Visual effects
MCast Background Removal
Applies the background removal 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 Background Removal 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. |
| Target Source | Select the target source used by this effect. |
| Target File | Select the target file used by this effect. |
| Color X | Set color x for this effect. Default: 0; Range: -1000000–1000000. |
| Color Y | Set color y for this effect. Default: 0; Range: -1000000–1000000. |
| Color Z | Set color z for this effect. Default: 0; Range: -1000000–1000000. |
| Color W | Set color w for this effect. Default: 1; Range: -1000000–1000000. |
| Opacity | Transparency: lower values reveal content behind the item. Default: 15; Range: -1000000–1000000. |
| Invert | Enable or disable invert. Default: false. |
| Convert 709to601 | Enable or disable convert 709to601. Default: false. |
| Convert 601to709 | Enable or disable convert 601to709. Default: false. |
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