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auto contrast
Is using auto contrast on a clip in AE a no-no, as it once was in Photoshop of old, where Curves were the preferred way to go for due to the linear overall affect of the “auto” option?
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Auto contrast can be very useful for removing flicker, but it does not provide the degree of control over an image that a manually-controlled effect like Curves would.
Walter Soyka
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Thanks for the reply Walter.
Would you say that auto contrast is inclined to destroy or compress pixel highlight and shadow information as well?
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The Black Clip and White Clip settings will help you limit the destruction.
Walter Soyka
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How exactly?
Is there a way you can see the effect whilst using the slider as in Levels in Photoshop when pressing Alt whilst moving the sliders gives you a graphic view of what is being clipped or blown out? -
If you add Levels effects before and after the Auto Contrast, you will be able to see the before and after histograms in the Effects panel.
Walter Soyka
Principal & Designer at Keen Live
Motion Graphics, Widescreen Events, Presentation Design, and Consulting
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Very helpful and much appreciated.
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