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FCP X Effect: BG Pixel Blaster
BG: Effects in FCP X
“BG Pixel Blaster”
This is an FCP X effect preset. This preset is designed for the removal of unwanted pixels from either “locked-off” shots or stills.
FCP X Effect: BG Pixel Blaster
The idea behind it was a simple way to help remove dead pixels, but you could also use it as a “digital concealer” to remove spots or blemishes etc.
Basically to work the preset….
1. line the target up over the unwanted area
2. zoom into the canvas to make sure you have isolated the unwanted pixel
3. Adjust Mask size, feather and blur to suit
4. Turn off “Show Pixel Location” so you can see the area you are about to adjust
5. Adjust “Picture Fix.X” and “Picture Fix.Y” to bring in pixels from surrounding area to fix.
6. Adjust “Blur Picture” if required.
7. Remember to turn off both Pixel Blaster Target and Show pixel Location guides
Screenshots:
Inspector Controls:
Screen Close up:
Drop the folder inside this zip called BG Pixel Blaster into the following directory:
Movies / Motion Templates / Effects / BG Effects /
Cheers,
BG
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As an added note, there is very little adjustment as far as mask size concerned as you tend to loose the ability to “fill the hole” if the mask is to big.
All this preset is doing is enabling you to move the picture upon it’s self to bring in “clean” pixels which are next to the affected area. A little blur can help if offsetting the picture doesn’t work that well.
Cheers,
BG
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