Video Object

Use the Video objectto add video files, crop the video and manage audio and video settings.

In the Objects tab, double-click on the video icon or click it and drag into the edit area. This will bring up the Video properties.

Drag-and-drop from the file browser into the edit area. This will insert the video without showing the Video Preferences window.

General

General settings tab: 🔎︎

• Video source - Can come from a local file, or a URL.
• Connect data... - Connect the video object to an external source such as a file or a variable.
• Preview - Shows a preview of the video.
• Control buttons - Normal video playback controls for the preview.
• Start / stop position - Cut a video by moving the handle (or enter it in the numeric field) to change the start or stop position, then click the 'Set' button.

Options

Options tab:🔎︎

• Media format - Format is auto-detected but can be overridden. Check the 'Override auto-detected media format' and select the desired format from the drop-down 'Media Format' box. You can force a certain codec, such as Haali + FFDshow - Dise will then explicitly use the desired codec to render the video, as long as the relevant codec/splitter is available on the media player.
• Audio options - Select which sound card to use and the output volume and panning. Various audio outputs can be managed in the Audio Output Devices. To enable or disable audio, use the checkbox in the Playback Options section. Advanced audio options can also be enabled including the special Multi-screen auto volume mode. This mode enables automatic change of volume depending on how far away the object is in relation to the output screen. If you tick the Adjust balance checkbox, the audio will also be panned (left/right) depending on the horizontal position. Min and max distance lets you alter the range of where the volume will be silent to where it will be in full strength.
• Video options - Select a different video renderer and enable de-interlace of interlaced video material. The default renderer is recommended.
• Playback options:
  • Continue play in background - Enables videos to play after the video object has ended. The audio will be muted but the video is not stopped.
  • Enable audio - Enables audio on the video object. This is normally on.
  • Use network sync - Normally on, but un-checking this disables the use of a synchronized network media clock.
  • Repeat - Loops the video endlessly

Information

Information tab:🔎︎

If available, metadata of the video file is shown here including resolutions and frame rates.