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Trevor Allin · January 16th, 2007, 12:00 PM

Hi

I have some camera shake in an important shot. Anyone know if I can do something about this in FCP?

I can't slow the clip down as it contains dialogue.

Thanks

Trevor

Kevin Randolph · January 16th, 2007, 04:20 PM

It's pretty tedious, but I have enlarged a clip before and keyframed it to eliminate some of the camera shake. It takes a long time though... I thought I read something lately about some software that would do this (external to FCP) but I can't find it online...

I'll keep looking and let you know if I find it again...

Trevor Allin · January 16th, 2007, 04:59 PM

Thanks Kevin, I'll search the web also.

Shane Ross · January 16th, 2007, 05:33 PM

The application SHAKE has a smooth cam option that does rather well.
$500.

Cole McDonald · January 16th, 2007, 05:52 PM

FCP has a motion stabilizer that works pretty well...not as well as shake, but it'll do the trick if the camera isn't all over.

Trevor Allin · January 17th, 2007, 01:56 AM

Hi Cole

Where would I find the stabiliser in FCP?

Thanks

Bill Davis · January 17th, 2007, 02:02 AM

Trevor,

The menu path is as follows...

Effects tab - Video Filters - Video - Image Stabilizer

Good luck.

Gary Barr · January 17th, 2007, 04:18 AM

Trevor, the stabiliser in FCP is rubbish, I had a similar problem last week and found a 3rd party plugin from Lyric Media which worked pretty well. It's a little trial and error but I'm much happier with the result than the FCP filter which consistently makes the shot even worse!

Cole McDonald · January 17th, 2007, 09:15 AM

The FCP Stabilizer isn't as powerful as others, but it will take some camera shake out. It won't resurrect footage after drinking a case of red bull that swings from sky to floor, but it'll take out small shakes for you just fine...and you don't have to pay more to use it.

Here's the lyric stabilizer spoken about before:

http://www.lyric.com/fcp-plugins/

it's $50, not bad...I still don't like spending money though ;)

Trevor Allin · January 18th, 2007, 01:47 AM

Hi

Thanks, I purchased the Lyric stabiliser and its done a great job! That's a relief!

Trevor

January 16th, 2007, 12:00 PM	#1
Trevor Allin Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 152	Camera Shake Hi I have some camera shake in an important shot. Anyone know if I can do something about this in FCP? I can't slow the clip down as it contains dialogue. Thanks Trevor

January 16th, 2007, 04:20 PM	#2
Kevin Randolph Major Player Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 423	It's pretty tedious, but I have enlarged a clip before and keyframed it to eliminate some of the camera shake. It takes a long time though... I thought I read something lately about some software that would do this (external to FCP) but I can't find it online... I'll keep looking and let you know if I find it again... __________________ "... the drama is on your doorstep..." - John Grierson www.grvideo.net

January 16th, 2007, 05:52 PM	#5
Cole McDonald Trustee Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Sauk Rapids, MN, USA Posts: 1,675	FCP has a motion stabilizer that works pretty well...not as well as shake, but it'll do the trick if the camera isn't all over. __________________ Web Youtube Facebook

January 17th, 2007, 09:15 AM	#9
Cole McDonald Trustee Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Sauk Rapids, MN, USA Posts: 1,675	The FCP Stabilizer isn't as powerful as others, but it will take some camera shake out. It won't resurrect footage after drinking a case of red bull that swings from sky to floor, but it'll take out small shakes for you just fine...and you don't have to pay more to use it. Here's the lyric stabilizer spoken about before: http://www.lyric.com/fcp-plugins/ it's $50, not bad...I still don't like spending money though ;) __________________ Web Youtube Facebook

January 16th, 2007, 04:59 PM	#3
Trevor Allin Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 152	Thanks Kevin, I'll search the web also.

January 16th, 2007, 05:33 PM	#4
Shane Ross Major Player Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Los Angeles, USA Posts: 539	The application SHAKE has a smooth cam option that does rather well. $500.

January 17th, 2007, 01:56 AM	#6
Trevor Allin Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 152	Hi Cole Where would I find the stabiliser in FCP? Thanks

January 17th, 2007, 02:02 AM	#7
Bill Davis Trustee Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Scottsdale, AZ 85260 Posts: 1,538	Trevor, The menu path is as follows... Effects tab - Video Filters - Video - Image Stabilizer Good luck.

January 17th, 2007, 04:18 AM	#8
Gary Barr Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 186	Trevor, the stabiliser in FCP is rubbish, I had a similar problem last week and found a 3rd party plugin from Lyric Media which worked pretty well. It's a little trial and error but I'm much happier with the result than the FCP filter which consistently makes the shot even worse!

January 18th, 2007, 01:47 AM	#10
Trevor Allin Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 152	Hi Thanks, I purchased the Lyric stabiliser and its done a great job! That's a relief! Trevor