Add content to a timeline

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.