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NEW FCPX Adjustable Frame Effect
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I think from memory I used it in the face blur effect I
did.You basically need to link the x,y coordinates of a filter, that’s not visible, and use a link parameter to drive the x,y transform of layer or mask etc.
You end up placing the filters onscreen control over the top of the middle of the layer you wish to transform.
BG
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[Brendan Gibbons] “You basically need to link the x,y coordinates of a filter, that’s not visible, and use a link parameter to drive the x,y transform of layer or mask etc.”
So clever – I was never going to get there, but it’s obvious now you say it! Thanks so much,
Simon Ubsdell
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Beyond me as well!…. Only found it out by jumping into some of the shipped presets.
Handy for finding out some cool stuff.
Chers,
BG
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One crucial bit, however I think it’s on by default. Any of these filters that have an onscreen control, for it to be visible back in FCPX you need to make sure the checkbox at the bottom of the filter inspector that says “Publish OSC” is checked.
Cheers,
BG
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[Brendan Gibbons] “One crucial bit, however I think it’s on by default. Any of these filters that have an onscreen control, for it to be visible back in FCPX you need to make sure the checkbox at the bottom of the filter inspector that says “Publish OSC” is checked.”
Yup, thanks got that bit a while back – only just cracked the rest of it. Turns out that the only filter with the right parameters for this is Poke 😉 Tried most of the others before getting back there, having started with it. Oh well!
Thanks so much for the tip – quite amazing what it opens up!!!!
You are the man, and no mistake!
Simon Ubsdell
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[Eli Hollander] “(Also, is there a way in Motion to to actual on-screen dragging control, as opposed to sliders and “X,Y” positions, etc.?)”
The moral of the story is that you can indeed have onscreen controls, but as soon as parameters start to overlap Motion really doesn’t like it and FCPX likes it even less. So you could for instance have an OSC for moving the box around but it gets very cranky if you also want an OSC for panning and scanning the source image inside the box, as the linkages start to fight each other.
At least that’s the conclusion I’ve come to so far.
The way things are currently set up in Motion, the OSCs are a bit of a cheat if you’re trying to control anything other than Filter Parameters which is what they are for. There are no OSCs for transform parameters or any kinds of Behavior. As Brendan correctly pointed out, you need to use a “hidden” filter to link your transform paramaters to get them to respond.
Maybe there’s an even more elaborate workaround for these situations but I haven’t found it yet – but I’ll keep looking!
Simon Ubsdell
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Thanks for looking into it, Simon. Would OSC for just position on the screen and size of the frame work, not for controlling the image inside the frame? (And as is, it’s really useful).
Eli
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[Eli Hollander] ”
Thanks for looking into it, Simon. Would OSC for just position on the screen and size of the frame work, not for controlling the image inside the frame? (And as is, it’s really useful).”Hi Eli
Here you go – I’ve done what you suggested and used an OSC for the box position and you’re right it makes the layout process much quicker.
Note that in the process you’ve lost the numberical option in the Info tab – it seems (unless I’m wrong) that you can’t have both at the same time.
I’ve also given you a checkbox for the Drop Shadow and the Border On/Off states.
I looked into giving you a control for the scale of the box but I couldn’t make it work except in one dimension due to the limits of linking to the dummy filter. No doubt Brendan can tell me how it’s done though 😉
Simon Ubsdell
Director/Editor/Writer
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Simon, This filter is outstanding, very well done. How difficult is it to add a feather option to fuzz out the border? You’re probably rolling your eyes at the constant stream of idea requests…We’ll have to start paying you commissions! 🙂
Truly, a marvelous split screen for FCPX. I have a feeling this could end up at the top of my favorites folder in day to day use.
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[Ethan Young] “How difficult is it to add a feather option to fuzz out the border?”
Well, since you ask so nicely – I’ll be happy to add it in, good idea. Do you want the option to feather X and Y separately?
Incidentally if you’re looking for a more interesting edge to your frames, please do take a look at my Grunge Opacity Mask Effect (below) which is great for making more organic looking edges and many other uses.
https://forums.creativecow.net/readpost/344/2021
It’s also great for fading stuff on in any interesting way – the sad thing is nobody seems to be interested in it 🙁
Simon Ubsdell
Director/Editor/Writer
http://www.tokyo-uk.com
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