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MultiQ DSMS 3.6 User Guide, Media players operated in standalone mode, Version 2, 18/08/2011
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If you convert the Power Point presentation into a video clip you can keep all transitions and other
effects that are defined in the original presentation. There are several software alternatives
available to do this. One software that can be recommended is Moyea PPT to Video converter
(
http://www.moyeasoft.com
).
6.4
Getting smooth transitions when playing video
In digital signage things are played in loops and from separate files. When starting a new video file
or when looping a playlist the video decoder needs to be re-initiated. The restart of the video
decoder will cause a black screen. This may get annoying.
However by clever use of content, these effects can be avoided.
6.4.1
Add fade-inns and fade-outs
A way to avoid ugly transitions is to edit each video clip so that it fades in from black at the start
and fades out to black at the end. This can be done easily with video editing software such as
Pinnacle Studio.
6.4.2
To combine several video clips into one clip with the desired transitions
Video editing software is loaded with transition and if you want to have fade-over effects or other
more complex transitions it is easy to do so. By combining several video clips into one single clip
you also avoid restarting the video decoder. You can also combine video clips with still images in
any combination with all transitions that are supported by the video editing software.
Figure 25. In video editing software such as Pinnacle Studio you can easily add fade in and fade out to
black effects to avoid ugly transitions. Also, you can combine several video clips in to a sequence of clips
with any selection of transitions you want.
Video editing software such as Pinnacle
Studio lets you add fade inns and fade outs
along with any transition you like
