Exaplay
VIOSO 6 Documentation
  • Introduction
    • Overview of EXAPLAY
    • Changelog and Version History
    • System Requirements
    • Versions
    • Licensing
  • Getting Started
    • Installation Guide
    • Quick Start
  • USER INTERFACE
    • Web based Interface access
    • Overview of interface
    • Header bar
  • Screens & Outputs
    • Screen
      • VIOSO Calibration
  • Managing Media Content
    • Add content to a timeline
    • Add content to Cuelist
    • Create Compositions as Timlines or Cuelists
    • Synchronizing Playbacks Across Composition
    • Upload and organize content
      • Supported and recommend codecs
    • Media properties (position, scale, time …)
    • Integrate live-sources (e.g. NDI, Directshow into) Timeline
  • System Control
    • Autostart functionality
    • OSC control
    • TCP & UPD Control
    • Variables
    • Sending commands on cue
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  1. Managing Media Content

Add content to a timeline

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Last updated 1 year ago

This short video will give you a quick intro off how to add content to a timeline.

Video Transcript / Summary: How to Add Media to a Timeline in ExaPlay

1. Starting ExaPlay

  • Upon launching ExaPlay, you will notice the workspace is initially empty. At this stage, you have the option to create a new composition. You can choose between a queue list and a timeline.

2. Creating a Timeline

  • To create a timeline, click on the designated area. A new composition will be created automatically.

  • You can rename this composition for clarity; for example, name it "Main Timeline".

  • Optionally, change the color of the timeline to distinguish it from others.

3. Adding Media

  • Navigate to the media browser located below the main interface.

  • This browser provides access to your local hard disk, public document folders, and the ExaPlay installation folder.

  • It’s important to remember that these are local resources if you access from remote

4. Browsing and Importing Files

  • For demonstration, go to the ExaPlay folder where videos are stored.

  • Thumbnails of videos will appear; note that loading might take longer for folder with many files

  • Drag and drop the desired media files directly into your timeline.

  • You can adjust the placement and duration of the media within the timeline, including extending the video to loop automatically.

5. Managing Timeline Content

  • The timeline allows for real-time arrangement of content.

  • Define transitions such as fades between clips.

  • Manipulate the positioning of the content.

  • Additional effects, like picture-in-picture, will be covered in future tutorials.

6. Utilizing Queues

  • Insert a queue at a desired point in the timeline by adding a que and name it "start"

  • Set up loops by creating a 'Jump to Queue' at specific points to return to "start".

  • Queues can also be used for various actions like jumping to a specific time, pausing, stopping, or sending TCP commands.

7. Uploading Media from External Devices

  • If you’re connected to an external server via a laptop, you can upload files directly.

  • Files will be uploaded to the current folder, facilitating file transfer from remote locations.

  • Alterntively you can of course store local files

8. Review

  • After adding and arranging your media and queues, review the timeline to ensure everything is set up as desired.