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Importing back to FCP
Hi, I was just wandering if there is a way to export back to FCP with an alpha channel?
I want to create a cloud transition effect using the cloud generator. It would be nice to be able to just place it on the FCP timeline whenever I want with the alpha channel info there.
All I seem to be able to do is export a flattened quicktime which I then re-import back to FCP.
I hope I am making sense, please ask if you need further clarification.
Hope you guys can help.
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i to have the same problem. what do you mean by alpha channel tho?
James
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I mean a black and White outline of the object that allows me to make blank areas transparent to reveal the video track below.
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I mean a black and White outline of the object that allows me to make blank areas transparent to reveal the video track below.
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If you import the motion file directly into your Final Cut Pro timeline you maintain all of the Alpha Information. If you want to export a video I find this to be the easiest:
File, Export. Click on Options… Change compressor to Animation. Click on the Advanced button. Make sure it is set to Millions of Colors +. The plus is the alpha channel.
Check out the Graphics Demo Reel I did.
Check out my Motion Tutorials
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