Trouble with event grouping at DVinfo.net

Ron Cooper · August 16th, 2008, 12:14 AM

With lots of clips on the timeline, & some are grouped, how do I simply move one event in the middle, with its audio, without moving the others.

When I turn off auto ripple, grouped events move, but if I turn off grouping, then the audio does not move with the event. --

Oh why is it so complicated ??

R.C.

Dan Bridges · August 16th, 2008, 03:09 AM

How about this:

1. Click on the video to select.
2. Hold down Ctrl and click on the audio to also select it.
3. Press U to ungroup them from any previous grouping.
4. Press G to group them together.
5. Move them to their new location.

Edward Troxel · August 16th, 2008, 06:38 AM

I would simply turn on "Ignore Event Grouping", select those TWO events, move them, and then turn off "Ignore Event Grouping".

Dan Bridges · August 16th, 2008, 03:00 PM

I suppose it comes down to how much work you are doing with the moved segment. Edward's method is quicker, but the event will still be grouped with its former compatriots. This may turn out to be inconvenient. My method is better if you need more flexibility.

Dan.

Edward Troxel · August 16th, 2008, 03:03 PM

Usually if I have my events grouped to other events, it's for a reason. My method keeps that relationship intact. I guess it boils down to whether or not the grouping needs to remain.

Ron Cooper · August 17th, 2008, 06:24 AM

Thanks Dan & Edward, problem solved.

R.C.

August 16th, 2008, 12:14 AM	#1
Ron Cooper Major Player Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 481	Trouble with event grouping With lots of clips on the timeline, & some are grouped, how do I simply move one event in the middle, with its audio, without moving the others. When I turn off auto ripple, grouped events move, but if I turn off grouping, then the audio does not move with the event. -- Oh why is it so complicated ?? R.C.

August 16th, 2008, 06:38 AM	#3
Edward Troxel Sponsor: JET DV Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 7,953	I would simply turn on "Ignore Event Grouping", select those TWO events, move them, and then turn off "Ignore Event Grouping". __________________ Edward Troxel [SCVU] JETDV Scripts/Scripting Tutorials/Excalibur/Montage Magic/Newsletters

August 16th, 2008, 03:03 PM	#5
Edward Troxel Sponsor: JET DV Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 7,953	Usually if I have my events grouped to other events, it's for a reason. My method keeps that relationship intact. I guess it boils down to whether or not the grouping needs to remain. __________________ Edward Troxel [SCVU] JETDV Scripts/Scripting Tutorials/Excalibur/Montage Magic/Newsletters

August 16th, 2008, 03:09 AM	#2
Dan Bridges Regular Crew Join Date: May 2007 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 39	How about this: 1. Click on the video to select. 2. Hold down Ctrl and click on the audio to also select it. 3. Press U to ungroup them from any previous grouping. 4. Press G to group them together. 5. Move them to their new location.

August 16th, 2008, 03:00 PM	#4
Dan Bridges Regular Crew Join Date: May 2007 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 39	I suppose it comes down to how much work you are doing with the moved segment. Edward's method is quicker, but the event will still be grouped with its former compatriots. This may turn out to be inconvenient. My method is better if you need more flexibility. Dan.

August 17th, 2008, 06:24 AM	#6
Ron Cooper Major Player Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 481	Thanks Dan & Edward, problem solved. R.C.