• Movie Studio

  One answer, on 7/20/2012

  RE: Videos on Picture
  nirvanray, This looks like a rather complex use of 'Alpha' or other channel effect ('Effeects' tab >> "video effects' >> 'Chroma key') where the image on one track determines whether you see the track above it or the track below.
• Movie Studio

  One answer, on 6/20/2012

  RE: Blurring a small portion of the video
  levifiction, I'd suggest using three tracks (ignoring any audio) with your normal video, a copy with the blur effect throughout,   and in between a suitable black and white imge that gives you the shape you need for masking. Apply the 'Alpha'
• Movie Studio

  4 answers, most recent on 6/3/2012

  Black line when zooming on alpha image
  Movie Edit Pro MX I have inserted a bmp image.  Name is in multi-colour blue.  Background is green. I have set the Chroma Key to green. I have the image zooming in from 100 to 400 percent over a couple seconds. As the image begins to move,
• Movie Studio

  17 answers, most recent on 2/23/2013

  RE: Loss of title when burning
  Not sure if this would make any difference but isn't Track 3 "reserved" for titles ie the default position. It may become important in the burn phase. Maybe it doesn't detect an alpha background in track 1. Try pulling the title down to track 3
• Video Pro X

  One answer, on 5/8/2012

  RE: Video Pro X4: Import AE or Blender sequences...?? How..?
  Hi You have to export to avi with an alpha channel from  for example After Effects. VPX will recognise the alpha channel and use it. John
• Video Pro X

  One answer, on 5/8/2012

  Video Pro X4: Import AE or Blender sequences...?? How..?
  What does it mean when the Magix web site says: "Exchange with other post production programs - the integrated alpha channel support of avi files in Magix Video Pro X4 enables sequences from composting and 3D programs such as Adobe After Effect or
• Movie Studio

  One answer, on 4/4/2012

  RE: Can I import transparent images (.png) in Video Deluxe MX Premium?
  Hi I would guess you are putting the png files on a higher track than the image/video you want to show through. For transparency whether it is chroma key, alpha or an image with a transparent background it must be on a lower track than the the
• Movie Studio

  2 answers, most recent on 4/1/2012

  RE: How do I do cicular picture in picture?
  Hi Create a black/white image double the resolution of the video you are creating (this gives you smoother edges) as shown - this will become the alpha mask   import this image on to the timeline on a track below the background
• Movie Studio

  One answer, on 3/25/2012

  RE: color correction: red and black
  Hi Try this:- 1. Create a 100% red image the same size as the movie resolution in an image editing program. 2. Import this onto the timeline below the video you want to colourise and stretch it to the time length required. 3. Select the
• Movie Studio

  One answer, on 2/3/2012

  RE: super-impose a picture into a video
  holland_derrick, On the one hand it's dead easy! You simply put the face on a lower (high number) track on the timelines and adjust its size and position to match what it covers. The hard part is that your head has to be on its own
• Movie Studio

  2 answers, most recent on 1/25/2012

  RE: can i replace background part of the video (still frame) with the picture (matte)?
  hey! thanks for your answer. just wanted to add some details that might matter... there will be a person walking in front of the picture, table and lamp. if i apply your first suggestion (to add track with the picture exposed correctly)
• Movie Studio

  2 answers, most recent on 1/25/2012

  RE: can i replace background part of the video (still frame) with the picture (matte)?
  hofno, The picture in the top left is relatively easy. Simply place a properly exposed version (still or video) on a timeline track below (higher number) your scene where it will preview in front. Then adjust its size and position using that
• Movie Studio

  2 answers, most recent on 1/22/2012

  RE: Tracing a track?
  Terry, The only thing I can think of that might be a little easier is using an alpha track: Track 1 -- your title page without the path highlight Track 2 -- a simple B & W mask which you keyframe animate so that the dividing line
• Movie Studio

  4 answers, most recent on 10/13/2011

  RE: Changing ONE colour in a bitmap.
  Terry, I can't think of anything in MEP the would change just one bit of text color. I tried a small alpha mask between your original and a copy with 'Effects' >> 'Video effects' >> 'Color' set to 100 red, 100 green and 0 blue.
• Movie Studio

  One answer, on 9/23/2011

  RE: How can I create the Sin City Effect or Colour Pass effect with movie edit pro 17HD
  Hi You need a black and white mask of the rose to create the effect. With video on the timeline this can be tricky in maintaining mask alignment, with still images on the timeline it is easy. The image below shows how this can be done. 1. 
• Movie Studio

  One answer, on 7/31/2011

  RE: Can VIdeo Mattes be used in MEP 17 +HD
  The answer is yes they can. I finally figured this out. In MSP 8 I had the color of the center circle black. However I was able to assign this center circle as a video matte for the clip I was transitioning to. With MEP, I had to change the color
• Movie Studio

  2 answers, most recent on 7/18/2011

  RE: with MEP15 can you possibly use a green screen for special effects? and if so how.
  wiseguy, The tutorial John found is excellent for getting the best possible results but I'd suggest in addition a simple 'suck it and see' approach to get you started with MEP. You can even try it with a couple of still images. Use timeline
• Movie Studio

  One answer, on 6/7/2011

  RE: Numbered stills
  tekneqolieth,   It's as easy as dragging them into the timeline! If you go to 'Program settings' >> 'Video/Audio' tab you can set the standard picture length to a single frame (two or more frames may still give reasonably smooth
• Video Pro X

  2 answers, most recent on 6/1/2011

  RE: Chroma Key Avanzado con Video Pro X3
  Hola,   Lo siento que yo no hablo español, y utilizo a un traductor en línea para hacer este mensaje.   ¿Si puede comprender que mí y la traducción somos buenos, me puede decir usted específicamente qué información
• Movie Studio

  2 answers, most recent on 5/31/2011

  RE: How to move chapters over to another page to fit where other chapter markers are?
  shadow13524,   Can't say for MEP16 but for 14 & 17 the procedure seems to be to first select a default layout to get your background, font, borders & buttons, and then go to 'Composition' (MEP14+) or 'Order' (MEP17+) to choose the
• Music Maker

  3 answers, most recent on 5/26/2011

  USB interface - no left signal
  Using a Lexicon Alpha recording interface.  I have a mic going into to the XLR input on the back of the device and connected to my computer by USB.  When I record, I only get signal from the right side.  I have tried changing it from stereo to
• Movie Studio

  One answer, on 4/27/2011

  RE: Applying Drop Shadow to a picture object in a video
  Lightwave10,   Magix Photo Designer, which comes with MEP (or can be downloaded free) has quite a few options. First set it as the default photo editor under settings, [Y] key shortcut, path settings so you can right click on an image and have
• Movie Studio

  2 answers, most recent on 4/9/2011

  RE: Video effects for flashbacks
  1bib,   I'm particularly fond of 'alpha channel' effects -- not a specific pre-sets but DIY experimenting with sometimes surrealistic imagery. An example, ignoring the audio tracks:   Track 1 - Man dreaming Track 2 - Alpha
• Movie Studio

  One answer, on 3/24/2011

  RE: I am loading image files. How do I set the timeing duration 4 each frame to show,( not frame rate?) Ie .1 r.2 fractions of second & repet lupe?
  Nathan,   Go to 'File' >> 'Settings' >> 'Program settings' >> 'Video/Audio' tab >> 'Standard picture length' to set default length. You can set it to either seconds or frames. The location of this setting may be a bit