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Effects and Effect Editors
Discrete Parameters
Some effect parameters (for example, the number of sides for MultiShape Crop) can be set only in whole-
number increments (thus making them “discrete”). If you want to change discrete parameters between
the beginning and end of an effect, the change occurs in abrupt steps. For example, every few frames an
additional side suddenly appears in the effect image. Intermediate steps are not possible.
Quick Introduction to Effects
If you can or prefer to skip over all the details of effect processing at this time, read the following quick
introduction. For more details, see the section on effects under “Effect Basics” on page 502 ff.
1 Where are the effects?
All effects and Effect Editors are located in the Project window or Project Browser on the Library tab. The
realtime effects can be found in the folders called Realtime...; the Pinnacle Hollywood FX are also real-
time-capable and can be found under Plug In Transition FX, Plug In Clip FX.
2 What is an Effect Editor?
Actually, an Effect Editor is also an effect, but one that you can fine-tune. Some effects are immediately
visible when you apply them to a clip; the Black-and-White Effect, for example, instantly removes all color
from the image (this effect can not be edited, however). A 2D Editor, on the other hand, requires a few
settings before the effect is applied (for example, a change of Position). Each Editor has a certain number
of parameters, e.g. Size or Rotation to affect the image’s appearance.
3 What is the difference between a clip effect (filter) and a
transition?
A Tr an s it i o n requires two consecutive clips on the Timeline:
Position the Tr a n s i t i o n across the edit between clips. A Tra n si t i on always requires two images (even if one
of them is “black”, or blank Timeline) and, therefore, always requires “leeway”, i.e. material extending
beyond the displayed clip length. With A/B editing, the same clip would look like this: