Crop and zoom - avoiding falling off the edge

Peter2014

Newbie Location: Adelaide Joined: Nov 22, 2014 00:59 Messages: 14 Offline

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May 16, 2016 22:03

I'm editing a film of a string quartet, and I want to zoom in on the left-hand player, who is sitting quite close to the edge of the film. I've started with a full frame shot, and then after 5 seconds I start to zoom in. But it is very difficult to prevent the crop going over the edge of the film, even though I keep away from the edge as much as I can. Similarly when zooming back out at the end of the clip having panned across to the right-hand player it's difficult to stop going over the edge as the crop enlarges. (I wish Cyberlink would find a way of locking the crop inside the frame of the clip). Peter

Cranston

Senior Contributor Location: USA Joined: Aug 17, 2007 02:26 Messages: 1667 Offline

May 17, 2016 08:08

Hi peter2014,

Yes, Keyframing a Zoom & Crop can indeed be tricky when / if trying to isolate a portion located near the outer edges of a clip. Perhaps the Magnifier Tool (found in the FX Room in the Special menu), may be a viable alternative, or at least an option worthy of some experimentation.

It may require an investment of time to explore the options. However, even if it proves to not properly achieve what you are currently attempting, in the long run, it may wind up as yet another tool to add to your arsenal, for use in future projects.

Here is quick 00:51 example…

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Peter2014

Newbie Location: Adelaide Joined: Nov 22, 2014 00:59 Messages: 14 Offline

May 17, 2016 08:22

Many thanks, Cranston! That's indeed a useful extra tool to have. And funnily enough the example in the clip is one of the pieces I'm editing!

Cheers,

Peter Peter

Richmond Dan

Senior Contributor Location: Richmond, VA Joined: Aug 07, 2014 17:17 Messages: 673 Offline

May 17, 2016 09:45

I don't know it this will help, but when I bought PD14 Ultimate I also received NewBlue Video Essentials VII. This included an effect called NewBlue Auto Pan, which allows you to set beginning and ending points for both pan and zoom (independently) on video clips. This has been one of my most-used effects since I have difficulty with keyframes. Regards,
Dan
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Richmond Dan

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May 17, 2016 09:49

Here's a link that shows how to use the effect. The rectangles give a preview so you know how to avoid going off the edge.

http://legacy.newbluefx.com/helpfiles/VideoEssentialsVII/Win/Corel/id_auto_pan.htm Regards,
Dan
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Peter2014

Newbie Location: Adelaide Joined: Nov 22, 2014 00:59 Messages: 14 Offline

May 17, 2016 19:46

Thanks Richmond Dan! I've bought the software and look forward to trying it out!!

Cheers,
Peter Peter