Huh. Had no idea about the fade top/bottom colors. So 50% fade on the blank track is 100% transparent, whereas 0% fade is opaque black, and 100% fade is opaque white. I wouldn't have guessed that.

And, I figured out what I did wrong applying your method, Tim, to my original video. Turns out I had my fades on the individual tracks and not on the white "multiply" layer. When I turned off the fade in/out on each track and only faded the multiply layer, everything looked as expected.

Thanks so much for the help! I have learned a ton today thanks to you guys.

monty

what u could always do is the cheat or lazy way... render the clip with the blurr and then put the output of that clip back on the time line and do what you please with it.

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So, what's the outcome? I'm now lost on the progress of this one?

Grazie

And offers a lot of flexibility too. More fundamental than that, it SHOULD be there.
- Yes, quite.

Compositing needs a cool head combined with a sense of adventure in wanting to take a "chance" - you did it! I am learning everyday more and more with layering and compositing. There are "simpler" approaches that can "ape" a finish - I couldn't call them alternatives, but digging-out just WHAT compo can do for you IS the ONLY way to release more creativity in your work, PERIOD. Well, this has been true for me, I shouldn't speak for others.

Regards

Grazie

Then we have what Ron Manager would call a result and what I'd call another success for the forum. Monty's problem is solved and we've all learned something - all except Grazie who already knows everything but is still learning

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