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Special Functions
Step 1: Set up Matte Track
A Matte Track can be created on any Timeline Track.
1 Right-click the Name area of a Timeline Track and select Add Matte Track.
2 The Matte Track, in a greenish tint, is added just below the Tr ac k . A new column appears. By
clicking the Minus sign inside the little box you can collapse the Matte Track.
To del ete a Matte Track click the Name area and select Delete Track.
Also note:
 The system automatically detects the presence of an alpha plane in clip placed on the Matte Track.
If yes, you do not need to add another Track Matte effect. Key and fill will be assigned automati-
cally as well.
If no alpha plane is present, the Track Matte CP U effect in its default state is applied. This, how-
ever, becomes not visible for the user, no effect line or effect icon appears. If you want to edit the
effect, you‘ll have to drag the editor from the Rack and drop it on the clip.
 Matte Tracks follow their Master Tracks - if moved vertically as well as when the Master Track is
deleted.
 Clips on Master Track, Matte Track and background Tr a c k are not automatically linked or
grouped. We recommend that you link relevant clips together to avoid accidental derangements
of your carefully constructed effects (see “Item Link” on page 439).
 The Matte Track cannot be named, but otherwise it is a Tr a c k like all other Timeline Tracks.
 You can set up as many Matte Tracks as you like.
 Clips on Matte Tracks cannot be integrated in Containers.