Added constrast when project rendered

Jerry Amende · November 13th, 2011, 08:35 AM

fwiw, I've created a Solid Color Media template of Black - 16,16,16. I start all projects destined for the web by placing this generated media on the bottom track of the project - for the entire length of the project. Therefore, fades, masks, etc. will always show thru to Black 16, 16, 16.

...Jerry

Phil Lee · November 13th, 2011, 09:37 AM

Hi

That's a good idea having black 16,16,16 on the Video track.

Regards

Phil

Peter Riding · November 13th, 2011, 11:37 AM

Thanks Phil and Jerry for those explanations and suggestions.

Pete

Mike Kujbida · November 13th, 2011, 02:31 PM

I've done several slide shows over the years and no longer apply the Computer RGB to Studio RGB FX to an entire track because not all pictures or video need it.
Some are low contrast to begin with and having this FX applied makes then even more washed out as it lowers the high levels AND raises the lower levels.
I generally save this correction step for last and go through each image one at a time while watching the waveform monitor.
If they need correction, then I'll apply either Color Curves or Levels (use the Output settings) FX, depending on what needs to be corrected.
In some cases, I'll use both at the same time.
This does take longer (sometimes a lot longer) but the results are, IMO, worth it.

Hint: hold the shift key while dragging and dropping the FX on it to avoid having the FX window pop up if you don't need to make any adjustments other than the preset.

In the following examples, the scope will best show what each FX does to the image.
Pay attention to the difference on the scope between what the Levels FX and Computer to Studio FX does to the image.

November 13th, 2011, 08:35 AM	#16
Jerry Amende Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Wilmington, DE Posts: 129	Re: Added constrast when project rendered fwiw, I've created a Solid Color Media template of Black - 16,16,16. I start all projects destined for the web by placing this generated media on the bottom track of the project - for the entire length of the project. Therefore, fades, masks, etc. will always show thru to Black 16, 16, 16. ...Jerry

November 13th, 2011, 09:37 AM	#17
Phil Lee Major Player Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: London Posts: 302	Re: Added constrast when project rendered Hi That's a good idea having black 16,16,16 on the Video track. Regards Phil

November 13th, 2011, 11:37 AM	#18
Peter Riding Major Player Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Reading Berkshire UK Posts: 872	Re: Added constrast when project rendered Thanks Phil and Jerry for those explanations and suggestions. Pete

November 13th, 2011, 02:31 PM	#19
Mike Kujbida Inner Circle Join Date: May 2005 Location: Windsor, ON Canada Posts: 2,770	Re: Added constrast when project rendered I've done several slide shows over the years and no longer apply the Computer RGB to Studio RGB FX to an entire track because not all pictures or video need it. Some are low contrast to begin with and having this FX applied makes then even more washed out as it lowers the high levels AND raises the lower levels. I generally save this correction step for last and go through each image one at a time while watching the waveform monitor. If they need correction, then I'll apply either Color Curves or Levels (use the Output settings) FX, depending on what needs to be corrected. In some cases, I'll use both at the same time. This does take longer (sometimes a lot longer) but the results are, IMO, worth it. Hint: hold the shift key while dragging and dropping the FX on it to avoid having the FX window pop up if you don't need to make any adjustments other than the preset. In the following examples, the scope will best show what each FX does to the image. Pay attention to the difference on the scope between what the Levels FX and Computer to Studio FX does to the image. Attached Thumbnails