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JuanG RuizC
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July 4, 2022
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Mask size alters with Track matte key

  • July 4, 2022
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Hello. I'm using Premiere elements 13. I have pictures or videos as the background, say that's on Track 2. I insert a circle shape; that's on Track 3. There could be a picture or video on Track 1. I apply the Track matte key effect to the clips on Track 2 respect to the shape on Track 3 so the clips that are behind (Track 1) are seen circle shaped. But if I resize any of the clips I apply the effect to, the size and position of the shape changes as well. I want it to stay as is regardless of what I do with the clips.

 

Thank you

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Ann Bens
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Ann BensCommunity Expert
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July 4, 2022
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 But if I resize any of the clips I apply the effect to, the size and position of the shape changes as well. I want it to stay as is regardless of what I do with the clips.

 

Thank you


By @JuanG RuizC

 

Unfortunately, that is how the Track Matte has been designed. You cannot scale one asset without the other following.

 

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    JuanG RuizCAuthor
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    July 4, 2022

    I see. Thanks. Do you have any idea how to get the result I want working in just one project still using  Premiere elements 13?

    Ann Bens
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    Ann BensCommunity Expert
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    July 5, 2022

    Track one, the beach is that a still or a movie clip?

    You just want the face to scale up but not the shape.

    Can E13 export to Quicktime animation?

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    Steve Grisetti
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    July 4, 2022

    You'll need to finish all of your animations before you apply the Track Matte. Once you've applied the Track Matte effect, you can't make further adjustments in Premiere Elements. At least that's been my experience.

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    JuanG RuizCAuthor
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    July 4, 2022

    Ok. It's not that I've made animations but I guess I'd get the same issue if I did, like you said. But what I've done is scaling the background since its aspect ratio is not the same as that of my project's. And this happens (example with random photos)

     

     

    Notice the position of the circle. Do you know how I could get the result I want working in just one project? Thanks

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