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mal25
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May 10, 2019
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Why does normalizing a smart object renders video inoperable

  • May 10, 2019
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Hi

I am using PS CC 2019 on windows,  I am editing a video that needs to be straightened, having read that the resizing and straightening should be done only once and not again afterward it would make sense that this should be the last step and that all other edits should be done prior to making it a smart object because the client could ask for multiple formats for different occasions.  I have two video clips running back to back, they both require some masks and adjustment layers (preferably before they are made smart objects) so before I put the time in, I wanted to be sure this will work in the order I want.  I have worked ahead of myself without doing the other edits and I find that going to Layers>Smart Object> rasterize does normalize (is that right) the layers but I lose the video logo in the layer thumbnail and the video seems to now be a still.  What am I doing Wrong?

Hope I have explained this clearly, thanks

Chris

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Correct answer davescm

Convert the video layer(s) into smart objects and straighten them. Once in a SO you will see transform controls in the timeline that can be keyframed if required i.e. the transformation can change with the video.. The SO can be reopened and the contents edited if required.

The advice on resizing once is sound for pixel layers - but is not required for a smart object.

Dave

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davescm
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davescmCommunity Expert
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May 10, 2019

Rasterising the smart object turns it into a single pixel layer - hence the still.

You can resize and readjust a smart object as many times as you need. Each time, the new size and position are based on the SO content , not the last size or position as would be the case with pixel layers.

Dave

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    mal25Author
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    May 10, 2019

    Thanks Dave,

    So how do I do this?  Straighten then re-render to video and then do my masks and corrections on this video, resave again as a PSD (to save the step) then render again as the final video output?  In re:  enlarge/transform/filter only once, what I had read was a question of loss of quality with further enlarging/reduction, so I had thought it best that the video be complete and save it as a straightened smart object ready for enlarging.  This would be very awkward and great if loss was marginal or non existant.  I always sharpen as a last step based on output format.

    Chris

    davescm
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    davescmCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
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    May 10, 2019

    Convert the video layer(s) into smart objects and straighten them. Once in a SO you will see transform controls in the timeline that can be keyframed if required i.e. the transformation can change with the video.. The SO can be reopened and the contents edited if required.

    The advice on resizing once is sound for pixel layers - but is not required for a smart object.

    Dave

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