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Hi folk,
The clip/movie mode button has been removed, we understand that CL found that most users enabled the "movie mode" most of the time.
With some brief testing, we can't confirm that the previous configuration alters the behaviour post update but others may test that where possible.
The Preferences>Return to beginning switch makes the scubber return to the start, or stop, after preview reaches the last item on the timeline.
So, taking a new look at what is required in this context, we might review a wider approach?
We can always use the spacebar or pause to halt the scubber wherever we want, rather than using stop.
We can utilise the range selection tool to preview single clips, but that is a bit cumbersome - however, how often do we want to just review a single clip, more often we might want to review a series or part of a series, including transitions and audio to see what our edits look and sound like?
So we can use the range selection to cover the edits we want and, depending on how the Preferences switch is configured, the range is treated as a "mini-movie" and the scubber will stop at the end of the range or return to the start of the range.
The range is reset by clicking anywhere outside the range.
Whilst it is different, it is a more versatile and flexible tool than just clip or movie mode. Yes, it's not quite as "simple" but considerably more useful?
Also, used in conjunction with the one click render preview button, it can make editing more flexible and easier?
Cheers
PowerDirector Moderator
I just upgraded to the new PD version and thought I just couldn't find the options, so came looking for help. Can't believe this was actually deliberately removed.
Something really simple and helpful to some was removed, because the majority did not use? Was it actually bothering them? What happened to having options?
"how often do we want to just review a single clip"
Every time I work on compilations, which is most of the time.
This is actually a downgrade if features are actually being removed.
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