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An advanced gradient adds two splines around the garbage mask. By moving points on these splines, you
can control the gradient according to how far the surrounding spline is offset from the garbage mask.
Advanced gradient varies softness for different parts of
the garbage mask
Image courtesy of Behavior Communications Inc.
Softness applied around edge of garbage mask spline
Image courtesy of Behavior Communications Inc.
Accessing the Garbage Mask Menu
Access the Garbage Mask menu from the Modular Keyer or the GMask node when you want to use multiple
garbage masks or use the Tracer for detailed masks.
To access the garbage mask, use:
■ Timeline, then use ConnectFX (see
Creating ConnectFX (page 394)).
■ Timeline, then add Timeline FX from the Effects ribbon (see Adding Timeline FX (page 373)).
When you access the GMask as a Timeline FX, you can enable Use Matte to use the matte input as part
of the effect processing.
■ Tools, then select from the menu (See Accessing Tools (page 391)).
■ The Modular Keyer, then select a node from the Node bin.
About Garbage Mask Options
You can customize a mask's properties in the Garbage Mask menu.
Render Mask button Turns masks on or off as you work. A mask that is turned off can be seen in the image
window, but it has no effect on the image. Masks are turned on by default.garbage masks:turning on and
offConstant shape, for garbage masks
NOTE This parameter cannot be animated.
Outside button Applies the effect to the part of the image that is outside the mask.
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