Second video layer (smaller, on top) displays dark-transparent

[Derick777]

Ok, so at least this one is easy to describe. With pictures!

I have a video clip i'm trying to put over another video clip. But it does this:

https://imgur.com/dcGQixq

I expected it to do something like this:
https://imgur.com/a/XKEaP

(that's just the background clip scaled down and pasted over itself)

here it is all on it's own with nothing underneath it... works fine ;/
https://imgur.com/a/5V1BW

Very interesting behavior. What do, and why?

[Ann Bens]

Start with removing the effects off of the clip.

You can place screenshots directly here on the forum; press the Insert Image button along the top.

[TaranVH · Accepted solution]

Looks to me like the top video clip has a blend mode applied to it. Possibly "Multiply."

Click on it, and in the Effect Controls, look at Opacity. Click on the triangle to untwirl it.

Set Blend Mode to "normal."

[Derick777]

It was on 'color burn,' I have no idea why, i don't recall ever touching the blend modes.
Thanks, I knew it was gonna be something obvious like that. Can't believe i needed forum help solve it >.>