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Applying 3D Effects: Examples
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Use the Outline/Path button when you want to see the path a moving effect takes on the screen.
To manipulate a 3D effect handle in the Effect Preview monitor:
1. If Media Composer is not in Effect mode, enter Effect mode, for example, by clicking the Effect
Mode button.
For more information, see “Entering Effect Mode” on page 32.
2. In the Effect Editor, click one of the image manipulation buttons to activate the specific handles.
3. Click the handles, and drag them to manipulate the image.
4. Click the image manipulation button a second time to turn off the handles.
The following illustrations show the handles for several image manipulation buttons.
Image manipulation handles. Top, left to right: Scale, Position, and Axis. Bottom, left to right: X, Y, and Z Rotation.
When scaling, use the side handle to scale in X only, the top handle to scale in Y only, and the corner handle to
scale in X and Y at the same time.
To see the path an image takes on the screen:
t Click the Outline/Path button.
Applying 3D Effects: Examples
The topics in this section provides examples of some basic 3D transition and segment effects,
including the steps and values used to create them. You can use them to practice creating 3D effects,
or to get ideas for building your own effects.
If you need more information while you are trying to complete the examples shown here, see the
following sources:
• For basic information on effects editing, see “Basics of Effects Editing” on page 27.
• For information on the 3D interface and moving in 3D space, see “Understanding 3D Geometry
and Degrees of Rotation” on page 285 and “Working with 3D Effects Parameters” on page 287.
• For reference information on all 3D effects parameters and controls, see “Effects Parameter
Reference” on page 482.
• For basic information about editing a sequence, see “Creating and Editing Sequences” in the
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