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Adding Light in FCP
Super easy question I suppose… I am going thru the FCP Training Series and sure am going to hit this eventually, but for the time being I need help real quick with something. We shot a short little scene with only one light source coming thru a window. It is suppose to be dark, but we got it a bit too dark. Is there a way to lighten up the scene in FCP without looking just terrible… if you are curious to see what I am talking about you can see it at http://www.vimeo.com/938044 and I promise I only post that link for genuine help and not some stupid way to get people to see the video… it was a class assignment that I wouldn’t mind adding some light to is all…
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This is for an earlier version of FCP, but still relevant as an intro:
https://www.kenstone.net/fcp_homepage/cc_legal_fcp4.html
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Use the Color Corrector 3-way and push up the mids a little. Not too much or it’s get muddy.
All the best,
Tom
Class on Demand DVDs “Complete Training for FCP6,” “Basic Training for FCS2” and “Final Cut Express Made Easy”
Author: “Final Cut Pro 5 Editing Essentials” and “Final Cut Express 4 Editing Workshop” -
As well as the three way CC, try Lyric’s free Shadow Highlight filter. It is very good at bringing up shadow detail and holding down blown highlights.
https://www.lyric.com/fcp-plugins/index.htm#shadow
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