How do I place my overlays in certin places?

[LizzyEpi]

I know how to put overlays in my scenes I just say “with OVERLAY” but I dont know how to put them certin places without it being to complicated pls help and if someone knows how to put characters behind and infrount of overlays can you tell me that to?

[line123462]

here is example INT. POLICE STATION 2 - DAY with DESK POLICE to 1.000 48 86

you start by taking you background with the overlay
INT. POLICE STATION 2 - DAY with DESK POLICE

then you move it at screen you will get this

@overlay DESK POLICE shifts to 48 86
@overlay DESK POLICE scales to 1.000 1.000

you put them after the overlay like this to 1.000 48 86
it shall look like this
INT. POLICE STATION 2 - DAY with DESK POLICE to 1.000 48 86

if you want to put it in a zone you do this

INT. POLICE STATION 2 - DAY with DESK POLICE to 1.000 48 86 in zone 3

[Minoesje]

to move a char infront of the overlay you need to use layers

Basics of layers and fading character template!

Quick summary of layers and how to move them/ adjust them to your preference! OK, first things first. The set layer for all things is 0. The LARGER the number for the layer, the more “in front” it is. So, if you wanted a character at the front of your scene (you may make them really large, if that helps you picture it) you’d want them at layer 10 to 15. Therefore, the SMALLER the number for the layer, the more “behind” it is. So, if you wanted a character at the back of your scene (you may ma…

A Guide to Using & Animating OVERLAYS

Don’t forget to LIKE if this guide helps you! OVERLAYNAME is the overlay name x coordinate is where the overlay is placed on the screen horizontally (side to side) y coordinate is where the overlay is placed on the screen vertically (up and down) % is the scale size T stands for time in seconds # means “number” NOTE: When you test your story and move your overlay around, you will see 2 codes that look something like this (examples): @overlay OVERLAYNAME shifts to 196 223 @overlay OVERLA…

[LizzyEpi]

I tried to read that but i dont understand it thank you though

[LizzyEpi]

I still dont get it

[line123462]

[LizzyEpi]

I know how to put overlays in my story i just dont know how to put them in certin places

[Minoesje]

what about this

[line123462]

[gisellec]

use the mobile creator helper,

@overlay OVERLAY shifts to — --- in S
@overlay OVERLAY scales to — --- in S

[LizzyEpi]

I cant use that one because my phone broke but ty again

[LizzyEpi]

My phone broke so i cant

[gisellec]

I’m sorry but I’m afraid that’s the only way

[line123462]

you do know there a prewiew where you write where you can see what to do

[LizzyEpi]

Yes I already said that but ty for trying to help tho

[realsrose]

Here you go -

@overlay OVERLAY create
@overlay OVERLAY shifts to x y in zone z
@overlay OVERLAY scales to s s in zone z
@overlay OVERLAY opacity 1 in 0
To get the x, y an s you open a preview in the writers portal, click on directing help, click overlays then scale or shift you overlay to the position. Copy and paste the overlay into your portal and use the coding above to make sure it appears!

[Sydney_H]

Moved to Directing Helps and Tips since this is about coding. Make sure to check out our Forum Tutorial for more info about where to correctly create topics, and feel to PM me if there are any questions.