I'd like to create a custom mask (using Paintshop Pro x4) and use it in AVS Video Editor. All masks that AVS VE use are PNG files. I have a black/white image created, but what do I do to make it a working mask in AVS VE?

I know where the mask files are saved. I tried to create a PNG file with transparency and save it to the masks folder in AVS VE, but it wouldn't work as a mask when i was editing my video overlay.

So if someone could walk me through the process, I might be able to find my mistake.

Much thanks!

To: MrLarkins


Dear customer,

Please follow the instruction under the link http://forum.avs4you.com/posts.aspx?lng=ENG&t=4692 for your help.

Let us know about the result.

Best regards

To: Tess

I read through that thread before I posted here. It was of no use the first time either. What I wanted was to create my own custom mask, not apply someone elses.

And I figured it out on my own, so I'll post the solution now. What I was doing (that didn't work) was trying to take an image, change it to 2 color (black/white) and set the background transparency. It looked like the other masks, but didn't act like the other masks.

What I should have done (and finally did), was take my 2 color image, select only the mask part (not the background) and paste as new image on a transparent canvas. Once saved it behaved correctly.

MrLarkins:

To: Tess What I wanted was to create my own custom map, ...

sorry, mask not map.

where is the edit button?

To: MrLarkins


Hello,

Thank you for sharing with us your experience in creating masks. This information is very helpful.

If you have any questions or issues you would like to share with us please contact us at once.

Best regards