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Using VPX patch 15.0.4.176. Some of the new effects, like Cookie Cutter and Mask Generator have some problems. 1. Cookie cutter problems: a. Keyframing is difficult and is not like doing it in Size/Position. Under Size/Position, make a

Video Pro X

5 answers, most recent on 9/25/2017

RE: fading effects

Hi For the effects that apply one or more extra components eg mask and/or overlay ie 16mm, Orange gradient, Tilt shift and Vignette an extra step is required - do the following In a new project add the video clip to the timeline. Apply the effect

Movie Studio

4 answers, most recent on 9/11/2017

RE: Commercial Intros can we achieve this?

@themodeller Did you try out the Captions that come with MEPP? For using masks to uncover a line or object, see this link and download (if still available) the example done by John EB. This will give you insight as to how to use masks. As for

Movie Studio

4 answers, most recent on 9/11/2017

RE: Commercial Intros can we achieve this?

Hi, Thanks for reply. Is there a link to a YouTube clip in how to use masks that you might know of? I was also looking for the lazy option of just buying a good one I've seen. Will the ones such as in the link i shared work or are they specific to

Movie Studio

4 answers, most recent on 9/11/2017

RE: Commercial Intros can we achieve this?

Hi, Yes. Most of those in the video are fairly simple to make using some lines and masks. Did you look at the Captions under Titles? There are already many nice ones, assuming that you downloaded and installed the additional content. John CB

Video Pro X

42 answers, most recent on 9/19/2017

RE: [Closed] [Feedback] How will Video Pro X change in 2018?

@DugsBugs EDIT: See my first post, point E.4. I now have Magic Bullet Quick Looks. It shows up under Effects, Extra effects. By Magic Bullet, which one do you mean? Quick Looks? If so, it is very rudimentary, missing the tools to modify the presets.

Video Pro X

42 answers, most recent on 9/19/2017

RE: [Closed] [Feedback] How will Video Pro X change in 2018?

Perhaps I'm out of the loop and some of these are probably not doable but here's my wishlist:Compositing app included. Hitfilm Pro, maybe? I would like something like shake: Nodal, maybe Layers also.. A rendering engine with a front-end GUI that

Movie Studio

15 answers, most recent on 8/21/2017

RE: Creating a continuous circle (ring)

Hi John CB Do you mean something like this:- If so I will upload 2 versions of the projects - a basic one using 2 images only, and an advanced one using masks and mxv file. HTH John EB

Movie Studio

15 answers, most recent on 8/21/2017

RE: Creating a continuous circle (ring)

Hi John, I'd guessed you'd recommend Xara! Your alternative would fade in the ring instead of draw it quickly. My ideas so far are: 1. Continue my so far unsuccessful googling for a free (and no strings attached) video that does what I want or is

Video Pro X

42 answers, most recent on 9/19/2017

RE: [Closed] [Feedback] How will Video Pro X change in 2018?

Me again :-) Another thing I always wondered about is why the effects have a pre-defined order in vpx. In most other programs (e.g. vegas) they are applied in a user defined sequence. That way the interaction between effects is also more clear.

Movie Studio

4 answers, most recent on 7/18/2017

RE: Is there an option to crop everything not covered by the alpha mask?

Hi . . . . there is a discrepancy between preview of an alpha mask effect and the final render. I just had it looking perfect on preview and got this effect just on the encoded final video . . . . This may happen if the exported video is of a

Movie Studio

4 answers, most recent on 7/18/2017

Is there an option to crop everything not covered by the alpha mask?

Hi, Just wondering if you know a way to configure an alpha mask in a way that the masked object is not shown outside of its mask image? I'm using one of the provided alpha masks but because it has to move on the scene, there are moments where the

Movie Studio

7 answers, most recent on 7/15/2017

RE: Section effect and keyframe question

Hi What you are needing is 'reverse image stabilisation' With a bit of lateral thinking I came up with this 'unusual' method : In your case the attachment target is the speaker's head and shoulders, you may also have to go outside the frame,

Movie Studio

7 answers, most recent on 7/15/2017

RE: Section effect and keyframe question

Hi all, Sometimes I'll settle for an intuitive no-brainer approach involving either a few export/import steps or indeed a mask. @Hackemesser: To make sure I'm accurately following your 'following effect', could you possibly post a brief example

Movie Studio

7 answers, most recent on 7/15/2017

RE: Section effect and keyframe question

I was just answering how that not would match the current needs (because the section I wanted was squared, and the original material is 16:9, then I got an epiphany. I will use or create an alpha mask of correct size that I place on the video so

Movie Studio

8 answers, most recent on 7/11/2017

RE: Convert Regular Video To Green Screen?

MEP 2017 plus has a Mask Generator included which may do the trick IIRC. MEP2014 does not have this. You would have to have bought on Magix.com I don't think Magix.com would sell a 4 version old program to anybody... Ss

Movie Studio

8 answers, most recent on 7/11/2017

RE: Convert Regular Video To Green Screen?

Hi, This is done by creating a dynamic mask, and a lot of work. You can use Magix Xara Photo and Graphics Designer or Xara Designer Pro X which brings in the video from MEP into the animator. Here is tutorial in French showing how to do it. MEP 2014

Movie Studio

3 answers, most recent on 6/27/2017

RE: Multicam audio question

I also had to do this quite a bit in my recent project, and did it basically as Jeff describes. Regarding Jeff's caveat, I found that, after inserting the cut audio, it helps to extend it a bit to either side to create a crossfade. You may also have

Movie Studio

3 answers, most recent on 6/29/2017

RE: Using Motion Tracking to center on an object throughout a sequence

Hi There is no function in Movie Edit Pro (MEP) which performs the motion tracking in the sense of what you require. However there may be a way using the Effects, View Animation, Camera Zoom shot effect to approximate what you want, and then add

Video Pro X

7 answers, most recent on 6/27/2017

RE: Is there roundtrip integration between "Video Pro X" and "Music Maker?

Hi Carlos, I am pleased to see that at least one other user has found the Xara interface useful. I presume that you have found the 4 possibilites for using Xara with VPX (or MEP+): 1. Create graphics/overlays, masks, animated or static; 2. Create

Movie Studio

37 answers, most recent on 6/26/2017

RE: Preview rendering 'Auto' over-confident?

Hi Terry As Peter says - 'interesting'. I had to revert back to MEP 2014 to demonstrate what I mean with a complicated section of a project, MEP Premium plays this collage as smooth as silk with no pre-render. Note: although it appears as though 2

Movie Studio

20 answers, most recent on 6/13/2017

RE: 3d Titling - has it been cut back?

Hi John CB . . . . The transition from rectangular image to circle and back to the arch-shaped view is so smooth that I can't tell how you did it. . . . . Here is the timeline of that collage - track 13 is the change, there is no trick other than

Movie Studio

20 answers, most recent on 6/13/2017

RE: 3d Titling - has it been cut back?

@johnebaker I like your logos and the music and the collage. I remember creating masks to duplicate this. Excellent use of the round circle in the middle. The transition from rectangular image to circle and back to the arch-shaped view is so smooth

Movie Studio

32 answers, most recent on 3/11/2020

RE: RGBA video overlay on existing multicam project

Hi I have imported at least 2900+ image files created using the interval timer on my camera with no issue. To avoid an issue with the UI trying to update while changing the length of hundreds of images you must make a slight change to the system