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Mandem in Disguise: why does the flash feel late, and how do I fix it?

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Short answer

Use the full 10-second video, not the preview, which compresses the beats. The flash lands at about one second, so place your sound so a beat meets it. Every run is created anew, so the flash may arrive a few frames sooner or later.

Frame from the sample clip: a man in a black balaclava and puffer jacket, hands in pockets, in front of a plain brick wall
Frame from the sample clip: a man in a black balaclava and puffer jacket, hands in pockets, in front of a plain brick wall

Repair it in your editor

  • Use the full video rather than the preview.
  • Set your sound so one of its beats hits the flash near the one-second mark.
  • Silence or lower the video's built-in audio.

Why it slips

Timing is modelled on the viral format, yet the model invents each moment, so the flash can shift by a few frames. The clip isn't timed to a particular post.

Questions people ask

Does the silent download help?

Yes. Only the sound you add will play.

Is a late flash a failure?

No. The render completed normally, so no credits come back.

Which part should I line up first?

The flash. It falls at about one second, so match a beat of your sound to it before anything else.

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