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changing video speed
Maarkr [Avatar]
Newbie Joined: Dec 14, 2013 11:11 Messages: 18 Offline
[Post New] Feb 19, 2017 12:27
when i select a clip in the timeline in the middle of the project and change the video speed of that clip, it not only lengthens the clip as it should, but ALL tracks and clips in the project are slipped out, throwing the timing off.

If I move the clip past the end of the project, I can adjust the video speed and then move it to the location in the project where I want it without affecting all clips.

is this the default action? Win 10 I5-3570 16Gb GTX-750
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JL_JL [Avatar]
Senior Contributor Location: Arizona, USA Joined: Oct 01, 2006 20:01 Messages: 6091 Offline
[Post New] Feb 19, 2017 12:35
Use the padlock to the left of the tracks, lock it and they won't change during that speed adjustment. The only change will be the track that has the clip which you are slowing down.

Jeff
Maarkr [Avatar]
Newbie Joined: Dec 14, 2013 11:11 Messages: 18 Offline
[Post New] Feb 19, 2017 14:24
Quote Use the padlock to the left of the tracks, lock it and they won't change during that speed adjustment. The only change will be the track that has the clip which you are slowing down.

Jeff


but you would think it would give you the option of moving the other clips ornot on the track like if you inserted a new clip? maybe an idea ofr the next version.
JL_JL [Avatar]
Senior Contributor Location: Arizona, USA Joined: Oct 01, 2006 20:01 Messages: 6091 Offline
[Post New] Feb 19, 2017 14:34
Maybe what you want instead then is "Ctrl" and drag the edge of the clip when you see the double arrow mouse pointer for speed control. It will speed up or slow down a given clip and give you some contextual timeline adjustments as you ask.

Jeff

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aittala [Avatar]
Newbie Joined: Jul 14, 2017 20:36 Messages: 8 Offline
[Post New] Jul 14, 2017 20:40
Quote Maybe what you want instead then is "Ctrl" and drag the edge of the clip when you see the double arrow mouse pointer for speed control. It will speed up or slow down a given clip and give you some contextual timeline adjustments as you ask.

Jeff




Great tip...but aggrevating...you loose the ability to make minor adjustments to get the speed just right..

I agree with the OP...if you change the video speed of a clip using the Power Tool method, it shouldn't move any other track...
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