Transparent Text using Track Matte

[NorfolkPete]

Hi there,

I have been baffled on how to create, what looks like a simple effect, to the point of giving up!

I have followed a number of videos on creating transparent text using the Track Matte Key, this for example: https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-d&q=transparent+text+premier+pro#kpvalbx=1

I know where everything is and follow this video, however the moment I select the track for the Matte: track my text jumps...huge.

No idea why. Tried all kinds of ways. Whenever I select the track fro the matte Key or apply motion the text jumps.

Any thoughts would be great. I'm using PP 2019 CC.

Many thanks, Pete

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[Ann Bens]

Make sure the frame the text is on is the same as your sequence.

[NorfolkPete]

Hi there Ann,

Thanks for the reply.

The link I sent wasn't right, it is this effect I'm trying to get right: How To Create Transparent Text In Premiere Pro (Track Matte) - YouTube

Using a new Legacy Title I set the width, height, timebase and pixel aspect ratio exactly the same as the sequence  and the moment I click the Matte the text go's huge. I just can't get this to work

[Ann Bens]

Unfortunately I cannot help you at this time as I am abroard.

[Jim Curtis]

The implementation of the Track Matte key is pretty bad.  Scaling the background also scales the matte, which is rarely desired.

I suggest you Nest your text in a Sequence the same size as the sequence you're working on.  Do your text scaling inside the nest.  Then, you'll probably get the results you expect.

[Andy 1968]

I love using track mattes but some times they bug me  :   )

https://youtu.be/7KzjlsKGX7E