Trimming Saved Video

[markpritch]

Hi guys
Maybe a silly question but when I split a piece of video into two parts and keep both, maybe I want to increase volume in one half and decrease volume or even mute the other half, each seperate half shows it's own size in blue but also shows the virtual memoy of the cut piece in grey.

Does this suggest that both the two halves have a virtual file size of the original piece, ie do I effectively double the size of the original file by splitting the one into two and using both without trimming and saving. Or do I need trim and save the two halves in every case.

I ask the question because I am splitting a 6 minute piece of video which has a speaker some distance away (and I have to double the volume to hear him) and he is constantly interrupted by applause, which is all around me, where I have to cut the volume by 2/3rds. So for this 6 minute piece I end up with around 30 smaller pieces but each having it's own virtual memory size?

Not sure that's very clear so hope you can follow. Just wonder if I need to trim and save every individual piece even though they all only add up to the size of the one original piece.

Thanks
Mark

[Black Lab]

When you cut a clip it is a virtual cut. The original clip is not touched. So you are not doubling the size of the file. Only when you use Save Trimmed Video is a brand new clip created.

[markpritch]

Thyat's lovely, thanks Jeff. Looks like you've just saved me a lot of work.
cheers
Mark

[Ken Berry]

Well, if you are using a version of VS later than VS8, and I seem to recall you are, then we can save you a lot of trouble and time.

Why are you cutting the video into so many bits and pieces, just to change the audio? That can be done in a single video, in Audio view, by adjusting the volume 'rubber band' up for those parts where the guy is talking, and down for the applause. All in the one clip. And pretty easy for the type of clip you describe.

[markpritch]

Hi Ken
Thanks for that.
Yes, I'm now using X2, still the trial version, although I 've never used the rubber band. Can you direct me to the tutorial for this? Would be most appreciated.
Regarding X2, do you happen to know whether the 'paid for' version has a greater number of smart scene menus (there are only 3 on the version I am using) and whether there is more than just 1 alternative series of 'forward/back and home' icons. The only alternative I have are thick white icons that turn a very subtle shade of cream when selected and for someone with my poor eyesight I can barely see the change.
Thanks Ken

[Ron P.]

Just like previous versions, the TBYB version only has a few menu templates, where the full version has numerous ones. I count about 24 SmartScene menus.

Do you have an earlier version of VS? If so you can look in the User Guide for adjusting the volume using the Rubber Band. It is the same in VS12 as with the previous versions. VS11 User Guide page#105 describes this process.

You can also download various User Guides from HERE

[Ken Berry]

Steve Jones has also included a tutorial on the rubber band as part of his major 'from cradle to grave' tutorial! You'll find the relevant section at http://phpbb.ulead.com.tw/EN/viewtopic. ... 2282#72282 When you try some of the fancier things, it takes a little practice. But as I said above, with something pretty simple like you want to do, adjusting the rubber bands is, well, simple too! And saves a lot of mucking around, cutting and adjusting individual little clips!

[markpritch]

My grateful thanks to you both.
I will download the user guide, I can't seem to find my one for the very old VS9 I was using until last year and have never had one with VS10.
I'll even go ahead and purchase X2 now!!
Many thanks
Mark