Intermediate
How to use frame-by-frame editor on Pimosa
Quick Answer
Access Pimosa's frame-by-frame editor by selecting your video and clicking the Frame Editor tool. Use arrow keys or the frame navigation controls to move through individual frames and make precise edits to specific moments in your video.
Prerequisites
- Pimosa account with editing access
- Video file uploaded to Pimosa workspace
- Basic understanding of video timeline navigation
- Familiarity with Pimosa's main interface
1
Open the Frame-by-Frame Editor
Navigate to your Pimosa workspace and select the video you want to edit. Click on the Frame Editor button in the top toolbar, or use the keyboard shortcut
Ctrl+F (Windows) or Cmd+F (Mac). The video will switch to frame-by-frame editing mode with enhanced timeline controls.Tip
Ensure your video is fully loaded before entering frame-by-frame mode for smoother navigation
2
Navigate Between Frames
Use the left and right arrow keys to move one frame backward or forward. Alternatively, click the Previous Frame (◄) and Next Frame (►) buttons in the frame control panel. The current frame number will display in the Frame Counter at the bottom of the timeline.
Tip
Hold Shift while using arrow keys to jump 10 frames at a time for faster navigation
3
Set Precise Cut Points
Navigate to the exact frame where you want to make a cut. Click the Split tool or press
S to create a cut point at the current frame. The timeline will show a split marker, and you can now select individual segments for editing or deletion.Tip
Use the zoom slider to magnify the timeline view for more precise frame selection
4
Apply Frame-Level Effects
Select a specific frame or frame range by clicking and dragging in the timeline. Open the Effects Panel and choose from frame-specific options like Color Correction, Blur, or Brightness. Effects will be applied only to the selected frames.
Tip
Preview effects in real-time by enabling the Live Preview toggle in the effects panel
5
Add Frame Markers and Annotations
Right-click on any frame in the timeline and select Add Marker. Type your annotation in the marker dialog box. Markers appear as colored dots on the timeline and help you track important moments or editing notes for collaboration.
Tip
Use different marker colors to categorize your annotations (red for cuts, blue for effects, etc.)
6
Duplicate or Delete Specific Frames
Select the frame(s) you want to modify using click and drag selection. To duplicate frames, press
Ctrl+D or click Duplicate Frames in the right-click menu. To delete frames, press Delete or select Remove Frames from the context menu.Tip
Be cautious when deleting frames as this action cannot be undone after saving the project
7
Export Frame-Edited Video
Once your frame-by-frame edits are complete, click the Export button in the top-right corner. Choose your desired output format and quality settings. Click Start Export to render your video with all frame-level modifications applied.
Tip
Enable 'High Quality Frame Processing' in export settings for professional-grade output
Troubleshooting
Frame navigation is laggy or unresponsive
Clear your browser cache and ensure you have sufficient RAM available. Try reducing video preview quality in Settings > Playback Quality to Medium or Low.
Cannot see frame numbers in the timeline
Enable frame number display by right-clicking the timeline and selecting Show Frame Numbers. Alternatively, go to View > Timeline Options > Frame Display.
Frame cuts are not appearing at the correct position
Ensure you're zoomed in enough on the timeline for precise positioning. Use
Ctrl+Mouse Wheel to zoom in further and verify the playhead is on the exact frame before making cuts.Exported video has frame synchronization issues
Check that your original video has a consistent frame rate. Go to Project Settings > Frame Rate and ensure it matches your source video's frame rate before exporting.
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