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Navigation: Adding Masks on Media Clips

Modifying Mask Size and Position

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The following is about how you can change the size, position, and orientation of non linear or parallel masks. If you are using a linear or parallel mask, see Using Linear and Parallel Masks.

Note: click on to use the TV safe zone and grid lines to help with the precise placement of the masks on the video image. Select Snap to Reference Lines to have the mask snap to the grid lines, TV safe zone, and boundary of the video area.

To modify mask size, position, or orientation:

Note: hold down the Alt key on your keyboard when moving or resizing masks in the project preview window to temporarily turn off the snap to feature for smoother movement and placement.

•click and drag a corner or side to resize the mask.

Note: in the Mask Scale section on the Mask Object Settings, you can deselect the Maintain aspect ratio option to resize the mask more freely.

•click on the mask and drag it to a new position.

•click on above the mask and drag it left or right to change its orientation.

Note: you can use keyframes to customize the size and shape of masks. See Utilizing Mask Keyframes for more information.