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You have tacked on to a four-year old thread. Please start a new one with a descriptive title and problem details in the body. Mention the version being used.

Yes, checking the "Use Bookmarks As Chapters" box, then clicking ADD MENU and choosing "Basic List" template is what was described. A single sequence, split into parts - with each bookmarked - will become a single DVD with a list of chapters where the bookmarks have been placed. Each item will play from its chaptered starting location to the end of the sequence, as opposed to playing only the individual segment. So they aren't truly "independent." But a 4.5 hour project may be problematic. In Windows 10 there's no need to burn a DVD to see results. Export as a DVD Image File, which will become an ISO file. Double-click on it from Windows Explorer (the file manager). A new drive letter will appear. Open MPC-BE (or perhaps another DVD player) and direct it to select the new drive letter. The export will play as if it were a physical DVD. When done, right-click the drive letter and Eject. (MPC-BE should list the chapters as outlined above.) If satisfied, the ISO file can burn a DVD, using the appropriate software.

MPC-BE is a PC media player that can handle DVD movies and most other formats. Using that player with a Windows 10 virtual DVD, the above list appears under the NAVIGATE | ROOT right-click submenu. When played in MPC, using an actual disk, the list doesn't display in those menus, but JUMP TO lists clickable chapters Can't say what your standalone unit will react. Players differ. Give it a test. Use a DVD-RW (rewritable) disk so the disk isn't wasted. And check out Express Burn.

Keep in mind that clips must be long enough to accommodate the transition. On clip 1, split the clip at the point you want the fade out to occur. Then click the FX icon in that split out section, choose TRANSPARENCY. In the Preset drop-down menu, click FADE OUT. It will prompt for a duration. On clip 2 open effects and scroll down to FADE IN. Set the length.

In MPC-BE this might be close to what you will see...

http://help.nchsoftware.com/help/en/videopad/win/finalise_dvdchapters.html Using the ADD MENU (list) option may do what you want. While the bookmarks (now chapters) won't have unique names, each should be individually selectable from the menu. This may vary with the player/viewer used. For more extensive authoring, check out Express Burn. A 4.5 hour project may be pushing things. Test it with the 64-bit Videopad version. For licensed users upgrades are free for up to six months from purchase date. After that, VP will continue to fully function but a fee will be required in order to register the newest. Retain your old install file and registration info.

What version? If it turns up let us know.

When Cancel is clicked here it brings up this window. this Clicking Cancel Export shuts it down.

Do you see this?

Several effects may do the job ... ZOOM, SCALE. CROP. etc. A portion of the image may be lost in the translation, but can be positioned to highlight the best area. Upload a few assorted examples (zip them if appropriate) and someone may have specific suggestions. Use a free server, such as Google Drive or MS OneDrive, get a shared (public) link, copy the link and paste it here or to me in a Private Message via the mail envelope in the top-right corner of this forum. Using Google Drive, if necessary change "restricted" to "anyone with link can view."

Someone will look into it. When you do purchase, there's a six-month upgrade window. Still, it's wise to export with the version (or closely dated release) that created the project. A lot has changed under the hood since the 5.x series. There is now a 64-bit version, being phased in on a random basis. Though it offers essentially the same as its 32-bit sibling, it is capable of handling more complex projects. To see what flavor the installer has supplied click the Menu at the top-left, then FILE | ABOUT. If it doesn't list "64-bit" than it's the 32-bit version. As for 2021? Well...

5.32 is very dated. You will have to pay for a license upgrade, but can always test drive newer releases to see what features and quirks they have to offer. Retain your installer and registration info. And submit that test MKV here, so folks can analyse your issue.

Drag the new images over the old ones on the timeline. If you make a mistake press <ctrl-Z> to backtrack, step-by-step. Or delete the old images, place the scrubber (red cursor) where you want a new one, right-click it in the BIN (file box) and Place on Sequence at cursor. Save Project File AS routinely, giving it a unique # or name, so as not to overwrite prior saves. Using Save Project Files (no AS) will overwrite. Then you will be protected, as long as source files haven't been moved or deleted. And older VPJs will be available. As for audio, lock the track by right-clicking in the area to the left. Then it won't be affected by your still image changes.

Let's take a look at one of those MKV files. And, if you're not doing so already, try it on the current version. Upload the file to a free server, such as Google Drive or MS OneDrive, get a shared (public) link, copy the link and paste it here or to me in a Private Message via the mail envelope in the top-right corner of this forum. Using Google Drive, if necessary change "restricted" to "anyone with link can view."

Tested again successfully. Add the background and insert images to the timeline, with the insert on a higher track. Apply the border effect to the insert image track ONLY. Then apply SCALE and POSITION effects to that track as desired. Use the current version. For licensed users upgrades are free for up to six months from purchase date. After that, VP will continue to fully function but a fee will be required in order to register the newest. Retain your old install file and registration info.

Place the smaller (insert) image on track 2, then apply your preferred border effect to it. Place the background image on track one. Scale and position the track 2 image, which will allow track one to appear in the background.

Thanks for the suggestions. Is it 'choppy' in preview, in export, or both? Speed of text and export frame rate may make a difference. Submit a project that demonstrates the issue and someone may have better suggestions. Just follow these simply steps carefully... Back up --- With your project on the timeline, click on MENU at the top-left. Click FILE|BACK UP PROJECT FILES TO FOLDER. Choose a folder and SELECT FOLDER. Upload --- Use a free server - Google Drive, MS OneDrive, etc.* - to upload the saved, numbered FOLDER. Do NOT upload the individual VPJ or export file. Get link --- Get a public link. If using Google Drive click GET SHAREABLE LINK. If necessary change "restricted" to "anyone with the link can view" Share --- Click COPY LINK | DONE. Paste that link here, or click the folder at the top-right of this forum to message it privately to me. It won't be shared. * Before uploading, right-click the folder, click PROPERTIES. Look at the File Size to confirm that it's not too big for the free space on the server.

The green caching line over video clips means just that. Please share your project; someone will have at it and come up with a solution. What version is running?

Look at the start-up screen or the left-bottom corner of the VP window - what version is being used? Save Project File AS routinely, giving it a unique # or name, so as not to overwrite prior saves. Using Save Project Files (no AS) will overwrite. After doing that, close the program and restart it. Under OPTIONS | DISK tab, Clear Unused Cache Files, then reload your project. If bad behavior persists, someone here will help if you take a minute to share. The process is easy, quick and can be done privately. Just follow these steps... Back up --- With your project on the timeline, click on MENU at the top-left. Click FILE|BACK UP PROJECT FILES TO FOLDER. Choose a folder and SELECT FOLDER. Upload --- Use a free server - Google Drive, MS OneDrive, etc.* - to upload the saved, numbered FOLDER. Do NOT upload the individual VPJ or export file. Get link --- Get a public link. If using Google Drive click GET SHAREABLE LINK. If necessary change "restricted" to "anyone with the link can view" Share --- Click COPY LINK | DONE. Paste that link here, or click the folder at the top-right of this forum to message it privately to me. It won't be shared. * Before uploading, right-click the folder, click PROPERTIES. Look at the File Size to confirm that it's not too big for the free space on the server.

Some general thoughts... Digital files can do strange things at edit points when the bits don't match up. Sometimes, slightly moving the edit points will eliminate digital pops. Having clips that are poor quality, single-channel source files with hum and very low volume can create issues. It's best to record properly of course, with equal volume on left and right channels. But when audio post production is needed, it's wise to normalize volume, minimize noise and equalize prior importing for edit. Wavepad can help with audio pre-production. An improved audio file can be added to a new track and synchronized. When the original is muted, only the new audio clip will be heard. During the edit, if you make a mistake while editing, immediately press <ctrl-Z> (EDIT|UNDO) to restore, step-by-step. Go easy on grouping; it can cause unexpected behavior when clips are both grouped and linked. Use as few tracks and effects as practicable and do not load files that won't be used in the project; that just slows things down. Save Project File AS routinely, giving it a unique # or name, so as not to overwrite prior saves. Using Save Project Files (no AS) will overwrite. Good work! Takes practice ... and patience.

1. Place two copies of the clip, on separate tracks, one directly above the other 2. On the upper track, click the FX icon on the clip to open the effects editor 3. Click the green + sign Polygon Mask icon that is the second from the left on the toolbar 4. Draw a mask similar to this (note the placement of the dotted red line)... 5. Add a TRANSPARENCY effect and set it to zero 6. On the lower track, open the effects editor and apply the desired ZOOM Preview the timeline and note that the top/bottom black bars aren't affected

Please do follow Nat's suggestion. Issues are usually resolved quickly. And mention the version being used.

Odd. If this persists, suggest that you file a bug report by clicking the chevron at the top-right of the VP window. Components should be included in the install or be downloaded spontaneously as needed with install-on-demand. Try deleting all items in the above named folder, and this one, then reinstalli Videopad. "C:\Users\<PC name>\AppData\Roaming\NCH Software\Components" See this page for downloads of missing files. http://www.nch.com.au/components/

Good illustration. Grab the bottom of the window and pull it down, increasing the vertical size of the graph. Then when the curve handle is moused over, the result will be something like this...

UNhover from the above point first. That will banish the pop up, leaving the lower keyframe dot in the clear. The pop up appears when mousing over any keyframe.