Using Track Matte and Ultra Key in Premiere Pro

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In this video, we'll look at two Keys under video effects: Track Matte for a dynamic text effect and also the Ultra Key for working with greenscreens

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Hi, this is Margaret from Noble Desktop. This is a video on the Track Matte Key and Ultra Key in Premiere Pro. I have a video here of people dueling and I'd like the title to say "Duel" and have them fighting inside the letters.

To do this, I first press 'T' for the text tool and write "Duel". I select it and go under Effects Controls and Open Text. I make it super large and bold. Under Video Effects, I have a Track Matte Key. I drop it on the video, not on the text, and check my Key Composite using Matte Alpha.

I also have the Ultra Key option, which is used when removing the green screen. I select it, double-click on Ultra Key, and use the eyedropper to choose the green. I keep the Composite option and bring the road beneath her. I also adjust the opacity, highlights, and choking to get rid of any edges around her.

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I hope you've enjoyed this lesson on the Track Matte Key and Ultra Key. This has been Margaret with Noble Desktop.

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Margaret Artola

Margaret Artola is a video editor and educator in NYC. Her experience includes editing short and long form content including documentaries and industrials.

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