Gobo as Cutting Tool/ Alpha Mask Generator

[Fiddlesnaps]

We're in the same neighborhood. However....

Make layer 2 Transparent Blacks, so the background layer shows through, except for where the gobo is.

Now, On layer 3, (for example) I want to play a file inside the white that remains from the gobo layer.

Both layer one and three would need to reference the layer 2 gobo.

High End has said since my last post that it can't be done, however this shouldn't be that hard to do...

Thanks. Chris

On a completely seperate tangent. A setting to allow crossfades while switching files within the same layer would be cool. A frame grab, while acessing the new file, if you will. Something like what WinAmp does when switching songs.

[tharding]

I have asked for this before. The correct term is a Travel Matte. Uses a lot of horsepower to accomplish.

However with the advent of mapping onto 3d objects I was wondering if mapping onto the shape you want extruded in 3d with a very slight thickness might get the desired effect?

Cheers

Toby