Troubleshooting
Scene Order Does Not Match Your Media? How to Fix It
A perfectly timed script can still show the wrong visual if the media order is wrong. This guide explains how to keep scene numbers, filenames and media together.
Scene timing and scene media are two separate things. Auto Sync can find the correct narration time, but it still needs to know which image or video belongs to Scene 1, Scene 2 and so on.
The simplest option: use media-bin order
If your uploaded media is already in the exact scene order, you can leave the optional Scene Order file empty. The first uploaded scene becomes Scene 1, the second becomes Scene 2, and so on.
When to use a Scene Order file
Use Scene Order when your files are uploaded in a different order from the story. Put one filename or media identifier on each line in the exact order you want.
The number must match
If your original script has 60 scene lines, you need 60 media entries. Extra entries or missing entries make it impossible to create a one-to-one scene list.
Avoid renaming files halfway through the process
If a Scene Order file refers to a filename that is not the same as the uploaded file, the editor cannot connect the two. Finish your file naming first, then create the order list.
A safe naming pattern
For a documentary, names such as 01.jpeg, 02.jpeg, 03.jpeg and so on make the intended order easy to see. The exact naming style is up to you; consistency is what matters.
How to check the result
- Look at Scene 1 and confirm its visual belongs to the first script line.
- Check a few scenes in the middle of the timeline.
- Check the final scene as well.
- If the order is shifted, fix the Scene Order or media order before rendering.