How do I export to Quicktime with transparent background?

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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

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Answer 1

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

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Answer 2

SalVW Author

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

WORKED! Thank you.

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Answer 3

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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