Ron -
I typically create 3-5 VA channels. In the case of this project, I have 10 channels. 1-6 are VA, 7-10 are V only. In none of the VA channels is there access to the Video - only audio Vol/Pan/VOL&Pan.
It's as if there is some elements missing in the software.

[Jerry]

To add the buttons you need to go to Settings>User Interface>Button
Adding buttons.png


Choose Timeline at the top and then from within the left panel pick the fade in and fade out options and transfer them to the right panel.

Click Ok, and restart Edius.

Also, how about posting a screen shot of your desktop.

[Captain]

Ron -
I typically create 3-5 VA channels. In the case of this project, I have 10 channels. 1-6 are VA, 7-10 are V only. In none of the VA channels is there access to the Video - only audio Vol/Pan/VOL&Pan.
It's as if there is some elements missing in the software.

If you haven't already, try this:
(there is two ways to do)

- In the track selection column left of the timeline, right there where you miss access to the video mixer, right click on your desired track.
- In the context menu showing up, look at the very top, where is written "height" and "height (selected tracks)". Choose one and follow to the next sidemenu.
- There, you have choices from "1 (low)" to "5 (high)".
- Choose at least "2" to force Edius to show up the lower part of the timeline track --> and that's where the controls for the video level hide.

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- In the track selection column left of the timeline, right there where you miss access to the video mixer, bring your mouse cursor on your desired track.
- Point to the upper or lower edge of the track.
- A double-sided arrow should appear.
- By clicking and dragging up or down you can enlarge or shrink the track hight --> and that's where the controls for the video level hide.


If none of these two options work, THEN you have a software problem ;-)