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Note: 

you can only add audio files to the workspace in the timeline view. If you drag an 

audio file to the workspace in the storyboard view, the workspace automatically 
switches to the timeline view.

Adding Video Effects, PiP Objects, Particle 
Effects, Titles and Transitions

The sections below describe the procedures for adding video effects, PiP objects, 
particle effects, titles and transitions into the workspace.

Note: 

if required, you can download and import addition PiP objects, particle effects 

and titles from DirectorZone. See "Downloading Templates from DirectorZone" on 
page 23 for more information.

Adding Video Effects

To add a video effect to a 

portion of a clip

 in the timeline, do this:

•

select an effect and then click 

 to add it to the Effect Track at the 

current position of the timeline slider.

•

drag an effect from the Effects Room into the Effect Track directly beneath the 
clip(s) in the Master Video Track that you want to apply it to.

•

right-click on an effect and select 

Add/Replace in Timeline 

to add or replace 

the Effect Track at the current position of the Timeline slider as required.

You can add a random video effect at the current position of the Timeline slider by 
clicking 

 and then selecting 

Add Random Video Effect

.

Note: 

click the 

Modify 

button to edit the effect’s options. See "Modifying a Video 

Effect" on page 57.

To add a video effect to an 

entire clip

 in the timeline, do this:

•

select an effect, drag it to the Master Video Track and then drop it on top of the 
clip you want to apply it to. The video effect is applied to the entire duration of 
the clip.