System information

Automating effect parameters
If a plug-in supports it, you can use envelopes to automatically adjust effect parameters over time.
Automation envelopes can be added to tracks and bus tracks to control individual effect parameters for
track effects, bus effects, and assignable effects.
For more information about using automation envelopes on tracks, see "Automating Audio Effect
Parameters" on page 263.
When you add a plug-in that supports automation (effects that can be automated are indicated by the
icon in the Plug-In Chooser), the Bypass FX Automation button is displayed in the window:
n After you've added effect automation envelopes, the Bypass FX Automation button is deselected,
and effect parameters are automated using the envelope settings.
n When the button is selected, effect automation envelopes are ignored and the effect's initial state is
used for the duration of the track.
n If you delete all automation envelopes from a plug-in, the Bypass FX Automation button is
unavailable.
Learning more about a specific plug-in
For more information about using specific plug-ins, click the Plug-In Help button in the effects window
to display the plug-in's help file.
Applying video effects
There are several methods available for applying effects to video. Video plug-ins can be applied to tracks,
video events, source media files (via the Project Media window), or to the entire video project.
Tips:
n To apply a preset without displaying the Video FX dialog, hold the Shift key while dragging a
preset from the Video FX window to a track header, event, or the Video Preview window. For
more information, see "The Video FX Window" on page 46.
n To add effects quickly, you can drag plug-ins from the Plug-In Manager window to events,
tracks, and the Video FX or Video Preview windows. For more information, see "The Plug-In
Manager Window" on page 48.
n To move effect controls in fine increments, hold Ctrl while dragging the control.
n Double-click the title bar of the Video FX window to resize it for the current plug-in.
Adding video effects to a track, event, media file, or project
1. Click the FX button in the location where you want to add video effects. The Video FX dialog is
displayed.
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