Transparent Topper Images?

[HanksLounge]

I have a 2 screen bartop and I'm looking to overlay some text on my backglass videos.  I am able to use the "Topper Images" for this, but transparent PNG files show as black.  Does this option not support transparencies?  It seems that all of the other image options do.  So, it seems odd to me.

Thanks for your replies.

[scutters]

Sorry, can you provide more info

Are you using FFMPEG (or other video editor) to overlay the images onto the actual backglass video - or are you trying to overlay the PinballX topper screen on top of the backglass screen?

[HanksLounge]

On 1/23/2024 at 5:15 PM, scutters said:

Sorry, can you provide more info

Okay, so when I'm running a non-pinball game like MAME or console, I will use the TOPPER & DMD features as info screens or overlays.

I had already made looping backglass videos for my Vertical MAME games.  I decided to maybe add the game info, but wanted it to be transparent.

It did not work.  I actually ended up making new loops with the text.

 

[Draco1962]

Clever use for the Topper - I can see where having it allow for transparency would open up more options such as this.

BTW - Nice rig! Would love to see a write-up or build diary here if you have the time or inclination:

https://forums.gameex.com/forums/forum/41-gamer-rigs/ 

 

[HanksLounge]

3 hours ago, Draco1962 said:

Clever use for the Topper - I can see where having it allow for transparency would open up more options such as this.

BTW - Nice rig! Would love to see a write-up or build diary here if you have the time or inclination:

https://forums.gameex.com/forums/forum/41-gamer-rigs/ 

 

Thanks.  Not much to tell, except that I had some unused displays and wood laying about and decided it was time to tinker with a bartop project.  I wanted a hybrid, so I split the incline to favor most games.  It also saved space by making the rig shorter. It's just a monitor on a thin plywood base.  I designed the side art from sourced images on the web.  I did not want a cookie-cutter build, menus or bezels, so I hand-pick my games and made my own graphics/audio.  I added the trackball and rolling base over the summer.   Here's an earlier video of my custom menus...  CHEERS!
 

 

[Draco1962]

Love the fresh takes on the playfield and backglass vids and table audio - many throwbacks to my lifetime playlists!