Ulead VS10+ vs. PowerDirector V5

[rosero]

Hello,

I recently bought a Sony HVR-A1U HDV camcorder. I have been doing some research regarding capturing HDV for editting. I have tried four trial version software: Vegas 6, Adobe Premiere Pro 2, PowerDirector V5, and Ulead VS10+.

Each having their pros and cons I am more comfortable using PowerDirector and UVS10 (having used UVS8 before). UVS10 captures HDV excellent!!!

One feature I like about PowerDirector is the ability to add more than one attribute or effect to a video clip AT DIFFERENT points within the same clip. (ex. old film for the first 5 seconds and Duotone for the last 5 seconds of a 10 second clip)

I am aware that UVS10 can add more than one attribute to the ENTIRE videoclip. For example you can add Old film with Duotone together, but for the entire video clip.

QUESTION: Is there a way to add attributes in UVS10 to video clips for a certain amount of time, or would you have to trim the videoclip every time you want to change an attribute?

COMMENT: I have tried using the Customize Filter menu, but it does not allow to get rid of the filter entirely for a specific amount of time.



Rosero

[sjj1805]

Use Keypoints. There is an example Here

[rosero]

I have tried inserting keypoints in the Customize Filter option.

There is no option that allows me to start or end the filter within the video clip. Keypoints only allow me to change the filter properties from one point to another.

Am I missing something?

I would like to have one attribute for the first few seconds, get rid of it entirely and add a new attribute within the same video clip.

Rosero

[rosero]

If there is a solution regarding this subject, I would be interested in knowing.

To get around this I multi trimmed the video clip and added attributes seperately.

A little more work, but it works!!

[RussB]

As someone said, "Use keypoints."

Say you don't want the filter to start the clip initially: Set the keypoint (for that filter) to do nothing initially. Add a new keypoint at the clip location where you DO want that particular filter to begin its thing (let's call it Keypoint "C"), set the filter properties for it at that point.
Here's the trick: place another new keypoint one frame before Keypoint "C" and set its properties to do nothing ! Call this new one Keypoint "B"

The effect here is: Do nothing (with this particular filter) from Keypoint A (the start) to keypoint B. In the next frame of the clip, begin the filter (with its settings) at Keypoint "C" and flow to the settings of Keypoint "D."

Cool, huh?

I hope this helps,
Russ

[rosero]

Say you don't want the filter to start the clip initially: Set the keypoint (for that filter) to do nothing initially.

Thanks for the help. Keypoints work, but not for all filters ie. OldFilm. The filter does not allow to return to the original image.

Thanks again!

[Chrizer]

Hello rosero,

"To get around this I multi trimmed the video clip and added"

You can also first apply the attributes and filters, then do a video cut using the scissor on the timeline. This will actually continue the attribute effect between the two clips and saves you from customising each clip and thus maintaining the flow of the effect. You can even apply a cross fade between the two clips and delete the attribute on the second clip to have a nice changing effect. ie. Old film to Colour.

Chrizer

[Black Lab]

That's a great tip Chrizer. Never tried that one before.