More info can be found in \nameref{sub:align_timecodes}.
-\chapter{FAQ, Known Problems and Workarounds}%
-\label{cha:faq_problems_workarounds}
-\index{workarounds}
+\section{Workflow with Keyframes and Plugins}%
+\label{sec:workflow_keyframes_plugins}
-There are a few known problems that have not yet been fixed for which there are some workarounds presented here.
+One of the most powerful functions of \CGG{} is the use of keyframes, which can be managed and applied for virtually anything you can do in the timeline, for example using them with plugins. See \nameref{cha:keyframes} for their in-depth description. Since they can be used in many ways, including very sophisticated ones, we present a workflow that can serve as an approach to the basic operation of keyframes applied to plugins\protect\footnote{credit to DeJay.}.
-\paragraph{Workaround for the \textit{alpha channel not working as intended when using an EDL} inserted as a reference or when an EDL is nested.}
-Using the Projector on the EDL within a Master Project follow these next steps.
-\begin{itemize}
- \item Open your EDL with \textit{Open EDL} by using the MMB (Middle Mouse Button) on the Nested edit on its track.
- \item In this nested EDL, insert a new Video track below the last video track.
- \item Add the Alpha plugin to the new Video track for the entire length of the nested EDL.
- \item Change the value of the Alpha to 0.00. The Alpha Plugin may be disabled or left enabled.
- \item Close the EDL.
-\end{itemize} This solves the alpha channel not working as expected and the Master Project now looks correct.
-
-\paragraph{Workaround for using a transition, like Dissolve, between 2 edits with the plugin Motion51.}
-In this case, the Motion51 plugin and the Dissolve transition are not seen during the transition phase
-and is stopped at the cut point between 2 edits.
-The left edit's plugin should be in effect until the end of that clip and should include the
-dissolve. Instead, there is a jump inside the dissolve, as if the plugin does not exist. There are
-2 possible workarounds. For example, extend the Motion51 plugin to cover both clips rather than
-having a separate plugin for each clip. Or another workaround is to use two tracks and have the
-plugin cover the cut point and use a Fade auto instead of the Dissolve transition.
-
-\paragraph{The Fade auto in certain circumstances produces an unwanted black flash.}
-When you insert an effect on an empty track the fade fades as if it were on a black background;
-it interprets the alpha as black where there is transparency, which is what produces the fade.
-So the problem in the case of text is that the letters appear as a black flash briefly in the first
-few frames, then goes back to transparent, then the fade starts normally with the white color.
-To avoid the unwanted effect produced by the fade over black (because there is no content) leave
-the fade in/out of the effect at 0 and use the fade line to perform the intended results to
-avoid the problem with the alpha channel. The same problem occurs when using transparent PNG
-images with fade video transitions and can be resolved in the same manner.
-However this workaround can be quite tedious and complicated if you want to fade many snippets of text
-and transparent PNGs on the same track, with always the same video transition filter set to the same
-duration.
-
-Just a side note here. Fade in/out in the Title plugin works fine if there is a clip/image above
-the plugin in the same track without an alpha channel but not if there is no clip/image.
-And the Transition effect works fine when there is a transition between two clips/images without
-an alpha channel.
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+Effects keyframing only works on the effect you are using, they are independently set for each effect you have added.
+
+\begin{enumerate}
+ \item Put a multi-edits movie segment on the timeline, hit the \texttt{Ctrl-End} keys to get to the end and drag the effect(s) on to the whole timeline from the Resources window, then hit the \texttt{Ctrl-Home} keys to go to the beginning.
+ \item Enable keyframes autos button (\texttt{Generate keyframes while tweeking}) or hit \texttt{"j"}, make an adjustment to the effect and a keyframe will be generated automatically.
+ \item Move the cursor until it becomes an arrow at the junction with the next clip and left click to put the play cursor there.
+ \item Backspace one frame to the end of the first clip (hit \texttt{"4"} or \texttt{Alt-u} or click the \texttt{left frame reverse} transport button).
+ \item Adjust one parameter minutely and return it to its setting, one click on the mouse wheel rotation in each direction will do it, to set another keyframe which will hold the settings for the length of the clip. If you don't the settings will change as you adjust to set the next keyframe.
+ \item Go forward to the first frame of the next clip, reset the effect to set another keyframe, make any necessary adjustments.
+ \item Repeat as for the first clip and do that all the way down the segment. Remember to disable keyframes afterwards or you might inadvertently change settings while continuing to work.
+\end{enumerate}
+
+It is always best to use the File pulldown and the option \textit{Save As} after each operation e.g. Color Correction using (for instance) \texttt{Histogram}, \texttt{Saturation} and \texttt{Unsharp} plugins, then there is a point to return to if the next operation fails, or you want to make changes.
+
+The final result is to have the first clip with a given plugin setting; the next edit with other settings; and so on throughout the timeline. The advantage is that you have only used the plugin once instead of adding a plugin to each edit.
+
+It is preferable to put all the effects on the whole timeline and adjust them for each clip together, so you can see the overall result before moving on to the next clip. Effects are read from the top to the bottom of the stack and it is usually necessary to disable the effects lower down the stack while making adjustments. Using the example of Histogram, Saturation and Sharpen, disable Saturation and Sharpen while adjusting Histogram, or the Videoscope readings will be incorrect and so will the resulting settings, then enable Saturation and adjust that before moving to the next clip. Usually Sharpen is used as a \textit{track effect}, meaning you don't keyframe it for each clip, keeping it disabled until the rest is complete.
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