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Brandon Carter · February 26th, 2009, 08:44 PM

I am trying to figure out how to do an effect on FCP6(fcps2). When I introduce a talent or character, I want to isolate their image. Kinda like pulling there image out of the video. From there the image would be on top of another background, something totally different that looks kinda "wild". Oh and the persons image is freeze framed. I would then add a title bar to introduce who they are and then the video goes back to running in its original manner. Am I even remotely clear on this? HAHA

Edward Carlson · February 26th, 2009, 10:13 PM

I think I know the effect you want to achieve. You can do this with Photoshop. Just export a still frame from FCP, then use the lasso tool in Photoshop to cut out the person. Save as a PNG to preserve transparency. Reimport into FCP, and add your background.

Mike Barber · February 27th, 2009, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Brandon Carter

When I introduce a talent or character, I want to isolate their image. Kinda like pulling there image out of the video. From there the image would be on top of another background, something totally different that looks kinda "wild". Oh and the persons image is freeze framed. I would then add a title bar to introduce who they are and then the video goes back to running in its original manner.

As made famous on "Queer Eye for the Straight Guy" back in 2003. ;-)

I am certain there are tons of tuts on the interwebs.

Andy Mees · February 27th, 2009, 03:26 AM

here's one:

The "Queer Eye" Effect

Brandon Carter · February 27th, 2009, 05:36 AM

Thats it. Not exactly the look we are trying to get, but thats what I am trying achieve. So if I dont have photoshop I am out of luck?

Mike Barber · February 27th, 2009, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Brandon Carter

So if I dont have photoshop I am out of luck?

You need an image editor that at least has similar tools. Pixelmator should be able to do the job as well. Basically, you need to take the image outside of FCS in order to achieve this effect.

Shaun Roemich · February 27th, 2009, 09:06 AM

Andy: I get a kick out of the fact that Jude uses the VERY MANLY supercharger for this demonstration...

February 26th, 2009, 08:44 PM	#1
Brandon Carter Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana Posts: 76	trying to figure out an effect I am trying to figure out how to do an effect on FCP6(fcps2). When I introduce a talent or character, I want to isolate their image. Kinda like pulling there image out of the video. From there the image would be on top of another background, something totally different that looks kinda "wild". Oh and the persons image is freeze framed. I would then add a title bar to introduce who they are and then the video goes back to running in its original manner. Am I even remotely clear on this? HAHA

February 27th, 2009, 05:36 AM	#5
Brandon Carter Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana Posts: 76	yep Thats it. Not exactly the look we are trying to get, but thats what I am trying achieve. So if I dont have photoshop I am out of luck?

February 27th, 2009, 09:06 AM	#7
Shaun Roemich Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia (formerly Winnipeg, Manitoba) Canada Posts: 4,088	Andy: I get a kick out of the fact that Jude uses the VERY MANLY supercharger for this demonstration... __________________ Shaun C. Roemich Road Dog Media - Vancouver, BC - Videographer - Webcaster www.roaddogmedia.ca Blog: http://roaddogmedia.wordpress.com/

February 26th, 2009, 10:13 PM	#2
Edward Carlson Major Player Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: North Hollywood, CA, United States Posts: 807	I think I know the effect you want to achieve. You can do this with Photoshop. Just export a still frame from FCP, then use the lasso tool in Photoshop to cut out the person. Save as a PNG to preserve transparency. Reimport into FCP, and add your background.

February 27th, 2009, 03:26 AM	#4
Andy Mees Major Player Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Posts: 645	here's one: The "Queer Eye" Effect