PIP question

dtudela wrote on 4/6/2004, 7:15 AM

When creating a picture-in-picture (PIP) using the PAN/CROP feature, is there a way to eliminate the black frame that is seen on the PIP. For example, I would like to have two PIPs overlayed over the main video track but would also like for the PIPs to appear seamless, i.e., soft edges. I may be expecting too much from MS, but thought I would ask just in case someone out there has the answer.
dt

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IanG wrote on 4/6/2004, 11:15 AM

Try using pan / crop to resize the inset pictures, then add the cookie cutter effect to them. You'll need to adjust the feathering to get the soft edge, and it's a bit tricky adjusting the size and position, but it looks good when you get there!

Ian G.

dtudela wrote on 4/6/2004, 11:51 AM

Thanks for your help. I was hoping there would be a way of accomplishing this.
dt

tjw wrote on 4/6/2004, 3:18 PM

If you are using the PIP preset in COOKIE CUTTER, to get rid of the frame just set the BORDER to 0. For soft edges, try FEATHER.

Tom

dtudela wrote on 4/9/2004, 9:32 AM

Thanks again IanG and tjw for your reply. Your suggestions work great--it seems so simple now. I am ALMOST embarassed that I didn't figure it out myself.
dt