Multiple Chroma-Key Effect

Systematic

Newbie Joined: Dec 29, 2008 19:31 Messages: 8 Offline

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Jul 19, 2009 22:58

Is it possible to alter an image using the Chroma-Key affect more then once, and if so, how is it done?

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Sorry, I'm still somewhat of a PD newbie

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JL_JL

Senior Contributor Location: Arizona, USA Joined: Oct 01, 2006 20:01 Messages: 6091 Offline

Jul 19, 2009 23:06

Not in a single pass. What you can do is use the chroma-key effect as desired and then produce to a file. In step 2, import the produced file into PD and use the chroma-key effect again as desired.

Jeff

Systematic

Newbie Joined: Dec 29, 2008 19:31 Messages: 8 Offline

Jul 19, 2009 23:11

That's the current method I've been using; but I thought the ability to do it in a single-pass was available. Thanks

ynotfish

Senior Contributor Location: N.S.W. Australia Joined: May 08, 2009 02:06 Messages: 9977 Offline

Jul 20, 2009 00:59

Paveethan -

I assume it's a still image.

My advice would be to edit the image separately before bringing it into PD... which is not a graphics editor.

I use Paint.net to put transparency into images. I find it gives finer control of tolerance levels - and therefore better control of the look of the final image in the PIP track. When the image is ready, save it as a png file and it will retain whatever transparency you assigned it. It's available (free) at http://seemyworldonvideo.com/pages/extras-tools.html along with lots of other useful tools. All you have to do is join SMWOV... link below.

Cheers -

Tony

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