jolship

when layering one video over another...how does one change the opacity...so that both videos are viewable?

borate

Use the TRANSPARENCY effect, applied to the overlay (higher) track. Click the fx button on the clip in the sequence. Then click the large green + sign to see the effect list.

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Follow Borates advice but remember that if the Upper video clip (the overlay) is the same size (AR) as the lower main track clip it will cover it up. If the upper clip is the clip that is made transparent, the lower clip remains normal but will come into view at about 70% opacity. The effect is rather ghostly and may not be what you want. Often the transparency effect is used with keyframes to create a dissolve between tracks.

What final effect are you after?

Nat

jolship

thanks Borates..much appreciated....thanks Nat....will try and see what happens...was wanting about 50/50 opacity if that's possible....thanks again guys

jolship

one other question...how does one save the project full screen rather than with a top and bottom black margin?....thanks

borate

Experiment with applying an A/R (aspect ratio) effect to the clip or clips. Or try similar export A/R choices. Crop and Zoom may do what you want.

To see exactly what you're working with, please share the project. Then someone can offer specifics.

Here's how... http://nch.invisionzone.com/topic/23659-tips-for-getting-help-on-this-forum/

If it contains sensitive material you can link it in a personal message (PM) to me, via the envelope above. Be sure to FILE|SAVE PORTABLE PROJECT AS, not simply SAVE PROJECT, and don't forget to share it.

jolship

thanks borate....first I will purchase the software....your help much appreciated