Using a mask panel to create a 3D effect
Mask panels are 2D objects to which you can apply a photo or video. The objects can then be assigned 3D motion properties.
Panels have only one group, but you can use multiple shapes to create your panel. For example, you can merge several shapes to create a panel shaped like a cat’s head or a cloud. You can also apply media assets to individual shapes, such as three circles, each with different media, spinning and moving independently.
To create a Panel mask1 Do one of the following:
• In the Timeline, select a clip that you want to mask, and click Mask to display the Mask panel (shares a space with Library and Editor panel). Click Create Mask to add a Mask Track above the clip and automatically create a mask (yellow bar) that matches the length of the selected clip.
• In the Timeline, right-click a track head above which you want to add a mask, and choose Insert New Track > Mask Track. Hold down Ctrl and drag along the mask track to set the length of the mask (yellow bar).
2 In the Mask panel, click Create Panel.
3 Choose one of the available shape tools along the left edge of the Mask preview, and create one or more shapes.
4 In the Mask panel, adjust the properties for the shape, including the Transform mode to determine the interaction between shapes.
5 In the Mask panel, click Asset (near the top of the panel).
6 Click Select Media, and navigate to the photo or video clip that you want to apply to the panel.
7 In the Link drop-down, select the Group or Shape to which you want to apply the media.
8 Set the properties you want, and repeat the process for any additional shapes.
9 In the Mask panel, click 3D (near the top of the panel).
10 Set the 3D properties that you want, using key frames to make the element dynamic.