newbie: extract clip using timecodes

AJWeber

Newbie Joined: Dec 14, 2011 15:01 Messages: 12 Offline

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Dec 14, 2011 15:04

Is there an easy way to extract a clip from video media already in my "library" by specifying the "From" and "To" timecodes? Since I've already scanned through the video and noted the start and end times, I would love it if I could just do so by entering the values.

Thanks,
AJ

ynotfish

Senior Contributor Location: N.S.W. Australia Joined: May 08, 2009 02:06 Messages: 9977 Offline

Dec 14, 2011 16:24

Hi AJ -

To my knowledge, no... but I'm happy to be enlightened.

Insert the clip into the timeline. Make splits at the desired beginning & endpoints (or use the trim function), then produce the video to your selected format.

As far as I know, PD doesn't act as a video splitter (which is what I think you're trying to do).

Cheers - Tony
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AJWeber

Newbie Joined: Dec 14, 2011 15:01 Messages: 12 Offline

Dec 14, 2011 19:09

Thanks for the quick reply.

I'm sure it has the capability to split the video file -- as I think your workaround is basically doing that, but forcing me to put the entire video into the timeline and then trim-out what I don't want.

In effect, taking the video and trimming-out what I don't want is exactly my desired task. I just figured if I know the exact timecodes as specified in the preview window, why can't I cut that segment of video out directly (using the info I have).

Will try your workaround, but seems like a nice, straightforward, and powerful Feature Request to me.

Thanks again,
AJ

Dafydd B

Senior Contributor Joined: Aug 26, 2006 08:20 Messages: 11973 Offline

Dec 15, 2011 05:15

Hi AJWeber,
The Library Room is a placement, viewing and selection area and not an editing/cutting etc area. The Tracks where media is placed is the "zone" for editing to start. The various tools within PD initiate when a media is selected in the Tracks.

For example:
Place 2+ video clips into Track1 (or any of the tracks) and you will see that you can play through them in Preview Player as a single "Clip" or all in "Movie". Both methods will show up the frame counter/time code positions for the individual clip or positional place in the project.

I use the Clip mode to selectively edit to the frame position. I alter the Preview Player's counter "Current Time", highlight and keyboard type the new position and then hit return - you have to be quick. The track slider and the Preview slider jump to the position I want. I then use "Split" to segment the clip. I then move on to the next position etc. I also use the keyboard controls "," and "." for single frame movement.

If my information doesn't help, sorry. It is just what I do using PD10.

Dafydd

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