Different alpha blending methods: Example: Straight, Premultiplied and alpha channel Blending results (using VirtualDub Logo filter): **** (Overlay Pic/Blending method) **** Left: Premultiplied/Premultiplied or straight/straight Center: Premultiplied/Straight Right: Straight/Premultiplied 'Left' is the only correct blending. The script posted is intended for straight blending only. Premultiplied pics result in 'dark edges' (look center pic above) and need additional processing (dont know.. negative multiplication or something to brighten edges...).