Apple Final Cut Pro X (10.1.2) - Manual (Page 364)

Chapter 11 Keying and compositing 364
For the following examples, this speedometer image will be keyed over an outdoor car scene,
creating a reflected look.
Apply the luma key effect
1 In the Timeline, move the playhead to the point in the background clip (the clip you want to
superimpose the luma key clip over) where you want the key to start.
2 In the Browser, select the part of the foreground clip (the luma key clip with the black or white
you want to remove) you want to key over the background, and choose Edit > Connect to
Primary Storyline (or press Q).
Foreground clip
Background clip
For details about connecting clips in this way, see Connect clips to add cutaway shots, titles, and
synchronized sound effects on page 103.
3 Select the foreground clip in the Timeline and click the Effects button in the toolbar.
4 In the Effects Browser, select the Luma Keyer effect.
Tip: Type “keyer” in the Effects Browser’s search field to quickly find the Luma Keyer effect.
67% resize factor