Visual effects
MCast Dynamic Mask
Applies the dynamic mask visual effect.
Before you start
Select the intended collection or item before changing its settings.
Where to find it
Source right-click > Filters > Add Filter.
Use it
- Select the source and open Filters.
- Choose Add Filter.
- Search for MCast Dynamic Mask and add it.
- Adjust the controls below in the live preview.
- Compare with bypass enabled.
- Keep the effect only if the result suits the scene.
Controls and additional tasks
Reset returns defaults; disable bypasses without deletion. Filter order affects the picture.
Effect settings
| Setting | Use and limits |
|---|---|
| Expand Left | Add space at the left edge for effect pixels outside the source. Default: 0; Range: 0–9999. |
| Expand Right | Add space at the right edge for effect pixels outside the source. Default: 0; Range: 0–9999. |
| Expand Top | Add space above the source for effect pixels outside its bounds. Default: 0; Range: 0–9999. |
| Expand Bottom | Add space below the source for effect pixels outside its bounds. Default: 0; Range: 0–9999. |
| Input Source Source | Select the input source source used by this effect. |
| Input Source File | Select the input source file used by this effect. |
| Base Value | Set base value for this effect. Default: 1; Range: -100–100. |
| Red Input Value | Set red input value for this effect. Default: 0; Range: -100–100. |
| Green Input Value | Set green input value for this effect. Default: 0; Range: -100–100. |
| Blue Input Value | Set blue input value for this effect. Default: 0; Range: -100–100. |
| Alpha Input Value | Set alpha input value for this effect. Default: 0; Range: -100–100. |
| Multiplier | Set multiplier for this effect. Default: 1; Range: -100–100. |
If something is wrong
If a required image/source is missing, select it in the corresponding file/source control. If the effect is clipped, review its expansion controls.
Stop or remove
Bypass the effect to retain settings. Select it and choose Delete to remove it.
Related pages
Visual source filters · Keyboard shortcuts · Menu reference · Manual contents