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June 13, 2021
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Black filled shapes have a thin white line on a dark background that shows in final video export.

  • June 13, 2021
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I'm a new user, but after finding a bug in the rate stretch tool in small clips (forced zooming), I have another issue that no one at the help desk can solve. Here is how to recreate the problem I find everytime I edit footage that has a bright object with a dark background. 

 

1: Film a total black room (i.e. keep lens cap on perhaps).
2: Insert footage into timeline.
3. Select the rectangle tool and cover part of footage (as you have to do with filming errors or background inconsistencies).
4. Fill the shape black.
5. Exclaim: "Why is that shape faintly outlined!!" 

 

The black shapes have a very fine shape surrounding it that you cannot remove, and worse still when you export it, the outline is slightly visible which shows up all your filming cover errors. This does not happen in Premiere Elements v10.


Why is this? I have tried all manner of methods to remove it. Attached screen grab of problem, but I upped contrast so you can see fine lines on any resolution screen at your end. There is no stroke or shadow on the shapes. 

 

Is this another bug or is there an easy work around?

Correct answer Keith236054715hrt

Hard mix didn't work for me but "Lighten" did. Thanks for the tip!

3 replies

Participant
July 17, 2023

I used Blend Mode "Hard Mix", whiteline seem to have disappearred.

Keith236054715hrtCorrect answer
Participant
March 4, 2025

Hard mix didn't work for me but "Lighten" did. Thanks for the tip!

Peru Bob
Community Expert
Community Expert
June 13, 2021

Try unchecking Composite in linear color in the sequence settings.

13983698Author
Participating Frequently
June 14, 2021

Tried it just now, Sequence settings/uncheck box. No change.

Latest Version of Pro, very fast computer.

Is there any one who can recreate the problem, and try to fix it.

I just have tried so many hailmail passes from the Adobe team...

Thanks for the efforts...

 

13983698Author
Participating Frequently
June 14, 2021

that is 'hailmary passes'


Problem solved, took an hour or two but got there. Thanks for your help. 

Ann Bens
Community Expert
Community Expert
June 13, 2021

Post screenshot Ess Graphics panel.

 

UI is black and white: where is all the color.

Which version is this (have to ask is it legit?)

13983698Author
Participating Frequently
June 14, 2021

See reply below...

13983698Author
Participating Frequently
June 14, 2021

I'm a paid up user.