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Greetings, I fully understand the ability to scroll to the end of a video clip and move the next slide to trim the end of a video clip. However, with long video files (1.5 hours), this is not easy to do. For example, you can only drag the next slide a screen at a time. So you have to keep repositioning everything. This works with short video clips but not for very long clips. If you could keep dragging the next slide in one movement (more than one screen), that would sort of work out. But you can not do it more than one screen at a time. I tried changing the file name as you suggested. But then you don't have that trimmed clip listed in the File List as a separate file. Too easy to lose track of it. I am trimming out many short clip from the long clip. I want each one to be a standalone file listed in the File List, as you get when you use the Trim function and be able to use the settings in the Trim function. You might say that PTE is not a video editing program. That does not mean that whatever it does can not be made more intuitive and more useful. I consider it to be a video editing function that works without all the bells/whistles others have, and I don't really need. Being able to trim video clips is a primary function and can be made to work better in PTE. Gary

Greetings Rosy, Not completely. The reason is that the long videos are from a Hi-8 tapes that I digitized, so the quality is not too good. Keeping it a bit less than full screen helps the eyes not get too worn out. But that does not really make any difference in the problem with long video files. The main problem is that the Play's position (red triangle) is not reflected in the Start Time or End Time boxes. So as you Play the clip, it would help if the Start Time/End Time boxes would show where the red Play triangle is at and you could click somewhere and the yellow triangle would snap to where the red Play triangle was stopped, for the start and beginning positions of the trim. And then you can make minor adjustments easier. Gary

Greetings, I like the 'Trim Beginning of video' function. However, it does not have 'Trim End of Video' function. It is easy to trim out the beginning of a long video clip using it. But, why not also have a 'Trim End of Video' also??? This would make it easier. However, there is the problem of renaming that trimmed clip if you are going to trim out more sections of the long video clip. It is already in the Timeline. What do you do then? I don't think you can rename it. If the video is very long, you have to scroll to the end and drag the following slide to the left to remove the unwanted portion. That is a pain in the neck when you don't have a marker where you want to set the ending of the video clip at. You can't do it in one fell swoop. It just is a cluggy way of doing it. My way will get the job done in one step. I am trimming out many very short sections from the long video clip, some 15 to 30 seconds each. The triangles are very close together but I can get them to start and stop at the exact frames I want. I can get the triangles to be close to the beginning and ending of the short clip. Then work them to the exact frames using the Start Time and End Time box, and when I do the trim, I can then rename each clip I have trimmed from the long video file. Sure there are work-arounds but why make it complicated when all we need is a useful and easy way in one step of marking the beginning and ending of a clip in the Trim function? This would even be useful when trimming short clips. Gary

Jill, That might work for a video clip that is somewhat short. It is easier to find the trim points with short clips. I have video files that are 1.5 hours. So it is helpful to Play to a point that you want to start the Trim, and adjust it to the right frame using the Time boxes. But when you try to then move the yellow triangle to where the red play triangle is, you lose that exact spot. Why can't we just Play to the spot for the initial trim point and have it not be moved from that spot for the beginning trim point? And the same for the ending trim point? At least have the times for Start Times and End Times be indicated as you set the Trim points. I understand not every one deals with very long video files but when you do, just dragging the triangles to find the beginning and ending trim points does not work very well. With long video clips, a small movement of the mouse and you pass a much longer part of a video clip than with a short video clip. Very hard to do detailed work or find the frame you need. Gary

Greetings, I have brought up a problem with the Trim function before. I'm not sure if it has been addressed yet or I am missing something. https://www.pteavstudio.com/forums/topic/33387-v-110-beta-2-trim-needs-improvement/#comment-168201 The problem with the Trim function is that if you Play the video and stop the red triangle where you want to start the Trim, you can not get the beginning yellow triangle to match where the red triangle was stopped for the beginning of the Trim. (And the position of the red triangle is not reflected in the Start Time box). Then, if you want to move the ending yellow triangle to where you want to Trim the end of that video, the red triangle gets moved to the ending yellow triangle. So now you've lost your beginning Trim point location. Yes, you can get the yellow triangles to the beginning and ending points of the Trim using the Start Time and End Time boxes. But there needs to be a better way. Is there a better way that I don't know about to set the beginning and ending points of a trim, using the triangles? Seems the fix would be to be able to move the beginning and ending yellow triangles to where the red triangle is set, not visa versa as it is now. Gary

Or, you could link each audio clip to its slide. The audio clips should stay in their positions as you add the video clip in the front. This might work... Gary

Yes, those days are over. But here's something that will make you cringe or smile... On a trip back from S.Africa, I forgot that I had packed all of my slide film in my checked baggage. I had checked all my bags and then suddenly remembered what a stupid thing I did. I ran back to the South African Airlines desk and explained. This wonderful lady took me down into the bowels of the baggage conveyor system to spot my bag as it was moving through the system. We grabbed the bag and removed the film. Can't get that kind of excitement with digital. Gary

Here's my latest project: (Bringing back memories-was able to digitize a bunch of slides) Patagonia - 10 day trek + rafting (1991) Torres del Paine National Park, Chile YouTube Channel link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1VNFXiae0dI Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/1660410137/videos/966295294700654/ Gary Oddi

Greetings, I think this is a 'bug'. The volume of the first audio file is reduced to '0' where it is to blend into the next audio file. Yes, if I remove the last part of the first audio file to the point where it is to blend into the next audio file, the red disappears and the audio of the next audio file plays. I don't think it should be necessary to do this. The fact that the volume in the second audio file get basically muted would indicate that there is something wrong but there really isn't anything wrong. The two audio files are just being blended. Seems this strange result can be eliminated since it really is not what you'd expect. And if you have the two audio files on different tracks, you don't have a problem. It only occurs if you try to move them onto a single track. Gary

Greetings, Thanks, I'll check it out. Never had this happen before. Strange because the volume of track 1 is already reduced to 0. Gary

Greetings Jill, I've always had overlapping audio files so that they would blend from one to the other. Never had this red and almost no volume. Gary

Greetings, When I have the two audio files on separate tracks, they look OK, plays fine. However, when I drag the lower file up to the upper track, it turns red and the volume is very, very low. What is this telling me? Never happened before. Gary

Greetings Rosy, This is too late but I had totally forgot about the ability to set up and control your GP11 using your Android or iOS phone, with the Quik app. Here is a link for Android: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5ifL0u4_S4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvWMoaePf8o https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IsdTGfWyzmE If you can get through pairing the GP to your phone, you can make the settings and change the settings right on your phone. Easier to see and find the settings. If you change your mind....? Gary

Greetings Rosy, Too bad it did not work out. I think you would have been very happy with it if you had be able to get through the menus to set it up. But as least you gave it a try. Gary

Greetings Rosy, Yea, setting it up can be a bit of a chore at first. If I were closer, I'd put in the settings and all you'd have to do is press the button to start and stop the camera. Too bad because once it is set up, it is a piece of cake to take video. You don't have to get into a lot of the fancier things it can do. Best of luck...Gary

Rosy...as far as the GoPro goes, all you have to do is set some setting and then just put the button. There are tons of YouTube videos to help with the settings. It's not that difficult...I'm 75.... Give it a chance. I put it as one of the settings and just go with it for all my videos. Here's a beginners guide that should help. My settings are the following. Nothing fancy... Res/FPS:1080/60 Lens: Linear+Lock HyperSmooth: AutoBoost Scheduled Capture: Off Duration: NoLimit HindSight: Off Timer: Off Zoom: 1.0x PROTUNE- 10-Bit: na Bit Rate: High Shutter: Auto EV Comp: 0 White Balance: Auto ISO Min: Auto ISO Max: Auto Media Mod: blank Most are not even used or left at default. Not sure what you mean about master clip....? Gary

Greetings, I suggest that the title of 'Adjust Time Range' should be changed or modified. When you click on 'Adjust Time Range', you get a window named 'Trim Video'. Seems that the 'Adjust Time Range' title should match what you get, 'Trim Video'. And it really makes more sense. It took me a long time to realize that that is the best place to actually trim video clips (especially when making MP4s-trimmed portions don't get added to the Published file's size). Never understood what 'Adjust Time Range' really meant as opposed to 'Trim...'. Gary

Greetings, Thanks. Gary

A few weeks ago, our street was resurfaced. I was fascinated with the machinery needed to do the job. Took some video... (Camera: GoPro 11 Hero Black) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1660410137/videos/948380543131449/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jc9J6pNnDhc Gary

Greetings Rosy, I don't think you need all those accessories. I got the GoPro 11 Hero Black ($399). https://gopro.com/en/us/shop/cameras/hero11-black/CHDHX-111-master.html?gad=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw1rqkBhCTARIsAAHz7K0qmM-SVZhW62o7mON-IOcqfoMvzUmqgCWjdOzfy2m1I5AX50-Dh_UaAoJZEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds I bought mine directly through GoPro. Bought the Volta but you really don't need it for extra battery. The batteries that come with it are really long-lasting. I might have put in a new battery once during my trip. Never used/needed the Volta. The MediaMod makes it difficult to change batteries. I got the Ulanzi metal cage (G9-5). Makes it easy to change batteries and good protection. Ulanzi also has some good quick releases. I got several of the 'Claw' type for several different mounts. I also got the GoPro mouth mount. Didn't really use it for my mouth (but I could have) but it is a nice way to hold on to the GoPro and just set it down on a table for taping. https://www.amazon.com/s?k=ulanzi+gopro+11&hvadid=631657206617&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9007596&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=9219756934376541761&hvtargid=kwd-1872785150381&hydadcr=18854_13355441&tag=googhydr-20&ref=pd_sl_3qg0cc2dt3_e https://www.ulanzi.com/collections/hero-11 Gary

Greetings Rosy, I have had the experience of Facebook and YouTube flagging some of my shows due to copyright problems. The music was from a non-copyright source but someone had claimed it to make money off of it. Hard to fight. Even in the Ireland set of shows, all music is from non-copyright sources. However, several still have been flagged but allowed to be used. Kinda crazy. Some shows have been flagged so they has been restricted from playing certain countries or portions muted. I try to only use non-copyright music but they still get the attention of Facebook or Youtube. As I said, music is the most difficult part of making a show posting on Facebook or YouTube. And many times, the name of the song that they claim is copyright protected is not the name of the song I used. No, I don't use a gimbal. I have a GoPro 11. It really is amazing at keeping the shot steady. It has 'Hypersmooth' for stabilization. The 'Horizon Lock' provides the camera with the ability to keep the horizon level even when the camera rotates 360 degrees. Yea, some of the shows are a bit long. But they are made mainly for when I want to re-live the experience, even years later. Gary Added later: All GoPro11 video was hand-held. No selfie stick, just me holding the GoPro11.

I didn't care what they called it. Just the best of breakfasts! When in Northern Ireland, no one used that term, 'The Ulster Fry'. Per Google: "You will see that some 'experts' note the difference between a Full Irish and an Ulster Fry is that an Ulster Fry includes potato pancakes also known as farls or boxty. However not quite true as many Full Irish breakfasts include boxty the only real difference is that an Ulster Fry includes Irish Soda Bread." The smart phone shots were made mainly to exclude areas outside the subject...the food. I even cropped out my wife on many of the shots. It was difficult to find Irish music that fit the scene and was not copyright protected. Finding music is the hardest part of making the shows. I do have a fellow playing the flute in one of the shows (live). Thanks... Gary

Greetings, Here are links to our road-trip through the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. I wasn't sure how to add it to the Forum since the trip is broken down into 11 shows. Instead of posting 11 links, here is the the link to all the 11 shows posted in my Facebook page and the link to my YouTube Channel. They should be towards the top of the list of the shows, easy to find, I hope. Facebook is easier to use, but if you don't have a Facebook account, you can view them on my YouTube Channel. https://www.facebook.com/gary.oddi https://www.youtube.com/@goddi2/videos It is always a joy to be able to document our trips using PTE. Gary

Greetings, I initially posted this in Igor's mention of the Quick Style. Buy maybe it would be better here in Suggestions. I've just finished a project, spending many hours applying several animations individually to many video clips. I didn't want the duration of each slide to be changed if I created a Style with these animations to be applied to other video clips. So I manually applied Aspect Ratio and Borders to each video clip, one by one, so each one would retain its duration. I had totally forgot about the Quick Style. It would be nice, since it is a 'Style', that it also be put into the 'Style and Theme' menu, to reside at the top of the list. I would have looked for it there or it would have caught my attention since it is really a 'Style' option. Great improvement but hard to remember where to look for it. Gary

Greetings, I've just finished a project, spending many hours applying several animations individually to many video clips. I didn't want the duration of each slide to be changed if I created a Style with these animations to be applied to other video clips. So I manually applied Aspect Ratio and Borders to each video clip, one by one, so each one would retain its duration. I had totally forgot about the Quick Style. It would be nice, since it is a 'Style', that it also be put into the 'Style and Theme' menu, to reside at the top of the list. I would have looked for it there or it would have caught my attention since it is really a 'Style' option. Great improvement but hard to remember where to look for it. Gary