Changing a video in Keynote to trapezoid shape

Hello
Need a keynote guru. I would like to insert 2 videos on the same black slide next to each other, and have them  trapezoid in shape.
Can this be done in keynote.
Thanks

Lady,
Masking a video can't be done directly - the option is greyed out. That leaves you with two choices:
A. Within Keynote:
1. Create a covering frame using Keynote Shapes to form a trapazoid opening
2. Select them together and assign a black fill then
3. Group the shapes
4. Clone the frame (Option-Drag)
5. Place one frame in front of each video
Note: Do not group the video with the frame or you will not be able to play the video
B. Using thirdparty applications to create the trapazoidal frame
1. Create a black masking frame in the shape you need, copy as required.
2. Paste into Keynote and use as a "mask"- like frame in front of your video
3. The same Note applies - don't group with the video
Good Luck

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