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Derrick Begin · September 27th, 2002, 01:45 PM

Afternoon, All!

I have a particular problem that might rear itself in my work. I shot some digital footage where an occasional lens flare reared its ugly head. I missed it in the viewer... Its now captured and in the editor...

The question is... Can you eliminate this in post without cutting around it? I have a lot to cut to, however, you know that 'frame or two' that speaks volumes. I'm collecting my options...

Here is what I am using or have access to in post: I will be editing using Premiere 6 and/or with conjuction with Avid Xpress DV 3.0. Also, After Effects. I prefer Premiere because I am better equipt (knowledge) to handle challenges.

Please help... Its really an ugly destracting stamp...

Thanks!

Derrick

Mike Rehmus · September 29th, 2002, 07:17 PM

I kinda think you are stuck.

You could try and fix each frame with photoshop but I think that even that will be difficult and will certainly take time.

Jeff Donald · September 30th, 2002, 08:40 AM

When I've had a client insist on the removal of ghost images or flare I've had to do it frame by frame in Photoshop. Very, very time consuming and the client was billed accordingly.

Jeff

Derrick Begin · September 30th, 2002, 08:46 AM

A royal pain...

Thanks for the input... I am settling on the fact that I'll need to cut around it. The behavior in the piece is very particular. Zoom in and drop a mask if necessary. Its on the lower edge of the screen.

Thanks for the input. I will try the Photoshop wipe. Because if I need to do it.

Thanks again!

Cheers!

Derrick

Valentino Lascano · November 17th, 2008, 08:39 PM

I noticed the date that this post appeared. Has the been any recent developments to assist with problem? Or is using Photoshop still the only viable solution.

Your input and feedback is much appreciated.

September 27th, 2002, 01:45 PM	#1
Derrick Begin Major Player Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: New York Posts: 329	*** * Lens Flare Elimination/reduction * *** Afternoon, All! I have a particular problem that might rear itself in my work. I shot some digital footage where an occasional lens flare reared its ugly head. I missed it in the viewer... Its now captured and in the editor... The question is... Can you eliminate this in post without cutting around it? I have a lot to cut to, however, you know that 'frame or two' that speaks volumes. I'm collecting my options... Here is what I am using or have access to in post: I will be editing using Premiere 6 and/or with conjuction with Avid Xpress DV 3.0. Also, After Effects. I prefer Premiere because I am better equipt (knowledge) to handle challenges. Please help... Its really an ugly destracting stamp... Thanks! Derrick

September 29th, 2002, 07:17 PM	#2
Mike Rehmus Wrangler Join Date: May 2002 Location: Vallejo, California Posts: 4,049	I kinda think you are stuck. You could try and fix each frame with photoshop but I think that even that will be difficult and will certainly take time. __________________ Mike Rehmus Hey, I can see the carrot at the end of the tunnel!

November 17th, 2008, 08:39 PM	#5
Valentino Lascano Tourist Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Whittier, CA Posts: 4	* Lens Flare Elimination/reduction (cont.) I noticed the date that this post appeared. Has the been any recent developments to assist with problem? Or is using Photoshop still the only viable solution. Your input and feedback is much appreciated.

September 30th, 2002, 08:40 AM	#3
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	When I've had a client insist on the removal of ghost images or flare I've had to do it frame by frame in Photoshop. Very, very time consuming and the client was billed accordingly. Jeff

September 30th, 2002, 08:46 AM	#4
Derrick Begin Major Player Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: New York Posts: 329	A royal pain... Thanks for the input... I am settling on the fact that I'll need to cut around it. The behavior in the piece is very particular. Zoom in and drop a mask if necessary. Its on the lower edge of the screen. Thanks for the input. I will try the Photoshop wipe. Because if I need to do it. Thanks again! Cheers! Derrick