Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
cross fades to build an audio mix where each of the elements blends together
in a perfect mix of sound effects, narration and music.
Adding Sound Fades
There are two ways to add audio fades to the tracks in the Timeline. You can
manually plot keyframes, using the technique known as Rubberbanding.
Alternatively, the audio mixer can be used to alter the levels. Shifts in levels,
using the audio mixer, can be recorded as keyframes which can then be
manipulated in the Timeline.
To keyframe fades directly into the Timeline requires a similar process as adding
keyframes to effects in the Motion Control window.
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Make sure Clip Overlays is switched on and make sure all the clips in
the Timeline have been converted to Stereo Pairs.
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Select the Pen tool at the very bottom of the Toolbar.
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Point your cursor at the pink lines and the cursor will turn into
the Pen tool. Choose a point on the pink lines where you wish
for the sound fade to begin and click with your
mouse. A pink dot will be marked. This mark is
a keyframe and represents the beginning of the
fade (the keyframe will apply to both audio
tracks in the Stereo Pair).
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If you want to reposition the keyframe, point the cursor at the
keyframe mark and the cursor now becomes a small cross. Click once,
with the small cross on the keyframe. You can now move the keyframe
by dragging.
