Apple Final Cut Pro 7 - Manual (Page 1196)

• Open the clip in the Viewer and specify the Opacity parameter’s value in the Motion
tab.
The Opacity parameter in the Motion tab and the opacity overlay displayed in the Timeline
have identical settings. A change made to one is mirrored in the other.
When you blend multiple clips together using the Opacity parameter, it’s important to
be aware of the color range, the amount of movement, and the overall amount of contrast
and texture in the images with which you’re working. Balancing all of these qualities is
what separates a good-looking composite from a confused jumble of images and motion.
To adjust the opacity of a clip (with no keyframes) in the Timeline
1 In the Timeline, click the Clip Overlays control.
Clip Overlays control
The opacity overlay can
be dragged up or down
to adjust it.
2 Drag the opacity overlay up or down to adjust the setting.
To adjust the opacity of a clip with greater accuracy, hold down the Command key while
you drag the opacity overlay.
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