Use the Shrink, Erode, and Blur controls in the Matte menu to enhance the edge of the keyed image.
| Use: | To: |
|---|---|
| Shrink | Remove pixels from the edge of the matte. This control should not be used when the object in the front clip has soft edges, such as hair. |
| Erode | Blend the light and dark edges of the matte. |
| Blur | Apply a softening filter to the edge of the matte. You can select either a Gaussian filter or Box filter. |
To shrink the edge of the matte:



This value specifies the width of the border, in number of pixels, that is removed from the edge of the matte.
To erode the edge of the matte:



This value specifies the width of the matte border, in number of pixels, that will be softened.
To blur the edge of the matte:



These values specify the width and height of the Blur filter applied to the edge of the matte.



| Select: | To: |
|---|---|
| Gaussian Filter | Produce a subtle effect using subpixel resolution. Gaussian blurs usually produce a smooth blur. |
| Box Filter | Produce a blur that requires less processing. |