> Video Properties
> Video properties can be used to make changes to any recorded or imported video, video action, or image file. This includes both screen and camera recordings.
> This tour focuses on the most common features. For more details, see Configuring Video Properties.
> Figure 6. Video Properties
> Scale. Use this option to change the size of a video or image relative to the size of the canvas. This can be used for highlighting a particular portion of the screen or with a video action to create a zoom effect.
> Use the slider or enter a percentage value to change the image scale.
> Position. Position represents the location of your video or image on the canvas. The position is based on the exact placement of the center of your image. Values in the position field are represented in pixels. You cannot reposition the clip on the canvas with arrow keys all of the time. The clip must be selected using the mouse. If the clip is selected on the timeline, the arrow keys do not adjust the location of the clip on the canvas.
> You can reposition the image by dragging the image on the canvas, nudging the image with the arrow keys, or entering a numerical value in the position fields.
> XYZ Rotation. You can rotate the image on its X, Y, or Z axis by entering a value in degrees, or by clicking and draging (in cirular motion) therutation icon to the right of the value field.
> Opacity. This is the degree to which the image is translucent. The greater the value, the more opaque the image. If the value is set to zero, the image is invisible.
> This is used with a video action to fade an image in or out. It is particularly useful if you would like to periodically display your camera recording.
> Cropping Click the disclosure triangle down to display cropping options. Set the crop margins (by pixel) for left, right, bottom, and top.
> Reflection Check to implement reflection. Use the slider to set the value or enter it manually (0 to 100%). Reflection creates a mirror image of the selected clip below the clip itself. The greater the value, the more opaque the reflection. When set to zero, the reflection is invisible.
> Shadow Check to create a shadow effect behind a still image. If the image uses a transparency, the shadow only reflects the non-transparent part of your image. Use the thumb wheel (or enter the value manually) to set the angle of the shadow relative to the image in degrees (-180 to 80 degrees). The default is -45 degrees.
> Color Controls Click the disclosure triangle down to display color options, and adjust saturation, brightness, and contrast using the sliders.
> Video Filters Click the plus icon to add filters to the selected clip.