Quote: Is it possible to select which part of a film is used as the title shot 'still' when displayed on YouTube etc - seems to be fairly random - would be good to be able to choose something which represents the film!

I've made 13 vids for YouTube and THEY give you a choice of three shots from your own vid. You will pick one of those.

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Edit Video Info (link on the right of the page)

Your very first edit area will show you 3 "stills" and you choose which one you want to be your Title Shot. Regards,
Genie

Hi; thanks;

I have seen that; it still appears to be a 'random' selection - for example some mid point of text appearing on bits which have titles etc; it would be good to actually be able to nominate a frame or still? Director Suite 365
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Quote: Hi; thanks;

I have seen that; it still appears to be a 'random' selection - for example some mid point of text appearing on bits which have titles etc; it would be good to actually be able to nominate a frame or still?

I am sorry, I don't understand what you are saying.
Regards,
Genie

The options that they give you are totally random - the three options in the particular one I looked at where

1) Very distant shot which could not make any detail out
2) A section of video with the titles half appearing on the screen; so not a complete title
3) Another random still which did not represent the subject of the film well

Ideally I wanted a still from the title sequence which illustrates well what the film is about Director Suite 365
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Quote: The options that they give you are totally random - the three options in the particular one I looked at where

1) Very distant shot which could not make any detail out
2) A section of video with the titles half appearing on the screen; so not a complete title
3) Another random still which did not represent the subject of the film well

Ideally I wanted a still from the title sequence which illustrates well what the film is about

Ok, I know what you mean now. I thought you were talking about the video I just made and left the link to. But you are replying to the Title image for your video. I've never liked any of the random pics that they have given me. I don't see any way around it though. I am sure the other million vids all have the same problem. It would be nice if they could give you the ability to upload a small image to be the Title shot. Unfortunately, you are in the same boat as everyone else. Regards,
Genie

OK Thanks Director Suite 365
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