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Applying 3D Effects: Examples
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In addition to re-creating the examples in this section, you can experiment with the default shape
effects. For more information, see “Shape” on page 577.
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When you apply a shape effect, what you see in the Effect Preview monitor depends on where in the
clip the position indicator is located. If the position indicator is at the start or end of the clip it might
look as if the effect is missing.
Tips for Creating 3D Effects
The following tips apply to the examples in this section:
• Creating the sequence: Transition effects require only a two-clip sequence. Some of the segment
effects require at least two tracks.
• Avoiding Insufficient Source errors: Several of these examples assume that you are creating a
transition effect centered on the cut between the incoming and outgoing video. Leave enough
material for the overlapping portions of the transition when you mark the source material.
If you receive an Insufficient Source message when you apply an effect to the transition, you did
not leave enough source material behind for Media Composer to create the transition. For more
information, see “Sizing Effects to Fit the Media” on page 31.
• Using the Swap Sources button: When you use the 3D Warp effect as a transition and click the
effect for the first time, Media Composer applies the effect to the incoming video. To apply the
effect to the outgoing video, click the Swap Sources button in the Foreground parameter
category. Click anywhere in the effect’s Timeline to view the results.
Creating a Page Fold Transition
This example uses the Page Fold effect, which treats the foreground video channel as though it were
a sheet of paper being folded over to reveal another page beneath. Page Fold supports one highlight
along the top edge the fold and a second lowlight under the fold.