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In AquaSoft SlideShow at first glance you only see an image and music track on the Timeline. This serves to provide a better overview. At positions where you require multiple tracks, the Chapter object is used.

With this you can connect as many tracks as you want. In that respect, it is not predetermined which objects can contain a track. Therefore you can place images, music or texts on any track.

You will find the Chapter object in the Toolbox under Objects.

TBx_SlideShowObjects_Chapter

 

The Chapter can be inserted by double-clicking. You can, however, also drag it to the desired position on the Timeline or in the Image list with the mouse button pressed down.

Insert a few images and a Chapter into an empty show.

The Chapter is inserted as an empty container. You will then have to move the desired objects into the chapter. You can do that on the Timeline or in the Image list or Storyboard. Click on an image and then drag it with the mouse button pressed down to the Chapter.

If you go over the Chapter with the mouse, the Chapter is framed in red on the Timeline. Let go of the image there.

Timeline_Chapter1_i

 

The Chapter now contains a small Plus icon.

Timeline_Chapter2_i

 

This shows that the objects are to be found in this Chapter. By clicking the Plus icon you can open the Chapter.

Timeline_Chapter3

 

Underneath the Image object a hint regarding a new track is displayed. To add an image to the second track you need to move it to this track.

Timeline_Chapter3_i

 

The red bar under the first image determines the starting position of the image. The image is inserted at this point.

Timeline_Chapter4

 

The reference to a new track now appears under the second image. You can place as many objects as you wish on each track. In that respect, the red bar helps you to insert the objects in the correct position.

Timeline_Chapter4_i

 

Timeline_Chapter5

 

You can also insert Objects into a Chapter directly from the Toolbox. First of all drag a Text object onto a new track.

Timeline_Chapter5_withText_i

 

Timeline_Chapter6_withText

 

You can change the positions within the Chapter by dragging the objects with the mouse. By clicking dragging the beginning and the end of an object, the Exposure time/Holding time of an object can be changed.

Timeline_Chapter7_withText_i

 

Hint

The objects within a chapter behaviour in a similar way to a pack of cards. In other words, the object on the lowest track is arranged on top of the other objects. In this example, the text is shown on all 3 images. Should the text stand on the first track, it would be covered up by the images.

 

Example:

Often we are asked how Track/Sound is set for only a few images. The Background music should be faded out at this point, but not interrupted.

Insert a few images into an empty show and a Chapter.

Timeline_Chapter1

 

Then move the images into the Chapter. In that respect, the images should all be on one track.

Timeline_Chapter8

 

Now drag a Sound object from the Toolbox onto the 2nd track in the Chapter in exactly the same way as the Text object was inserted into the Chapter above.

Timeline_Chapter8_withSound_i

 

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You can add Background music by clicking the corresponding track in the Timeline. Using the Plus icon, you can insert the track.

Dlg_BackgroundMusic3

 

The title is then shown on the Background music track of the Timeline.

Timeline_Chapter8_withSoundTrack_andBGMusic

 

The Properties of the Sound object should be displayed in the Properties window. If not, select the Sound object on the Timeline by clicking it with the mouse.

Should the playback length of the sounds be too long for you, you can reduce it. The relevant settings are marked in red in the illustration below.

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On the Timeline you will now see that the Sound fits in with the 5 images exactly. The Background music is canceled during this period of time. If you insert yet more images behind the chapter, you will see how the background music track is continued.

Timeline_Chapter8_withaddjustedSound

 

Images, texts and sounds can be combined in a chapter as desired.

Timeline_Chapter8_withSoundTrack_BGMusic_andText

 

The Chapter has a Minus icon at the top on the left if it is open. You can close it by that means if you are no longer working on this chapter. That increases the clarity in a substantial show.

 

Hint

By utilizing SlideShow-Manager you can create a menu for your show where you can jump to these chapters directly. SlideShow-Manager is already included in SlideShow Ultimate. You can also add it as plug-in to SlideShow Premium.