Semi-dumb MM2 questions...

[Harry]

Is there a way to fast-forward a given clip within MM2,
or do I have to capture the video from a device that
is "fast-forwarding" ?

Conversely, if I capture the entire video with the input
(camera, VCR, etc) in the fast-forward state, can I "slow-
forward" certain clips within MM2... and have reasonable
video ?

I'm just trying to avoid the tediousness of having to
manually control the speed of the input device.

Harry

fyi: I've already captured the entire video at normal
speed (huge puppy). The situation is that I taped a data
collection route that I drive (over 3 hours worth of
video) -- not all of it, but just the parts where
decision making occurs (e.g., left/right turns; merges;
exits; and, data collection points). My goal is to run
approximately 95% of it in the FF mode, dropping down to
normal speed as I approach the data collection points
(about 50 of these).

 

[John Kelly]

Hi there,

Yes, in Movie Maker go to the EFFECTS options and drag down the speed up
effect. To apply this to segments only be sure to cut the video up into the
segments required first, then drag the effect to the segment you want to
speed up...I am not certain now, but I think you can apply the same effect 4
times....trying it out will tell in the end of course.

Best Wishes.....John Kelly
www.the-kellys.org
www.the-kellys.co.uk

 

[Harry]

John

Thanks very much.

Even with the 4x limit I should be able to accomplish
what I need, since there are two distinct "chunks" to the
route -- I could have a "quick tour" for each, then just
create discrete destination clips at the normal speed.

Harry

 

[John Kelly]

Hi Harry,

No problem...

Best Wishes.....John Kelly
www.the-kellys.org
www.the-kellys.co.uk

 

[PapaJohn]

Harry,

Just to add a bit to what John said;

A special effect can be applied to a clip up to 6 times. In the case of the
speed-up double effect (I can see that your use of it is a good one), the
speed doubles with each additional application. If you had a 20 minute
driving segment, applying it from one to 6 times would result in the clip
playing in:

1 x - 10 min
2 x - 5 min
3 x - 2-1/2 min
4 x - 1-3/4 min
5 x- 52 seconds
6 x - 26 seconds

The effect is additive, so each time it's applied it doubles the speed of
the previous time.

And, if you need a more precise and different speed, you could make and use
a custom effect.

 

[Harry]

PJ

Thanks for straightening me out -- I had totally mistaken
the meaning of John's 4x reference... I guess I gotta
learn to power-down the right-side of my brain when
dealing with the bits and bytes lingo.

It now appears as though I can do EXACTLY what I wanted
to do -- many thanks to both John's.

Harry