Viewing the Video in the Background

Because most titles are keyed over video (see Chapter 13, “Superimposing Clips”), the background of a title is transparent. In the drawing area, a checkerboard pattern represents the transparent areas. However, you can fill the background with a representative frame of video from the program so you can adjust the colors and elements of the title to match.

The background frame isn’t saved as part of the title; it’s merely a helpful reference.

To toggle background video:

  • In the Title Designer window, check Show Video to display a frame of the program as the background of the drawing area (Figure 12.13).

    Figure 12.13. Check Show Video to display a frame of the program video as the background in the drawing area. ...

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