Keyer in Smoke Timeline?

[Martincito]

Hi, I have a basic question – If you are using layers in the timeline, can you use the keyer while in the timeline? Can you draw a mask in one layer to reveal items in the lower layers? Sorry this is a low level question, my skill are not great. I just want to know if I must use DVE (or the keyer) or if I can use the timeline soft effects. Thanks for the Help!

[patdawg]

Martincito wrote:

Hi, I have a basic question – If you are using layers in the timeline, can you use the keyer while in the timeline? Can you draw a mask in one layer to reveal items in the lower layers? Sorry this is a low level question, my skill are not great. I just want to know if I must use DVE (or the keyer) or if I can use the timeline soft effects. Thanks for the Help!

Yup, it’s just hidden in another effect. Put an Axis soft-effect on your timeline clip, and then enter the full Axis module by hitting the “E” button right next to the “Axis” button. Once you’re in there you’ll see a “Keyer” button at the bottom of the screen. At that point you’ll be taken into the Keyer module where you can do all your keying, roto, and garbage masking.

[BKM]

Also, if you just need to do a mask on your video, you can use the WIPE soft efx. It is less system intensive than going into AXIS/KEYER/MASK.

BKM

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