Ah, well. Chalk that up to I was unaware. I will do that and thanks.



Edit: Yes, that worked. You learn new stuff all the time. Maybe it is possible that this ole dog can learn new tricks. Charlie

Hi Charlie -

Yes - the process works fine for all versions of PDR after (& including PDR12). In the tutorial, where it says "PD13 only" that's because I built the downloadable projects in PDR13. They'll open with 13 or 14, but not 12 (without editing the .pds file).

It's a good idea to practice first & nail the process before you dive into your project

With so many photos to include, the copy/paste keyframe attributes feature will save you mountains of time. After a series of photos has been set up with repeated motion cycles individual photos can be re-ordered in the timeline or have their motion/duration modified to keep it all flowing nicely.

Cheers - Tony
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Thanks Tony,

This trip was a healing one for me. I went back to where I was 46 years ago and it did wonders for me. I thought I would put together a set of information videos for V.A. Veterans in treatment who are considering going back as part of their healing process.

As such I want this to be as professional as I can make it. And of course with so many photos and videos I will have to be ruthless in using only the best of the best.

Thanks
Charlie

Good on you Charlie!

In that case, we're doubly glad to be of any help we can. I'm sure your work will be appreciated & healing for all your viewers.

... and old dogs can learn new tricks. On the weekend I took my **new bird for its first flight (never used any RC thing before) and we both came back relatively unscathed

Cheers - Tony
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Tony or tomasc,

One last question (for now), Is it possible to save these effects in the effects files within PD14? If so, how do I do that. I am thinking it there would advantages to doing that. Especially given I have to do a series of videos to do.

Thanks Charlie

Charlie -

No - because they're projects, not templates. There are a couple of options that come to mind...

1. Save the projects as "template" projects to re-use (kind of like a Word template), so you open your 9:16 template project - import your own photos - save the project as something else - copy/paste keyframe attributes - then delete the photos from the template project.


2. Save individual photos as PiP Objects, so the motion is established... once that PiP Object is inserted, keyframe attributes can be copied and pasted (that would be a bit cumbersome, I think)

Examples of 2. (above) - http://directorzone.cyberlink.com/detail/124827628 - http://directorzone.cyberlink.com/detail/124827629 - http://directorzone.cyberlink.com/detail/124827630 Yep - definitely too cumbersome!

The other thing to consider when copying & pasting keyframe attributes is DURATION! They have to match, just like aspect ratio. If you copy keyframe attributes from a 5 second clip/photo and paste them onto a 15 second clip/photo, you won't get the result you were after

Cheers - Tony
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Understood. Thank you for everything and thank you for sharing your knowledge. Charlie