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How do I darken the edges of my VIDEO SCENE?

Last post 10-30-2009, 14:47 by loosecannon. 5 replies.
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  •  10-29-2009, 11:10 350078

    How do I darken the edges of my VIDEO SCENE?

    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.

  •  10-29-2009, 11:43 350094 in reply to 350078

    Re: How do I darken the edges of my VIDEO SCENE?

    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

  •  10-29-2009, 16:07 350155 in reply to 350078

    Re: How do I darken the edges of my VIDEO SCENE?

    Attachment: black_edge.png

    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

     


  •  10-29-2009, 16:23 350159 in reply to 350155

    Re: How do I darken the edges of my VIDEO SCENE?

    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.
  •  10-30-2009, 12:45 350357 in reply to 350155

    Re: How do I darken the edges of my VIDEO SCENE?

    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.

  •  10-30-2009, 14:47 350403 in reply to 350357

    Re: How do I darken the edges of my VIDEO SCENE?

    you're welcome Smile

    Joe

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