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Post by remmyhi on Apr 3, 2024 15:12:54 GMT
Hello, I have VS 2023, latest patch installed. HP Omen 15 with Win11 and i7 and 24GB of ram.
The problem is that I cant get Highlight Reel to work.
I am trying to add some few videos form my latest gopro trip, then add the background music.
When trying to select the music brings a "select a file" popup, then, upon choosing the mp3 file - it closes without the background music being selected.
Whats more - the whole VS become stuck at "highlight reel is working..." and I am not able to operate anymore other then a force close from the Task manager.
Why solution to this?
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Post by Candive on Apr 4, 2024 5:07:30 GMT
Hi remmyhi , I typically use Highlight Reel for photos only but as a test I loaded 13 video clips (mp4) from my DJI Action 1. Selected a song (mp3) and it worked! The only thing I noticed was some of the video was shot at high framerate (slowmo) and the Highlight reel didn't take that into consideration so those clips played fast rather than slow. But it did create a project vsp file and when I bought it into the timeline the slowmo clips played correctly. So it worked on my machine.  To isolate your problem, my first suggestion is to create a simple highlight reel using jpg photos rather than video and see if you can complete a project. |
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Post by remmyhi on Apr 15, 2024 14:46:46 GMT
So I checked this out. Highlight reel works when using pictures, unfortunately 4k60 x265 from GoPro11 does not work. Funny enough, I am not able to add music when videos are in the pipeline... I raised a support request to Corel, but received only a standard "please reset your VS" the contact has been cut off. I even recorded a video with the problem - nobody seen this so far. So I believe this is it, the problem is no more  |
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Post by Candive on Apr 15, 2024 17:22:42 GMT
Hi remmyhi , So we established that pictures work with Highlight Reel but not your 4k 60 x265 video form your GoPro 11. Unfortunately I don't have a GoPro 11 to test. HEVC/H.265 video support requires Windows 10 or Windows 11, supporting PC hardware or graphics card and Microsoft HEVC video extension installed. I was able to download some sample HEVC/H.265 files from the internet and test them using Highlight Reel and they work on my computer. The link I provided below is a zip file containing the project and all files I used including a music file. Please download the zip file and test on your computer. You can also send a link to some of your GoPro files and members can test them on their computer to determine if your issue can be replicated. Also please supply your system specs in your signature so we know what type of computer you are using. See my specs below HEVC Project and sample files |
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Post by remmyhi on Apr 18, 2024 12:34:19 GMT
Thanks! I checked and the samples worked. I also checked a bit deeper on how the highlight reel work and I am generally disappointed. I have chosen one file and by selecting "Auto length" I was thinking it will cut it into pieces that match the mp3 music. It did not. Then I checked one x265 file - worked, two files - worked. Then I went crazy and selected again a bunch of files (just like in Quik from GoPro) - not working. Seems like its the end of my Highlight Reel adventure. Here is a sample from the camera directly - we.tl/t-tNcjfWRChyHere is a sample of what I wanted to achieve - The output is synced with the song beat and the videos are cut multiple times. BTW - Quik is not by default subscription based. It offers a free version with a limit of movies and pictures used in the clip. |
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Post by Candive on Apr 19, 2024 5:50:22 GMT
Hi remmyhi Thanks for sharing your final video. Was this your own editing or was this the result of the Gopro Quik app? The app doesn't appear to be available for Windows yet; only Mac, tablet or mobile. I didn't think Highlight Reel was going to meet your expectations. Like I indicated in another thread, I only use Highlight Reel for photos and I am happy with the results. Moving forward, Artificial Intelligence will be assisting beginners, content creators and those who don't have time to edit to automatically generate movies. I'm personally not against it. Its a natural evolution from predefined templates, Corel FastFlick and Highlight Reel but I still like to add my touch of creativity to the movies I make. Thank you for providing the sample file. I had no issues loading it into Videostudio on my machine and was able to preview it once the proxy file was created. To fully test the file, I created a short movie; chopping it up a bit and timing it to the beat of the music. To keep the file size small I exported it as H.264 HD 1920x1080 50p. Here is the link to my creation; HEVC file exported as HD 1920x1080 50p |
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Post by Shinjo Kurumi on Apr 23, 2024 7:59:54 GMT
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Post by Candive on Apr 23, 2024 17:51:07 GMT
Thank you Shinjo Kurumi ! Boy, downloading the Highlight Reel installer is certainly beyond my pay grade! I assume its part of the general installation process which you obviously know how it works. Glad to have you as a member to this forum. Thank you once again for your help. |
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Post by Trevor Andrew on Apr 25, 2024 14:55:51 GMT
In the past I have tested Highlight Reel (HR) using various versions of Video Studio and never been able to sync the images to an audio clip. It just does not work.
I have created my own audio files MP3 to have a definite beat, the library sample Telephone Busy should be easy to replicate yet HR struggles.
There is another option to sync the images to audio from the main VS timelines, we can choose to automatically add Audio cues which should pickup the beat but again has problems in achieving this, I used the Church Bells sample which I would think should be easy to do, it could be that the same software are being used for the timeline Audio sync and RH, for the timeline there is a Custom option to add cues by hitting the F5 key whilst playing the audio clip. (Small triangle to the left of the timelines)
Once cues are added Images can be Fit to Audio Cues, right click an empty portion of the timeline for options, this does work setting images to different lengths, at least all images can be set in one go.
If Corel ever get around to fixing the HR audio auto sync then the Audio Cue may work as well.
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Post by remmyhi on Apr 28, 2024 17:16:19 GMT
Thanks All!
Sorry, have not been able to reply fast.
Answer to Candive - yes, it's a result of GoPro's Quik tool. Available in Android (and iphones). I really like the vibe there, short and crisp.
I finally came back to the "analogue" part of marking beats in the music files by simply pressing "C" while listening to the added mp3 file - adding chapters.
Then - manually adjusting the length of the clip to the chapter and finally, when satisfied, removing the chapters.
Also works great, but take some time...
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Post by Trevor Andrew on Apr 28, 2024 18:20:22 GMT
There is another option to sync the images to audio from the main VS timelines, we can choose to automatically add Audio cues which should pickup the beat but again has problems in achieving this, I used the Church Bells sample which I would think should be easy to do, it could be that the same software are being used for the timeline Audio sync and RH, for the timeline there is a Custom option to add cues by hitting the F5 key whilst playing the audio clip. (Small triangle to the left of the timelines) Once cues are added Images can be Fit to Audio Cues, right click an empty portion of the timeline for options, this does work setting images to different lengths, at least all images can be set in one go.If Corel ever get around to fixing the HR audio auto sync then the Audio Cue may work as well. |
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Post by Candive on Apr 28, 2024 19:05:11 GMT
Thanks All! Sorry, have not been able to reply fast. Answer to Candive - yes, it's a result of GoPro's Quik tool. Available in Android (and iphones). I really like the vibe there, short and crisp. I finally came back to the "analogue" part of marking beats in the music files by simply pressing "C" while listening to the added mp3 file - adding chapters. Then - manually adjusting the length of the clip to the chapter and finally, when satisfied, removing the chapters. Also works great, but take some time... While you can certainly use chapter points, I tend to use the audio cues because they are placed directly on the waveform so I can adjust them visually easily. Although moving an audio cue with the mouse doesn't work for me (a bug?) I use the right and left arrow keys to adjust/move them. Once you have your audio cues in place; you can then adjust the length of your clips automatically by following Trevor Andrew advice of right clicking on the timeline and selecting "Fit to Audio cues."  |
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Post by Candive on Apr 29, 2024 12:29:32 GMT
In the past I have tested Highlight Reel (HR) using various versions of Video Studio and never been able to sync the images to an audio clip. It just does not work. Hi Trevor Andrew , Please see my attached video testing Highlight Reel to a simple audio file. I also included the audio file for anyone interested in replicating my test. Highlight Reel Test |
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Post by Trevor Andrew on Apr 29, 2024 13:47:13 GMT
Hi Candive
I do not have access to my pc till the end of the week, then I can / will view your files.
There is a sample audio for church bells, can you try using that with audio cues to see if it automatically adds cues correctly.
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Post by Candive on Apr 29, 2024 20:10:24 GMT
Hi Trevor Andrew I tested the church bells sample and unfortunately it didn't work. I agree with you, it should work, but there may be a couple of reasons why it doesn't. First, the bells are not a consistent beat. Second there is a bit of ambient noise. The sound I used is very clean and consistent. In this simple case, it works but its not a true representation of a typical soundtrack that would be used. One can argue that the foundation is there but it needs more development for practical use. Unfortunately I don't think that development will happen anytime soon.  |
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