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Luke Raymond · August 12th, 2007, 04:56 PM

problem solved

Martin Catt · August 12th, 2007, 05:39 PM

While I can't give you the specifics for the software you're using, the approach I'd take is this:

Start with a cross-dissolve from a black still to the footage you want to fade to. Then, on a track above the cross-dissolve, do a zoom-in on a black frame with a transparent circular opening (easy to do in Photoshop) to where the transparent opening gets larger as the cross-dissolve progresses, so the transparent opening progressively reveals more of the cross-dissolving footage. Jack with the blur settings and opacity on the circular frame track so you don't get a sharp edge to the transparent opening as it gets larger.

Regards;
Martin

Bill Davis · August 12th, 2007, 05:55 PM

In FCP use an "Oval Iris"

Effects > Video Transitions > Iris > Oval Iris

The default is round.

Click Feather Edges and slide the Border control to increase the softness.

I know it's tempting to just ask here - particularly when you're in a hurry or need help quickly - but it's also nice to honor the immense amount of work that the the FCP team put into the physical manuals that come with the program. There are sections on Transition, Wipe, etc. Lots of extremely useful info there.

Luke Raymond · August 12th, 2007, 06:22 PM

Thanks martin. Problem solved.

August 12th, 2007, 04:56 PM	#1
Luke Raymond Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 33	Fade in problem solved Last edited by Luke Raymond; August 12th, 2007 at 07:15 PM. Reason: spelling

August 12th, 2007, 05:39 PM	#2
Martin Catt Major Player Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: The Colony TX Posts: 327	While I can't give you the specifics for the software you're using, the approach I'd take is this: Start with a cross-dissolve from a black still to the footage you want to fade to. Then, on a track above the cross-dissolve, do a zoom-in on a black frame with a transparent circular opening (easy to do in Photoshop) to where the transparent opening gets larger as the cross-dissolve progresses, so the transparent opening progressively reveals more of the cross-dissolving footage. Jack with the blur settings and opacity on the circular frame track so you don't get a sharp edge to the transparent opening as it gets larger. Regards; Martin __________________ Canon XF300, Canon 5DMkII, Canon XL2, Rolls MX422 mixer, Zoom H4N, AT899 lavs, AT2020's, Azden SGM 1X shotgun, Manfrotto 501 head on 351 tripod

August 12th, 2007, 06:22 PM	#4
Luke Raymond Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 33	Thanks martin. Problem solved. Last edited by Luke Raymond; August 12th, 2007 at 07:15 PM.

August 12th, 2007, 05:55 PM	#3
Bill Davis Trustee Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Scottsdale, AZ 85260 Posts: 1,538	In FCP use an "Oval Iris" Effects > Video Transitions > Iris > Oval Iris The default is round. Click Feather Edges and slide the Border control to increase the softness. I know it's tempting to just ask here - particularly when you're in a hurry or need help quickly - but it's also nice to honor the immense amount of work that the the FCP team put into the physical manuals that come with the program. There are sections on Transition, Wipe, etc. Lots of extremely useful info there.