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If FILE|SAVE PROJECT FILE AS is invoked, the current state of the entire project will be saved. A VPJ is a control file that stores the locations of clips, specify effects, etc. It's not playable, but will restore the timeline to exactly how it was when the file was written - provided no files have been moved or renamed. It's good practice to increment numbers on those saves, instead of overwriting with SAVE PROJECT, as this will allow reversion to earlier versions if necessary.

Import a clip to the video bin and place it on the timeline. Add effects to that clip, then export the timeline sequence as a video file. That file is just another clip that incorporates your changes and can be loaded back into Videopad. Is this what you have in mind?

Once the tracks are lined up, lock audio by clicking the 'lock' at the left of each track. It won't be disturbed. A simple method for cuts-only transitions... Higher numbered video tracks (overlays) override lower numbered tracks, so simply split out and delete track 2 segments where track one will be visible. Said another way, leave gaps in track 2. Track one will appear where there's a gap in track 2.

It's not clear whether the intent is to outline the inserted object -- freehand - or to simply outline the box that contains the object. If the latter, try the SHADOW effect, which can be positioned and colored to form a blurred frame. Transparency, applied to the background, may also be of use. How are you creating a drop shadow around an object?

Personally, I would not bother. No trouble here with over-installs. But, should something come up, the clean install route is always an option.

Effects can be applied to the BIN clip, which won't affect the same timeline clip. Bin clips can be duplicated, so identical clips there can have different effects applied to each. They won't be used in the project until they are dropped into the timeline. Conversely, if effects are applied to a clip on the timeline they won't affect that clip in the bin.

Suggest that you upload the project when it was in the form that caused the issue. Someone will check it out.

Video editing is resource intensive. Not knowing your system's specs, it's not inconceivable that these manipulations are overtaxing it. With the effects window open there should be a VIEW button beneath it. Click the chevron and choose Clip + Background.

A 640x480 clip was exported at 1920x1080p. Aspect ratio was correct, with bars left/right and a slightly cropped image top/bottom. Superimposed another clip that had been scaled down and rotated, then exported at the same res. There was no change in presentation. INSERT EXISTING ATTACHMENT is not enabled for this forum. Allegedly a security issue.

What version of VP is installed? Save your project. Then try this one.

As Jimmy notes, 6.2x is due any time now. When it arrives you can replace 6.10 with that version.

Simply download and over-install the version now be offered here. At the time of this response, that version was 6.10. The revised 6.2x should be along shortly.

This, from the NCH FAQ... "What restrictions apply to the license? If the license is named as an "Installation License" the main restriction is you need to purchase one license serial number for each computer that the program runs on. Can I move the software or reinstall the software in future? Within reason - yes. As long as the software does not continue to run on the old computer you can install the software on a new computer. As a piracy control measure we do limit the number of installations to 2 times in any 12 month period. Note: we do run an anti-piracy system which can detect multiple installs. But as long as the software (with one serial number) runs on one PC at any one time, you will not have problems." True. Once downloaded, the version # appears when the install begins...and can be aborted. It would be handy to have the info beforehand.

Under the preview window click the chevron to the right of the VIEW icon. Make the CLIP AND BACKGROUND choice.

As there are but five clips, please share them, and someone will check it out. Here's how... 1. Save your project. Then, with it on the timeline, click the FILE menu. SAVE PORTABLE PROJECT AS to any convenient folder. 2. Open the folder that contains the saved files and ZIP them all. 3. Upload the zip file to DropBox, Google Drive, MS OneDrive or the like. It's free. 4. Make the uploaded file public (share it) and copy the shared link. 5. Paste the link into this forum.

Best to stick with the release version. 6.2x should be out shortly at the VP site.

That issue has been reported, but is not yet resolved in 6.21.

Good advice from Nat. A variation is to grab a colored horizontal line from an image site, or create one of your own - as a PNG file. The background image is track one. This initial line will be track 2 Use the POSITION effect to move it to the desired location. Track 3 and 4 will be the second and third positions for the line, respectively. Now ADD SIMPLE TEXT files, which will be positioned over the lines in the same fashion. These will show up on the timeline as tracks 5, 6 and 7. Not only the line, but text too can be animated. Slide out can be plotted, or the text can be left static. Transparency can be applied to each line. Presets, like FADE OUT, can be tweaked for the text. -0- Yet another approach might be to place the background on track one. Click the HOME menu item, then ADD OBJECTS|ADD ANIMATED TITLES|ADD HORIZONTAL LINE. Size, color and position the line. Set start and end points or, If a slide out is to be programmed, animate start/end points with the POSITION EFFECT. This is track two. Then ADD SIMPLE TEXT. Or, perhaps, ADD OBJECTS|ADD ANIMATED TITLES and choose TYPEWRITER. Use the POSITION effect to place the text on the line. That's track 3. Follow the same procedure for additional lines, changing only the vertical offset. Insert other media

What version of VP is being used? If the 6.2x series, try a download once again and see if the currently offered 6.10 (as of 9/3) has the issue.

If you'd like someone to take a look, and perhaps come up with an answer, here's how... 1. Save your project. Then, with it on the timeline, click the FILE menu. SAVE PORTABLE PROJECT AS to any convenient folder. 2. Open the folder that contains the saved files and ZIP them all. 3. Upload the zip file to DropBox, Google Drive, MS OneDrive or the like. It's free. 4. Make the uploaded file public (share it) and copy the shared link. 5. Paste the link into this forum.

Be aware, if you purchased more than 6 months ago you may need to purchase an upgrade to use the current version. Never have seen an update/upgrade prompt, so a direct d/l from the site is likely your best bet. New versions are often announced here.

Higher video tracks override lower tracks. If YOU are on track one, the images that you place on track two will take precedence over track one, so place them where you want them, above your track. It should not be necessary, but to ensure that no other tracks are disturbed, they can be locked - with the small lock icon at the left of each track.

Check out this thread, which may relate to what you have experienced.

You can update without charge. But wait a day; there's a transition bug in 6.21 that will soon be remedied.

Testing with version 6.20, that behavior is seen intermittently, especially when changing the fade duration at the bottom-right of the transition effects window. The easy workaround has been to set the default transition time in OPTIONS|EDITING tab to the desired length prior to applying the trans, or to drag the edges of the transition bar on the timeline to the desired length. If an overlap does occur, hit <ctrl-Z> immediately, to backtrack. What version are you using? That isn't seen here.