"Select this frame as a thumbnail" greyed out

Ellymoo

Newbie Joined: Aug 17, 2019 03:32 Messages: 44 Offline

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Sep 30, 2021 05:41

Sorry, me again! I want to choose a frame from when previewing my video as a thumbnail for my chapter. The icon is there, but it's greyed out. Any idea how I can get around this or why it is happening please?

Thank you.

optodata

Senior Contributor Location: California, USA Joined: Sep 16, 2011 16:04 Messages: 8630 Offline

Sep 30, 2021 11:10

I think a screen capture, or better yet, a screen recording would provide some context for your situation. Save the screenshot as JPG or PNG and use the Attachments button below the forum's text box to share it here. Same with a recording, or you could post that to YouTube and share a link here.

Ellymoo

Newbie Joined: Aug 17, 2019 03:32 Messages: 44 Offline

Oct 13, 2021 14:07

Thanks for your reply. Here's the screenshot.


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JL_JL

Senior Contributor Location: Arizona, USA Joined: Oct 01, 2006 20:01 Messages: 6091 Offline

Oct 13, 2021 14:48

That sets "Title" thumbnails as the icon annotates, not "Chapter" thumbnails as you ask. If you have multiple titles, it will be available as shown in the attached pic. Since you question chapter thumbnails, one way is to set the chapter thumbnails in the chapter room during timeline editing.

Jeff


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Ellymoo

Newbie Joined: Aug 17, 2019 03:32 Messages: 44 Offline

Oct 13, 2021 15:41

Thank you. I'm in the chapter room but can't see where to change the thumbnail. Can you help please?

Ellymoo

Newbie Joined: Aug 17, 2019 03:32 Messages: 44 Offline

Oct 13, 2021 15:48

I know the icon it's supposed to be - I've done it in the past, but now can't find the icon anywhere which is why I'm getting confused.

JL_JL

Senior Contributor Location: Arizona, USA Joined: Oct 01, 2006 20:01 Messages: 6091 Offline

Oct 13, 2021 15:50

Quote Thank you. I'm in the chapter room but can't see where to change the thumbnail. Can you help please?

See attached pic.

Jeff


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Ellymoo

Newbie Joined: Aug 17, 2019 03:32 Messages: 44 Offline

Oct 13, 2021 16:04

Thank you so much! The bottom screen had expanded and hidden 'manual chapter settings' from view. Once I knew what I was looking for I was able to place it and display the hidden screen. Thanks once again.