Get ready to learn about TransZoom Mask!
This plugin has two presets, and they both have the same controls.
We'll use this preset to demonstrate.
Since the controls mostly focus around the mask, we will begin with the Pen Control,
which is accessed in the viewer.
As we click on new locations, we will create the points of our mask.
And when we want to close the mask, we'll click on the original point to complete the shape.
Once the shape is closed,
we can go back in and drag points to adjust the shape to our liking.
And let's take a look at the result.
The mask acts almost like a window during the transition.
Note that we only had to draw the mask once, and the preset applied it to every frame in the transition.
Next, let's check out Enable Keyframing.
If we want the mask to animate during the transition,
Enable Keyframing is the tool for the job.
Simply select it to activate it.
Then, we'll move a few frames forward.
And we'll morph this keyframe, right into this A hole.
Let's check out the playback.
If we navigate through the frames, we can see how the mask morphs between shapes during the transition.
Pretty cool!
Next, let's look at Clear All Data.
If we ever want to remove or redraw the mask, we can select the Clear All Data button.
This window will appear in the center of the screen.
Select Okay to clear the data.
Now, we'll redraw our mask,
and keep it active for the remainder of the tutorial.
Now let's go over the other controls, starting from the top.
Edit Mode lets us see changes to our transition as we edit.
To activate it, click on this box.
Notice the change in the viewer.
Let's get a closer look.
Let's get a better look at these on-screen features.
We can see our Color Channel values on the top left.
At the bottom, we'll see the current rotation of the transition.
We'll see the transition preview in the center.
On the left, we'll see the last frame of the first clip.
And on the right, we'll see the first frame of the second clip.
Now, we'll deselect it.
To better demonstrate the next control, we'll navigate a few frames forward.
Now, let's check out Rotation.
Rotation determines the amount and direction of rotations during the animation.
This symbol shows us it'll rotate clockwise,
and the number stands for the amount of animation cycles in the transition.
For example, we'll select Clockwise - Six Rotations.
Here's how that looks.
Just look at that thing go!
Below that, let's look at Animation Type.
The Animation Type menu gives us four options to choose from: Ease, Linear, Bounce, and Swing.
We'll choose Bounce for demonstration.
Here's how it looks with that change.
What a difference!
Now we'll navigate a few frames back to demonstrate the next control.
The Fade In Speed control affects how quickly the second clip will become visible through the mask.
Here's the difference.
The next two controls allow us to soften the edge of the mask.
The Softness control adjusts the fall off of the mask during the transition.
Right below that, we can adjust the Softness Radius control.
The Softness Radius determines how far out the falloff reaches.
We'll increase it just a bit.
And let's see how it looks with those changes.
Interesting effect!
Next, let's check out the Stylization Controls, starting with Flash.
The Flash control adjusts the brightness of the middle of the transition.
Let's see the result!
That flash is so eye-catching!
Below that, let's look at the Edge Warp control.
The Edge Warp control adjusts the distortion of the clips during the transition.
Here's the result.
How interesting!
Next, let's take a look at Blur Amount.
The Blur Amount control adjusts the fall off of both clips during the transition.
And here's the difference.
Wow! That blur really adds to the movement.
And at the bottom, we'll see the Color Channel controls.
The Red Channel control adjusts how much distortion will occur in the red values.
The Green Channel control adjusts the amount of distortion in the green values.
And the Blue Channel control determines how much distortion occurs in the blue values.
Let's see a comparison.
Feels different, doesn't it?
Now that you're familiar with all these controls, we can't wait to see how you use this plugin!