\label{fig:Fenstergrundposition-en}
\end{figure}
-First it is important to know what an EDL is. When \CGG{} saves a file, it saves the EDL,
+First, it is important to know what an EDL is. When \CGG{} saves a file, it saves the EDL,
Edit Decision List, of your project which contains all the settings and locations of edits
-and pointers to the media so that the media is not modified. The EDL is described in \nameref{sec:edl_edit_decision_list}.
+and pointers to the media so that the media is not modified. The EDL is described
+in \nameref{sec:edl_edit_decision_list}.
+
+Second, for those users who would like to keep all 4 windows together for a better workflow,
+see \nameref{sec:focus_group}.
\section{Program Window}%
\label{sec:program_window}
\index{program window}
-The main window is called the \textit{Program} window and is often just referred to as the \textit{timeline}. Here is where you enter the main menu operations.
+The main window is called the \textit{Program} window and is often just referred to as the \textit{timeline}\index{timeline}. Here is where you enter the main menu operations.
This timeline consists of a vertical stack of tracks with time represented horizontally on the track.
It is the output of the rendering operations and this is what is saved when you run the \textit{File} pulldown, Save command.
-Immediately to the left of the timeline is the patchbay \index{patchbay}. The patchbay contains options that affect each track.
+Immediately to the left of the timeline is the patchbay\index{patchbay}. The patchbay contains options that affect each track.
These options are described in great detail in \nameref{sec:patchbay}.
The \textit{Window} pulldown on the main window contains options
\subsection{Zoom Panel}%
\label{sub:zoom_panel}
-\index{zoom panel}
+\index{zoom!panel}
Below the displayed tracks in the timeline, you will find the zoom panel as seen in figure~\ref{fig:patchbay}.
In addition to the scrollbars, these options and their values are another set of tools for positioning the timeline.
the timeline and is being manipulated, a small square the same color as the line will be shown to
the left of the Automation type when the left mouse button (LMB) is pressed. This is just an indicator to make it easy to see what is being worked.
-The \emph{curve zoom} \index{autos zoom} affects the curves for the selected \emph{automation type} in all the tracks of that type and determines the value range for those curves.
+The \emph{curve zoom} \index{autos!zoom} affects the curves for the selected \emph{automation type} in all the tracks of that type and determines the value range for those curves.
Use the tumbler arrows to the left of the numbers for the minimum value and the tumblers to the right for the maximum value, or manually enter the values in the text box.
Good default values for audio fade are -40.0 to 6.0 and for video fade are 0.0 to 100.0.
The tumbler arrows change curve amplitude, but the only way to curve offset is to use the fit curves button on the curve itself.
-The \emph{selection start time}, \emph{selection length}, and \emph{selection end time} \index{timeline selection} display the current selected timeline values. When there is no selection, both the start and end time are the current
+The \emph{selection start time}, \emph{selection length}, and \emph{selection end time} \index{timeline!selection} display the current selected timeline values. When there is no selection, both the start and end time are the current
position of the timeline and the selection length is 0.
The \emph{alpha slider} \index{alpha slider} allows for varying the alpha value when using colors on the tracks as set in your \texttt{Preferences $\rightarrow$ Appearance} for \texttt{Autocolor assets}.
It has no function without that flag set.
\subsection{Track Popup Menu}%
\label{sub:track_popup_menu}
-\index{track popup menu}
+\index{track!popup menu}
Each Track has a popup menu.
To activate the track popup menu, Right mouse click (RMB) on the track.
a selected region or using the Copy/Paste Behavior as outlined in~\ref{sub:copy_paste_behavior}.
In this mode, clicking the LMB in the timeline does not reposition the \textit{Insertion Point}.
+\begin{figure}[htpb]
+ \centering
+ \includegraphics[width=0.4\linewidth]{i-beam.png}
+ \caption{I-beam + in/out + labels}
+ \label{fig:i-beam}
+\end{figure}
+
When the I-beam is highlighted, you are in \emph{cut and paste mode}.
In cut and paste mode, clicking the LMB in the timeline does reposition the \textit{Insertion Point}.
Double clicking in the timeline selects the entire edit the cursor is over, i.e.\ that column.
and paste operations. It is also the playback range used for the subsequent playback operation.
Holding down the Shift key while clicking in the timeline extends the highlighted region.
-\begin{figure}[htpb]
- \centering
- \includegraphics[width=0.4\linewidth]{i-beam.png}
- \caption{I-beam + in/out + labels}
- \label{fig:i-beam}
-\end{figure}
-
\subsection{In/Out Points}%
\label{sub:in_out_points}
\index{in/out point}
\item[Ctrl-t] clears both In/Out points
\end{description}
+\subsection{Guide on timeline}%
+\label{sub:guide_timeline}
+\index{guide lines}
+
+It can be useful to have visual reference points on the timeline to help you position edits relative to other tracks. For example in manual synchronization of audio and video. You can set two points on the timeline with In/Out points or by selecting a range in Cut and Paste mode. Now we use \texttt{Settings $\rightarrow$ Loop Playback} (Shift - L) to make two vertical green lines appear at the edges of the selection. Originally this function is used to limit the playback within this range, but we can take advantage of the fact that the green lines remain even when we move the insertion point or delete the In/Out points or deselect the range. So they can be used as a visual reference when we want to move the edits precisely. To delete these guides press \textit{Shift-L} again.
+
\subsection{Labels}%
\label{sub:labels}
\index{label}
\subsection{Color Title Bars and Assets}%
\label{sub:color_title_bars_and_assets}
\index{bar color}
-\index{asset color}
+\index{asset!color}
In order to visually aid in locating clips on the timeline that are from the same media file, you can have them auto-colored or self-colored. Auto-color is
an automatic system to always color the files on the timeline when loaded.
Self-color is a manual coloring requiring the user to take definitive action.
\begin{description}
\item[File] \index{file} options for loading, saving, and rendering as described in other sections (\ref{cha:load_save_and_the_EDL}).
\item[Edit] \index{edit} edit functions; most of which have shortcuts that you will quickly learn (\ref{cha:editing}).
- \item[Keyframes] \index{keyframes} keyframe options which are described in the Keyframe section (\ref{cha:keyframes}).
+ \item[Keyframes] keyframe options which are described in the Keyframe section (\ref{cha:keyframes}).
\item[Audio] \index{audio} audio functions such as \textit{Add track}, \textit{Attach effect}
and \textit{Attach transition}. The \textit{Attach effect} is especially useful when
you need the effect to be applied to all related audio tracks as a \textit{Shared effect}
and is described as an alternative method of application in section \ref{sec:shared_effect_tracks}.
\item[Video] \index{video} video functions such as \textit{Add track, Default/Attach transition, Render effect}.
- \item[Tracks] \index{tracks} move or delete tracks are the most often used plus \textit{Align Timecodes}.
+ \item[Tracks] \index{track} move or delete tracks are the most often used plus \textit{Align Timecodes}.
\item[Settings] \index{settings} much of this is described elsewhere with the most frequently used to include
Preferences (\ref{cha:configuration_settings_preferences}), Format (\ref{cha:project_and_media_attributes}),
Proxy and Transcode (\ref{sec:proxy_settings}), as well as the others.
\subsection{Window Layouts}%
\label{sub:window_layouts}
- \index{window layout}
+ \index{window!layout}
If you like to use different window layouts than the default for certain scenarios, you can setup, save, and load 4 variations.
First, position your \CGG{} windows where you want them to be and then use the \textit{Window} pulldown and choose \emph{Save layout}. Note the words \emph{Save layout} highlighted in Figure~\ref{fig:window_layouts}a with 4 names shown to the right and below of that highlight.
%TODO High res image replace
\end{minipage}
\begin{minipage}{.49\linewidth}
+%begin{latexonly}
\vspace{13ex}
+%end{latexonly}
\center{\includegraphics[width=1\linewidth]{window_layout2.png}}\\ b)
%TODO Alpha channel
\end{minipage}
\subsubsection*{Playback Speed Automation Support}%
\label{ssub:playback_speed_automation_support}
- \index{autos speed}
+ \index{autos!speed}
The speed automation causes the playback sampling rate to increase or decrease to a period controlled by the speed automation curve.
This can make playback speed-up or slow-down according to the scaled sampling rate, as \textit{time is multiplied by speed} (Speed $\times$ Unit\_rate). For more information on changing
\section{Compositor Window}%
\label{sec:compositor_window}
- \index{compositor window}
+ \index{compositor!window}
\begin{figure}[htpb]
\centering
\label{fig:compositor_window}
\end{figure}
-The Compositor window (figure~\ref{fig:compositor_window}) is used to display the timeline
-output. Playing and moving along the timeline video in the Program window shows in the
-Compositor window what the current image is. Here is where many compositing operations are
-performed that can change
-what the timeline will look like. When enabled, you can simply click the LMB in the Compositor
-window to start and stop play.
- You can zoom in and out to
-see small details, pan with the scrollbars, lock the window to prevent changes, add masks,
-and make changes with the Projector and Camera function operators. These will be explained
-in more detail in the following sections.
+The Compositor window (figure~\ref{fig:compositor_window}) is used to display the timeline output. Playing and moving along the timeline video in the Program window shows in the Compositor window what the current image is. Here is where many compositing operations are performed that can change what the timeline will look like and that is why it is called \textit{canvas}. The canvas dimesions correspond, by default, to the W/H values set in the project (\textit{Set Format} window).
+
+When enabled, you can simply click the LMB in the Compositor window to start and stop play. You can zoom in and out to see small details, pan with the scrollbars, lock the window to prevent changes, add masks, and make changes with the Projector and Camera function operators. These will be explained in more detail in the following sections.
\subsection{Compositor Controls}%
\label{sub:compositor_controls}
-\index{compositor controls}
+\index{compositor!controls}
On the bottom of the window, there are many
of the same transport buttons \index{transport buttons} and controls that are available in the Program window.
of particular note is the button \textit{Click to play} \index{click to play} which is described in~\ref{sub:click_to_play_in_viewer_and_compositor}. Next is the \textit{Videoscope} \index{videoscope} button which is used to enable the scopes window
without having to apply the filter to the tracks/edits.
-Next to all of these controls all the way to the right side, there is a \textit{zoom menu} \index{zoom menu} and a \textit{tally light}. The \textit{zoom menu} has a pulldown with different settings that you can choose from
+Next to all of these controls all the way to the right side, there is a \textit{zoom menu} \index{zoom!menu} and a \textit{tally light}. The \textit{zoom menu} has a pulldown with different settings that you can choose from
or you can just use the tumbler arrows to the right. Generally when just getting started, you
will be using the default \textit{Auto} option. The window size is not changed, but rather
the size of the video itself. In addition there are many shortcuts for zooming that you
will find in the Shortcuts chapter (\ref{cha:shortcuts}).
-Using a RMB click in the compositor window brings up a menu with several options \index{compositor RMB options}. One of these
+Using a RMB click in the compositor window brings up a menu with several options \index{compositor!RMB options}. One of these
is \emph{Resize Window} which allows for resizing the entire window instead of just the video
and if you highlight that, you can choose from several variations for the window size.
Other available options include self-explanatory ones of \emph{Fullscreen} with "f" as a toggle
Next to the zoom tumbler arrows, is a \textit{tally light} that will be filled in with some color
(often red or blue) when a rendering operation
-is taking place \index{render operation light}. This is especially helpful when loading a very large video so you know
+is taking place \index{rendering!operation light}. This is especially helpful when loading a very large video so you know
when it is finished loading. You should pay attention to this \textit{tally light} when performing
a particularly time-consuming operation so that you do not keep executing more operations
that just have to wait until completion of that CPU intensive operation. Also, you should look
\subsection{Compositor Toolbar}%
\label{sub:compositor_toolbar}
-\index{compositor toolbar}
+\index{compositor!toolbar}
On the left hand side of the Compositor window, there is a toolbar with several icons that
provide functions for viewing and compositing the video. Each of these operational features
to prevent an accidental click from making unwanted changes. When you enable this option, any
of the other enabled tools will automatically be disabled.
- \item[Zoom view / magnifying glass] \index{zoom slider} when enabled, the \textit{Zoom view} immediately results
+ \item[Zoom view / magnifying glass] \index{zoom!slider} when enabled, the \textit{Zoom view} immediately results
in the addition of a zoom slider for fine viewing.
The vertically oriented \textit{zoom slider} will be displayed underneath the last icon of the toolbar and extends
to almost the end of the toolbar.
\label{ssub:output_size}
\index{temporary}
-\CGG{}'s compositing routines use a \textit{temporary} which is a single frame of video in
-memory where graphics processing takes place. The size of the temporary and of the output in
-the compositing pipeline are different and vary for any particular frame. Effects are processed in
-the temporary and as such are affected by the temporary size. In the case of the camera, its
-viewport is the temporary size. However, projectors are rendered to the output and so are affected
-by the output size. When the temporary is smaller than the output, the temporary will have blank
-borders around the region in the output. When the temporary is larger than the output, it will be
-cropped.
+\CGG{}'s compositing routines use a \textit{temporary} which is a single frame of video in memory where graphics processing takes place. By default the size of the temporary is that of the project ($W \times H$), i.e., the output size. But if the tracks on the timeline have various sizes different from those of the project, then the temporary will take the size of the active track (viewport = green border). We can also change the size of the viewport using the Camera tool, as well as pans and zooms the temporary displayed in it. Effects are processed in the temporary and as such are affected by the temporary size. In the case of the camera, its viewport is the temporary size. The size of the temporary and of the output in the compositing pipeline can be different and vary for any particular frame. However, projectors are rendered to the output and so are affected by the output size. The temporary is the basis on which the Projector tool acts to display the canvas on the Compositor window. The canvas always has the size of the project, although with the projector we can make pans and resizes of the red border inside it. When the temporary is smaller than the output, the temporary will have blank borders around the region in the output. When the temporary is larger than the output, it will be cropped.
\subsubsection*{Track and Output size}%
\label{ssub:track_size}
-\index{track size}
+\index{track!size}
\index{output size}
The \textit{Track size} is used to define the temporary size with each track having a different size (viewports). It also serves to conform the input media to a chosen format (aspect ratio). So each track can have a different format (viewport).
a video asset and choosing \texttt{Match $\rightarrow$ Match project size}. When you \emph{Match project size}, you
are conforming the output to the asset. To change the size and aspect ratio of the output (Projector) we have to change the whole project, which will alter all the tracks in the timeline. Once you have set the output size in 1 of these 3 ways,
any newly created tracks will conform to the specified output size. When rendering, the project's
-output size is the final video track size where the temporary pipeline is rendered into.
+output size is the final video track size where the temporary pipeline is rendered into.
+
+To clarify, let's take an example.
+
+If we load a media (M) into Resources and adjust the size of the project to the size of M, we will get the canvas size of the media $W_{M} \times H_{M}$). We can see in the Set Format window that the project's default values ($W \times H$) have changed to those of M ($W_{M} \times H_{M}$). The tracks on the timeline can have different sizes, but what we will see on the canvas, that is, in the Compositor window, is always the output size i.e. the size of the project. Tracks with smaller sizes will be seen with black bands; tracks with larger sizes will be cropped. Each track has its own size but we will see it inserted in the output size. If we change the output size the tracks will not change, remaining in their original size. We can only change the size of the tracks by manually acting on each one in the ways seen before. Finally, if we create a new track in a project of size $W \times H$, it will assume the size of the project automatically.
\subsubsection*{Aspect Ratio (Theory)}%
\label{ssub:aspect_ratio_theory}
\textit{SAR}= Storage Aspect Ratio (i.e media file aspect ratio)
+In practice, there can be a problem with anamorphic format rendering as desired because it does
+not use square pixels. So, for example, FFV1 format in the mkv container will ignore the DAR
+(Display Aspect Ratio). You can check if your media is anamorphic format using the \textit{Mediainfo}
+program. If the Width/Height is 720/576 (=1.25) and DAR is 16/9 (=1.777) then you have non-square
+pixels. SAR (Storage Aspect Ratio) is different from DAR and you have to use a workaround as
+described at the "Cinelerra for Grandma" site by Raffaella Traniello:
+{\small\url{http://www.g-raffa.eu/Cinelerra/HOWTO/anamorphic.html}} .
+
\subsection{Camera and Projector}%
\label{sub:camera_and_projector}
\item[bump:] has 2 values, one viewed from the left/right, discontinuous.
\end{description}
-In the \textit{Keyframe} \index{keyframes} section we can create new keyframes and set them as Bump autos (\textit{Right/Left edges} and \textit{Span} buttons). For further details see \nameref{sec:bump_autos}.
+In the \textit{Keyframe} section we can create new keyframes and set them as Bump autos (\textit{Right/Left edges} and \textit{Span} buttons). For further details see \nameref{sec:bump_autos}.
\subsubsection*{Reset to Default}%
\label{ssub:reset_default}
\textit{Reset Projector}: causes the projector to return to the center.
-\subsubsection*{Use Case: Interaction Between Camera And Projector \protect\footnote{Example provided by Sam. The relative video is located at: \url{https://streamable.com/iq08i}}}%
+\subsubsection*{Use Case: Interaction Between Camera And Projector \protect\footnote{Example provided by Sam. The relative video is located at: \url{https://youtu.be/ZQaLZiYY1lg}}}%
\label{ssub:use_case_interaction_camera_projector}
\index{camera}
\index{projector}
The Mask popup menu can be overwhelming upon first encounter. However, if you follow the next
few steps you can create a single simple mask without having to understand every possible parameter.
+Be sure you are working in a Format that includes the Alpha channel, YUVA or RGBA, because you need
+to have transparency for masking to show or will end up with only a black area.
\begin{enumerate}
\item To define a mask, in the Compositor window click on the \textit{Edit mask} icon to get the popup Mask menu. If the menu does not come up, click on the \textit{Show tool info}.
\item On the video, LMB click on the place where you want to start a mask.
\section{Viewer Window}%
\label{sec:viewer_window}
-\index{viewer window}
+\index{viewer!window}
The Viewer window (figure~\ref{fig:viewer_window}) is convenient for previewing your media and
clips. It can also be used for editing with cuts and then paste operations into the timeline or
After the media is loaded you can use the transport buttons to play, rewind, stop, and so on, or
for fast previewing drag with the LMB anywhere on the timebar slider. There is also the Videoscope \index{videoscope}
button which is to used to enable the scopes window without having to apply the filter to the tracks/edits.
-A few more options available in the Viewer window can be accessed with a RMB click on the display \index{viewer RMB options}.
+A few more options available in the Viewer window can be accessed with a RMB click on the display \index{viewer!RMB options}.
These functions are listed next.
\begin{enumerate}
Names that do not match are filtered out making it a lot easier to find the item you are looking for.
The characters can be any where within the phrase and it does not matter if upper or lower case.
-Other options you will see if you \textit{right mouse click in the folder} which brings up the menu are described next \index{folders contents RMB options}.
+Other options you will see if you \textit{right mouse click in the folder} which brings up the menu are described next \index{folders!RMB options}.
\begin{description}
- \item[ Load files ] for convenience to load files same as from the main window so you do not have to move the mouse so far in case you have multiple monitors.
+ \item[Load files ] for convenience to load files same as from the main window so you do not have to move the mouse so far in case you have multiple monitors.
\item[Display text/icons] as described previously for format variations preference.
\item[Select] options are All, Used, Unused, and None. This gives you the capability to have a set of the
contents highlighted for ease of use so you can see what is or is not loaded, or unset the highlight.
\item[Snapshot/Grabshot] use to take a quick snapshot or to grab a specific area on the screen. These functions are described in detail in section \ref{sub:snapshot_grabshot}).
\end{description}
-Using the right mouse click to bring up a menu in the folder area \index{folders RMB options}, you can also switch from Display text to Display icons, Sort items and create, delete and manipulate user defined folders/bins. Select Folder to create a user Folder or modify an existing folder.
+Using the right mouse click to bring up a menu in the folder area \index{folders!RMB options}, you can also switch from Display text to Display icons, Sort items and create, delete and manipulate user defined folders/bins. Select Folder to create a user Folder or modify an existing folder.
If you \textit{right mouse click on a highlighted/selected resource}, several options are available depending on whether the resource is an effect or transition or a piece of media.
You can highlight several for some options so that it is applicable to all of them, such as Info.
-Those listed immediately below are the available choices for media assets \index{asset RMB options}.
+Those listed immediately below are the available choices for media assets \index{asset!RMB options}.
\begin{description}
\end{description}
In the case of Effects or Transitions \index{effects/transitions info}, a right mouse click on a highlighted selection leads to an \emph{Info} button which gives a short 1 line description of what the effect/transition can be used for.
-For Labels \index{label RMB options}, choices are \emph{Edit}, \emph{Label}, and \emph{Go to}.
-For Clips \index{clip RMB options}, \emph{Nest} and \emph{UnNest} as described elsewhere are available.
+For Labels \index{label!RMB options}, choices are \emph{Edit}, \emph{Label}, and \emph{Go to}.
+For Clips \index{clip!RMB options}, \emph{Nest} and \emph{UnNest} as described elsewhere are available.
\subsection{Info Asset Details}%
\label{sub:info_asset_details}
-\index{asset info}
+\index{asset!info}
The asset \emph{Info} window also can be used to display detailed information about the selected/highlighted media file -- available for any loaded media of type mpeg or ffmpeg.
This is extremely helpful in determining what type of media it is, size, resolution, format, and type/number of audio streams. It is especially useful for multiple program streams. You can have the info window popped on several of your assets simultaneously.
\hfill
\begin{minipage}{.37\linewidth}
\centering
+%begin{latexonly}
\vspace{18ex}
+%end{latexonly}
\includegraphics[width=0.9\linewidth]{folder_new.png}
\caption{Type in your folder name in the textbox. Click OK.}
\begin{description}
\item[ Enable] this column is used to designate the state of that filter rule
\begin{description}
- \item[ Off] disable the filter
+ \item[Off] disable the filter
\item[And] narrow your search; all of your search terms must be present
\item[Or] broaden your search to include more values
\item[And Not] exclude terms that do not contain the given value from your search results
\end{description}
\item [Target] – this column designates which media asset attribute to look at
\begin{description}
- \item[ Patterns] each line contains a filename filter, matches the file path
+ \item[Patterns] each line contains a filename filter, matches the file path
\item[Filesize] number of bytes in a file
\item[Time] date file was created
\item[Track Type] track type of video, audio, or audio video (for both)
\subsection{Vicons \& Aicons – aka Video Icons / Audio Icons}%
\label{sub:vicons_aicons_aka_video_icons_audio_icons}
-\index{vicons : video icons}
-\index{aicons: audio icons}
+\index{vicon!video icons}
+\index{aicon!audio icons}
Vicons are video icons.
Aicons are audio icons.
In other words, a lot of media does not begin at the \textit{beginning} point and will not be properly rendered until enough data has been read to assemble a picture.
You can increase the thumbnail size, clarity of pixels (memory size) and color mode but it takes a lot more memory.
Change these values in \texttt{Settings $\rightarrow$ Preferences}, Appearance tab, right hand side of the Layout section -- be aware that when you click OK, your session will re-initialize.
-You can also temporarily increase the preview mini-window by use of the mouse wheel up or down.
+You can also temporarily increase the preview mini-window by use of the mouse wheel up or down for media but not for clips.
There are 4 options for the preview mode.
Transport controls are useful for navigation and for playing media.
Each of the Viewer, Compositor, and Program windows has its own transport panel.
-The controls generally all contain a yellow colored tooltip when you mouse over the control, providing a hint of their function and shortcuts for usage.
+The controls generally all contain a colored tooltip when you mouse over the control, providing a hint of their function and shortcuts for usage.
The transport panel is controlled by the keyboard as well as the graphical interface.
For each of the operations it performs, the starting position is the position of the insertion point in the Program window and the slider in the Compositor and Viewer windows.
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