A RGB-Contrast-Plugin

Shaun Roemich · September 21st, 2008, 09:15 PM

Thanks, Andy. I stand (somewhat) corrected...

Alnoor Dewshi · November 23rd, 2008, 04:46 AM

Dominik,

Am I missing something? When I extract the zip file I get a folder called "DominiksContrast.fxplug" (rather than the plugin file expected). I've dropped it into my home directory fcp plugin's folder, but can't find it in the effects tab.
I'm on fcp 6.0.5

Andy Mees · November 23rd, 2008, 09:34 AM

you might have dropped it in the wrong plugins folder Alnoor, FxPlugs live in the /Library/Plug-ins/FxPlug folder or the ~/Library/Plug-ins/FxPlug folder

Aric Mannion · November 23rd, 2008, 09:49 AM

I have Final Cut 5.0.4, and dragging DominiksContrast.fxplug to my Fxplug folder doesn't work. I thought Someone on this thread said it works with 5, but I guess it starts at 5.1 -I didn't know that existed, why would apple upgrade .1 and not allow me to upgrade?
Too bad, I bring my footage into after effects just to use it's levels sometimes, this would have been perfect.

Alnoor Dewshi · November 23rd, 2008, 10:23 AM

Andy,

Thanks for the clarification, but it still doesn't work...

I had erroneously put it in ~/Library/Preferences/Final Cut Pro User Data/Plugins with my other plug-ins, and have since tried both suggested locations, but it doesn't show in the effects list when I search for FxPlug filters.

Have double checked spellings...

The only FxPlug folder I found on my system was Library/Application Support/ProApps/Internal Plug-Ins/FxPlug, and it doesn't work in that either.

Are you using it with fcp 6? Which Effects bin does it live in? I'm expecting it to be named or described DominiksContrast.

Ta,
Alnoor

Dominik Seibold · November 24th, 2008, 07:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alnoor Dewshi

The only FxPlug folder I found on my system was Library/Application Support/ProApps/Internal Plug-Ins/FxPlug, and it doesn't work in that either.

It must be Library/Plug-Ins/FxPlug/
If it doesn't exists, you have to create it.
I mentioned that already in the start of this thread.
(Of course, if there's no "Plug-Ins"-folder in that place, you have to create that, too.)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alnoor Dewshi

I'm expecting it to be named or described DominiksContrast.

Correct.

Alnoor Dewshi · November 24th, 2008, 07:36 AM

Dominik,

I've tried putting it in Library/Plug-Ins/FxPlug/ but it doesn't show !!!

I'm really puzzled why. Other FxPlug filters work fine on my system (fcp6.0.5/OSX10.4.11/PowerbookG4)

Dominik Seibold · November 24th, 2008, 08:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alnoor Dewshi

I've tried putting it in Library/Plug-Ins/FxPlug/ but it doesn't show !!!

I don't know, what's going wrong, but in FCPs effects-menu there's an option called "show preferred effects only". Perhaps turning that off helps. Another issue could be absent read/execute-permissions of the plugin-directory and its inner files.

Alnoor Dewshi · November 24th, 2008, 08:20 AM

Thanks,
will try repairing permissions...

Dominik Seibold · November 24th, 2008, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alnoor Dewshi

Thanks,
will try repairing permissions...

I don't think that the repairing-permissions-operation of the harddisk-utility will help.
I thought about manually set them in Terminal like this:

chmod -R 755 /Library/Plug-Ins/FxPlug/DominiksContrast.fxplug

Michael Wisniewski · November 24th, 2008, 12:42 PM

Wow, thanks Dominik! It's very nice "levels like" plug-in! This is something I was missing so much coming from Vegas. Glad you took the time to do it. It's one of those quick little corrections I always like to add to make the video pop. Much easier with your plug-in.

Alnoor Dewshi · November 26th, 2008, 07:18 AM

Dominik,

I've tried your repair suggestion, but still no luck.
Curiously I glimpsed the name of the filter loading up on the splash screen at start up, but it doesn't show in my effects. ("Show All" pref is selected, as suggested).

Maybe I've got a cranky system, as I've just upgraded from fcp5... Will try an complete uninstall & clean install of 6.

Many thanks,

George Strother · November 28th, 2008, 10:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dominik Seibold

I don't know, what's going wrong, but in FCPs effects-menu there's an option called "show preferred effects only". Perhaps turning that off helps. Another issue could be absent read/execute-permissions of the plugin-directory and its inner files.

Tried these fixes, your folder is in the requested location (with other fxplugs that are working on my system) and I still don't see your fxplug under filters.

I'm on osx10.4.11/qt 7.5.5/fcp 6.0.5 G5 DP2.0

Suggestions?

Phillip Palacios · December 1st, 2008, 08:47 PM

was very excited about this seeing the effects on my monitors, but when I render the filter out, FC crash...
OS 10.5.x
Fcs2
8-core mp

Scott Brickert · January 14th, 2009, 11:51 PM

OK, Dominik,
I'm a little slow. I finally installed your plug and it works great.

Here's the link for the 6-way color corrector. For example, I'd like to reduce just yellow a bit on a clip. This plug-in can do it.

See if you can get the idea from here: AAV ColorLab

thanks again.

September 21st, 2008, 09:15 PM	#16
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November 24th, 2008, 07:36 AM	#22
Alnoor Dewshi New Boot Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: London, UK Posts: 24	Dominik, I've tried putting it in Library/Plug-Ins/FxPlug/ but it doesn't show !!! I'm really puzzled why. Other FxPlug filters work fine on my system (fcp6.0.5/OSX10.4.11/PowerbookG4) Last edited by Alnoor Dewshi; November 24th, 2008 at 08:19 AM.

November 24th, 2008, 12:42 PM	#26
Michael Wisniewski Wrangler Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Makati, Metro Manila Posts: 2,706 Images: 32	Wow, thanks Dominik! It's very nice "levels like" plug-in! This is something I was missing so much coming from Vegas. Glad you took the time to do it. It's one of those quick little corrections I always like to add to make the video pop. Much easier with your plug-in. __________________ "Ultimately, the most extraordinary thing, in a frame, is a human being." - Martin Scorsese

December 1st, 2008, 08:47 PM	#29
Phillip Palacios Major Player Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 233	was very excited about this seeing the effects on my monitors, but when I render the filter out, FC crash... OS 10.5.x Fcs2 8-core mp __________________ always learning www.phillippalacios.com

January 14th, 2009, 11:51 PM	#30
Scott Brickert Major Player Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Crested Butte, CO Posts: 576	OK, Dominik, I'm a little slow. I finally installed your plug and it works great. Here's the link for the 6-way color corrector. For example, I'd like to reduce just yellow a bit on a clip. This plug-in can do it. See if you can get the idea from here: AAV ColorLab thanks again. __________________ Scott Shot-By-Scott

November 23rd, 2008, 04:46 AM	#17
Alnoor Dewshi New Boot Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: London, UK Posts: 24	Dominik, Am I missing something? When I extract the zip file I get a folder called "DominiksContrast.fxplug" (rather than the plugin file expected). I've dropped it into my home directory fcp plugin's folder, but can't find it in the effects tab. I'm on fcp 6.0.5

November 23rd, 2008, 09:34 AM	#18
Andy Mees Major Player Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Posts: 645	you might have dropped it in the wrong plugins folder Alnoor, FxPlugs live in the /Library/Plug-ins/FxPlug folder or the ~/Library/Plug-ins/FxPlug folder

November 23rd, 2008, 09:49 AM	#19
Aric Mannion Major Player Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Boston, Massachusetts Posts: 616	I have Final Cut 5.0.4, and dragging DominiksContrast.fxplug to my Fxplug folder doesn't work. I thought Someone on this thread said it works with 5, but I guess it starts at 5.1 -I didn't know that existed, why would apple upgrade .1 and not allow me to upgrade? Too bad, I bring my footage into after effects just to use it's levels sometimes, this would have been perfect.

November 23rd, 2008, 10:23 AM	#20
Alnoor Dewshi New Boot Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: London, UK Posts: 24	Andy, Thanks for the clarification, but it still doesn't work... I had erroneously put it in ~/Library/Preferences/Final Cut Pro User Data/Plugins with my other plug-ins, and have since tried both suggested locations, but it doesn't show in the effects list when I search for FxPlug filters. Have double checked spellings... The only FxPlug folder I found on my system was Library/Application Support/ProApps/Internal Plug-Ins/FxPlug, and it doesn't work in that either. Are you using it with fcp 6? Which Effects bin does it live in? I'm expecting it to be named or described DominiksContrast. Ta, Alnoor

November 24th, 2008, 08:20 AM	#24
Alnoor Dewshi New Boot Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: London, UK Posts: 24	Thanks, will try repairing permissions...

November 26th, 2008, 07:18 AM	#27
Alnoor Dewshi New Boot Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: London, UK Posts: 24	Dominik, I've tried your repair suggestion, but still no luck. Curiously I glimpsed the name of the filter loading up on the splash screen at start up, but it doesn't show in my effects. ("Show All" pref is selected, as suggested). Maybe I've got a cranky system, as I've just upgraded from fcp5... Will try an complete uninstall & clean install of 6. Many thanks,