After FX Keylight v DV Matte Pro Sony FX1 at DVinfo.net

Martin Chambers · April 2nd, 2009, 10:32 AM

I'm using Keylight with a green screen chromakey and MPEG files from my FX1 (not a great idea, I know).
Is DV Matte Pro for After FX worth considering?
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Aric Mannion · April 3rd, 2009, 01:41 PM

You mean using DV Matte as an alternative? I have DV Matte for After Effects on my power book, but when I tried to get it for my new intel Mac it was not available anymore. So I don't know that DV Matte is even available for After Effects at all, but my opinion of the plug in is that it is the greatest thing I ever used. I've done a 20 minute "movie" using it to key every shot, and I wouldn't consider using anything else.
I'm guessing you don't have a mac if your using mpeg files, but if you have final cut -export those files as pro res. Do not use the HDV codec to key.

William Gardner · April 4th, 2009, 08:55 AM

I did a bunch of shots with a Z1U and Keylight in AE and they all turned out well after tweaking the Keylight settings a bit. Try messing with the Keylight settings before you give up.

Check out all of the XWing fighter and TIE fighter cockpit shots in the film at the link below: they were all done this way...

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April 2nd, 2009, 10:32 AM	#1
Martin Chambers New Boot Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Shrewsbury Posts: 6	After FX Keylight v DV Matte Pro Sony FX1 I'm using Keylight with a green screen chromakey and MPEG files from my FX1 (not a great idea, I know). Is DV Matte Pro for After FX worth considering? Chummy e-presenter.tv: Web Video \| Online Presenters \| Videos On The Web \| Website With Video Presenter Web Video Presenters

April 3rd, 2009, 01:41 PM	#2
Aric Mannion Major Player Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Boston, Massachusetts Posts: 616	You mean using DV Matte as an alternative? I have DV Matte for After Effects on my power book, but when I tried to get it for my new intel Mac it was not available anymore. So I don't know that DV Matte is even available for After Effects at all, but my opinion of the plug in is that it is the greatest thing I ever used. I've done a 20 minute "movie" using it to key every shot, and I wouldn't consider using anything else. I'm guessing you don't have a mac if your using mpeg files, but if you have final cut -export those files as pro res. Do not use the HDV codec to key.

April 4th, 2009, 08:55 AM	#3
William Gardner Major Player Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 216	I did a bunch of shots with a Z1U and Keylight in AE and they all turned out well after tweaking the Keylight settings a bit. Try messing with the Keylight settings before you give up. Check out all of the XWing fighter and TIE fighter cockpit shots in the film at the link below: they were all done this way... Bill Kid Wars IX - The Battle For Urthe on Vimeo