Entries Tagged as 'matte'

Steep Gradient (Wipe) Ahead

All trucks use low gear!

Seriously, though. Recently, I learned about a very neat transition in Final Cut. Introducing… The Gradient Wipe!

(Disclaimer: Remember when I talked about cheesy transitions? A gradient wipe can be just as cheesy if you overdo it. Don’t.)

Okay, with that out of the way, let’s jump in. First of all, what is a gradient wipe? My local dictionary says nothing on the subject, so you can make up your own definition based on the explanation. Let’s play with a gradient wipe. [Read more →]

Keyframe Animation Effects

If your video editing software includes keyframing, you’re in luck. During the editing process of iSundae II, I have come to realize how useful this feature can be. Here’s a few effects that I’ve been using it for. [Read more →]