I'm stuck :( Fading Stills In & Out of Video

[Monica]

I'm putting together a video that (so far) incorporates splicing of the
video, a couple transitions and effects and a mp3. What I'd like to do is
add 3 pictures within the video at different spots. I'd like them to
gradually fade in and out with out any *stationery* time. IOW, as soon as
it's faded in, then start the fade out effect. That's what I'm having a
hard time doing. I can't seem to get the still picture to fade in and out
at a slow gradual pace. This is a sleeping baby's "dream" sequence to a
lullaby version of the song, Dream. I'd sure appreciate any help.
thanks,
Monica

 

[Alex Smith]

on the bottom you have a overview of all the imported videos and mp3s. grad
the picture you want on the right hand side and pull it to the right. the
picture should appear for a longer time now.
hope this helps.
alex

 

[Walter]

I'm putting together a video that (so far) incorporates splicing of the
video, a couple transitions and effects and a mp3. What I'd like to do is
add 3 pictures within the video at different spots. I'd like them to
gradually fade in and out with out any *stationery* time. IOW, as soon as
it's faded in, then start the fade out effect. That's what I'm having a
hard time doing. I can't seem to get the still picture to fade in and out
at a slow gradual pace. This is a sleeping baby's "dream" sequence to a
lullaby version of the song, Dream. I'd sure appreciate any help.
thanks,
Monica

The picture needs a really long duration with really long fades, too.
How I do it is make the picture some really long duration (15 seconds or
more). Use the fade transition in front and back of it ..... and make
those fades 7 seconds or so. You'll end up with a short time between
the fade in and back out, but one has to give up some things for others.
HTH.

 

[Monica]

Thanks. That makes sense

The picture needs a really long duration with really long fades, too. How
I do it is make the picture some really long duration (15 seconds or
more). Use the fade transition in front and back of it ..... and make
those fades 7 seconds or so. You'll end up with a short time between the
fade in and back out, but one has to give up some things for others. HTH.