any way to create a frame to be used in effect track?

rytis

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Oct 13, 2013 12:32

This may be a stupid question, but I'm using a focus in effect track to block out unwanted stuff in the sides of the video clips, this way I don't have to set it in each clip, it's uniform... and I like it, works great. only problem is I can not make it square or rectangle shape (only circle or oval). is there any way to do this to get a rectangular background not within each clip, but as an additive on a separate track so that it would be uniform for all clips?

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ynotfish

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Oct 13, 2013 13:20

Hi rytis -

It's not a stupid question and the answer is YES.

I think what you're talking about is an overlay to disguise the black areas left by using the Focus effect - yes?

Insert the clips in Track 1, Focus effect in the FX track (or Track 1) and the frame/overlay in Track 2 set to the duration of the whole video.

Depending on how you've set the focus (height & width), you'd probably need to make a custom frame to match.

I'd suggest a better alternative, since you really want a rectangle rather than an oval, is to use Video Crop to cut out the edges. That way, you're left with a rectangle. You could still apply a frame/overlay if you wish.

Here are some tutorials that will help - http://forum.cyberlink.com/forum/posts/list/29377.page - look for Making & Using Frames & Video Crop - Basic Trim.

Cheers - Tony
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rytis

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Oct 14, 2013 15:42

Quote: I'd suggest a better alternative, since you really want a rectangle rather than an oval, is to use Video Crop to cut out the edges. That way, you're left with a rectangle. You could still apply a frame/overlay if you wish.

Here are some tutorials that will help - http://forum.cyberlink.com/forum/posts/list/29377.page - look for Making & Using Frames & Video Crop - Basic Trim.

Cheers - Tony

Thanks,

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ynotfish

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Oct 14, 2013 16:09

Unfortunately, using Video Crop, it has to be applied to each clip separately. One way around that would be to edit & produce the whole project - then apply video crop to the produced file.

If you wanted to use an overlay or frame, you'd need to find or make one to suit. The tutorial I linked shows how.

The difference between the two approaches is that Video Crop cuts off the edges & using a frame just covers them up.

I've attached that TV frame, but it may not suit your purposes.

Cheers - Tony


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rytis

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Oct 14, 2013 16:55

thanks I learned how to do it from your links. windows paint, then in pip object room chroma key white part out and use as frame. thx again.

JL_JL

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Oct 14, 2013 19:45

rytis, if you like how the focus works for you, you can get very near a rectangle if desired, just unlink hor and vertical and use the focus twice for control.

Jeff


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