Re: Dallas Style Credits

Maverick wrote on 6/8/2002, 10:03 AM

Can't see how I would acheive my aim with VV3:-(

I would like to achieve an effect similar to the opening credits of Dallas where the screen was split into three sections but not with straight cuts from top to bottom of the screen, they were at angles.

I can see how to acheive picture in picture effects but, as soon as I change the shape, etc of the PIP it becomes sqashed. I need to pan to get the section I require plus I want the lines between each part to be at a slight angle. I hope I've not confused you all by my description.

Any ideas how to achieve this. Thanks in advance.

Comments

Chienworks wrote on 6/8/2002, 10:36 AM

You would have to use masks for this. You may be able to create them directly in Vegas, but you could also draw them as 655x480 black & white images saved as .png files. You will need three of them, one for each section of the screen, with that part white and the rest black. Load these images into tracks above each video track respectively and link it as a mask to that video clip.

Maverick wrote on 6/8/2002, 10:43 AM

I was re-reading the manual and thought 'masks' but, although you have described it well, it seems rather daunting at the moment. I'll read about masks again - knowing VV it's probably easier than I imagine;-)

Chienworks wrote on 6/8/2002, 10:46 AM

I know what you mean. But once you start trying it you'll realize it's a lot easier than it looks.

FadeToBlack wrote on 6/8/2002, 1:00 PM

Maverick wrote on 6/8/2002, 3:57 PM

Sorry GG, just looked at the Vegas Video sight from the above link under Articles & Tip and only found Simulating 3D Effects in Vegas Video 3, Love those Velocity Envelopes & Lights, Camera, Action.

Am I actually looking in the right place?

Cheers