FAQ

How do I move multiple clips together on a timeline?
Within the Blackbird editor, multiple clips can be selected by shift clicking the clips on the timeline (hold shift, click each clip). Selected clips will i...
Mon, 18 May, 2020 at 1:43 PM
How do I open or close edit gaps?
Blackbird can open or close edit gaps very quickly. This can be done by the gap open or close button (left click to open, right click to close). The ico...
Fri, 26 Jun, 2020 at 4:48 PM
Can I disable the alert about paused playback during logging?
Blackbird will notify you with a message to inform you if logging data has been entered whilst playback is paused. This can be disabled by support if you re...
Thu, 2 Jul, 2020 at 9:50 AM
How do I enable audio playback on Safari?
The default behaviour of the Apple Safari browser in version 13 is to disable audio playback for sites unless explicitly set. This can be enabled by goi...
Wed, 26 Aug, 2020 at 11:39 AM
How can I move or copy items between folders in Blackbird?
To move or copy items between folders in Blackbird: You can open a files window by left clicking the folder icon on the left hand menu Then op...
Fri, 4 Sep, 2020 at 11:35 AM
How do I launch the Java Editor if I get "unidentified developer" message on macOS?
Due to security restrictions on Java - specifically on macOS - there is occasionally a need to permit the Blackbird editor to launch. Go to your sy...
Mon, 25 Oct, 2021 at 9:05 AM
Importing an AAF into Blackbird
Start by logging into Blackbird: https://cloud.blackbird.video/login Press the upload icon which is indicated by the arrow pointing to the cloud: ...
Mon, 21 Feb, 2022 at 4:33 PM
remove a user from an account
1. Log in at https://cloud.blackbird.video/login 2. Type in your account name and hit enter 3. Click on the account 4. Click on users tab on the lef...
Fri, 8 Apr, 2022 at 6:06 PM
Exporting AAF's from Blackbird for AVID
Firstly, within Blackbird: 1. Save your sequence. 2. Drag the saved sequence into the AAF 'blue' publish button. Move the sequence (marked as 1...
Sat, 9 Apr, 2022 at 12:44 PM
Reverse Match Frame within the Blackbird editor
Blackbird's Match Frame function enables you to find a clip within a sequence from the source. Additionally, you could find a master clip in the sou...
Fri, 10 Feb, 2023 at 12:44 PM