Operation Manual

Making FastFlick templates 217
Making FastFlick templates
You can create FastFlick X9 templates in VideoStudio X9. Unlike Instant
Project templates, which are essentially previously saved static projects,
FastFlick templates are designed to automatically expand or contract
according to the number of photos and videos that a user drops into
the template. This means a system of rules is required to control what
to change, what to keep, and what to repeat. FastFlick templates are
very easy to use, but creating them requires knowledge and planning.
This section contains the following topics:
• Terminology for FastFlick templates
• Rules for creating FastFlick templates
• Creating FastFlick templates
Terminology for FastFlick templates
The following terminology is used when creating and describing
FastFlick templates.
• Segment — each image or video clip added to the main track
creates a segment (this includes images or videos from the
Graphic Library, such as backgrounds or objects). You can enhance
your segment by adding elements such as overlays, titles, and
transitions. You can also apply effects to elements in your
segment. It’s important to think of a segment as an independent
block. This is achieved by ensuring that elements within the
segment do not extend beyond the duration of the segment’s