How to move a mask

Tedrick wrote on 3/12/2009, 11:10 AM

Using Sony Vegas Pro 8.1

I have to blur out a license plate and the angle of it is changing frame by frame. I need to create a mask and then move the mask rather than creating anchor points for each frame.

Problem is, no matter what I do, if I attempt to move the mask, the position of the video just moves. I can't seem to figure out how to just select the mask and move it. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!

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rs170a wrote on 3/12/2009, 11:22 AM

Switch to the Normal Edit mode (cursor).
Right-click on one of your anchor points and choose SELECT > ALL.
Place the cursor over one of the points and you can now move them all together.

Mike

Tedrick wrote on 3/12/2009, 11:27 AM

Thanks Mike!!

Edit: Ok - one more quick question. How come is appears I can only move it on the X-axis. I can move it on the Y-Axis if I manually change the coordinates, but not if I click on it and attempt to drag it up and down.

rs170a wrote on 3/12/2009, 12:04 PM

Glad to help!!
Make sure the Movement indicator (bottom tool) is set to both directions and not X-only.

Mike

Tedrick wrote on 3/12/2009, 12:25 PM

Oh man, can't believe I missed that. Thanks. :)

Cooldraft wrote on 4/4/2009, 7:39 AM

Anyone kno how to marquee select certain nodes without clickikng on each one?