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Is it possible to get a video to play behind an object?

Apr 19, 2012 8:14 AM

Tags: #ipad #indesign #overlay #layout #interactive #magazine #digital_publishing_suite

Hi all,

What I really want to do is have a video look like it's playing from an eliptical frame rather than a rectangular one. Is there a way I can place the video as normal in InDesign and place an object over it with an elipse cut out of it, the same colour as the background so it looks like a circular video is playing. Obviously, once the video is activated it keeps jumping to the front. Is there a way to keep it behind the object? Or is there an easier way to do this?

Thanks in advance.

432 Views 2 Replies Latest reply: Vaunn, Apr 22, 2012 6:48 AM

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1. Bob Bringhurst,

Apr 19, 2012 8:30 AM in reply to Vaunn

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You can create a dummy MSO frame that stays on top of the autoplaying video. There is a "Masking Videos" article in the DPS Tips app.

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2. Vaunn,

Apr 22, 2012 6:48 AM in reply to Bob Bringhurst

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Perfect. Just what I needed. Worked like a charm!
Thank you.

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