Operation Manual

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can be expanded as far as the length of the subclip will
allow – indefinitely, if the subclip happens to be a still
image.
Transitions and effects
Transitions can be used at the beginning and end of
theme clips in the same way as with other clip types.
Video and audio effects can also be added to theme
clips as usual, and apply to all the content the clip
embodies. However, a few effects, such as Speed, are
not available for use with theme clips.
Anatomy of a theme
For examples of how themes work, let’s examine the
included “50s Modern” theme, which contains five
templates.
All the templates in this particular theme use the same
backdrop design – an abstract, scrolling pattern. It is
continuously visible except during full-frame video
segments. The coloring of the pattern is set using a
parameter control available in the Theme Editor for
each of these templates.
Now let’s look at each template in turn to see how it is
constructed from the elements – clips and captions –
that you supply in the Theme Editor.
Opening: An Opening template
usually starts with some sort of
animation, including titles, and ends
with full frame video. Our “50s Modern” example
follows that pattern.