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390Final Cut Pro User Guide
5. In the Effects section of the Video inspector, move the pointer over the effect name and
click the Apply Effect Masks button
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6. Click the pop-up menu that appears and choose Add Color Mask.
The Color Mask parameter appears in the same section of the Video inspector, and the
pointer changes to the eyedropper tool.
7. In the viewer, position the eyedropper on a color in the image that you want to isolate,
then drag to select the color.
As you drag, two concentric circles appear. The size of the outer circle determines the
range of color that is included in the color mask. As you change the outer circle size,
the image becomes monochrome except for the color you’re selecting. You can drag a
new selection circle as many times as you like to try for better results.
Note: When you stop dragging, the effect is applied to the area you selected. If you
applied a color correction, you’ll see the effects of the color mask as soon as you start
making adjustments in the Color Board. You can then return to the Video inspector and
use the eyedropper to make any adjustments to the color mask.
8. To change the range of color included in the mask, do any of the following:
• Add color shades: Hold down the Shift key, position the eyedropper on a color you
want to add to the mask, and drag to select the color.
• Subtract color shades: Hold down the Option key, position the eyedropper on a color
you want to remove from the mask, and drag to select the color.