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Contents
- Symbols and Conventions
- If You Need Help
- Avid Training Services
Effects Concepts and Settings
- Types of Effects
- Real-Time Effects and Non-Real-Time Effects
- Color Coding on Effect Icons
- Understanding the Effect Palette
- Displaying and Adjusting the Effect Palette
- Working with Effects in HD and in Progressive Frame Projects
- Changing Timeline View Settings for Effects
- Adjusting Trim Settings for Effects
- Setting Effect Grid Options
- Setting Effect Aperture Options
Basics of Effects Editing
- Applying Effects
  - Applying Effects From the Effect Palette
  - Using the Fade Effect Button
- Deleting Effects in a Sequence
- Sizing Effects to Fit the Media
- Adjusting Effects
- Updating and Reverting Existing Effects in Sequences
- Working with Effect Templates
- Promoting Existing Effect Templates
- Playing Effects
- Basics of Effects Rendering
Applying and Customizing Effects
- Applying Dissolve Effects
  - Applying a Dissolve Effect Using the Transition Parameters
  - Adding Dissolves with the Head Fade and Tail Fade Buttons
- Working with the Quick Transition Dialog Box
- Adjusting Transitions in the Timeline
- Modifying Transition Effects in the Timeline
- Preserving Effect Transitions in the Timeline
- Replacing an Effect in Effect Mode
- Using the Effect Preview Monitor
- Stepping Through Field-Based Media
- Using the Effect Editor
- Manipulating Effects Directly in the Effect Preview Monitor
Working with Keyframes
- Understanding Keyframes
- Track Types for Advanced Keyframes
- Viewing Advanced Keyframe Graphs
- Manipulating Advanced Keyframes
- Controls and Settings for Advanced Keyframes
- Working with Standard Keyframes
Playing Effects, Rendering Effects, and Managing Effect Media Files
- Real-Time Playback of Video Effects
- ExpertRender
- Creating and Using Render Settings
- Render Settings Options
- Using Partial Render
- Using 16-Bit Processing Support for Rendered Effects
- Ensuring the Quality Level of Precomputed Clips
- Rendering 3D Effects Using the HQ (Highest Quality) Option
- Managing Effect Media Files
Working with Plug-In Effects
- Understanding AVX Plug-Ins
- Freeing Memory Used by AVX 1.x Plug-ins
- Installing AVX Plug-ins
- Locating the AVX 1.x Plug-Ins Folder (Windows Only)
- Updating and Promoting AVX Plug-ins
- Assigning Multiple Tracks in Plug-in Effects
- Using AVX Plug-In Controls
- Using the Client Monitor to Preview a Plug-In Effect
- Troubleshooting AVX Plug-Ins
Creating and Customizing Motion Effects
- Understanding Motion Effects
- Creating Traditional Motion Effects
  - Creating a Traditional Freeze Frame Effect
  - Creating a Rolling Clip That Freezes
  - Creating a Traditional Variable Speed Effect
  - Using the Fit to Fill Button to Create a Variable Speed Effect
  - Creating a Traditional Strobe Motion Effect
- Playing and Rendering Motion Effects
- Understanding Timewarp Effects
- Creating Timewarp Effects
- Promoting a Traditional Motion Effect to Timewarp
- Using the Motion Effect Editor
- Scaling a Graph Display in the Motion Effect Editor
- Using the Source Anchor Frame
- Using Adaptive Deinterlacing
- Motion Effect Editor Reference
- Rendering Options for Timewarp Effects
- Timewarp Speed Graph Reference
- Timewarp Position Graph Reference
- Timewarp Effect Examples
  - Speed Graph Example: Creating a Rolling Clip That Freezes
  - Speed Graph Variations: Moving Keyframes
  - Strobe Motion Using the Timewarp Effect
  - Customizing an Effect with the Position Graph
  - Position Graph Example: Reverse Motion
- Understanding FluidMotion Timewarp Effects
- FluidMotion Workflow
- Using FluidMotion Edit
- Example of Correcting FluidMotion Artifacts
- Timewarp Preset Effects
- FluidFilm Preset Effects
- Setting Source and Output Options for Format Conversion with Timewarp Effects
Layered and Nested Effects
- Key Effects
- Working with Imported Graphics and Animation
- Nesting Effects
- Submaster Editing
- Collapsing Layers into a Submaster Effect
- Performing a Video Mixdown
Working with Camera Effects
- Using the Reformat Effects
- Working with the Pan and Scan Effect
- Using Avid Pan & Zoom
Motion Tracking and Stabilization
- Understanding Motion Tracking
- Workflow for Motion Tracking
- Effects and Effect Parameters That Use Tracking Data
- Understanding the Tracking Interface
- Opening The Tracking Window
- Tracking Window Components
- Setting Up an Effect for Tracking
- Preparing to Generate Tracking Data
  - Enabling Tracking in the Effect Editor
  - Understanding Tracker Selectors and Tracker Function
  - Creating and Mapping Trackers
  - Enabling, Disabling, and Deleting Trackers
  - Setting Up Tracking in the Effect Preview Monitor
  - Guidelines for Positioning and Resizing Tracking Boxes
  - Setting Up Tracking in the Tracking Window
  - Understanding Tracking Engines
- Generating Tracking Data
- Offset Tracking
  - Understanding Offset Tracking
  - Using Tracker Regions
  - Performing Offset Tracking
- Understanding Tracking Data
- Customizing the Display of Tracking Data
- Setting the Reference Frame for a Tracker
- Understanding the SteadyGlide and Smoothing Options for Tracking
- Using SteadyGlide or Smoothing to Process Tracking Data
- Selecting, Deleting, and Moving Tracking Data Points
- Moving Tracker Data Points Outside the Frame Boundary
- Stretching a Range of Tracker Data Points
- Limiting the Effect of Position Tracking Data to a Single Axis
- Playing Effects That Use Tracking Data
- Understanding Stabilizing
- Stabilizing an Image
- Reviewing and Adjusting a Stabilized Image
- Guidelines for Using Multiple Trackers When Stabilizing
- Using the Region Stabilize Effect
- Making Adjustments to the Region Stabilize Region of Interest
- Editing Segments That Use Tracking Data
- Reusing Existing Tracking Data
- Copying and Pasting Tracking Data
- Examples of Effects Using Motion Tracking
Working with 3D Effects
- Understanding 3D Effects
- Applying the 3D Warp Effect
- Using Xpress 3D Effects
- Promoting 2D Effects to 3D Effects
- Using Matte Keys with 3D Effects
- Real-Time Playback of 3D Effects
- Understanding 3D Geometry and Degrees of Rotation
- Working with 3D Effects Parameters
- Manipulating 3D Effects Directly
- Applying 3D Effects: Examples
Creating Titles with Title Tool Application
- Opening the Title Tools
- Using Marquee
- Avid Titler
  - Creating a Title
  - Formatting Text
  - Creating Graphic Objects
  - Moving an Object or Text Forward or Backward
  - Select Previous and Select Next Layers
  - Choosing a Background for your Title
  - Adding Shadows to Title Objects
  - Adding Outlines to Title Objects
  - Editing the Title in the Effect Editor
- Overview of Title Creation in the Title Tool
- Installing Fonts for Use in the Title Tool
- Understanding the Title Tool
- Toolbar Reference for the Title Tool
- Using the Selection and Text Tools
- Understanding the Drawing Environment
- Setting Up the Drawing Environment
- Creating Text
- Sizing and Positioning Text Objects
- Editing a Text String
- Formatting Text
  - Setting Default Text Attributes
  - Selecting a Font
  - Changing Point Size
  - Making Text Bold or Italic
  - Justifying Text
  - Kerning Text
  - Adjusting Leading
- Creating Graphic Objects
- Creating Rolling and Crawling Titles
  - Using Auto Size Mode for Rolling and Crawling Titles
  - Creating Text in a Rolling Title or a Crawling Title
  - Resizing the Width of a Rolling Title or a Crawling Title
  - Using the Make Crawl Command to Position a Crawling Title
  - Scrolling Through a Rolling Title or a Crawling Title
  - Working with Pages in Rolling or Crawling Titles
  - Formatting Rolling and Crawling Titles
- Modifying and Manipulating Title Objects
- Modifying Box Corners, Lines, and Borders on Title Objects
- Understanding Color and Transparency Controls in the Title Tool
- Selecting Colors and Setting Transparency
- Adding Shadows to Title Objects
- Adjusting Shadows on Title Objects
- Manipulating Title Objects
- Saving Titles
- Revising a Title in a Bin
- Creating and Using Title Templates
- Saving and Recalling Title Styles
  - Saving a Title Style
  - Title Style Sheet Options
  - Recalling a Title Style
  - Confirming Function Key Mapping of Title Styles
  - Applying Title Styles to Text Objects
  - Managing Title Styles
- Exporting a Title as a Graphics File
Editing with Titles
- Displaying Title Clips and Frames in Bins
- Editing a Title into a Sequence
- Removing a Title
- Replacing a Title
- Fading a Title
- Setting Marks in a Rolling or Crawling Title
- Trimming the Duration of Rolling and Crawling Titles
- Adjusting Title Effect Parameters
- Revising a Title in a Sequence
- Replacing Fill Tracks in a Title
- Rendering Titles
- Re-creating Title Media
  - Re-creating Title Media from the Timeline
  - Creating Media for Unrendered Titles in a Bin
- Troubleshooting Titles
Working with the SubCap Effect
- Understanding the SubCap Effect
- How the SubCap Effect Handles Caption Files
- Applying the SubCap Effect
- Entering Caption Text Directly in the Effect Editor
- Importing a Caption File
- Adding Information to a SubCap Effect
- Editing Text in the Master Caption List
- Adjusting SubCap Effect Parameters
- Synchronizing SubCap Effect Parameters and Information
- Exporting SubCap Effect Data to Caption Files
- Working with Unicode Text in the SubCap Effect
- Working with SubCap Effect Stylesheets
- Examples of SubCap Effect Parameter Adjustments
Intraframe Editing
- Understanding the Intraframe Effects
- Rendering Intraframe Effects
- Applying the Paint or AniMatte Effect to a Sequence
- Effect Editor Reference for the Paint and AniMatte Effects
- Using the Intraframe Drawing Tools
- Working with Vector-Based Objects
- Using the Previsualization Marker Tool for Film Projects
- Manipulating Intraframe Objects
- Layering, Grouping, and Locking Intraframe Objects
- Exporting a Matte Key Created With the AniMatte Effect
- Scratch Removal
- Intraframe Editing Examples
- Working with the Blur Effect and Mosaic Effect
  - Effect Editor Reference for the Blur Effect and Mosaic Effect
  - Creating and Modifying Blur and Mosaic Effects
PlasmaWipe Effects
- Understanding PlasmaWipe Effects
- Folder Structure for PlasmaWipe Effects
- Using PlasmaWipe Effects
- Creating Gradient Images for PlasmaWipe Effects
- Understanding PlasmaWipe Frame and Border Effects
- Applying and Adjusting PlasmaWipe Frame and Border Effects
- Creating Custom PlasmaWipe Border and Frame Effects
Effects Reference
- Blend Effects
- Box Wipes
- Conceal Effects
- Edge Wipes
- Film Effects
- Generator Effects
- Illusion FX Effects
- Image Effects
- Key Effects
- L-Conceal Effects
- Matrix Wipes
- Motion Effects
- Peel Effects
- PlasmaWipe Effects
- Push Effects
- Reformat Effects
- Sawtooth Wipes
- Shape Wipes
- Spin Effects
- Squeeze Effects
- Timewarp Effects
- Title Effects
- Xpress 3D Effects
- Comparison of Similar Effects
Effects Parameter Reference
- Color Parameter Controls
- Common 2D Effect Parameters
- Film Effects Blowup Parameter
- Generator Effect Parameters
- Illusion FX Effect Parameters
- Image Effect Parameters
- Key Effect Parameters
- Motion Effect Parameters
- Reformat Effect Parameters
  - 14:9 Letterbox Position H Parameter
  - Pan and Scan Aspect Ratios and Actions Parameters
- FluidMotion Edit Parameters for Timewarp Effects
- Rolling Title and Crawling Title Effect Parameters
- 3D Effect Parameters
Understanding Color Correction Mode
- Overview of Color Correction
- Reasons for Making Color Corrections
- Entering and Exiting Color Correction Mode
- The Color Correction Monitors
- The Color Correction Tool
- Working with Color Correction Effect Templates
- (Media Composer | Symphony Option) Displaying Color Correction Information in the Timeline
- (Media Composer | Symphony Option) Understanding Color Correction Indicator Lines in the Timeline
Performing Color Corrections
- General Workflow for Making Color Corrections
- Using Automatic Color Corrections
- Using the Color Match Control
- The HSL (Hue, Saturation, Luminance) Group
- The Channels Group
- (Media Composer | Symphony Option) The Levels Group
- The Curves Group
- (Media Composer | SymphonyOption) The Secondary Group
- Keyframing Color Corrections
- Working with the Waveform Monitors and Vectorscope Monitor
- Applying Color Corrections to an Entire Sequence
- Using the Color Correction Effect
(Media Composer | Symphony Option) Managing Color-Corrected Sequences
- Updating Color-Corrected Sequences
- Merging Color-Corrected Sequences
- Color Correction Merging Example
- Flattening Color-Corrected Sequences
- Removing Color Corrections
Color Correction Techniques
- Guiding Principles for Color Correction
- Examples of Color Correction Problems
Safe Colors
- Overview of Safe Color Limits
- Safe Color Settings Options
- Understanding the Graphical View of Safe Color Settings
- Understanding Safe Color Warnings
- Managing Safe Color Warnings
- Making Adjustments to Achieve Safe Color Values
- Safe Color Limits with Waveform and Vectorscope Information
- Working with the Safe Color Limiter Effect
(Media Composer | Symphony Option) Spot Color Correction
- Understanding the Spot Color Correction Effect
- Making Corrections Using the Spot Color Correction Effect
- Using Paint Effect Modes for Color Adjustment
Using Avid Artist Color
- Installing EuControl Software and Configuring the Avid Artist Color
- Using Artist Color
- Editing Without Entering Color Correction Mode
- Avid Artist Color Soft Keys
- Customizing Avid Artist Color Controls
- Avid Artist Color Controls
- Controller Application Sets

Contents

Using This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Symbols and Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

If You Need Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Avid Training Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Chapter 1 Effects Concepts and Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Types of Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Real-Time Effects and Non-Real-Time Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Color Coding on Effect Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Understanding the Effect Palette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Displaying and Adjusting the Effect Palette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Working with Effects in HD and in Progressive Frame Projects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Changing Timeline View Settings for Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Adjusting Trim Settings for Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Setting Effect Grid Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Setting Effect Aperture Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Chapter 2 Basics of Effects Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Applying Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Deleting Effects in a Sequence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Sizing Effects to Fit the Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Adjusting Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Updating and Reverting Existing Effects in Sequences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Working with Effect Templates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Promoting Existing Effect Templates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Playing Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Basics of Effects Rendering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Chapter 3 Applying and Customizing Effects. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Applying Dissolve Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Working with the Quick Transition Dialog Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Adjusting Transitions in the Timeline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Modifying Transition Effects in the Timeline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Preserving Effect Transitions in the Timeline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Replacing an Effect in Effect Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Using the Effect Preview Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Stepping Through Field-Based Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68