Abstract: Various embodiments for sharing multimedia editing projects are described. One embodiment is a method performed at a server for sharing video editing techniques by a user. The method comprises receiving a project description file at the server, wherein the project description file is generated during editing of multimedia content by a first editing system, the project description file comprising information relating to special effect objects applied to the edited multimedia content by the first editing system. The method further comprises providing all or a portion of a timeline-based template according to the project description file, wherein the timeline-based template comprises a timeline and object type designators corresponding to the special effect objects specified by the first editing system, wherein representations of the object type designators are displayed along the timeline. The method further comprises transmitting the timeline-based template from the server to a second editing system.

Abstract: The sharing of video editing techniques is performed by receiving a project description file, thumbnail graphics, and a location identifier at a first server, wherein the project description file is generated during editing of multimedia content by the user, and wherein the thumbnail graphics represent multimedia editing objects incorporated into the edited multimedia content. The edited multimedia content is retrieved from a second server based on the location identifier. The edited multimedia content is synchronized with the thumbnail graphics and multimedia editing objects specified by the project description file. The synchronized edited multimedia content, thumbnail graphics, and multimedia editing objects are displayed.

Abstract: Various embodiments for sharing multimedia editing projects are described. One embodiment is a method performed at a server for sharing video editing techniques by a user. The method comprises receiving a project description file at the server, wherein the project description file is generated during editing of multimedia content by a first editing system, the project description file comprising information relating to special effect objects applied to the edited multimedia content by the first editing system. The method further comprises providing all or a portion of a timeline-based template according to the project description file, wherein the timeline-based template comprises a timeline and object type designators corresponding to the special effect objects specified by the first editing system, wherein representations of the object type designators are displayed along the timeline. The method further comprises transmitting the timeline-based template from the server to a second editing system.

Abstract: To improve precision when generating multimedia presentations synchronized to background music, number of beats of the background music is determined. The beats of the background music are grouped to form presentation segments, and digital images are assigned to the presentation segments. Presentation display templates that further segment display of the digital images for synchronization with beats of the background music are also provided.

Abstract: The sharing of video editing techniques is performed by receiving a project description file, thumbnail graphics, and a location identifier at a first server, wherein the project description file is generated during editing of multimedia content by the user, and wherein the thumbnail graphics represent multimedia editing objects incorporated into the edited multimedia content. The edited multimedia content is retrieved from a second server based on the location identifier. The edited multimedia content is synchronized with the thumbnail graphics and multimedia editing objects specified by the project description file. The synchronized edited multimedia content, thumbnail graphics, and multimedia editing objects are displayed.

Abstract: To improve precision when generating multimedia presentations synchronized to background music, number of beats of the background music is determined. The beats of the background music are grouped to form presentation segments, and digital images are assigned to the presentation segments. Presentation display templates that further segment display of the digital images for synchronization with beats of the background music are also provided.