Parallax transitions

Parallax transitions separate layers and move them at varying speeds to create the perception of 3D depth.

In this example, four layers with a rectangular shape are used to create the Parallax effect.

You can choose from a range of preset parallax transitions to add between clips in the Timeline. You can also customize parallax transitions with a variety of line and shape tools for creating and editing layers. In addition, you can choose to have the transition move in several different directions.

A white bounding box (1) helps visualize the layer shape (2) in the Preview window. When you select a layer, the color of the bounding box changes to orange and handles (3 and 4) appear to help you rotate (3) and scale (4) the layer.

To add a Parallax transition

1 In the Library, click the Transitions category button , and choose Parallax in the list of categories.

To customize a Parallax transition

To	Do the following
Clear all layers	Click Clear all.
Add a new layer	In the Layer Tools area, click any of the line or shape tools, click in the preview window, and drag to draw a line or shape. Repeat this step to add more layers. VideoStudio lets you add up to 10 layers.
Select a layer	In the Layer Tools area, click the Pick tool and then click anywhere on the white bounding box of the layer. Tip: When layers overlap, first deselect all layers by clicking outside the outer-most layer, and then click anywhere on the white bounding box of the layer you want to select. To select layer 4 (top-left), first click in the area outside layer 1 (bottom-right) to deselect all layers, and then click anywhere on the bounding box of layer 4.
Move a layer	In the Layer Tools area, click the Pick tool and then click a layer in the preview window. Hover over the layer and when the cursor changes to a four-sided arrow , drag the layer to a new location
Size a layer	In the Layer Tools area, click the Pick tool and select a layer. Hover over the square selection handles, and when the cursor changes to a two-sided arrow , do one of the following: • Drag any of the corner handles to scale the layer proportionally. • Drag any of the middle selection handles to change the width or height of the layer.
Rotate a layer	In the Layer Tools area, click the Pick tool and select a layer. Drag the rotation handle clockwise or counterclockwise.
Modify the shape of a layer created with the Curved Line tool	In the Layer Tools area, click the Curved Line tool . Draw a line in the Preview window. Click the Pick tool and select the layer you just created. Hover over the square handle, and when the cursor changes to a two-sided arrow , drag the handle in the direction you want. Release the handle when you are satisfied with the shape of the curve.
Change the direction of the transition	In the Direction area, click one of the options.
Change the borderline of the transition	In the Borderline area, enable the Straight or Curve option.
Change the preset	Choose an option from the Select preset drop-menu.
Save a custom parallax transition	Click the Save button, type a name in the File name box and then click Save.
Reset the parallax transition	Click Reset.

To undo or redo an action, click the Undo or Redo buttons in the top-left corner of the Parallax dialog box.