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Apple Final Cut Pro X (10.1.2) User Manual

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Chapter 11

Keying and compositing 

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For the following examples, this speedometer image will be keyed over an outdoor car scene,
creating a reflected look.

Apply the luma key effect

1

In the Timeline, move the playhead to the point in the background clip (the clip you want to

superimpose the luma key clip over) where you want the key to start.

2

In the Browser, select the part of the foreground clip (the luma key clip with the black or white

you want to remove) you want to key over the background, and choose Edit > Connect to
Primary Storyline (or press Q).

Foreground clip

Background clip

For details about connecting clips in this way, see

Connect clips to add cutaway shots, titles, and

synchronized sound effects

on page 103.

3

Select the foreground clip in the Timeline and click the Effects button in the toolbar.

4

In the Effects Browser, select the Luma Keyer effect.

Tip: Type “keyer” in the Effects Browser’s search field to quickly find the Luma Keyer effect.

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