Timecode Issue

[rygar]

Hello - I recently upgraded from 19 to 21 and am having difficulty trimming specific clips.

In my previous workflow in videostudio 19, when fine tuning the start and end points of a clip (or making a split at the perfect frame) I was able to type exact timestamps into the timecode box right below the preview. For example:

- I would watch the clip and visually/audibly decide where i wanted to trim. Lets say at 00:10:14:25.
- I would make small adjustments, sometimes frame by frame until the spot was where i wanted it.
- For each adjustment i would type in the timecode box. In this example the first adjustment might need shave a second off so i would change the 14 to a 13 and then trim it.
- Next i might start making small changes in the frame, reducing the 25 to a 19, and so on. I would do this by again typing directly into the timcode box.

This no longer seems an option in video studio 21. Each time I try and type in the box, it flashes all zero's. I am doing this clip by clip, not in project mode. Is this no longer possible to do?

Also, I saw another thread where a user was complaining the timecode box no longer shows the duration of the original clip. Each trim at the beginning of a clip resets the timecode box to a new 00:00:00 and similarly, trimming the end simply resets the timecode to the last frame. In V19, it would also show the original duration. I have a feeling my issue is linked to this change. When I try to type a new number into the timecode box, video studio doesn't know where to take me.

If true, what is the best practice for making many changes to clips? Moving the cursor to the right spot isn't workable because you can't realistically narrow down to the perfect frame. Hopefully there is a workaround, it kind of ruins my workflow if not.

Thanks in advance!!

[lata]

Rygar, welcome to the forums

Yes there is a problem in trimming clips as you say trying to add frames to the beginning of the second clip is a problem with the digital clock and cursor not responding correctly.
I have already reported this issue but you should also report to Corel Support so they are aware of the extent of the problem,

OK
When you make a cut (Split Clip) I assume you are intending to remove unwanted frames from that cut position.
Removing frames from the second clip is no problem and the clock and cursor work allowing us to hit the Mark-In (F3) option.
Removing frames from the end of the first clip is the problem.

The easiest option may be simply to drag the clips yellow trim handle to the left, that will add frames.
If you need to be accurate first mark the timeline with a Cue / Chapter marker ( top left of timeline, the green arrow)
How, Select the first frame of clip 2, switch to Project mode by clicking the word Project, use the clock to navigate to left by set number of frames, or pressing D will move cursor one frame at a time, (click the word Project stops clock flashing (C on keyboard will add marker) select clip to drag yellow trim bar to left, should “jump to mark”


Some thoughts on a workround
1 / There is an option to Multi Trim Video, I have never used that option and always trimmed as your approach.

2 / After cutting, use the Slip tool to move the cut point to the left, effectively removing frames from Clip 1 but adding frames to clip 2
Now delete frames from Clip 2

3 / Another option for Single Clip Trim, first you have to move the clip to the library, I would use a new library folder to hold the clip
Right click for Single Clip Trim – adjust the clock – then Mark_In , this option works to add the frames. Ok to close the panel
From the timeline – select the Replace clip option – top left of timelines
From the library – the modified clip – drag to timeline over the existing clip, the new frames being added to the beginning, however the same amount of frames have been removed from the end, so those need to be adjusted.

Hope this helps
If you find an easier way please let us know, I guess it will be personal preference.

[rygar]

Thanks so much Trevor, I will also report the issue.

I have defaulted to your 1st suggesting, i zoom in on the timeline and alter trim handle. A little frustrating to have that extra step and aggravating when making a lot of cuts, but it does work.

I often use the multi trim video for a high volume of cuts that don't need to be extremely accurate, for example, splicing up individual basketball plays on a long video. Works great for that, probably overkill for single cuts. I will try those other two suggestions as well.

Thanks so much for the thorough reply!