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There is a defining difference between photography and video, specifically regarding movement. The traditional dividing line is the "hard cut" between sequences, which is typical of video and cinema. Conversely, the cross-fade is the soul of what we used to call "slide shows" or "audio-visuals." These were born from analog transparencies projected via Kodak Carousels and synchronized with external control units for sound. During that transition from one slide to the next, a "third image" emerged—something incredible and ethereal. The enchantment of a true slide projection remains unrivaled by cinema and even less so by standard video. Using the mp4 format for "moving" slides today is a choice reserved for those with a refined palate. Ghulya photo etc since 1969

Thank you for taking the time to provide such detailed feedback. I appreciate the thought you’ve given to your observations on visual grammar and narrative structure. Your distinction between photographic composition and cinematic flow is an interesting one. I intended to experiment with the tension between dual fisheye 360° travel equirectangular imagery and post-capture motion video, particularly through post-capture proprietary editing techniques and the use of more abrupt zoom transitions within a short, visually arresting piece. I understand that these choices may feel disruptive when viewed through a more traditional cinematic framework. The zoom sequences you referenced was designed to create a moment of spatial disorientation as a transition between scenes before re-establishing context. I acknowledge that a cross-dissolve between each video clip or more gradual transition would have produced a different emotional cadence. While I did incorporate PTE dissolves between the three separate images/video segments, I appreciate your perspective and would consider alternative approaches in a longer, more conventionally cinematic production. More broadly, your critique touches on an enduring artistic tension — the balance between tradition and experimentation. This project was an exploration of how emerging 360° dual-fisheye technology might interact with established visual grammar, rather than strictly adhering to single-lens or classical cinematic conventions. I value constructive dialogue around visual language and would be pleased to share the three source images if you’d like to interpret them in your own style. I’m always open to learning from different approaches and styles. Ciao, Mark

Looking forward to some of your work that illustrates your critique of Mark's work. Kieron

It lacks any narrative foundation based on photographic or cinematic grammar. This becomes evident right after the initial "sphere" gimmick. Take that zoom, for instance—the entry into the church followed by a violent zoom out. Had there been a cross-dissolve, the result would have been entirely different. A still image possesses a grammar and syntax distinct from a streaming video flow. It is essential not to confuse the two. Best regards, Ghulya Photographer / Cinematographer / Graphic Designer since 1969

Denis, Many thanks for checking! Good news.

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Hi Igor, I try a 5 GB project (made specially) and it works well. With a HDD the limit is the HDD speed. With a SSD the speed is very important. I unpack for checking, it works well. Denis

Hi Igor, I don't have any 4-5 GB projects, but I do have 2.5 GB ones. Version 12 created the backup very quickly. The speed is impressive! I unzipped the project again, and it works without any issues. And I also discovered a surprise! The program saved my subfolders with files inside the backup! This is great, now I can organize my project files in a way that works best for me and not worry about the backup mixing them up. Thank you very much!

Hi, Please can you try to create project ZIP backup larger than 2 GB? 4-5 GB and unpack for checking. On Windows. Did you notice that ZIP backups are being created in V12 in 3-5 times faster than in previous versions? P.S. We're working on coming Beta 6 of V12.

Some mobile images and video from my visit to the The Art of Banksy Brisbane Exhibition: Chapter 2 this week. Amazing mind and artwork.

Hope we'll see those. Best

Sorry for the late reply. I did not get a notification. I have Windows 10. Gary

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Thanks Denis & Igor. Adding the black rectangle does work. I am only playing at the moment & not quite sure what transition I want. I may end up using the Circle Waves Mask as I have more control over the timing, than when using the transition. Jill

Hi Denis, thanks for your comment. I also use a black rectangle object in blank slides with some CTs in my shows.

Hi Jill, when I use CT with blank slide I add a blank rectangle to the blank slide and it works. This transition could be used with splitter for background object as the CT I make Denis

Thanks Alex, glad you enjoyed it. Have quite a few more from my trip to Europe last year that I need to review and edit.

Hi Jill, Yes, I see this issue. I need to think how to avoid this behaviour. Circle Wave is based on a custom transition with 2 slide objects and Mask container.

Nice video! Thanks Mark Alex

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Hi I also reproduce this (old) issue And when applying a "dissolve with waves" transition it' KO going blank to an image and OK when going from an image to a blank

When I use a Circle Waves Transition to a Blank Slide, you can see the waves moving, but the image does not change. It then quickly changes to the Blank at the end of the Slide. The same thing happens in PTE11 so not sure if this is meant to happen or it is a bug that has not yet been picked up When the Transition is between 2 images it appears correct & you can see the new image fading in. I am only just starting to play with PTE12 & thought I would try it out on a new project. Jill PS it works ok going from a blank to an image

Hi, I confirm this issue with the export of a category (2 or more transitions). Thanks for your message! We'll fix it. P.S. Export of a single transition works correctly.

Hello, I don't know if this happens to anyone else, but I tried to export a category from Transitions, from version 12, and in two tests the file size was created with a different weight, and not the correct one; it has a very small weight. Then I tried with version 11, and it created the file with a much larger weight, which I suppose is the correct one.

thank you CorVdK, I'm testing version 12, and I thought you were a bug in this version.