Built-in filters

How do I add transparent space around an image or video?

Use MCast Padding before an effect that needs more room.

Before you start

Open the intended collection and prepare sample content for a rehearsal. Confirm the controls are available in your installed version.

Where to find it

Filters > Add Filter > MCast Padding.

Steps

Add MCast Padding to the intended chain.
Set Padding Amount and any Additional side amounts.
Choose whether Maintain resolution should be on.
Review the next effects, placement crop and actual scene.

Check the result

Transparent room appears around proportionately sized content.

Helpful information

Off expands the result with original content pixels; on fits content inside the existing dimensions. The scene canvas stays fixed. Order padding before an effect that needs the room.

If something is wrong

Check bypass, filter order, crop and Edges when the result seems clipped or unchanged.

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