Setting Object Color (Fill); Creating Object Drop Shadows; Fill Menu - Videonics PowerScript PS4000S Instruction Manual

Chapter 5

Setting Object Color (Fill)

To specify the color and fill for an object or objects:
For more specific information about Hue, Saturation, Brightness, and Opacity, see "Slid-
ers and Text Values" on page 59.

Creating Object Drop Shadows

PowerScript drop shadows always appear behind the object they shadow. You can control
the distance (or, displacement) between the object and its drop shadow, and also control
the shadow's opacity.
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Select the object or objects with which you want to work, if not already selected.
2 Click the Fill option on the MAIN MENU to display the FILL menu, or enter Ctrl+F3.

FILL Menu

SATURATION
BRIGHTNESS
3
Select the Fill On/Off option to make the object's fill visible. Deselect the option to make
the object's fill invisible.
4
Set the Hue, Saturation, and Brightness values for the object's fill color. Use the slider
knobs and/or slider buttons for approximate settings—use the text boxes for precise
color values.
When you want to assure that two or more objects have exactly the same fill color, enter
the same values in the Hue, Saturation, and Brightness text boxes for each object.
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Set the object's fill Opacity. Use the slider knob for approximate settings—use the text
boxes for precise values.
Here again, when you want to assure that two or more objects have exactly the same fill
opacity, enter the same values in the Opacity text box for each object.
Tip
Drop shadows can be more than a nice effect for some text objects—specifically, those that are
white or have a light fill color. When lightly colored text appears as an overlay on video, the
characters might be difficult to see due to their tendency to "wash out" around the edges. This
might also occur if there is very little contrast between the text and a solid colored back-
ground. Drop shadows give the text better definition, making it much easier to read.
Tip
You cannot assign shadow attributes to placed graphic objects. If you create a graphic that
has embedded text or other elements, create the drop shadow (if necessary) in the original file.
Fill On/Off
FILL
HUE
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100
0
OPACITY 100
Working with Objects
Current Fill Selection