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Photoshop Graphics Import
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Importing Photoshop Files
To import a single-layer graphic, or a flattened multilayered Photoshop graphic:
t Follow the standard instructions for importing a graphic, as described in “Importing Media
Files” on page 259.
To import a multilayered Photoshop file:
1. Prepare the Photoshop graphic for import.
For more information, see “Support for Multilayered Photoshop Graphics Import” on
page 271.
2. Follow the standard instructions for importing a graphic, as described in “Importing Media
Files” on page 259. To create the matte correctly, you need to click the Options button and
select Alpha: Invert Existing.
3. After you select one or more files and click Open, a message box opens.
4. In the message box, do one of the following:
t Click Sequence of Layers if you want to preserve all layers. If the number of layers
exceeds the number of tracks supported, your Avid editing application creates a
sequence that contains the number of tracks supported. Additional layers are imported
into the bin, but not as tracks in a sequence. This selection applies to all files you select
for import.
t Click Flattened Image if you want to import the graphic as a single matte key or clip.
Your Avid editing application flattens the file by combining the layers. This selection
applies to all files you selected for import.
Hidden layers are not combined in the flattened image. Make sure all layers you want in
the final image are visible. In addition, layers with partial transparency do not display
properly in the flattened, imported image.
t Click Select Layers if you want to select which layers to preserve.
The Select Layers dialog box opens. Select the layers you want to import and click OK. If
you select more than 24 layers, your Avid editing application imports the additional layers
but does not include them in the sequence.
Pattern Layer Yes —
Adjustment Layer No Adjustment layers include Levels, Curves, Color Balance,
Brightness/Contrast, Hue/Saturation, Channel Mixer, Gradient Map,
Invert, Threshold, and Posterize.
Special Layer Option Supported Notes