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I shot two videos with the same background (not moving the camera). One is to simply shape the PiP container.īut the reason I wanted to create a custom PiP mask was for a video in which I had the same person talking to herself. There are many reasons one would use a PiP mask. So, what would I use a PiP mask for/ to do?Īny vidoe examples of a mask that I can see before I get this new tool? Quote: With about a year of PD6 & PD7 under my belt, I guess I'm still a newbie. Well, I hope this information has been usefull. So areas that used to be white #FFFFFF, get changed to some other color. This technique often change the colors of individual pixels. Resizing an image often uses dithering algorithms to help with distortion. And if you resize your image, make sure you disable dithering. I suggest that when creating your drawing using an line, oval or rectangle tool, make sure that you disable antialiasing. So that means: Each pixel, defined in the finished mask file, can be either true (transparent) or false (masked). I was told (I did not confirm) that PowerDirector7 does not support gradient values for each byte. So if you use dithering or antialiasing your results will not be as clean as you hope.

The key (perhaps I didn't put enough emphasis on this) is that only pixels with an RGB color value of #FFFFFF (pure white) will appear as transparent. Quote: I think Charles asked about a gradient edge earlier in this post, that was the reason for my test I just wanted to see the result. Tread gently and you'll hear the daisies grow. I’m away from home right now & PowerDirector didn’t come with me this time (!) – so, when we’re reunited, I’ll test the converter utility and post results. This is version 2.0 and that means major improvements over 1.0.” This tool allows you to convert a bitmap image into a PiP mask for use in PowerDirector 7's PiP Designer.

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“Below is a link to where you can download my new 'Mask Converter' utility. “Ok, the BMP to MSK Converter Utility v1.0 (beta) is done!”ġ May, ’09: Charles completes Converter version 2. Time 16:07:15 – Charles completes Converter version 1. I was able to build a 16:9 ratio mask that masks out the entire left half.” “Is it possible to create and use a custom mask in the PiP designer for PD7?”ģ0 April, ’09: Time 1:50:12 – Charles posts a mask. Staggering speed and a pretty definitive answer to your own question.Ģ9 April, ’09: Charles asks the question.

Great work Charles – you have certainly moved at lightning speed to provide an answer to the question you asked only a few days ago. Support for this will definitely be in the next version. I have photos that I take at 90 degrees (portrait) so they are 3:4, not 4:3. One thing I noticed already is that there are no 'portrait' mask layouts. In a future version I might just allow any resolution, as long as it's divisible by 16. Though if you want to do the math, give me dimensions for higher resolution that are divisible by 16 and I'll add them to the list of possible resolutions. I believe the resolution I picked for 16:9 masks is high enough that circular and diagnal lines don't appear 'stepped' or jagged.

If your resolution is high enough, the human eye can't see it without magnification.

The only place you notice the mask's resolution is at round or diagnal edges. The image coming through the mask is still HD. I don't think the resolution of your mask needs to be that high anyway. I just went with those mask resolutions because they were the first I found to be divisible by 16. It is my assumption that PD probably does support higher resolution masks. Quote: One thing I wonder about how does PD use these SD mask files for HD content? Moderator notation: A contribution of $5 to $10 is a good figure, it is a thank you for a super tool.

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All other colors will be masked out.ĭownload Mask Converter 2.0 (build 2.0.4)Īnd here's a link to the latest HOW TO video. Only pure white pixels (#FFFFFF) will be used as transparent areas. Note: The most important thing to remember when creating your bitmap is to disable antialiasing and dithering.

Even if you just donate $1, at least donate something to say you appreciate it. However, I ask that you please consider a donation, because I did spend considerable time on this.

#Cyberlink powerdirector custom mask software#

I'm just a software developer and a fan of PowerDirector 7.īelow is a link to where you can download my new 'Mask Converter' utility.