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A note for DaVinci Resolve users. Version 18.6. Stabilize + Cross Dissolve.

If you stabilize a clip and then apply a cross dissolve transition there will be a "jump" or "jerk" movement on entry and exit of the stabilized clip. The only work around I have found is to apply stabilization after applying cross dissolve. Not my preferred work flow but it works.

New versions may fix this bug. My computer doesn't have the specs to run V19 so I don't know.
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the stabilization is sometimes jerky no matter what. Usually recalculating the stabilization data works.
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That's correct Bitkar but for this stabilization can look fine without transitions and during the clip but the bug introduces a jerk between clips. After too much observation I think the jerk is related to the zoom applied by stabilizing. Under bug conditions the zoom seems absent from the overlapping/fading portions. So it suddenly zooms or un-zooms. I'll adjust my workflow to doing stabilization last since that overcomes the problem.

I hope to build a new computer this year. Then I'll be able to use DR v19 and onward.

Non bug related:

A milligram of prevention is worth a kilogram of cure. A bit of planning and technique when filming prevents many editing problems.

Since my videos are filmed in 4K now I'm having trouble with smooth playback while editing. Learning about caching and proxies and settings. Instructions in some videos have already improved that.

Stabilization by perspective, similarity, translation ... for a hang glider with clear blue sky background the translation method could be best since there are few clues about perspective. If you really need to the stabilization controls are still on the Color page and you can adjust the curves there. I've never done that.
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I've been fanatically working on a movie for the Columbus Day Fly In of 2023. It's turning out pretty good.

Arrrrggg. I spent 2 or 3 hours learning this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAl8KYwQR3o. Got it all set up. Went in and changed some other stuff and the ending clips including the credits are gone. Also gone from the backup I occasionally save. I didn't have the auto project backups turned on. It's an hour or two work to redo it but still frustrating.

Work to do. $ > hobby.
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I made a base End Credits fusion thing for DaVinci Resolve and saved it to a .comp file. This file can be imported into DR. Now I can import this base into my movies to have credits without remaking this fusion comp each time. Done with DR vs. 18.6.

You can too. Here is the comp file. Import this into your DaVinci Resolve project and change as needed.

What is it? The zip file has a movie showing the result and the fusion comp file.

How to use it? Well, that's complicated. You should refer to the videos below for details.

TL;DR ...
Put a fusion composition clip on the time line.
Go to the fusion tab.
Import the comp file into the clip.
Select the Text node.
Change the text to your credits. (Learn how the tabs work.)
To change the speed of the scroll ... understand what he does at 9:30.
On the edit tab adjust (drag right side) of the fusion clip so its length is appropriate to the duration of the scroll.

This video tells how it was made.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAl8KYwQR3o

This video tells how to import the fusion comp.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQ3slO30f8Q

Zip File
MovieEndCredits_FusionDR18.zip
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Here is my glider movie for the Columbus Day 2023 Fly In.

Rumble's video player defaults to 480p. Use Settings to select 1440 or 1080.



https://rumble.com/v6ehttv-columbus-day ... -2023.html
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good job... you collected a lot of videos. I like the editing and the music selection.The music was spot on, not too loud or disturbing.
It was cool to watch the lauches. Some of those guys go straight up more than forward! :D Was like a rocket start. Cool. Maybe i will get to paragliding when iam older and have more time and so.
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The whole movie was professional and very well done! There was one scene where the center of the screen showed a glider floating against the blue sky with the mountains on the horizon. What a great scene!
The final beer scene around the fire brought tears to my eyes! :worship:
How long do they stay up? Do they ever not have a choice coming down?
So every hang glider has at least one other helper to bring back their vehicle?
The soaring scenes felt like eagles soaring.
Finally what brand beer? :lol:
Great job!
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Steinie beer next time? :D
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Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed it. It has more views in a day than the others got in a year.

What I learned is in the description.

All the glider movies: https://rumble.com/playlists/SvI4WGJw7dg

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Hang gliding could be an option. I like "rocket start". If the wind is a certain way then gliders have trouble going forward.
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I enjoy the gatherings. I like this one's gathering. Stories for kids.

Flight time. A pliot can stay aloft as long as he finds lift, upward moving air, and avoids "sink", downward air. A 5 minute "sled ride" in still air. Lift can be "thermals", hot air rising, or wind moving up the slope of a mountain (ridge soaring). Experienced pilots can read the land, nature, weather to find lift.

They will be forced down by mega-sink, sled ride, failing to find lift, weather ... They should come down in various not optimal conditions. Mega-lift can hamper decent.

Not each pilot but each vehicle that goes up should have a driver for the return trip. Small town life: once a pilot recruited an unknown spectator to drive.

The guy in the alley in a trench coat said it was Steinman Superior Gold.
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