Operating Your Video Editor
3. Press the Merge key on the keyboard. The Merge will begin.
4. Once the Merge is complete, you will have the option to replace the current
StoryBoard items with the new, merged clip. Select YES. The new, merged
clip will also be stored in the Clips bin.
5. You may now apply a second effect or a transition to the clip.
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If you are merging two Clips with a transition, you should select these
items, right click, and choose Enhanced Merge. This will create a smoother
transition between Clips.
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Sequel is capable of merging a clip with one effect. ScreenPlay is capable of
multi-layering by merging multiple effects with each clip.
Merging a Transition
In order to create a smoother transition, you may want to perform a merge on
your transition. To do so:
1. Select the transition on your StoryBoard.
2. Right click on the transition and select Enhanced Merge from the pop-up or
simply press the Merge key on the keyboard.
After the Merge is complete, the transition will appear with a green, star-like
symbol on it, indicating the item has been merged. If you enter the Details
screen and modify some aspect of the transition, the symbol will disappear,
indicating that the item is no longer merged. Of course, you can apply the
merge again once you’ve achieved the look you want.
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If you select the “Auto merge transitions when mastering” option in the View
Options screen (see page 64), your Transitions will automatically be merged
when you press the Master key. The Auto Merge feature allows you to create your
project in real time, then walk away while the Transitions automatically merge.
Creating a Still Image
You can create a still image from one of your video Clips.
1. Select a video clip.
2. Place the cursor so the frame you would like to create a still image of
appears in the preview window.
3. Press the Extract Frame key on the keyboard.
4. The still image will be added to the bottom of your Clips bin and can be
incorporated into your project.
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