Interactive videos are a powerful way to engage and captivate viewers, allowing them to participate in the content rather than passively consuming it actively. One way to create interactive videos is by using the chroma key in Kinemaster Pro, a powerful mobile video editing app.
Chroma keying is a technique for compositing two video layers together by removing a specific color (known as the “key” color) from one layer, making that layer’s pixels transparent. This allows the underlying layer to show through. Using the chroma key to composite multiple video layers, you can create interactive videos that allow viewers to choose different paths or outcomes depending on their actions.
Here is a step-by-step guide on how to create interactive videos using the chroma key in Kinemaster Pro:
- Open Kinemaster Pro and start a new project.
- Add the video or image used as the background layer by tapping on the “+” button in the Media tab and selecting the appropriate file. This will be the main shot or scene you want to composite the interactive elements on top of.
- Add the video or image used as the foreground layer by tapping on the “+” button again and selecting the appropriate file. This will be the first interactive element you want to add to the scene.
- Tap on the foreground layer to select it, and then tap on the Chroma key button in the screen’s lower right corner. This will open the Chroma key options, which allow you to adjust the color threshold, edge thickness, and other parameters to fine-tune the chroma key effect.
- Use your finger to select the color you want to remove from the foreground layer, typically a solid background such as green or blue.
- Adjust the color threshold, edge thickness, and other parameters to fine-tune the chroma key effect.
- To create the interactive elements, repeat steps 3 to 6, adding the video layers as the new interactive options.
- Once all the interactive elements have been added, create a transparent button over the interactive elements. Then use the action option from Kinemaster Pro to link the button to the corresponding interactive element, so when the button is tapped, the corresponding interactive element appears on the screen.
- Once you’re happy with the composite, tap on the Save button in the upper right corner of the screen to export your interactive video.
It is essential to mention that for better results, having good lighting conditions, good contrast between the background and foreground, and good camera movement for the compositing footage. Additionally, you can use other tools like a mask, rotoscope, and color correction to enhance the final output of your interactive video.
Creating interactive videos using the chroma key in Kinemaster Pro is a powerful way to engage and captivate viewers by allowing them to participate actively in the content. By compositing multiple video layers together, you can create various paths and outcomes that viewers can choose from. With some practice and experimentation, you can master this technique and take your video editing skills to the next level.