Roxio Easy Media Creator 8 in a Snap
77. Insert a Color Panel into a Video Production
You can add a color panel anywhere in your video production to add a menu or a break. You can choose any color and add text, a special effect, or an overlay to it, just as if it were a photo. The color panel is set at the duration you have set for your still images. Key Term Color panel A still frame in a video production or slideshow that is created by choosing a solid color for the background. It can be used to break up portions of the production or as a menu. A color panel has all the attributes of a still shot. It's also called a blank slide. Tip At the very least, you should add a color panel to the beginning and end of your production; this creates the lead time needed to give the production a finished look. Insert a Color Panel into a Video Production
Before you add a color panel to your video production, select the photo or video clip nearest the location you would like it to be in. If you do not select a clip, the color panel is added to the end of the production.
After you have selected a location, select Add Color Panel from the Production drop-down menu at the top of the screen. This brings up the More Colors window.
From the More Colors window, choose a color for your color panel.
If you don't see a color you like, click on the Create Colors button to expand the window and choose from an infinite number of color choices. You can also use the dropper to select any color showing on your computer screen.
When you have selected the color for your blank slide, click OK. The color panel is inserted after the clip you have selected. From there you can treat it just as any other clip, adding transitions, text, and effects. |