Using Hollywood FX as a filter
Hollywood FX can be used as a filter on a graphic, title, or video clip. Hollywood FX is great for flying on or off titles over video.
To prepare:
1. Start a new sequence and drag a video clip into the first video track.
2. Select a title and drag three copies of it into the timeline, on the video track immediately above the video clip you dragged into the first track.
The Timeline, ready for a Hollywood FX Filter. (1) The first copy of the title will fly on over the video clip; (2) The second will simply be overlaid on the clip; and (3) The third will fly off the screen.
To fly on the title with Hollywood FX:
1. In the Project window, click on the Edition.FX tab, then double-click on the Plug In Clip Fx folder.
2. Drag the Hollywood FX 5.0 Filter from the Project window into the timeline on top of the first copy of the title.
3. Double-click on the asterisk (
) icon on the title clip to display the Hollywood FX window.
The Hollywood FX Filter has been added to the first title clip. Double-click the icon (circled) to display the Hollywood FX dialog. Right: The icon is shown in a magnified view.
4. Click on the Domino effect in the first row of the FX Album.
5. Click on Basic Options in the Properties panel on the left.
6. Check the Reverse Flight checkbox (this will make the effect fly on instead of fly off).
7. Click OK to close the Hollywood FX window.
After background rendering is complete, you can play the sequence back and see the title fly on with the effect selected.
To fly off with Hollywood FX:
1. Drag the Hollywood FX 5.0 Filter from the Project window into the timeline on top of the last copy of the title.
2. Double-click on the asterisk () icon on the title clip to display the Hollywood FX window.
3. Select the Dive Off effect from the first row of the FX Album.
4. Click OK to close the Hollywood FX window.
When background rendering is complete, you can play the sequence back, and you will now see the title fly on, hold, then fly off.