In-timeline trimming
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1. A method for editing an media file comprising one or more media segments, using software designed for use on a general-purpose computer, the software having a graphical user interface comprising a cursor and an iconographic timeline indicating different locations within the file, the method comprising:
- receiving from a user interface signals corresponding to positioning the cursor over the timeline in a position corresponding to an endpoint of a media segment;
receiving from the user interface signals corresponding to grabbing and moving the endpoint within the timeline; and
changing the length of the media segment in response to the movement of the endpoint within the timeline.
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Abstract
Disclosed herein is a graphical user interface for media file editing software designed to be used on a general purpose computer. The interface provides improved features for trimming or extending the length of media segments and time shifting the resulting segments to form a video composition.
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1. A method for editing an media file comprising one or more media segments, using software designed for use on a general-purpose computer, the software having a graphical user interface comprising a cursor and an iconographic timeline indicating different locations within the file, the method comprising:
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receiving from a user interface signals corresponding to positioning the cursor over the timeline in a position corresponding to an endpoint of a media segment;
receiving from the user interface signals corresponding to grabbing and moving the endpoint within the timeline; and
changing the length of the media segment in response to the movement of the endpoint within the timeline. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 24, 25)
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11. A computer readable medium, having disposed thereupon program instructions for a general purpose computer, the instructions configured to allow the computer to perform media file editing, the media file editing comprising the steps of:
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receiving from a user interface signals corresponding to positioning the cursor over the timeline in a position corresponding to an endpoint of a media segment;
receiving from the user interface signals corresponding to grabbing and moving the endpoint within the timeline; and
changing the length of the media segment in response to the movement of the endpoint within the timeline. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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21. A graphical user interface for a media editing program executed by a general purpose computer, the graphical user interface comprising:
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a cursor;
an iconographic timeline, wherein the cursor may be movably positioned along the iconographic timeline; and
an iconographic illustration of one or more endpoints of a media segment, the endpoints being located along the timeline, wherein the cursor changes appearance when positioned proximate an endpoint of the media segment to indicate that a length of the media segment may be changed. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 26, 27, 28, 29)
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