[MacDV] Simple zoom in for FCE

[John Kiss]

On Jul 22, 2007, at 11:32 AM, KS wrote:

> I've been working with FCE on my new 2.66 MacPro Intel machine.  I  
> can't find a simple answer on how to create a simple center zoom in  
> or out on a still photo.  I've gone thru T. Wolskey's FCE HD 3.5  
> Editing Workshop tutorials – both DVD and text book on key framing  
> – as well as the default FCE manual.
>
> Maybe I'm missing something.  Can anyone provide me the steps for  
> creating a center zoom on a still, please?

It's been some time since I did this and looked at my project to see  
how it was done. See if this helps:

First make sure your still shows up in the Viewer window. You'll be  
working in this window for the following.
Next you need to add Motion Keyframes (one for the start and one for  
the end). Place these keyframes where you want them.
When you place the first Motion Keyframe, click on the Motion tab in  
the Viewer window and adjust the scale.
Do the same for the second Motion Keyframe.
I believe if you set the Center and Anchor point to zero, your zoom  
will be centered.

Good luck,
John