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Understanding the Graphical Display in the Quick Transition Dialog Box
The graphical display of the transition effect that appears in the Quick
Transition dialog box allows you to control the length and position of
the effect with frame accuracy simply by dragging. You can also
quickly reset the position of the effect by using the three alignment
buttons.
Features of the Graphical Display
The following illustration shows the graphical display in the Quick
Transition dialog box.
The graphical display shows the following:
The outgoing (A) and incoming (B) media for the transition to
which you are applying the effect. The amount of handle that is
available for each piece of media is clearly indicated both as a
darker area on the graphic itself and as a number of frames.
The transition effect that you are applying. The display shows the
effect icon and indicates the length and position of the effect in
relation to the media.
Three alignment buttons. These buttons appear when you choose
Custom from the Position pop-up menu or click in the graphical
display. They allow you to quickly reposition the effect so that it
Outgoing media
Frames of
incoming media
available for the
effect
Incoming media
Frames of outgoing
media available for the
effect
Transition effect
Handle on outgoing media
Alignment buttons
Handle on
incoming media