Graphics & design
Overlay and underlay channels
Organize reusable channels and design the area they occupy.
Before you start
Select the intended collection or item before changing its settings.
Where to find it
File > Options > Overlay Channels or Underlay Channels.
Use it
- Choose New on the channel Options page.
- Enter Name and ID.
- Choose Overlay Type or Own Overlay when shown.
- Save.
- Select the channel and choose Design.
- Move/resize its area, select a transition, and Save.
Controls and additional tasks
Use Up/Down to reorder channels. Edit changes channel settings; Delete removes the selected channel. Own Overlay associates the underlay with its overlay arrangement.
Control reference
| Control | Use |
|---|---|
| Transition | Select transition |
| Transition | Edit selected transition |
| Transition | Create transition |
| Overlay area | Set overlay area for this item. |
| Save | Save the channel design |
| Close | Close the channel designer |
| Name | Name used to identify this item in lists. |
| ID | Set id for this item. |
| Overlay Type | Set overlay type for this item. |
| Save | Save the edited settings. |
| Cancel | Close without saving the pending edits. |
| Own Overlay | Turn this option on or off for this item. |
Example
Create an overlay channel for lower thirds.
Related pages
Overlay and underlay items · Keyboard shortcuts · Menu reference · Manual contents