[Barry Hull]

James,

The way I made this happen was similar to that, but rather than copy and paste, I created a Pan Preset.

I wanted a consistent Pan, same speed and distance. However, where the move took place on the timeline was not as precisely critical, within +- a second or so was accurate enough for starting location.

The way I made this work, since I had about 200 of these moves to make, was to create a Preset Pan/Crop, named it “Move Left”.

I would place the cursor on the timeline approximately where I wanted the move to occur. Then I would zoom in so that each Grid Mark was 1 second in length. I would scrub to the nearest Grid Mark and create a Key. Then I could easily scrub to the next Grid Mark, exactly 1 second further along the timeline and use the Pan Preset “Move Left”. This made my Pans exactly 1 second in length, nice and easy, without fumbling around on the timeline.

When I needed to move the talent back to the center I reversed the process. The trick was zomming in so that the Grid Marks were 1 second in length, that made for very simple timing control.

I put a “Move Left by Grid” and “Move Right by Grid” on my ShuttlePro, so it worked in just a few key strokes.

Simply get close on the timeline, zoom in until 1 second Grid Marks appear, click ShuttlePro to move the cursor to the next Grid Mark, create Key, click to the next Grid Mark (exactly 1 second apart), click “Move Left” preset, voila, 1 second Pans all the same time and distance.

I got pretty fast after about 10 or so of these moves.

Barry W. Hull

[Barry Hull]

That is too bad Charles. I’m with Steve, for me V12 has been solid as a rock. My video card is a Quadro 4000 by Nvidia. It had an issue a few updates back, but none lately.

Barry W. Hull

[Barry Hull]

You’re right Shawn, tried it, that makes it quick, thanks for that. My only “click” issue with that way is I then have to do a couple of fades, otherwise the move looks a bit jerky, one moment in the middle, next moment to the side.

This would not be a big deal except I have probably two hundred of these moves to make.

Barry W. Hull

[Barry Hull]

By the way John, no rush on that FASST App plugin, take your time, don’t need it until tomorrow. 🙂

Barry W. Hull

[Barry Hull]

Thanks all, good suggestions. Mike, I downloaded the veg file, works like a champ. My issue is that each “move” needs to take place at a different location within each video, and for a different amount of time. The distance and speed of the move will remain the same, but where I want the move to occur on the timeline, and where I want to return to original position, change with each video.

That is why I was hoping for a plug-in that I could setup beforehand, place the cursor where I want to move to happen, and then one click, move the talent.

While you’re at it John, what would REALLY be nice, if I could setup both a “move left” and a “move right”, all custimized with setup parameters, located on the tool bar, for easy clicking, or even better, make them hot keys so I can simply click my ShuttlePRO v2 while I’m sipping coffee. Sign me up for that beta test!

Barry W. Hull

[Barry Hull]

Thanks Mark, I have recieved a few suggestions about increasing distance from the screen, which helped in testing, but won’t work because of limitations in the room, I am too close to the camera.

Nevertheless, I think BCC is going to work well.

Barry W. Hull

[Barry Hull]

Please excuse me for bumping this back up.

We have recieved some excellent offers from qualified individuals for this project and will be making a decision before long. Already the choice will not be an easy one.

However, in case you may have missed this request for work, if you would like to be considered, you should contact us quickly.

Thank you,

Barry W. Hull