SalVW
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Q: How do I export to Quicktime with transparent background?

I'm exporting my Keynote animation as a Quicktime movie which I will import into photoshop and then export and animated GIF that I will place on a web page. The challenge I'm having is exporting my Keynote with a transparent background. I have set the background to a color with zero transparency but then the background just turns black and remains throughout the process. I looks like older versions of Keynote had the option to include transparency when exporting to Quicktime so I'm hopeful there is still a way!

 

THANKS!

Posted on Apr 15, 2016 11:49 AM

by Gary Scotland,Apple recommended
Gary Scotland Gary Scotland
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A:

To create a video with an alpha channel:

 

On the master slide:   View > Edit Maser slide  > Inspector > Format > Master Slide Layout  > in the Background dropdown menu, select:  No Fill

In Quicktime export:   File > Export Quicktime > in the Format dropdown menu select; custom > then select Apple Pro Res 444

Posted on Apr 17, 2016 5:40 PM

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Q: How do I export to Quicktime with transparent background?

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  • by Gary Scotland,Apple recommended

    Gary Scotland Gary Scotland Apr 17, 2016 5:40 PM in response to SalVW
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    Apr 17, 2016 5:40 PM in response to SalVW

    To create a video with an alpha channel:

     

    On the master slide:   View > Edit Maser slide  > Inspector > Format > Master Slide Layout  > in the Background dropdown menu, select:  No Fill

    In Quicktime export:   File > Export Quicktime > in the Format dropdown menu select; custom > then select Apple Pro Res 444

  • by SalVW,

    SalVW SalVW Apr 17, 2016 5:41 PM in response to Gary Scotland
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    Apr 17, 2016 5:41 PM in response to Gary Scotland

    WORKED! Thank you.

  • by wanderingnoah,

    wanderingnoah wanderingnoah May 10, 2016 6:31 PM in response to Gary Scotland
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    May 10, 2016 6:31 PM in response to Gary Scotland

    This only works with certain transitions and certain builds.   For example you cannot export a transparent magic move transition.  The video will render with a black background.  You will have to experiment with the different transitions and builds to find out which ones work.

     

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