<p>If the overlay has transparency, you could use an Add strip instead. Then keyframe the Multiply setting for it going from 0.0 (invisible) to 1.0 (fully visible).</p>

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2013-06-08T17:05:23.560Z
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jesterKing
<p>I have a video with an overlay that i need to fade in. When i add a crossfade it starts fully opaque and then fades out. The exact opposite of what i want to achieve. How do i reverse the crossfade effect without also reversing the video?</p>

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Having problems with fade in
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# Having problems with fade in

(Asked by: username_0 on 2012-09-02)

I have a video with an overlay that i need to fade in. When i add a crossfade it starts fully opaque and then fades out. The exact opposite of what i want to achieve. How do i reverse the crossfade effect without also reversing the video?

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## 1 answers

### Answer by username_1 on 2013-06-08. Score: 2

If the overlay has transparency, you could use an Add strip instead. Then keyframe the Multiply setting for it going from 0.0 (invisible) to 1.0 (fully visible).


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