How to get transparent background images working on VideoStudio?

[HenryBuck]

Hello Everyone,

Is there a way to get transparent images working in VIdeoStudio. All pngs have black backgrounds, Gifs work but resolution is low, I heard something about saving Pngs at 32? But Photoshop only lets it be saved at 24.

Thank you in advance.

[lata]

Hi Henry
Are you inserting the PNG's to the overlay tracks with a background image on the top track.
When you mentioned Photoshop are you referring to Adobe Photoshop os Corel Paint shop
I used PSP to save a Png using the default settings using 8 bit, the image was created with a transparent background

Click image for larger view, right click for Save Image

[asik1]

true black is not good for png, use transparent background

[HenryBuck]

Hi Guys!
Actually Adobe PS.

I'm inserting the png over other items such as images and a video. Imagine a moving bird over some segments.
I have tried PNG 8 but the resolution goes really bad. Especially when it scales or it zooms out The same with gifs.
@asik1 - it defaults to black. I have no background to the image before exporting from Adobe PS.

Thanks again!

[lata]

The attached file is a PSD created with Photoshop
You can download, unzip the psd and insert to the timelines / overlay track of Video Studio, yes VS will accept psd files.
or you can open the PSD using photoshop and Save As Png, when I do this I do not change any options simply go with the default settings.

I do not know what settings you are using but i do not have a problem using the programs default options.

[HenryBuck]

OH my Gosh I did not know that! '
Cheers Trevor!
I owe you more than a pint already! You are a God send.
I can't thank you enough.

Hank