Operation Manual

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Pinnacle Studio
Video scene detection
Using the Library’s automatic scene detection function, video
footage can be split into multiple scenes either automatically or
manually. Dividing raw files into scene-length portions can make
some editing tasks much less cumbersome than they would be
otherwise.
The time required for scene detection varies depending on the length
of the clip and the detection method selected. A progress bar keeps
you informed of the status.
To initiate scene detection, select one of the methods on the Detect
scenes context menu command for video assets.
By date and time: This option often results in logical scene
boundaries that reflect your intention while shooting. In many digital
recording formats, such as DV and HDV, a discontinuity in the
recorded timecode data occurs whenever the camera is restarted after
being stopped. These shooting breaks are treated as scene breaks
under the option.
By content: Under this option, the scene detection tool analyzes the
image content of the material frame by frame, and establishes a new
scene whenever there is an abrupt change in content. However, a
quick pan or rapid movement across the frame may produce some
unneeded breaks.
By time interval: In this variant you
define the length of the scenes to be
created. A small editing window opens
for entering the desired value in hours, minutes, seconds and
milliseconds. The scene duration has a one second minimum. Press
Enter to confirm your input.
Show the scenes
To show the catalog of scenes for a particular video file, either select
Show scenes from its context menu; or select the clip, then click the
Scenes view button that appears at the bottom right of the Library.