Can anyone please tell me how to darken the edges of my video scene?

I am using Studio 11.1.1.5224 and I need to put a black or very dark softspot effect around my video scene. If I select Add Video Effects > Bravo Studio Pack > DREAM BOARDER... this is just the effect I want... but it is a WHITE boarder, not a BLACK one.

How can I change the colour of Dream Boarder to black, or find a similar edge darkening effect?

Does anyone have any ideas, able to guide me to a black edge boarder or know how to change the color in Dream Boarder?

 

Desirae.

I don't have Dream Boarder, and I don't see anything in ver 11 that will do what you describe. In ver 12, there is '2 D editor advanced'. You might be able to do it with that.

 Sorry

Don

Sounds like what you want to do is add a vignette to your video.

What you can do is create a png file in a graphics editor like photoshop or paint shop pro. Use a large, soft brush to paint an edge around a blank canvas. I used a 250 brush with 0% hardness in photoshop to make the attached picture.

Then you can add it to the overlay or title track where your video is.

 Joe

 

Thanks so much Loosecannon! I'll give it go and see how it works. That could open up all sorts of possibilities... Thanks a million, I'll try it out. Desirae.

Joe

That works wonderfully!  I mean it really looks professional.

I'm thrilled... thanks so very much for the direction and all the help.

 

Lots of love.. Desirae.

you're welcome

Joe