The Technique of Using Masks
Masks allow videos to have different frames and transparency levels, producing special effects with various shapes.
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1. Click on a video clip, and then click the Modify button above the timeline.
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2. Go to the Mask tab.
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3. Select your preferred mask, and the effect will be displayed in the preview window.
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4. Adjust the location and the size of the mask.
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5. Go to Object Settings section and adjust the parameters to create a new feel for the mask.
6. When you're done, click Save.
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7. A mask will help emphasize the subject in your video.
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