to set up an advanced dve:1 choose the type of effect you are looking for in the directory. for example, click the pip effects folder under 3d dve effects to display a list of available 3d picture-in-picture effects.
tip static 2d or 3d dve effects are not suitable for use as transitions. for example, the static effects listed in the 2d dve effects pip effects folder do not switch from one source to another. such effects are designed to be applied as video effects only, and should not be used as transitions.2 click the particular effect you want from the effect list.
3 to see a preview of your effect at any time, click the preview button.
4 to create a border or soft edge on your clip, select allow changes, then use the border modifiers as follows:
- colors click the first
button to select the border color you want. to create a border consisting of a gradient between two colors, select the option beside the second
button, then click that button to select your other color. for details on how to select colors, see "selecting colors" on page 77.- width sets the width of the border, in pixels.
- softness lets you adjust the softness of the edge or border on your clip. the higher the softness value, the less sharp the edge or border becomes.
5 to display a shadow behind your clip, make sure that allow changes is selected, then use the shadow modifiers as follows:
- color click the
button to select the color of your shadow.- transparency sets the transparency of your shadow. levels range from opaque (0) to fully transparent (100).
- x offset sets the position of your shadow with respect to the horizontal edges of your clip. negative numbers move the shadow to the left, and positive numbers move the shadow to the right.
- y offset sets the position of your shadow with respect to the vertical edges of your clip. negative numbers move the shadow to the bottom, and positive numbers move the shadow to the top.
- z offset sets the depth of your shadow behind your clip.
6 if you want to apply custom settings to your effect, see "creating a custom advanced dve" on page 83.
7 if you want to apply or change various transform settings, such as to change your clip's size, position, and rotation settings, see "transforming your clip" on page 123.
8 when you are satisfied with your effect, click ok to return to your timeline.