Video FX: keyframes & the cookie cutter effect

[super8guy]

Branching out: For the first time I've tried to use the cookie cutter effect to help enhance visibility of a competitor in a sporting event. In VMSP 10 when I open the video FX cookie cutter I have a key frame controller along the bottom of the window. That allows me to keep the cookie cutter effect on the player as their position changes in the frame. However in MSP 12 when I open Sony cookie cutter there is no such tool, or at least I can't find it. How can I open the fey frame controller when working in MSP 12, (which I prefer over v.10?) I have a hard time believing Sony would omit this important function associated w/ the cookie cutter FX, I conclude it's just my inability to find it.

Sadly my Muvipiv.com Guide to VMSP 10 is outdated wrt this issue. High time I've updated

Thanks.

[TreeTopsRanch]

With the Video Event FX window open try clicking on one of the little clock icons to animate any of the options. Does that help?

[Steve Grisetti]

Exactly what I'd have suggested, TreeTops!

In most of the newer effects, you keyframe the individual properties rather than the overall effect. The keyframe controller for each property is opened by clicking the little clock button on each property's right.

[super8guy]

Wow, how easy was that ...and right under my schnozzola! Thanks guys!

[Steve Grisetti]

Have I mentioned we published a book on the program?
http://muvipix.com/sms12.php

Here's a link to the book on version 12.
http://muvipix.com/vms10.php

(You'll also find our free 8-part Basic Training tutorial series on this page.)

[super8guy]

Yes, love the reference, problem being was that mine was for v10, trherefore not very helpful for the current v of MSP12.

That's been remedied, I've ordered v12 as well as the DVDAS book via this site. Thanks for your kind assistance.

[Steve Grisetti]

And thank you for supporting the books, super8guy!