Grass Valley Aurora Edit v.7.0 - Manual (Page 190)

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Adding a video effect to the Timeline on page 191
Moving the foreground image within the viewer window
Aurora Edit has many controls you can use to alter the size and position of the
foreground image.
Moving foreground image—dragging image
You can move the image (or a Resize or Key Shape effect) along the X- Y- and Z-axes
by dragging it within the Viewer Window.
• When the mouse cursor changes to a hand, use one of these methods to drag the
image:
• Move the image left, right, up, or down by holding the left mouse button down
as you drag the image.
• Change its position on the Z-Axis by holding down the Ctrl key while dragging
up and down.
• Lock the mouse movement to the X-Axis or the Y-Axis by holding down the
Alt key, depending on the direction you move the mouse after pressing the Alt
key.
Moving foreground image—using the joystick
You use the joystick to position the foreground image along the X- and Y-axes outside
of the viewing area.
1. From the Effects and Options tabs, click the joystick.
2. Move it in any direction to reposition the video image.
Moving foreground image—moving the resize slider
You change the image size (the Z-Axis) by moving the resize slider up to enlarge the
image and down to make it smaller.
Moving foreground image—adjusting the dials
You can use the resize and key shape parameter dials to change for X-, Y-, and Z-Axis
positions, and X- and Y-Aspect changes.
• Adjust the dials using one of these methods:
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