Interface Update
 
Just finished a massive update to the interface. Moved the filter configuration from the main window to an inspector, and replaced it with an interactive list of filters active on the currently selected clip. The filter panes are also overhauled: the top is now split into internal filters vs. external plugins (the “external” section not visible in the mockup), and there are buttons for adding, deleting, and configuring filters in both panes. One really nice feature is that you’ll have the ability to import plugins yourself, independent of Celluloid’s developers. The program will automatically detect the parameters of the plugin’s functions and build a settings pane based on those parameters. Pretty cool stuff. Also added some buttons to the assets browser pane. And here’s the big one: added an editing toolbox next to the timeline, including: vanilla selection cursor, the usual cut/razor tool, and a deletion tool. The final element added is something completely new that may just blow you away. Celluloid is bringing the ubiquitous “Magic Wand” tool from the image editing world over to the world of video editing. Want to apply a Tweak filter to your source? Oh, but wait, darn, you’ve already sliced and diced it into dozens of clips, and command-selecting them all is going to be a real pain. That’s where the Magic Wand tool comes in. Magic Wand automatically selects all clips from the same source. So if you’ve got moving or filtering to do on a specific set of clips, worry not. Magic Wand is here to help. This is a breakthrough feature unique to Celluloid, not featured in any of the pro editing suites available.
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Thursday, July 12, 2007