According to SmithMicro support there is no option to change the color or opacity of the overlay.
It is hardcoded in the software.
SM support did suggest changing the background color temporarily.
That doesn't help when your scene is a room or enclosed by a skydome.

You could work with a floating window matching your production size.

 

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