can you keyframe opacity?

mikemo wrote on 12/1/2002, 7:40 PM

I'm needing to vary the opacity of a clip...specifically, start at 100% - down to 50% - up to 70% - back up to 100%. Is it possible to do this WITHOUT spliting the clip up? Seems like I should just be able to add key frames to the opacity bar...but can't seem to find that option. Anyone know if key framing opacity is possible?

Thanks!

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Spot|DSE wrote on 12/1/2002, 7:47 PM

Sort of. On the track control pane, right click and select, "Insert Composite Envelope." A blue line will appear on the top of the video track. Double click this blue line, a handle or knob appears. Pull this knob down, and you will see the opacity reduce. Use as many handles/knobs as you need to in order to create the in/out levels of opacity.

mikemo wrote on 12/2/2002, 3:36 PM

Perfect...just what I was looking for, thanks spot!!

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