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Adding a stroke/outline to masked text
I’m using Apple Motion 4 and have a block of text added to an image mask layer so that the video plays through the text.
I would like the text to have a stroke on it, but have been unsuccessful in accomplishing this. When I add a stroke through the Text Style –> Outline, the stroke is included in the mask and is transparent – not a solid stroke.
I’ve tried accomplishing this using an object oriented mask via the underlying video as well as simply changing the blend mode to Stencil Alpha on the text — both result in the stroke/outline being added into the mask.
Any suggestions?
Thanks,
Chris -
4 Replies
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Duplicate the text layer, create the outline on the duplicate, and place that layer on top.
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Mark Spencer
Freelance Producer/Editor/Motion Graphics Artist
Apple-certified Master Trainer
Author, Motion 4 from Peachpit Press
https://www.applemotion.net -
While waiting for my post to be approved, I did just that. Worked like a charm!
Thanks, Mark!
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How could I accomplish this outline effect with a keyed out element, or anything else that has alpha data?
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The Real Tim Allen
Tribal Iris | HD Production & Finishing -
I needed this and am replying 5 years too late. Easiest I’ve found is to just add an outer glow with inner and outer color the same, and set range to 0. A radius of 4 or 5 seems to eliminate the tiny soft edge, and will allow you to double up the effect as many times as needed to get the thickness needed.
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