Hello,

Is there a way to simply import stills with a second "handle" either end to allow for fades to be simply added rather than manually mark the In and Out points for each still?

Also can somebody tell me if Media Composer V1, V2, V3 etc still maintain proirity even when moved ie:  I have a number of stills on V1 and import and add the animated background for use behind them to V2 then move V2 track below V1. 

My initial experience seems to show that V2 will always be "above" V1 even if it's moved below the V1 track.

Dean

Moving tracks only moves the tracks in the interface. They are still read 'top down', from V24 down to V1, in that numerical order. Counter-intuitive, but that's how it is.

I know of no way to have those handles on imports either. I think you can clear marks on all clips and then advance on all clips (in the bin), so that would at least virtually add some handles at the front.

Hi Dean,

Dean Murray:

Is there a way to simply import stills with a second "handle" either end to allow for fades to be simply added rather than manually mark the In and Out points for each still?

This is written for Xpress Pro, but the same technique should still work for Media Composer:

http://www.geniusdv.com/weblog/archives/setting_duration_for_multiple_clip_with_avid_xpress.php

Dean Murray:

Also can somebody tell me if Media Composer V1, V2, V3 etc still maintain proirity even when moved ie:  I have a number of stills on V1 and import and add the animated background for use behind them to V2 then move V2 track below V1. 

My initial experience seems to show that V2 will always be "above" V1 even if it's moved below the V1 track.

Yes, V2 is always "above" V1, no matter where they are in the timeline.

ciao,
Carl 

Thanks for the replies confirming what I'd suspected about the Video tracks.

Also thanks for the link Carl it works a treat!

Dean

You're welcome, Dean!

Dean Murray:

I have a number of stills on V1 and import and add the animated background for use behind them to V2 then move V2 track below V1. 

Ctrl Alt Y opens a new Video track dialog. Choose V1. You will get a dialog saying V1 already exists and an option to "Insert". Insert will create a new V1 for your animated background.

Thanks for the info Andrew.

Dean