Speed Ramping

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What is speed ramping?

Speed ramping is a technique in which the playback speed of a video is dynamically altered within the same clip, transitioning from normal speed to slow motion or fast motion. It adds a dramatic or stylistic effect to specific moments in a sequence.

How does speed ramping work?

Speed ramping involves gradually adjusting the speed of a video clip over time, either speeding it up or slowing it down. It is commonly used to emphasize moments, create smooth transitions, or add a dramatic effect. Speed ramping is done by adjusting the frame rate of a clip within video editing software.

What is ramping up?

Ramping up means increasing the speed of a video. It’s typically used to fast-forward through less important moments or to create a sense of urgency or energy in a scene.

How do you use a speed ramp?

  • Import your clip into the timeline of your editing software.
  • Right-click on the clip and choose the option for adjusting speed/duration or apply a time-remapping feature.
  • Use keyframes to set points where the speed should change.
  • Drag the speed control handle to increase or decrease the speed between keyframes.
  • Smooth the transition for a more gradual ramp effect by adjusting the curve between the speed changes.

How to change the playback speed of an exported recording on Riverside

  1. On a computer, log in to your Riverside account.
  2. In the ☰ menu on the left, click the relevant studio.
  3. Click the relevant project.
  4. On the project recording's page, scroll to the Edits section.
  5. Click on a clip that you've exported. Or export a clip now.
  6. On the preview exported clip page, go to the bottom right of the recording.
  7. Click 1x. This is the default playback speed.
  8. Select a playback speed.

Adjusting the playback speed doesn't make any permanent changes; it only affects the speed when you're viewing the preview link of your exported recording.

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