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Broadcast safe – filter, levels, RGB limiting and Color
Hello there,
I have been reading a lot of the archive threads in relation to use of the Broadcast safe filter, RGB limit and Levels and it has answered a lot of my questions in relation to broadcast safe standards.
But I am curious to know – what combination of these filters do people prefer for getting legal limits? And what settings are best for use within these combinations ie: Broadcast Safe set to Very Conservative? / Levels with what tolerance levels? / RGB levels set to 0 – 100 etc?
Also, if you grade in Color with broadcast safe on, do you still need to apply a broadcast safe filter when you send back to FCP?
Thanks in advance for any help and advice.
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[Peta Ridley] “Also, if you grade in Color with broadcast safe on, do you still need to apply a broadcast safe filter when you send back to FCP? “
No, but even there I recommend coming up with a good combination of Ceiling / Floor and Chroma limit to suit your needs.
Walter Biscardi, Jr.
Editor, Colorist, Director, Writer, Consultant, Author.
Credits include multiple Emmy, Telly, Aurora and Peabody Awards.
Owner, Biscardi Creative Media featuring HD Post
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Cheers Walter, I always appreciate your sound advice on CC.
I’d be curious to know what method you use when applying broadcast safe filters / levels etc for best results in FCP…do you have a good formula for legalizing images?
Many thanks,
P
Editor / Colorist
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Peta,
This link is from Biscardi’s blog from his website. These steps will help you to ensure true broadcast safe from FCP.
https://www.biscardicreative.com/blog/?cat=4
I follow this for the broadcast shows I edit / produce, it works.PHIL
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Phil – that’s brilliant – exactly what I was looking for.
Thank-you for sharing, much appreciated.
Peta
Editor / Colorist
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You’re welcome, however…
Don’t thank me, thank Walter.
I subscribe to Walter’s blog and would highly suggest it to anyone working in FCP, alot of good info therePHIL
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Thanks Phil. I was going to send that link but you beat me to it! Glad to know that blog is helpful to folks.
Walter Biscardi, Jr.
Editor, Colorist, Director, Writer, Consultant, Author.
Credits include multiple Emmy, Telly, Aurora and Peabody Awards.
Owner, Biscardi Creative Media featuring HD Post
Biscardi Creative MediaCreative Cow Forum Host:
Apple Final Cut Pro, Apple Motion, Apple Color, AJA Kona, Business & Marketing, Maxx Digital. -
Walter,
VERY HELPFUL!
when’s the next colour DVD coming out?PHIL
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Absolutely…how do I subscribe to your blog Walter?
Big thanks to you both…
P
Editor / Colorist
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[Peta Ridley] “Absolutely…how do I subscribe to your blog Walter? “
I didn’t realize it wasn’t turned on until just now. I turned on the blog registration so you can register and be a subscriber.
Walter Biscardi, Jr.
Editor, Colorist, Director, Writer, Consultant, Author.
Credits include multiple Emmy, Telly, Aurora and Peabody Awards.
Owner, Biscardi Creative Media featuring HD Post
Biscardi Creative MediaCreative Cow Forum Host:
Apple Final Cut Pro, Apple Motion, Apple Color, AJA Kona, Business & Marketing, Maxx Digital. -
Walter,
I am following your method, and it’s all working fine. But after I render, the clips appear to be exceeding 100% whites still – any ideas? Have I not done something in the render setting which I should do?
Peta
Editor / Colorist
http://www.petaridley.com
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