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new to FCP…need help with gunshot effect
New to FCP and am trying to add a gunshot effect to a short film. Doesn’t have to look top notch…just looking for something simple.
I added a muzzle blast for the shooter from detonationfilms.com, which worked great. When i overlayed the muzzle blast, the background was black. I was able to fix this by using Modify>Composite>Screen.
Now I’m trying to add the bullet hitting the victim, but all the shots from detonationfilms.com have white backgrounds. For some reason, when I go to Modify>Composite>Screen it doesn’t work for white. What I’m I missing? Are there any other websites that have bullet hits with a black background? As I said, I’m not too picky.
Lastly, I have about a 40 frame shot of the victim collapsing to the ground after being shot. He’s wearing a white T-Shirt, which I’d like to stain with blood. Can someone tell me what program would work best for this? I basically think I need to go frame by frame and “paint” the blood on him, but not sure what program is best for this (and simple).
Thanks! Much appreciated.
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Different composite modes do different things. Using “Screen” worked with the muzzle blast because that takes just the light areas and applies them to the underlying track. Check out this page for more info about what different composite modes do:
https://www.kenstone.net/fcp_homepage/basic_composite_mode.htmlFor their blood spurt, I’d recommend using the Chroma Keyer to key out the white areas and change it to the “Normal” composite mode. Might need to tweak it with the Color Corrector, too, to make it match the rest of the frame. Adjust to taste.
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The same thread has also appeared at apple.com. Similar advice given: After Effects.
bogiesan
This is my standard sigfile so do not take it personally: “For crying out loud, read the freakin’ manual.”
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Try Composite mode Multiple with the white background or one of the others.
Try a not too red, more dark, color matte for the shirt. Use a garbage matte to make the shape and a composite mode and/or opacity to blend it with the shirt.
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”
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