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Problems with Extend Edit and Dissolves


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Problems with Extend Edit and Dissolves
by Russell Lasson on Jul 22, 2008 at 7:32:11 pm

I'm sick of this one. If I try to use the extend edit command (E) on a clip that has a dissolve, it changes the dissolve to be just one frame instead of keeping it the length that it was originally.

I spend so much time adjusting dissolves that I like when I have to extend the end of the clip for some reason. It's driving me crazy.

If I just choose end of the clip and type in a number, it will extend it with out change the dissolve so I know that it can be done.

Is this a common problem for other people?

Thanks!

-Russ

Russell Lasson
Kaleidoscope Pictures
Provo, UT

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Re: Problems with Extend Edit and Dissolves
by Tom Wolsky on Jul 22, 2008 at 7:44:01 pm

That's because by rolling the edit you've moved the edit point to where there is not sufficient handles to create the overlap. You might be able to keep the transition by changing the transition alignment to start or end on edit.

All the best,

Tom

Class on Demand DVDs "Complete Training for FCP6," "Basic Training for FCS2" and "Final Cut Express Made Easy"
Author: "Final Cut Pro 5 Editing Essentials" and "Final Cut Express 3.5 HD Editing Workshop"

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Re: Problems with Extend Edit and Dissolves
by Russell Lasson on Jul 22, 2008 at 7:53:59 pm

[Tom Wolsky] "you've moved the edit point to where there is not sufficient handles to create the overlap."

That's not the case. I've even tested it with a slug and it does the same thing. Are you not having that problem?

-Russ

Russell Lasson
Kaleidoscope Pictures
Provo, UT

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Re: Problems with Extend Edit and Dissolves
by Tom Wolsky on Jul 22, 2008 at 8:13:14 pm

It works for me. With video and with a slug.

All the best,

Tom

Class on Demand DVDs "Complete Training for FCP6," "Basic Training for FCS2" and "Final Cut Express Made Easy"
Author: "Final Cut Pro 5 Editing Essentials" and "Final Cut Express 3.5 HD Editing Workshop"

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Re: Problems with Extend Edit and Dissolves
by Russell Lasson on Jul 22, 2008 at 8:27:20 pm

So after playing with it some more on other systems, it turns out that only the edit systems that are connected to our SAN are having the problem. My laptop is fine. So where do I go from here?

Ahhh!!!!!

-Russ

Russell Lasson
Kaleidoscope Pictures
Provo, UT

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Re: Problems with Extend Edit and Dissolves
by Tom Wolsky on Jul 22, 2008 at 8:33:56 pm

I don't see why connecting it to a SAN would have a problem for slug, which is internal to the project file. Unless the project file is in a SAN. Are you using FC Server? Does the problem occur with the roll tool?

All the best,

Tom

Class on Demand DVDs "Complete Training for FCP6," "Basic Training for FCS2" and "Final Cut Express Made Easy"
Author: "Final Cut Pro 5 Editing Essentials" and "Final Cut Express 3.5 HD Editing Workshop"

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Re: Problems with Extend Edit and Dissolves
by mike richardson on Jul 22, 2008 at 8:56:14 pm

i would like to know this too.

i have had this problem, but oddly enough not every time. it only happens to me sometimes.

hope someone knows what's up.

mike

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