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FCP Canvas is much too dark (compared to original and render)
Hi, this is driving me crazy. The FCP canvas window (the preview window in the upper right) is far too dark compared to the final render or even the original as seen in the viewer window, even with no processing of any kind applied using ProResLT codec for source (1920×1080 HD). Actually does it with all source material.
I believe that I have all quality settings on high set to give me a nice and accurate preview in the canvas window, but it does not matter- the canvas is too dark. No difference if Safe or unlimited RT with video playback on ‘high’ in the timeline and everything rendered fully.
As usual I am probably missing something basic. Suggestions?
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3 Replies
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What OS? From Snow Leopard onwards it was possible to have FCP display either 2.2 gamma or 1.8.
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Thanks. Is 10.6.8 snow lep. In settings I have gama correction set to ‘accurate’ but other than this don’t know how to adjust the canvas gamma.
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In QT.7 player Preferences, check “Allow Final Cut Studio color compatibility”. That will make QT Player correct for Gamma 2.2 and will look as dark as FC’s canvas.
The problem is that the gamma correction is applied twice: Once by MacOsX and again by the Player/Canvas.
As everything will look too dark, you may want to change the Screen gamma (Screen preferences) to 1.8.
Rafael
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