Dynamic Resizing of Logo("Replace From Start")

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Dynamic Resizing of Logo("Replace From Start")

I have a situation where I have a template which requires me to periodically update with a new logo.

The logo always goes in the same place on the timeline in the same existing logo clip at the same duration. It always has the same dimensions (length and width)

I usually select "Replace from Start" to keep synched with existing other clips.

But Whenever I do this the new logo displays at original size and is NOT in the correct position. I then need to resize and reposition and re-render.

I wondering if there is some way to DYNAMICALLY resize the logo in the right position without having to manually intervene.

Is this possible through some external XML fIle or other clever convention more experienced Final Cutters are aware of?

Appreciate any advice.

J

MacBook Pro, OS X Yosemite (10.10.3), null

Posted on Jul 4, 2015 11:18 AM

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Answer 1

Jul 4, 2015 11:58 AM in response to silverscape23

By "template" do you mean a generator or title created in Motion?

I would consider making a generator (or title) and having the logo part be a drop zone. Apply the desired scale to the drop zone in Motion and you're set.

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Answer 2

Tom Wolsky

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Jul 4, 2015 12:56 PM in response to silverscape23

Select the logo in the timeline and copy it. Use the replace from start function. Select the replaced logo and use Shift-Cmd-V to paste the transform attributes of the original logo. You can do it faster than I can type this.

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Answer 3

Jul 5, 2015 12:35 PM in response to Tom Wolsky

Hello Tom,

That worked. I did the following:

1) Copied the old logo

2) Then clicked the new logo in the media bin and dragged down to old logo and used 'replace from start'.

3) Then I clicked old logo and selected edit | Paste attributes | all video attributes to activate all parameters.

Nice!

But, this approach still requires some copy and clicks I am trying to move away from. Is there a way to store the incoming logo in a media folder or something and have some sub-routine or other automation trigger target the old logo and do this automatically. I will also refer to Luis 'drop zone' suggestion in motion but may be out of my depth.

Thanks

J

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Answer 4

Tom Wolsky

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Jul 5, 2015 1:18 PM in response to silverscape23

There is no automation for this.

Other of course than making the logo in the right size and position in the graphic file to start with.

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