Transitions longer than two seconds?

[SoCu]

Hello, 
Why can't I create transitions longer than two seconds?

Would it be possible to change this so I can use files with longer durations?

Thank you.

[jkb]

You can create Transitions of any length you want.
Just make sure that the Slide Duration is longer than the Transition Time.

You can set the Default Transition & Slide Duration in Project Options.

You can Change it in Slide Options, or by Clicking the Times shown on the actual Slide in SlideList View.

But I find the easiest way is in Timeline.
Simply drag the Slide to extend/Shorten it's Duration & Drag the Grey Bar above the Slide to adjust the Transition.

Jill

 

[SoCu]

Hi jkb, thanks for your reply. I'm not asking how to use it; I'm asking about creating a new transition.

[davegee]

The default time for Creation of a Transition is set at 2 seconds.

You set the actual Transition Duration when applying the Transition, or as Jill suggested, in the Timeline.

What "files with longer durations" do you want to use in a Transition?

[SoCu]

Hi davegee, there are video clips that are longer than 2 seconds. If you speed them up to fit into those 2 seconds, the transition doesn't look very good when played back because they go by too fast, and there are videos that need more time for the effect to be seen clearly.

I think it's better to set the transition to the necessary duration when you create it, so you don't have to keep testing each transition.

[jienense]

 

1 hour ago, davegee said:

The default time for Creation of a Transition is set at 2 seconds.

I don't quite understand the reason for this restriction either. When I create a style, I can use as much time as I want, so why can't I do that in a transition?

There must be a reason, and it would be good to know it.

 

 

 

[davegee]

Perhaps we can get Igor to explain?

I wonder if creating a slide as a transition would be a better fit here.

If you posted in "Suggestions" it might provoke some action.

DG

[jkb]

13 hours ago, SoCu said:

Hi jkb, thanks for your reply. I'm not asking how to use it; I'm asking about creating a new transition.

I now realise that you are wanting to create a Custom Transition, this wasn't obvious from your post.
It is not something I ever do as to me every 2 Slide combination is unique & Transition Duration would not apply to another 2 Slide combination.

Jill