Location: Appears after trimming a section using the mouse and the section has fade or effects.
Note: Trimming should be done before adding effects or fade points when possible.
After trimming a section, fade and effects may have to be adjusted to fit the new section length. There are several methods that may be used to adjust the points. Effects and the method to use are listed. An example of the currently selected method is illustrated above the list.
VideoMeld selects recommended methods by default for each effect based on the effect range, but these should be changed depending on how each effect is being used.
Fixed
All points remain at their current time with respect to the beginning of the original file, regardless of what part of
the file is selected to play. Use this method if points must remain fixed in time (at a certain video frame, sound,
or event). No points are moved and the effect range is not changed.
Scaled
The time of all points are scaled to fit within the new section length. All points within the current section range are
adjusted as is the effect range. Use this method for effects that span to the entire section.
Moved
All points are moved relative to the trimmed end. All points retain the same relative
spacing in time, but are shifted left or right. Points are deleted if it is move before the beginning of the file.
The effect range is moved as well.
Use this method if a section has a fade or transition at the trimmed end,
but no points at the other end.
Ends only
Points at either end that do not overlap the center of the section are retained and have the same spacing
in time. The points on the trimmed end are shifted to remain within the section. When the secton length is reduced,
any points that cross the center of the section are deleted. When the section length is increased, points in the
left half stay on the left and the points on the right half stay on the right. The effect range is reduced or
increased as appropriate. Use this method for sections with fades or transistions on both ends, but no points in the middle.