On Mon, 24 Feb 2003 21:33:31 -0600, Dean <dean_usenet@ripperd2.dhs.org> wrote:

>On Mon, 24 Feb 2003 21:26:51 GMT, "Larry Johnson"

><ljohnson90@cfl.rr.com> wrote:

>>Inserts are best done using one of the video tracks above A & B. Simple

>>enough since the video above these tracks will be seen while blocking the

>>video underneath, and the original audio (commentary, etc.) would remain in

>>place. This method is more likely to yield the result you desire.

>

>What about if you wanted a transition between it and another clip.

>Transitions can only be applied between the A & B tracks....

This is true (and a limitation of using this method)

for most transitions, though for the best cross-dissolves,

it works well. Open the track (on V2+), and apply any shape

cross-dissolve you want with the transparency "rubber

bands" ("S"-curves are often nicer than the straight-line

curve used by the default cross-dissolve transition).

BTW, P-5 made checker-board inserts easier, since the

razor tool cut both video and audio, and the parts

remained locked. I leave P-5 for P-6 with reluctance...;-)