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Double-clicking a media file
This method places the event at the cursor’s position in the selected track. If the selected track is a video track, and you double-click
an audio event (or vice versa), a new track is created for the event. Once an event is placed, you can move it from one track to
another or change its position on the timeline.
Inserting a video file with associated audio
Media files with video frequently include associated audio. When you insert a media file into the timeline, the associated audio is
automatically inserted into a separate audio track below the video track. The two associated events are grouped together and
behave as a single unit when moved or otherwise edited. You can ungroup the events to move them independently.
Two events that contain video (top) and
audio (bottom) streams from a single
multimedia video file; each event is
inserted on a separate track.
Automatically crossfading inserted events
When inserting multiple events across time, the events (both video and audio) can be set to automatically crossfade. Two options
must be enabled in order to create crossfades automatically when adding multiple events. First, verify that a check mark appears
next to Automatic Crossfades in the Options menu. Second, from the Options menu, choose Preferences, and on the Editing tab,
select Automatically overlap multiple selected media when added. For more information, see Crossfading events on page 39.
Creating slideshows
You can use the Slideshow Creator to add a photo slideshow to the selected video track.
1.
Click in the timeline to select a track and position the cursor.
The slideshow will be added to the selected track beginning at the cursor position. You can adjust the start time if needed.
2.
From the Insert menu, choose Slideshow. The Slideshow Creator is displayed.
The Pictures tab allows you to add and arrange pictures for your slideshow, and the Settings tab allows you to control the
slideshow’s start time, duration, and transitions between slides.
3.
Add slides to your slideshow.
a.
Click the Add Pictures button ( ). A dialog is displayed for you to browse to a folder and select pictures. Hold Ctrl or Shift
while clicking to select multiple pictures.
b.
Click the Open button to add the selected pictures to your slideshow.
c.
Repeat steps 3a and 3b as needed to add pictures from other folders.
If you need to remove a photo, select it and click the Delete Selected button (
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