Media Generator KeyFrame

Plamen Petrov · April 23rd, 2008, 04:11 AM

Hi everybody,
I made a title using Video Media Generators -> (Legacy Plug-In) Video Factory Text, where I can adjust Text, Background, Shadow and Outline. Ok, but would somebody tell me how to make keyframes, so that to let the letters move (for example)? When I move the timeline cursor, just nothing is happened, i.e. it is not like when using the track motion when need to make keyframes. So, I just can't synchronize with the video when need to add a keyframe. So, any help?

Edward Troxel · April 23rd, 2008, 06:26 AM

The "sync to timeline" option is not available in any generated media. Instead, you must figure out how far into the event you are and move to that location on the timeline. Of course you could always just add a keyframe then adjust it forward or backwards while the timeline is playing to get it in the right place.

Graham Bernard · April 24th, 2008, 12:24 AM

Edward has his approach, this is mine . .

I create a Selection and set this LOOPed-region running in Preview and then while it is previewing adjust keyframes in GenMed, until I get what I want.

Grazie

Graham Bernard · April 24th, 2008, 12:26 AM

Apologies Edward! You DID say that too.

Grazie

April 23rd, 2008, 04:11 AM	#1
Plamen Petrov Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Sofia Bulgaria Posts: 147	Media Generator KeyFrame - HOW? Hi everybody, I made a title using Video Media Generators -> (Legacy Plug-In) Video Factory Text, where I can adjust Text, Background, Shadow and Outline. Ok, but would somebody tell me how to make keyframes, so that to let the letters move (for example)? When I move the timeline cursor, just nothing is happened, i.e. it is not like when using the track motion when need to make keyframes. So, I just can't synchronize with the video when need to add a keyframe. So, any help?

April 23rd, 2008, 06:26 AM	#2
Edward Troxel Sponsor: JET DV Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 7,953	The "sync to timeline" option is not available in any generated media. Instead, you must figure out how far into the event you are and move to that location on the timeline. Of course you could always just add a keyframe then adjust it forward or backwards while the timeline is playing to get it in the right place. __________________ Edward Troxel [SCVU] JETDV Scripts/Scripting Tutorials/Excalibur/Montage Magic/Newsletters

April 24th, 2008, 12:24 AM	#3
Graham Bernard Old Boot Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: London UK Posts: 3,633	Edward has his approach, this is mine . . I create a Selection and set this LOOPed-region running in Preview and then while it is previewing adjust keyframes in GenMed, until I get what I want. Grazie Last edited by Graham Bernard; April 24th, 2008 at 12:25 AM. Reason: stupid possessive "s" and comma!

April 24th, 2008, 12:26 AM	#4
Graham Bernard Old Boot Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: London UK Posts: 3,633	Apologies Edward! You DID say that too. Grazie