StuMannix
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Q: importing .gif into LiveType. Possible?

Been trying to find a way to import .gif images into LiveType without the white background showing. Is this possible?

Final Cut Pro X, Mac OS X (10.7.5)

Posted on Apr 29, 2013 1:07 PM

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Q: importing .gif into LiveType. Possible?

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  • by RatVega™,

    RatVega™ RatVega™ Apr 29, 2013 2:39 PM in response to StuMannix
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    Apr 29, 2013 2:39 PM in response to StuMannix

    In order to eliminate the background, you need to be working in a format that supports alpha channels, such as TIF, PSD, or PNG. I don't do GIFs so I don't know what is supported there in addition to JPEG.

     

    Hope this helps

  • by Nick Holmes,

    Nick Holmes Nick Holmes May 1, 2013 10:18 AM in response to RatVega™
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    May 1, 2013 10:18 AM in response to RatVega™

    GIF does support transparency but it is only one bit (either on or off). That means there's no soft edges, just an abrupt cut off. I have never tried using a .gif in LiveType and no longer have it installed.

     

    If your .gif is animated, it might be better to convert it to a format such as .png or .tiff and then reassemble the single images into a sequence in QuickTime Player 7 using a codec that also supports transparency.