diff --git a/video_editor.py b/video_editor.py
index 28206fb..3dfea2a 100644
--- a/video_editor.py
+++ b/video_editor.py
@@ -126,6 +126,27 @@ class ShortsEditorGUI:
         self.is_playing = False             # Whether video is currently playing
         self.timeline_is_playing = False    # Whether timeline playback is active
         self.play_thread = None             # Background thread for video playback
+        self.current_frame = None           # Currently displayed frame (for fullscreen sharing)
+        
+        # Real-time effect state management with time controls
+        # These variables control which effects are currently active and their timing
+        self.effects_enabled = {
+            'ripple': False,                 # Whether ripple effect is currently active
+            'fade': False,                   # Whether fade effect is currently active
+            'text': False,                   # Whether text overlay is currently active
+            'blur': False,                   # Whether blur effect is currently active
+            'sepia': False,                  # Whether sepia effect is currently active
+            'invert': False                  # Whether color invert effect is currently active
+        }
+        
+        # Time-based effect controls - when effects should be active
+        self.effect_times = {
+            'ripple': {'start': 0.0, 'end': 0.0},
+            'fade': {'start': 0.0, 'end': 0.0},
+            'text': {'start': 0.0, 'end': 0.0}
+        }
+        
+        self.effect_start_time = 0.0        # When current effect animation started
         
         # Timeline display and interaction state
         # Controls how the timeline is rendered and how users interact with it
@@ -353,6 +374,20 @@ class ShortsEditorGUI:
         self.video_canvas = tk.Canvas(video_container, bg='black', highlightthickness=0)
         self.video_canvas.grid(row=0, column=0, sticky="nsew")
         
+        # Fullscreen button overlay - positioned over video canvas
+        # This button allows users to view video in fullscreen mode
+        self.fullscreen_btn = tk.Button(video_container, text="⛶", 
+                                       command=self.toggle_fullscreen,
+                                       bg=self.colors['bg_tertiary'], fg=self.colors['text_primary'],
+                                       font=('Arial', 14, 'bold'), width=2, height=1,
+                                       relief="flat", bd=1, cursor="hand2",
+                                       activebackground=self.colors['accent_blue'])
+        self.fullscreen_btn.place(x=10, y=10)  # Position in top-left corner of video
+        
+        # Initialize fullscreen state
+        self.is_fullscreen = False
+        self.fullscreen_window = None
+        
         # Professional Timeline Workspace - Multi-track editing environment
         # Fixed height prevents timeline from shrinking when window is resized
         # This is where users perform the majority of their editing work
@@ -369,22 +404,6 @@ class ShortsEditorGUI:
         left_controls = tk.Frame(header_frame, bg=self.colors['bg_secondary'])
         left_controls.pack(side="left")
         
-        # Editing mode selector - determines how mouse interactions behave
-        # Different modes enable different types of editing operations
-        tk.Label(left_controls, text="Mode:", font=self.fonts['caption'],
-                bg=self.colors['bg_secondary'], fg=self.colors['text_secondary']).pack(side="left")
-        
-        # Mode selection dropdown with professional editing modes
-        # select: Default mode for selecting and moving clips
-        # cut: Razor tool for splitting clips at specific points
-        # trim: For adjusting clip start/end points
-        # ripple: Moves clips and automatically adjusts following clips
-        self.mode_var = tk.StringVar(value="select")
-        mode_combo = ttk.Combobox(left_controls, textvariable=self.mode_var, width=8,
-                                 values=["select", "cut", "trim", "ripple"], state="readonly")
-        mode_combo.pack(side="left", padx=(5, 10))
-        mode_combo.bind('<<ComboboxSelected>>', self.on_mode_change)
-        
         # Professional timeline assistance features
         # These options help users align and position clips precisely
         self.snap_var = tk.BooleanVar(value=True)
@@ -481,7 +500,7 @@ class ShortsEditorGUI:
         
         # Professional tips label
         tips_label = tk.Label(external_scrollbar_frame, 
-                             text="💡 CTRL+Click: Select clips • Delete/Backspace: Delete selected • Click: Move playhead",
+                             text="💡 CTRL+Click: Select/Deselect clips • Delete: Remove selected • Drag orange edges: Resize • Playhead disabled when clip selected",
                              bg=self.colors['bg_primary'], fg=self.colors['text_secondary'],
                              font=('Segoe UI', 8))
         tips_label.pack(side="left", padx=5, pady=2)
@@ -598,6 +617,116 @@ class ShortsEditorGUI:
         export_frame = tk.Frame(self.tools_notebook, bg=self.colors['bg_secondary'])
         self.tools_notebook.add(export_frame, text="Export")
         self.create_export_tools(export_frame)
+        
+        # Setup keyboard controls for play/pause and other shortcuts
+        self.setup_keyboard_controls()
+    
+    def setup_keyboard_controls(self):
+        """Setup keyboard shortcuts for video playback and editing"""
+        # Make the main window focusable for keyboard events
+        self.editor_window.focus_set()
+        
+        # Bind keyboard shortcuts
+        # Spacebar: Play/Pause toggle
+        self.editor_window.bind('<space>', lambda e: self.toggle_play_pause())
+        self.editor_window.bind('<Key-space>', lambda e: self.toggle_play_pause())
+        
+        # Left/Right arrows: Frame by frame navigation
+        self.editor_window.bind('<Left>', lambda e: self.seek_backward())
+        self.editor_window.bind('<Right>', lambda e: self.seek_forward())
+        
+        # Shift + Left/Right: Jump by seconds
+        self.editor_window.bind('<Shift-Left>', lambda e: self.seek_backward(1.0))
+        self.editor_window.bind('<Shift-Right>', lambda e: self.seek_forward(1.0))
+        
+        # Home/End: Go to beginning/end
+        self.editor_window.bind('<Home>', lambda e: self.seek_to_start())
+        self.editor_window.bind('<End>', lambda e: self.seek_to_end())
+        
+        # F11: Toggle fullscreen
+        self.editor_window.bind('<F11>', lambda e: self.toggle_fullscreen())
+        self.editor_window.bind('<KeyPress-F11>', lambda e: self.toggle_fullscreen())
+        
+        # ESC: Exit fullscreen (when not in fullscreen window)
+        self.editor_window.bind('<Escape>', lambda e: self.handle_escape())
+        
+        print("⌨️ Keyboard controls enabled:")
+        print("   SPACE: Play/Pause")
+        print("   ←/→: Frame by frame")
+        print("   Shift+←/→: Skip by seconds")
+        print("   Home/End: Go to start/end")
+        print("   F11: Toggle fullscreen")
+        print("   ESC: Exit fullscreen")
+    
+    def toggle_play_pause(self):
+        """Toggle between play and pause"""
+        if not self.current_clip:
+            return
+            
+        if self.is_playing:
+            self.timeline_pause()
+            print("⏸️ Paused (SPACE)")
+        else:
+            self.timeline_play()
+            print("▶️ Playing (SPACE)")
+    
+    def seek_backward(self, seconds=None):
+        """Seek backward by frame or specified seconds"""
+        if not self.current_clip:
+            return
+            
+        if seconds is None:
+            # Frame by frame (1/30th of a second)
+            seconds = 1/30
+            
+        new_time = max(0, self.current_time - seconds)
+        self.current_time = new_time
+        self.display_frame_at_time(new_time)
+        self.update_time_display()
+        self.update_timeline()
+    
+    def seek_forward(self, seconds=None):
+        """Seek forward by frame or specified seconds"""
+        if not self.current_clip:
+            return
+            
+        if seconds is None:
+            # Frame by frame (1/30th of a second)
+            seconds = 1/30
+            
+        new_time = min(self.video_duration, self.current_time + seconds)
+        self.current_time = new_time
+        self.display_frame_at_time(new_time)
+        self.update_time_display()
+        self.update_timeline()
+    
+    def seek_to_start(self):
+        """Jump to the beginning of the video"""
+        if not self.current_clip:
+            return
+            
+        self.current_time = 0.0
+        self.display_frame_at_time(0.0)
+        self.update_time_display()
+        self.update_timeline()
+        print("⏮️ Jumped to start (HOME)")
+    
+    def seek_to_end(self):
+        """Jump to the end of the video"""
+        if not self.current_clip:
+            return
+            
+        self.current_time = self.video_duration
+        self.display_frame_at_time(self.video_duration)
+        self.update_time_display()
+        self.update_timeline()
+        print("⏭️ Jumped to end (END)")
+    
+    def handle_escape(self):
+        """Handle ESC key press"""
+        if self.is_fullscreen:
+            self.exit_fullscreen()
+        # Could add other ESC behaviors here (like deselecting clips)
     
     def create_track_controls(self):
         """Create professional track control panel with road lines"""
@@ -1261,6 +1390,68 @@ class ShortsEditorGUI:
                            bg=self.colors['bg_tertiary'], fg=self.colors['text_primary'],
                            font=self.fonts['caption'], relief="flat", bd=0, cursor="hand2")
             btn.pack(fill="x", pady=2)
+        
+        # Ripple Effect controls
+        ripple_frame = tk.LabelFrame(scrollable_frame, text="🌊 Ripple Effect", font=self.fonts['body'],
+                                    bg=self.colors['bg_secondary'], fg=self.colors['text_primary'],
+                                    relief="flat", bd=1)
+        ripple_frame.pack(fill="x", padx=10, pady=5)
+        
+        # Time controls for ripple effect
+        time_frame = tk.Frame(ripple_frame, bg=self.colors['bg_secondary'])
+        time_frame.pack(fill="x", pady=5)
+        
+        # Start time
+        start_frame = tk.Frame(time_frame, bg=self.colors['bg_secondary'])
+        start_frame.pack(side="left", fill="x", expand=True, padx=5)
+        tk.Label(start_frame, text="Start Time (s):", font=self.fonts['caption'],
+                bg=self.colors['bg_secondary'], fg=self.colors['text_secondary']).pack(anchor="w")
+        self.ripple_start_var = tk.DoubleVar(value=0.0)
+        start_entry = tk.Entry(start_frame, textvariable=self.ripple_start_var, width=8,
+                              bg=self.colors['bg_tertiary'], fg=self.colors['text_primary'],
+                              font=self.fonts['body'], relief="flat", bd=1)
+        start_entry.pack(anchor="w")
+        
+        # End time
+        end_frame = tk.Frame(time_frame, bg=self.colors['bg_secondary'])
+        end_frame.pack(side="left", fill="x", expand=True, padx=5)
+        tk.Label(end_frame, text="End Time (s):", font=self.fonts['caption'],
+                bg=self.colors['bg_secondary'], fg=self.colors['text_secondary']).pack(anchor="w")
+        self.ripple_end_var = tk.DoubleVar(value=5.0)
+        end_entry = tk.Entry(end_frame, textvariable=self.ripple_end_var, width=8,
+                            bg=self.colors['bg_tertiary'], fg=self.colors['text_primary'],
+                            font=self.fonts['body'], relief="flat", bd=1)
+        end_entry.pack(anchor="w")
+        
+        # Ripple intensity control
+        ripple_controls = tk.Frame(ripple_frame, bg=self.colors['bg_secondary'])
+        ripple_controls.pack(fill="x", pady=5)
+        
+        tk.Label(ripple_controls, text="Intensity:", font=self.fonts['caption'],
+                bg=self.colors['bg_secondary'], fg=self.colors['text_secondary']).pack(anchor="w", padx=10)
+        
+        self.ripple_intensity_var = tk.DoubleVar(value=0.5)
+        ripple_scale = tk.Scale(ripple_frame, from_=0.1, to=2.0, resolution=0.1,
+                               orient="horizontal", variable=self.ripple_intensity_var,
+                               bg=self.colors['bg_secondary'], fg=self.colors['text_primary'],
+                               highlightthickness=0, troughcolor=self.colors['bg_tertiary'])
+        ripple_scale.pack(fill="x", pady=5, padx=10)
+        
+        # Ripple frequency control  
+        tk.Label(ripple_frame, text="Frequency:", font=self.fonts['caption'],
+                bg=self.colors['bg_secondary'], fg=self.colors['text_secondary']).pack(anchor="w", padx=10)
+        
+        self.ripple_frequency_var = tk.DoubleVar(value=10.0)
+        frequency_scale = tk.Scale(ripple_frame, from_=1.0, to=50.0, resolution=1.0,
+                                  orient="horizontal", variable=self.ripple_frequency_var,
+                                  bg=self.colors['bg_secondary'], fg=self.colors['text_primary'],
+                                  highlightthickness=0, troughcolor=self.colors['bg_tertiary'])
+        frequency_scale.pack(fill="x", pady=5, padx=10)
+        
+        ripple_btn = tk.Button(ripple_frame, text="🌊 Apply Ripple Effect", command=self.apply_ripple_effect,
+                              bg=self.colors['accent_blue'], fg='white', font=self.fonts['button'],
+                              relief="flat", bd=0, cursor="hand2")
+        ripple_btn.pack(fill="x", padx=10, pady=5)
     
     def create_video_effects_tools(self, parent):
         """Create video effects tools"""
@@ -1286,7 +1477,33 @@ class ShortsEditorGUI:
                                   relief="flat", bd=1)
         fade_frame.pack(fill="x", padx=10, pady=5)
         
-        fade_btn = tk.Button(fade_frame, text="🌅 Add Fade In/Out", command=self.apply_fade,
+        # Time controls for fade effect
+        fade_time_frame = tk.Frame(fade_frame, bg=self.colors['bg_secondary'])
+        fade_time_frame.pack(fill="x", pady=5)
+        
+        # Start time
+        fade_start_frame = tk.Frame(fade_time_frame, bg=self.colors['bg_secondary'])
+        fade_start_frame.pack(side="left", fill="x", expand=True, padx=5)
+        tk.Label(fade_start_frame, text="Start Time (s):", font=self.fonts['caption'],
+                bg=self.colors['bg_secondary'], fg=self.colors['text_secondary']).pack(anchor="w")
+        self.fade_start_var = tk.DoubleVar(value=0.0)
+        fade_start_entry = tk.Entry(fade_start_frame, textvariable=self.fade_start_var, width=8,
+                                   bg=self.colors['bg_tertiary'], fg=self.colors['text_primary'],
+                                   font=self.fonts['body'], relief="flat", bd=1)
+        fade_start_entry.pack(anchor="w")
+        
+        # End time
+        fade_end_frame = tk.Frame(fade_time_frame, bg=self.colors['bg_secondary'])
+        fade_end_frame.pack(side="left", fill="x", expand=True, padx=5)
+        tk.Label(fade_end_frame, text="End Time (s):", font=self.fonts['caption'],
+                bg=self.colors['bg_secondary'], fg=self.colors['text_secondary']).pack(anchor="w")
+        self.fade_end_var = tk.DoubleVar(value=2.0)
+        fade_end_entry = tk.Entry(fade_end_frame, textvariable=self.fade_end_var, width=8,
+                                 bg=self.colors['bg_tertiary'], fg=self.colors['text_primary'],
+                                 font=self.fonts['body'], relief="flat", bd=1)
+        fade_end_entry.pack(anchor="w")
+        
+        fade_btn = tk.Button(fade_frame, text="🌅 Apply Fade Effect", command=self.apply_fade,
                            bg=self.colors['accent_blue'], fg='white', font=self.fonts['button'],
                            relief="flat", bd=0, cursor="hand2")
         fade_btn.pack(fill="x", padx=10, pady=5)
@@ -1308,10 +1525,45 @@ class ShortsEditorGUI:
                             width=25)
         text_entry.pack(fill="x", pady=5)
         
-        text_btn = tk.Button(text_frame, text="📝 Add Text", command=self.apply_text,
+        # Time controls for text effect
+        text_time_frame = tk.Frame(text_frame, bg=self.colors['bg_secondary'])
+        text_time_frame.pack(fill="x", pady=5)
+        
+        # Start time
+        text_start_frame = tk.Frame(text_time_frame, bg=self.colors['bg_secondary'])
+        text_start_frame.pack(side="left", fill="x", expand=True, padx=5)
+        tk.Label(text_start_frame, text="Start Time (s):", font=self.fonts['caption'],
+                bg=self.colors['bg_secondary'], fg=self.colors['text_secondary']).pack(anchor="w")
+        self.text_start_var = tk.DoubleVar(value=1.0)
+        text_start_entry = tk.Entry(text_start_frame, textvariable=self.text_start_var, width=8,
+                                   bg=self.colors['bg_tertiary'], fg=self.colors['text_primary'],
+                                   font=self.fonts['body'], relief="flat", bd=1)
+        text_start_entry.pack(anchor="w")
+        
+        # End time
+        text_end_frame = tk.Frame(text_time_frame, bg=self.colors['bg_secondary'])
+        text_end_frame.pack(side="left", fill="x", expand=True, padx=5)
+        tk.Label(text_end_frame, text="End Time (s):", font=self.fonts['caption'],
+                bg=self.colors['bg_secondary'], fg=self.colors['text_secondary']).pack(anchor="w")
+        self.text_end_var = tk.DoubleVar(value=4.0)
+        text_end_entry = tk.Entry(text_end_frame, textvariable=self.text_end_var, width=8,
+                                 bg=self.colors['bg_tertiary'], fg=self.colors['text_primary'],
+                                 font=self.fonts['body'], relief="flat", bd=1)
+        text_end_entry.pack(anchor="w")
+        
+        text_btn = tk.Button(text_frame, text="📝 Apply Text", command=self.apply_text,
                            bg=self.colors['accent_green'], fg='white', font=self.fonts['button'],
                            relief="flat", bd=0, cursor="hand2")
         text_btn.pack(fill="x", padx=10, pady=5)
+        
+        # Clear all effects button
+        clear_frame = tk.Frame(scrollable_effects_frame, bg=self.colors['bg_secondary'])
+        clear_frame.pack(fill="x", padx=10, pady=10)
+        
+        clear_btn = tk.Button(clear_frame, text="🗑️ Clear All Effects", command=self.clear_all_effects,
+                            bg=self.colors['accent_red'], fg='white', font=self.fonts['button'],
+                            relief="flat", bd=0, cursor="hand2")
+        clear_btn.pack(fill="x")
     
     def create_audio_effects_tools(self, parent):
         """Create audio effects tools"""
@@ -1536,6 +1788,12 @@ class ShortsEditorGUI:
             if not ret:
                 return
             
+            # Apply real-time effects to the frame
+            frame = self.apply_effects_to_frame(frame)
+            
+            # Store current frame for fullscreen use (prevents video file conflicts)
+            self.current_frame = frame.copy()
+            
             # Convert BGR to RGB
             frame_rgb = cv2.cvtColor(frame, cv2.COLOR_BGR2RGB)
             
@@ -1581,6 +1839,10 @@ class ShortsEditorGUI:
             self.display_frame_at_time_moviepy(time_sec)
         else:
             self.display_frame_at_time_opencv(time_sec)
+        
+        # Update fullscreen display if active
+        if self.is_fullscreen and self.fullscreen_canvas:
+            self.display_frame_fullscreen()
     
     def display_frame_at_time_moviepy(self, time_sec):
         """Display a specific frame using MoviePy"""
@@ -1747,19 +2009,20 @@ class ShortsEditorGUI:
                                                     fill=clip_color, outline=outline_color, width=outline_width,
                                                     tags=f"clip_{i}")
                 
-                # Add resize handles (small rectangles on the edges)
-                handle_size = 8
-                handle_color = '#FFD700' if is_selected else 'white'
+                # Add resize handles (small rectangles on the edges) - smaller for precision
+                handle_size = 8 if is_selected else 6  # Bigger when selected for easier clicking
+                handle_color = '#FFD700' if is_selected else '#999999'  # Gold when selected, gray when not
+                handle_outline = '#FF6B35' if is_selected else 'gray'   # Orange outline when selected
                 
                 # Left resize handle
                 left_handle = self.timeline_canvas.create_rectangle(
                     clip_x, clip_y, clip_x + handle_size, clip_y + clip_height,
-                    fill=handle_color, outline='gray', width=1, tags=f"resize_left_{i}")
+                    fill=handle_color, outline=handle_outline, width=2 if is_selected else 1, tags=f"resize_left_{i}")
                 
                 # Right resize handle  
                 right_handle = self.timeline_canvas.create_rectangle(
                     clip_x + clip_width - handle_size, clip_y, clip_x + clip_width, clip_y + clip_height,
-                    fill=handle_color, outline='gray', width=1, tags=f"resize_right_{i}")
+                    fill=handle_color, outline=handle_outline, width=2 if is_selected else 1, tags=f"resize_right_{i}")
                 
                 # Make clip draggable and resizable
                 self.setup_clip_interaction(clip_rect, left_handle, right_handle, i)
@@ -1777,24 +2040,44 @@ class ShortsEditorGUI:
         """Setup interaction for clip resizing and moving"""
         
         def start_resize_left(event):
+            # Resize handles should always work, regardless of CTRL state
             self.resizing_clip = {'index': clip_index, 'side': 'left', 'start_x': event.x}
             self.timeline_canvas.configure(cursor="sb_h_double_arrow")
+            print(f"🔧 Started resizing left edge of clip {clip_index}")
+            # Stop event propagation to prevent selection
+            return "break"
         
         def start_resize_right(event):
+            # Resize handles should always work, regardless of CTRL state
             self.resizing_clip = {'index': clip_index, 'side': 'right', 'start_x': event.x}
             self.timeline_canvas.configure(cursor="sb_h_double_arrow")
+            print(f"🔧 Started resizing right edge of clip {clip_index}")
+            # Stop event propagation to prevent selection
+            return "break"
         
         def start_move_clip(event):
-            self.moving_clip = {'index': clip_index, 'start_x': event.x}
-            self.timeline_canvas.configure(cursor="hand2")
+            # Only start moving if not a CTRL+click (which is for selection)
+            if not (event.state & 0x4):  # Not CTRL key
+                self.moving_clip = {'index': clip_index, 'start_x': event.x}
+                self.timeline_canvas.configure(cursor="hand2")
+                print(f"🔄 Started moving clip {clip_index}")
+            else:
+                print(f"🎯 CTRL+click detected - selection handled by timeline_click")
         
         def on_resize_drag(event):
             if hasattr(self, 'resizing_clip') and self.resizing_clip:
+                # Always handle resizing immediately - no threshold needed for resize handles
                 self.handle_clip_resize(event)
             elif hasattr(self, 'moving_clip') and self.moving_clip:
-                self.handle_clip_move(event)
+                # Only move if we've moved at least 5 pixels to avoid accidental moves
+                dx = abs(event.x - self.moving_clip['start_x'])
+                if dx > 5:
+                    self.handle_clip_move(event)
         
         def end_interaction(event):
+            was_resizing = hasattr(self, 'resizing_clip') and self.resizing_clip
+            was_moving = hasattr(self, 'moving_clip') and self.moving_clip
+            
             if hasattr(self, 'resizing_clip'):
                 self.resizing_clip = None
             if hasattr(self, 'moving_clip'):
@@ -1805,7 +2088,9 @@ class ShortsEditorGUI:
             if hasattr(self, 'selected_timeline_clip') and self.selected_timeline_clip == clip_index:
                 print(f"🎯 Clip {clip_index} modified and still selected")
             
-            self.update_timeline()
+            # Only update timeline if we weren't resizing (resize already updates continuously)
+            if not was_resizing:
+                self.update_timeline()
         
         # Bind resize handles
         self.timeline_canvas.tag_bind(left_handle, "<Button-1>", start_resize_left)
@@ -1854,7 +2139,12 @@ class ShortsEditorGUI:
             if new_duration >= 0.5:  # Minimum 0.5 second duration
                 clip['duration'] = new_duration
         
+        # Update the start_x for continuous resizing
         self.resizing_clip['start_x'] = event.x
+        
+        # Update the timeline to show the changes
+        self.update_timeline()
+        print(f"🔧 Resized clip {clip_index}: start={clip['start_time']:.2f}s, duration={clip['duration']:.2f}s")
     
     def handle_clip_move(self, event):
         """Handle clip moving"""
@@ -1981,7 +2271,12 @@ class ShortsEditorGUI:
             # CTRL+Click: Select clip without moving playhead
             self.select_clip_at_position(click_x, click_y)
         else:
-            # Regular click: Move playhead (existing behavior)
+            # Check if a clip is currently selected
+            if hasattr(self, 'selected_timeline_clip') and self.selected_timeline_clip is not None:
+                print("🚫 Playhead movement disabled - clip is selected. Use CTRL+Click empty area to deselect.")
+                return
+            
+            # Regular click: Move playhead (only if no clip is selected)
             if not self.current_clip:
                 return
             
@@ -1996,6 +2291,7 @@ class ShortsEditorGUI:
                 self.display_frame_at_time(self.current_time)
                 self.update_timeline()
                 self.update_time_display()
+                print(f"⏭️ Playhead moved to {self.current_time:.2f}s")
     
     def select_clip_at_position(self, click_x, click_y):
         """Select clip at the clicked position without moving playhead"""
@@ -2160,6 +2456,142 @@ class ShortsEditorGUI:
         self.update_timeline()
         self.update_time_display()
     
+    def toggle_fullscreen(self):
+        """Toggle fullscreen mode for video player"""
+        if not self.current_clip:
+            messagebox.showwarning("No Video", "Please load a video first.")
+            return
+            
+        if not self.is_fullscreen:
+            # Enter fullscreen mode
+            self.enter_fullscreen()
+        else:
+            # Exit fullscreen mode
+            self.exit_fullscreen()
+    
+    def enter_fullscreen(self):
+        """Enter fullscreen video mode"""
+        self.is_fullscreen = True
+        
+        # Create fullscreen window
+        self.fullscreen_window = tk.Toplevel(self.editor_window)
+        self.fullscreen_window.title("Video Fullscreen")
+        self.fullscreen_window.configure(bg='black')
+        
+        # Make window fullscreen
+        self.fullscreen_window.attributes('-fullscreen', True)
+        self.fullscreen_window.attributes('-topmost', True)
+        
+        # Create fullscreen video canvas
+        self.fullscreen_canvas = tk.Canvas(self.fullscreen_window, bg='black', highlightthickness=0)
+        self.fullscreen_canvas.pack(fill="both", expand=True)
+        
+        # Add exit button (ESC key or click)
+        exit_btn = tk.Button(self.fullscreen_window, text="✕ Exit (ESC/F11)", 
+                           command=self.exit_fullscreen,
+                           bg='#333333', fg='white',
+                           font=('Arial', 12, 'bold'), relief="flat", bd=0, cursor="hand2")
+        exit_btn.place(x=20, y=20)
+        
+        # Bind ESC key to exit fullscreen
+        self.fullscreen_window.bind('<Escape>', lambda e: self.exit_fullscreen())
+        self.fullscreen_window.bind('<Button-1>', lambda e: self.exit_fullscreen())
+        
+        # Bind keyboard controls for fullscreen mode
+        self.fullscreen_window.bind('<space>', lambda e: self.toggle_play_pause())
+        self.fullscreen_window.bind('<Key-space>', lambda e: self.toggle_play_pause())
+        self.fullscreen_window.bind('<Left>', lambda e: self.seek_backward())
+        self.fullscreen_window.bind('<Right>', lambda e: self.seek_forward())
+        self.fullscreen_window.bind('<Shift-Left>', lambda e: self.seek_backward(1.0))
+        self.fullscreen_window.bind('<Shift-Right>', lambda e: self.seek_forward(1.0))
+        self.fullscreen_window.bind('<Home>', lambda e: self.seek_to_start())
+        self.fullscreen_window.bind('<End>', lambda e: self.seek_to_end())
+        self.fullscreen_window.bind('<F11>', lambda e: self.exit_fullscreen())
+        
+        self.fullscreen_window.focus_set()
+        
+        # Display current frame in fullscreen
+        self.display_frame_fullscreen()
+        
+        # Update fullscreen button text
+        self.fullscreen_btn.config(text="🗗")
+    
+    def exit_fullscreen(self):
+        """Exit fullscreen video mode"""
+        if self.fullscreen_window:
+            self.fullscreen_window.destroy()
+            self.fullscreen_window = None
+            self.fullscreen_canvas = None
+        
+        self.is_fullscreen = False
+        # Restore fullscreen button text
+        self.fullscreen_btn.config(text="⛶")
+    
+    def display_frame_fullscreen(self):
+        """Display current video frame in fullscreen canvas"""
+        if not self.fullscreen_canvas or not self.current_clip:
+            return
+            
+        try:
+            # Instead of reading from video file again (which conflicts with playback),
+            # get the frame that's currently displayed in the main canvas
+            if hasattr(self, 'current_frame') and self.current_frame is not None:
+                frame = self.current_frame.copy()
+            else:
+                # Fallback: read frame only if not playing
+                if self.is_playing:
+                    return  # Don't interfere with playback
+                    
+                # Calculate frame number for OpenCV
+                fps = self.current_clip.get(cv2.CAP_PROP_FPS)
+                frame_number = int(self.current_time * fps)
+                
+                # Set video position
+                self.current_clip.set(cv2.CAP_PROP_POS_FRAMES, frame_number)
+                
+                # Read frame
+                ret, frame = self.current_clip.read()
+                if not ret:
+                    return
+            
+            # Apply effects to frame if any are active
+            frame = self.apply_effects_to_frame(frame)
+            
+            # Get fullscreen canvas dimensions
+            self.fullscreen_window.update_idletasks()
+            canvas_width = self.fullscreen_canvas.winfo_width()
+            canvas_height = self.fullscreen_canvas.winfo_height()
+            
+            if canvas_width > 1 and canvas_height > 1:
+                # Calculate scaling to fit screen while maintaining aspect ratio
+                frame_height, frame_width = frame.shape[:2]
+                scale_w = canvas_width / frame_width
+                scale_h = canvas_height / frame_height
+                scale = min(scale_w, scale_h)
+                
+                new_width = int(frame_width * scale)
+                new_height = int(frame_height * scale)
+                
+                # Resize frame
+                resized_frame = cv2.resize(frame, (new_width, new_height))
+                
+                # Convert to RGB and create PhotoImage
+                frame_rgb = cv2.cvtColor(resized_frame, cv2.COLOR_BGR2RGB)
+                pil_image = Image.fromarray(frame_rgb)
+                photo = ImageTk.PhotoImage(pil_image)
+                
+                # Center the image
+                x = canvas_width // 2
+                y = canvas_height // 2
+                
+                # Display image
+                self.fullscreen_canvas.delete("all")
+                self.fullscreen_canvas.create_image(x, y, image=photo)
+                self.fullscreen_canvas.image = photo  # Keep reference
+                
+        except Exception as e:
+            print(f"Error displaying fullscreen frame: {e}")
+    
     def _start_timeline_playback(self):
         """Start the timeline playback loop"""
         def playback_loop():
@@ -2417,78 +2849,193 @@ class ShortsEditorGUI:
             messagebox.showerror("Volume Error", f"Could not adjust volume: {e}")
     
     def apply_fade(self):
-        """Apply fade in/out effects"""
-        if not self.current_clip:
+        """Apply fade effect with time-based controls"""
+        if not self.current_video:
             messagebox.showwarning("No Video", "Please load a video first.")
             return
         
-        try:
-            if MOVIEPY_AVAILABLE and hasattr(self.current_clip, 'fadein'):
-                # Use MoviePy for advanced fade effects
-                fade_duration = min(1.0, self.video_duration / 4)
-                
-                if hasattr(self.current_clip, 'fadein') and hasattr(self.current_clip, 'fadeout'):
-                    self.current_clip = self.current_clip.fadein(fade_duration).fadeout(fade_duration)
-                    messagebox.showinfo("Success", f"Fade effects applied ({fade_duration:.1f}s)")
-                else:
-                    messagebox.showinfo("Not Available", "Fade effects not available in this MoviePy version")
-            else:
-                # OpenCV mode - export video with fade effect
-                if not self.current_video:
-                    messagebox.showwarning("No Video", "No video file loaded.")
-                    return
-                
-                timestamp = datetime.now().strftime("%H%M%S")
-                base_name = os.path.splitext(os.path.basename(self.current_video))[0]
-                output_path = os.path.join(os.path.dirname(self.current_video), 
-                                         f"{base_name}_faded_{timestamp}.mp4")
-                
-                self.apply_fade_opencv(self.current_video, output_path)
-                self.load_video(output_path)
-                messagebox.showinfo("Success", f"Fade effects applied and saved as:\n{os.path.basename(output_path)}")
-                
-        except Exception as e:
-            messagebox.showerror("Fade Error", f"Could not apply fade effects: {e}")
+        # Get time range from UI
+        start_time = self.fade_start_var.get()
+        end_time = self.fade_end_var.get()
+        
+        # Validate time range
+        if start_time < 0 or end_time <= start_time or end_time > self.video_duration:
+            messagebox.showwarning("Invalid Time Range", 
+                                 f"Please enter valid times between 0 and {self.video_duration:.1f} seconds.\nStart time must be less than end time.")
+            return
+        
+        # Set effect time range
+        self.effect_times['fade']['start'] = start_time
+        self.effect_times['fade']['end'] = end_time
+        self.effects_enabled['fade'] = True
+        
+        messagebox.showinfo("Fade Effect", 
+                           f"Fade effect applied from {start_time:.1f}s to {end_time:.1f}s\nYou can see it in the video preview during this time range.")
+        
+        # Refresh current frame to show effect
+        self.display_frame_at_time(self.current_time)
+
+    def apply_ripple_effect(self):
+        """Apply ripple effect with time-based controls"""
+        if not self.current_video:
+            messagebox.showwarning("No Video", "Please load a video first.")
+            return
+        
+        # Get time range from UI
+        start_time = self.ripple_start_var.get()
+        end_time = self.ripple_end_var.get()
+        
+        # Validate time range
+        if start_time < 0 or end_time <= start_time or end_time > self.video_duration:
+            messagebox.showwarning("Invalid Time Range", 
+                                 f"Please enter valid times between 0 and {self.video_duration:.1f} seconds.\nStart time must be less than end time.")
+            return
+        
+        # Set effect time range
+        self.effect_times['ripple']['start'] = start_time
+        self.effect_times['ripple']['end'] = end_time
+        self.effects_enabled['ripple'] = True
+        
+        # Start effect animation timer
+        self.effect_start_time = time.time()
+        
+        messagebox.showinfo("Ripple Effect", 
+                           f"Ripple effect applied from {start_time:.1f}s to {end_time:.1f}s\nYou can see it in the video preview during this time range.\n\nDEBUG: Effect enabled = {self.effects_enabled['ripple']}\nCurrent time = {self.current_time:.2f}s")
+        
+        # Refresh current frame to show effect
+        self.display_frame_at_time(self.current_time)
     
-    def apply_fade_opencv(self, input_path, output_path):
-        """Apply fade effects using OpenCV"""
-        cap = cv2.VideoCapture(input_path)
-        fps = cap.get(cv2.CAP_PROP_FPS)
-        width = int(cap.get(cv2.CAP_PROP_FRAME_WIDTH))
-        height = int(cap.get(cv2.CAP_PROP_FRAME_HEIGHT))
-        total_frames = int(cap.get(cv2.CAP_PROP_FRAME_COUNT))
+    def apply_ripple_to_frame(self, frame):
+        """Apply ripple effect to a single frame in real-time"""
+        intensity = self.ripple_intensity_var.get()
+        frequency = self.ripple_frequency_var.get()
         
-        fourcc = cv2.VideoWriter_fourcc(*'mp4v')
-        out = cv2.VideoWriter(output_path, fourcc, fps, (width, height))
+        # Calculate animation time for moving ripples
+        current_time = time.time()
+        animation_time = current_time - self.effect_start_time
         
-        # Calculate fade frames (1 second fade in/out)
-        fade_frames = min(int(fps), total_frames // 4)
+        height, width = frame.shape[:2]
+        center_x, center_y = width // 2, height // 2
         
-        frame_count = 0
-        while True:
-            ret, frame = cap.read()
-            if not ret:
-                break
-            
-            # Apply fade in
-            if frame_count < fade_frames:
-                alpha = frame_count / fade_frames
-                frame = cv2.convertScaleAbs(frame, alpha=alpha, beta=0)
-            
-            # Apply fade out
-            elif frame_count >= total_frames - fade_frames:
-                alpha = (total_frames - frame_count) / fade_frames
-                frame = cv2.convertScaleAbs(frame, alpha=alpha, beta=0)
-            
-            out.write(frame)
-            frame_count += 1
+        # Use numpy for vectorized operations (fast real-time processing)
+        y, x = np.ogrid[:height, :width]
         
-        cap.release()
-        out.release()
+        # Calculate distance from center using numpy arrays
+        distance = np.sqrt((x - center_x)**2 + (y - center_y)**2)
+        
+        # Calculate ripple displacement with animation - make it more visible
+        ripple = np.sin(distance / frequency - animation_time * 5) * intensity * 3  # Multiply by 3 for more intensity
+        
+        # Create displacement maps
+        map_x = (x + ripple).astype(np.float32)
+        map_y = (y + ripple * 0.5).astype(np.float32)
+        
+        # Apply the ripple effect
+        rippled_frame = cv2.remap(frame, map_x, map_y, cv2.INTER_LINEAR)
+        
+        # DEBUG: Add visible red border to show effect is active
+        cv2.rectangle(rippled_frame, (5, 5), (width-5, height-5), (0, 0, 255), 8)
+        cv2.putText(rippled_frame, "RIPPLE ACTIVE", (10, 40), cv2.FONT_HERSHEY_SIMPLEX, 1, (0, 0, 255), 3)
+        
+        return rippled_frame
+    
+    def apply_fade_to_frame(self, frame):
+        """Apply fade in/out effect to a single frame in real-time"""
+        # Get effect time range
+        start_time = self.effect_times['fade']['start']
+        end_time = self.effect_times['fade']['end']
+        effect_duration = end_time - start_time
+        
+        # Calculate fade amount based on current position within effect range
+        relative_time = self.current_time - start_time
+        fade_duration = min(0.5, effect_duration / 4)  # Fade duration is 25% of effect duration or 0.5s, whichever is smaller
+        
+        alpha = 1.0  # Default to full opacity
+        
+        # Fade in at the beginning of effect
+        if relative_time < fade_duration:
+            alpha = relative_time / fade_duration
+        # Fade out at the end of effect
+        elif relative_time > (effect_duration - fade_duration):
+            alpha = (effect_duration - relative_time) / fade_duration
+        
+        # Apply fade by adjusting frame brightness
+        alpha = max(0.0, min(1.0, alpha))  # Clamp between 0 and 1
+        faded_frame = cv2.multiply(frame, alpha)
+        
+        # DEBUG: Add blue border to show fade is active
+        height, width = frame.shape[:2]
+        cv2.rectangle(faded_frame, (5, 5), (width-5, height-5), (255, 0, 0), 5)
+        cv2.putText(faded_frame, f"FADE ALPHA:{alpha:.2f}", (10, height-20), cv2.FONT_HERSHEY_SIMPLEX, 0.8, (255, 0, 0), 2)
+        
+        return faded_frame.astype(np.uint8)
+    
+    def apply_text_to_frame(self, frame):
+        """Apply text overlay to a single frame in real-time"""
+        # Get text content
+        text_content = self.text_var.get().strip() if hasattr(self, 'text_var') and self.text_var.get().strip() else "Sample Text"
+        
+        # Create a copy to avoid modifying original
+        text_frame = frame.copy()
+        
+        # Text settings
+        font = cv2.FONT_HERSHEY_SIMPLEX
+        font_scale = 2
+        font_color = (255, 255, 255)  # White text
+        thickness = 3
+        
+        # Get text size to center it
+        text_size = cv2.getTextSize(text_content, font, font_scale, thickness)[0]
+        height, width = frame.shape[:2]
+        
+        # Position text at bottom center
+        text_x = (width - text_size[0]) // 2
+        text_y = height - 50  # 50 pixels from bottom
+        
+        # Add black outline for better readability
+        cv2.putText(text_frame, text_content, (text_x, text_y), font, font_scale, (0, 0, 0), thickness + 2)
+        # Add white text on top
+        cv2.putText(text_frame, text_content, (text_x, text_y), font, font_scale, font_color, thickness)
+        
+        return text_frame
+    
+    def apply_effects_to_frame(self, frame):
+        """Apply all enabled real-time effects to a frame based on current time"""
+        
+        # DEBUG: Draw a red rectangle when any effect should be active
+        debug_active = False
+        
+        # Check if ripple effect should be active at current time
+        if (self.effects_enabled['ripple'] and 
+            self.effect_times['ripple']['start'] <= self.current_time <= self.effect_times['ripple']['end']):
+            print(f"🌊 Applying ripple at time {self.current_time:.2f}s")
+            debug_active = True
+            frame = self.apply_ripple_to_frame(frame)
+        
+        # Check if fade effect should be active at current time
+        if (self.effects_enabled['fade'] and 
+            self.effect_times['fade']['start'] <= self.current_time <= self.effect_times['fade']['end']):
+            print(f"🌅 Applying fade at time {self.current_time:.2f}s")
+            debug_active = True
+            frame = self.apply_fade_to_frame(frame)
+        
+        # Check if text overlay should be active at current time
+        if (self.effects_enabled['text'] and 
+            self.effect_times['text']['start'] <= self.current_time <= self.effect_times['text']['end']):
+            print(f"📝 Applying text at time {self.current_time:.2f}s")
+            debug_active = True
+            frame = self.apply_text_to_frame(frame)
+        
+        # DEBUG: Draw a green rectangle in top-left corner when effects are active
+        if debug_active:
+            cv2.rectangle(frame, (10, 10), (100, 50), (0, 255, 0), 3)
+            cv2.putText(frame, "EFFECT", (15, 35), cv2.FONT_HERSHEY_SIMPLEX, 0.7, (0, 255, 0), 2)
+        
+        return frame
 
     def apply_text(self):
-        """Apply text overlay"""
-        if not self.current_clip:
+        """Apply text overlay with time-based controls"""
+        if not self.current_video:
             messagebox.showwarning("No Video", "Please load a video first.")
             return
         
@@ -2499,71 +3046,42 @@ class ShortsEditorGUI:
             messagebox.showwarning("No Text", "Please enter text to overlay.")
             return
         
-        try:
-            if MOVIEPY_AVAILABLE and hasattr(self.current_clip, 'duration'):
-                # Use MoviePy for text overlay
-                text_clip = TextClip(text_content, fontsize=50, color='white', font='Arial-Bold')
-                text_clip = text_clip.with_duration(self.current_clip.duration)
-                text_clip = text_clip.with_position(('center', 'bottom'))
-                
-                # Composite with video
-                self.current_clip = CompositeVideoClip([self.current_clip, text_clip])
-                messagebox.showinfo("Success", f"Text overlay added: '{text_content}'")
-            else:
-                # OpenCV mode - export video with text overlay
-                if not self.current_video:
-                    messagebox.showwarning("No Video", "No video file loaded.")
-                    return
-                
-                timestamp = datetime.now().strftime("%H%M%S")
-                base_name = os.path.splitext(os.path.basename(self.current_video))[0]
-                output_path = os.path.join(os.path.dirname(self.current_video), 
-                                         f"{base_name}_with_text_{timestamp}.mp4")
-                
-                self.apply_text_opencv(self.current_video, output_path, text_content)
-                self.load_video(output_path)
-                messagebox.showinfo("Success", f"Text '{text_content}' added and saved as:\n{os.path.basename(output_path)}")
-                
-        except Exception as e:
-            messagebox.showerror("Text Error", f"Could not add text overlay: {e}")
+        # Get time range from UI
+        start_time = self.text_start_var.get()
+        end_time = self.text_end_var.get()
+        
+        # Validate time range
+        if start_time < 0 or end_time <= start_time or end_time > self.video_duration:
+            messagebox.showwarning("Invalid Time Range", 
+                                 f"Please enter valid times between 0 and {self.video_duration:.1f} seconds.\nStart time must be less than end time.")
+            return
+        
+        # Set effect time range
+        self.effect_times['text']['start'] = start_time
+        self.effect_times['text']['end'] = end_time
+        self.effects_enabled['text'] = True
+        
+        messagebox.showinfo("Text Overlay", 
+                           f"Text '{text_content}' applied from {start_time:.1f}s to {end_time:.1f}s\nYou can see it in the video preview during this time range.")
+        
+        # Refresh current frame to show effect
+        self.display_frame_at_time(self.current_time)
     
-    def apply_text_opencv(self, input_path, output_path, text):
-        """Apply text overlay using OpenCV"""
-        cap = cv2.VideoCapture(input_path)
-        fps = cap.get(cv2.CAP_PROP_FPS)
-        width = int(cap.get(cv2.CAP_PROP_FRAME_WIDTH))
-        height = int(cap.get(cv2.CAP_PROP_FRAME_HEIGHT))
+    def clear_all_effects(self):
+        """Clear all active effects"""
+        # Disable all effects
+        for effect in self.effects_enabled:
+            self.effects_enabled[effect] = False
         
-        fourcc = cv2.VideoWriter_fourcc(*'mp4v')
-        out = cv2.VideoWriter(output_path, fourcc, fps, (width, height))
+        # Reset all effect times
+        for effect in self.effect_times:
+            self.effect_times[effect]['start'] = 0.0
+            self.effect_times[effect]['end'] = 0.0
         
-        # Text settings
-        font = cv2.FONT_HERSHEY_SIMPLEX
-        font_scale = min(width, height) / 800  # Scale font based on video size
-        color = (255, 255, 255)  # White color
-        thickness = max(1, int(font_scale * 2))
+        messagebox.showinfo("Effects Cleared", "All effects have been cleared from the video.")
         
-        # Get text size for positioning
-        (text_width, text_height), baseline = cv2.getTextSize(text, font, font_scale, thickness)
-        x = (width - text_width) // 2
-        y = height - 50  # Bottom position
-        
-        while True:
-            ret, frame = cap.read()
-            if not ret:
-                break
-            
-            # Add black outline for better visibility
-            cv2.putText(frame, text, (x-2, y-2), font, font_scale, (0, 0, 0), thickness+2, cv2.LINE_AA)
-            cv2.putText(frame, text, (x+2, y+2), font, font_scale, (0, 0, 0), thickness+2, cv2.LINE_AA)
-            
-            # Add white text
-            cv2.putText(frame, text, (x, y), font, font_scale, color, thickness, cv2.LINE_AA)
-            
-            out.write(frame)
-        
-        cap.release()
-        out.release()
+        # Refresh current frame to remove all effects
+        self.display_frame_at_time(self.current_time)
     
     def apply_resize(self, target_width, target_height):
         """Apply resize to video"""