Which color space for DV effects at DVinfo.net

Ben Gurvich · June 24th, 2004, 07:41 AM

If i am adding effects to DV footage, how do i know which colors i can and cant use, ie black that is too dark so it clips

Rob Lohman · June 24th, 2004, 08:02 AM

This is only important if your clip is going to be broadcasted.
Most TV stations should be able to fix your signal if it is wrong,
as well.

Most NLE's come with a clip filter or an indication on a histogram
to see when you are going outside the safe area.

Ben Gurvich · June 24th, 2004, 08:21 AM

If i use the wrong colors, color that isnt in the dv spectrum it is gonna show the effecst looking amateurish.
I know this because scott billups mentions it in his book. But what colors can i use?

Robin Davies-Rollinson · June 24th, 2004, 08:54 AM

Some NLE's will let you correct your colours to broadcast legal automatically (Avid, Premiere...)

Robin.

June 24th, 2004, 07:41 AM	#1
Ben Gurvich Major Player Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 329	Which color space for DV effects If i am adding effects to DV footage, how do i know which colors i can and cant use, ie black that is too dark so it clips

June 24th, 2004, 08:02 AM	#2
Rob Lohman RED Code Chef Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Holland Posts: 12,514	This is only important if your clip is going to be broadcasted. Most TV stations should be able to fix your signal if it is wrong, as well. Most NLE's come with a clip filter or an indication on a histogram to see when you are going outside the safe area. __________________ Rob Lohman, visuar@iname.com DV Info Wrangler & RED Code Chef Join the DV Challenge \| Lady X Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Buy from the best: DVinfo.net sponsors

June 24th, 2004, 08:21 AM	#3
Ben Gurvich Major Player Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 329	If i use the wrong colors, color that isnt in the dv spectrum it is gonna show the effecst looking amateurish. I know this because scott billups mentions it in his book. But what colors can i use?

June 24th, 2004, 08:54 AM	#4
Robin Davies-Rollinson Trustee Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Gwaelod-y-garth, Cardiff, CYMRU/WALES Posts: 1,215	Some NLE's will let you correct your colours to broadcast legal automatically (Avid, Premiere...) Robin.