You can add a special effect to your video production by adding it to the clips themselves or by placing it on its own track.
Placed on the internal track of the clip, the special effect is limited to that clip. It appears with the clip and ends with the clip. It is also subject to the transitions on either side of the clip.
If you place the special effect on its own track, you have much more control of it. You can stretch or shrink it to any length of time you want and place it anywhere inside your production.
Select Location for the Special Effect
Select the frame or location to add the special effect. If you want to add the effect to the internal track of a clip, make sure the clip is selected. If you want to add the special effect to its own track, drag the selection line to the right location.
Select Add Video Effect
When you have selected the location for the special effect, select Add Video Effect from the tasks pane to bring up the Add Video Effect window.
Tip
If you have your Effect Selector docked, you can drag and drop your special effect to the special effects track. If you want your special effect to be on an internal track, select the Edit the Internal Track or Entire Production icon and drag and drop it into the internal track.
Choose the Video Effect
After the Add Video Effect window is open, use the drop-down menu to narrow your choices and select the special effect you want to use. You can preview the special effect by clicking on the Play icon in the corner of each. When you have selected the desired effect, click OK.
Note
Because applying special effects is a processor-intensive action, you might not get a clean preview of the effect. You can always preview an effect on a still image or paused frame. Rest assured that as your final production renders, the special effect is applied correctly.
Select Where to Add the Effect
After you click OK, you are asked where you would like to place the special effect. If you would like it added to the photo itself, choose Insert on internal effect track of selected panel. If you would prefer to add the special effect to its own track, select Add to production.
Note
If you add the special effect to an internal track, choose the Edit Internal Tracks or Entire Production icon to edit the internal track of the selected clip. You can shrink, stretch, or reposition the special effect in the internal track editor.
Position the Special Effect
If you added your special effect to its own track, you can now shrink it or stretch it to the desired length. You can also drag and drop it anywhere along the production timeline.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
SEE ALSO
Launch VideoWave and Change the Production Settings
About the VideoWave Interface
Add Video Files and Photos to VideoWave
Add Special Effects to a Slideshow
Use a Chroma Key or Green Screen to Create Special Effects