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# Use Transparent Background Videos in Video Editors

> Layer your karaoke video over custom backgrounds in DaVinci Resolve, Premiere Pro, and Final Cut Pro

When you export with transparent background enabled, you get a video file with the lyrics and effects but no background. This lets you layer your karaoke over any video or image you want.

## What You'll Achieve

Add your karaoke lyrics over:

* Music videos
* Concert footage
* Nature scenes
* Custom animations
* Any background you choose

## Before You Start

Make sure you exported your video with **Transparent Background** enabled:

1. Open your project in Youka
2. Click **Export Video**
3. Turn on **Transparent Background**
4. Export creates a `.mov` file (ProRes 4444 format)

## DaVinci Resolve

### Add Your Karaoke Over a Background

1. Start a new project or open an existing timeline
2. Drag your background video or image to **Video Track 1**
3. Drag your karaoke `.mov` file to **Video Track 2** (above the background)
4. Your lyrics will appear over the background

The transparent area shows the background underneath.

### Why You Might See Black

If you see a black background instead of transparency:

1. Right-click your karaoke clip on the timeline
2. Select **Clip Attributes**
3. Under **Alpha**, change from **None** to **Premultiplied** or **Straight Alpha**
4. Click **OK**

The black background should disappear.

### Export Your Final Video

1. Go to the **Deliver** tab
2. Choose your export settings (H.264 for web, ProRes for editing)
3. Click **Render**

You now have a single video with your karaoke over your chosen background.

## Adobe Premiere Pro

### Layer Karaoke Over Background

1. Create a new sequence or open your project
2. Add your background to **Video Track 1**
3. Add your karaoke `.mov` file to **Video Track 2**
4. The transparent background shows your layer below

### Fix Black Background Issue

If the background appears black:

1. Select your karaoke clip on the timeline
2. Open **Effect Controls** panel
3. Find **Opacity** section
4. Change **Blend Mode** to **Normal** (if it's not already)
5. Look for **Interpret Footage** option:
   * Right-click the karaoke file in Project panel
   * Choose **Modify** > **Interpret Footage**
   * Under **Alpha Channel**, select **Premultiplied - Matte Color**
   * Click **OK**

### Export Combined Video

1. Go to **File** > **Export** > **Media**
2. Choose format (H.264 for YouTube, ProRes for further editing)
3. Click **Export**

## Final Cut Pro

### Composite Karaoke and Background

1. Open your project timeline
2. Place background clip on the primary storyline
3. Connect your karaoke `.mov` file above the background (press Q to connect)
4. Transparency is handled automatically

Final Cut Pro recognizes the alpha channel without extra steps.

### If Black Appears

This is rare in Final Cut Pro, but if you see black:

1. Select your karaoke clip
2. Open **Video Inspector**
3. Under **Compositing**, check that **Blend Mode** is **Normal**
4. Ensure **Opacity** is at 100%

### Export Your Video

1. Select your timeline
2. Go to **File** > **Share** > **Master File**
3. Choose your settings
4. Click **Next** and save

## Common Questions

**Why does my karaoke video look different when I play it outside an editor?**

Video players might show transparent areas as black or white. This is normal. When you layer the video in an editor over a background, the transparency works correctly.

**Can I use this in other video editors?**

Yes. Any editor that supports ProRes 4444 with alpha channel:

* Camtasia
* HitFilm
* Vegas Pro
* Kdenlive

The steps are similar: place background on lower track, karaoke on upper track.

**What if I don't need a custom background?**

Turn off **Transparent Background** when exporting. You'll get a regular video file (.mp4) with Youka's default background.

**The file size is huge. Is this normal?**

Yes. ProRes files are large because they preserve quality for editing. After you finish editing, export to H.264 to reduce file size for sharing.

## Next Steps

After creating your final video:

* Upload to YouTube or social media
* Use in presentations
* Create music video compilations
* Build karaoke playlists