Lesson 6

Keying

Often, when you composite different video layers to create some kind of effect, you will need to use a key. A key is a mask that removes an area of the foreground and reveals that part of the background. There are various kinds of keys available in Avid Media Composer. This lesson discusses the different keying techniques.

Media Used: The media for this lesson is in the MC205 Pro Effects Project. Open the Lesson 06 Keying bin.

Duration: 60 minutes

GOALS

Use the SpectraMatte keyer

Import a matte key and apply in the Timeline

Modify the fill and the matte of an imported matte

Use a luma key

Use the AniMatte effect