PNG imgs getting automatic black background when adding effects

[pestulio07]

Hi all,

 

Relative newcomer here so hopefully I'm just missing something obvious, but...

I'm trying to create three separate basic two-frame animations on different video layers. Problem is, when I insert the image, it goes full screen, so I'm forced to add the effect of changing it's size. (side question, is there a way to change image sizes without making keyframes?)

 

The first layer went fine, but when I created the second video layer and edited the PNG image, an automatic black background is applied that I can't get rid of. Is there a way to remove that background, or just an easier way to resize images?

 

Thanks!

[c_major]

Which version of VideoPad are you using?

 

Could you please post a screenshot here?

[borate]

An image/video can be positioned, rotated, scaled, etc. from within the effects window, simply by dragging its "handles." No need to key frame.

 

Tested several layers of png stills keyed over a video, then effected in multiple ways. No black was seen. Here's how a single layer looked.

 

Are you certain that the png had a transparent background?

[pestulio07]

The version I'm using is VideoPad Professional v. 4.22.

 

I'm not really sure if I can show the problem using a screenshot, mostly because all that happens is that the image is automatically given a black background.

[pestulio07]

@borate

I am sure it is transparent, because before I add any effects to the image, the other layers are still displayed behind it.

You mentioned that I can resize using the images handles. Should those be displayed or do I have to enable them to be viewed?

[borate]

Handles (dots) should be displayed automatically in many effect screens, such as this one for SCALE...