Graduated N/D Filter in Post? Is there such a thing?

[Thaxter Clavemarlton]

Just duplicate the same footage on two video layers, one on top of the other.
Adjust one with the Color Corrector to make it darker.
Crop it (use a soft edge) so only the top half (or so) is visible over the lower (unretouched) footage.

Make adjustments until it looks “right”.

Render.

[Pierre]

wow. that’s great.
Thank you !
I’m gonna give it a try now.

[Steve Eisen]

Check out 55mm Plug-ins from Digital Film Tools.

Steve Eisen
Eisen Video Productions
Director-At-Large
Chicago Final Cut Pro Users Group

[Max Frank]

Easier/cheaper way:

1. Place Custom Gradient on top of your clip
found in >Effects>render>Custom Gradient

2. Right/Ctrl click > Composite Mode > Overlay

3. Double-click on the gradient and adjust to taste.

Enjoy.

Wayne

2DP G5, 3.5GB RAM, FCP HD

[Blub06]

I like using the 4 point garbage matte and the 8 pint for this stuff. The advantage of this filter is that it allows for a fully customized grad. I like custom arcs with one side more then the other, the garbage mattes get you there real nice like.

Chris

[Pierre]

How do you use a garbage matte? I’m new… can you tell me more specifically? I don’t want to bring the level down on everything in the sky line if that’s what you mean.

[Blub06]

I appear to have screwed up, that