Cross transitions - Are they your preferred choice?

vn800rider

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Dec 12, 2010 07:37

Only post a reply if CROSS TRANSITIONS are your preferred default transition.

Overlap transitions are now the default, with the ability to switch to cross transitions by right click and select. The two transition types have significantly different effects on the whole timeline. This default has generated much debate.

In an effort to determine the default transition type most favoured by editors, please post a reply to this thread if your preference is the CROSS TRANSITION, or post to thread
http://forum.cyberlink.com/forum/posts/list/14570.page#69745
if it is the OVERLAP TRANSITION.

In order not to produce a massive thread, please give no more than 2 short reasons for your preference. I hope to be able to get the results forwarded to CL for their ongoing development programme.

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Cap'n Kevin

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Dec 12, 2010 08:09

I prefer the CROSS transition:

When the CROSS transition is applied it does not effect the duration of the clips on the timeline.

Two 5 second clips on the timeline...place a Two second fade transition...resulting in a 10 second clip.

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JL_JL

Senior Contributor Location: Arizona, USA Joined: Oct 01, 2006 20:01 Messages: 6091 Offline

Dec 12, 2010 08:56

Both when they function correctly and move TL correctly, it's a user preference, put a tick to select overlap or cross as default in Preferences > Editing > where the control for default transition duration currently is.

Cap'n Kevin

Senior Contributor Location: Chebeague Island, Maine Joined: Dec 26, 2008 20:22 Messages: 2011 Offline

Dec 12, 2010 09:05

I like Jeff's idea better! Make it a simple choice selection.

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Andres.R

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Dec 12, 2010 09:23

Hi,
I like Jeffs idea too!

But so far I prefere cross.. PowerDirector 17. Windows 10
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BarryTheCrab

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Dec 12, 2010 10:15

I prefer CROSS, as it does not move the timeline, and all this linking and un-linking is a bit confusing at times. HP Envy Phoenix/4thGen i7-4770(4@3.4GHz~turbo>3.9)
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Hall47

Member Location: Manchester UK Joined: Dec 14, 2006 05:32 Messages: 96 Offline

Dec 12, 2010 10:20

Absolute no-brainer for me - it has to be the CROSS TRANSITION as default. Simple, clean and for me it would be the preferrence if no system default was set. Not having to adjust for timings through transitions works for me too! Seeking wisdom - finding fluff - but wise fluff!

mroshaw

Newbie Joined: May 20, 2009 06:57 Messages: 23 Offline

Dec 12, 2010 10:25

Cross for me too - same reasons as above!

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Senior Contributor Location: Canada Joined: Aug 21, 2009 11:24 Messages: 1431 Offline

Dec 12, 2010 11:01

Cross please. It is inherently more logical - both technically and visually. Win 10, i7

Wolfgang 1

Newbie Location: Austria/Vienna Joined: May 30, 2010 06:19 Messages: 49 Offline

Dec 12, 2010 11:14

For me cross is fine, too.
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FredB

Senior Contributor Joined: Sep 15, 2008 21:14 Messages: 1317 Offline

Dec 12, 2010 11:37

My videos are seamless and require no transitions...time pauses for me while I reload the camera...

Cross Transitions would be better for me when I use them.

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James W

Senior Contributor Location: Lakeland, FL USA Joined: Aug 18, 2008 10:36 Messages: 911 Offline

Dec 12, 2010 11:59

I'll go with cross transitions, but giving the user the option to change the default is a good idea. Q9300 2.5 GHz
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just_for_fun

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Dec 12, 2010 12:11

I preferr cross and really dislike overlay.
I do not like the timeline change when overlay is used.

Like many here I think the default should be user settable in the preferrences. Just For Fun
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babindia

Senior Contributor Location: India Joined: Aug 16, 2007 06:11 Messages: 884 Offline

Dec 12, 2010 12:15

Cross transition is smooth and is commonly used,hence preferable. PD 9 should make this as default and allow the user to change to overlap if so desired.

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SeptimusFry

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Dec 12, 2010 12:33

Me for cross too.

(This thread illustrates my point that the forum could do with voting threads

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1Nina

Senior Contributor Location: Norway, 50km southwest of Oslo Joined: Oct 08, 2008 04:12 Messages: 1070 Offline

Dec 12, 2010 12:38

Of course I prefer cross, and I prefer it WITHOUT
zoom, please.
Overlay I will use seldom.

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Bubba in TX

Senior Contributor Location: Central Texas Joined: Dec 12, 2009 21:32 Messages: 1332 Offline

Dec 12, 2010 12:41

OK CYBERDINK... watch my lips...

CROSSOVER

What was you thinking making the overlap the default?

Best way to fix it and some other goof ups you still got going is to make them USER SELECTABLE in the SET UP PAGE or in the transition page. While you're at it, pick up the set duration button your dropped on the floor and put it BACK.

After all it only took you 8 versions to get the title effects in alphabetical order... don't want you to get excited and rush into anything now...

Any questions????? Feel FREE to contact me in person...... I'll tell you what I really think..

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Dec 12, 2010 12:46

I prefer cross transitions - Vivian from Brazil

CubbyHouseFilms

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Dec 12, 2010 13:34

Cross too - in more ways than one! Happing editing

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RobertJ/OZ

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Dec 12, 2010 13:41

Cross for me too, much easier to manage

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