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158 Effects
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reate effects masks with Xara Designer
In the effects area of the Media Pool you can launch an external graphics
program such as Xara Designer Pro via the "Draw effects masks" menu in
order to create your own effects masks.
Note: This menu will appear only when a corresponding graphics program is
installed on your PC.
To do this, proceed as follows:
1. Select the image or video object to which you wish to apply the effects
mask in the arrangement.
2. Open the desired effects page in the Media Pool. Click in the button with the
arrow pointing down and select "Draw effects mask" form the menu.
The external graphics editor will be launched. Your selected object will appear,
allowing you to get a better idea of how you want to design your mask.
3. Create the effect mask template. You can use all editor functions.
Please note: The lighter the area of the effects mask is, the stronger will be
effect be applied. Black indicates no effect, and white indicates full effect.
4. Close
the editor You don't have to save the project in the editor, as it will be
automatically transferred to MAGIX Video Pro X4 when the program is closed
and placed as an effect mask object below the image or video object.
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