problems with chroma key, better in Premiere!

[Tom Matthies]

I’ve never been too impressed with the chroma keyer filter in FCP. I just never seem to get that “nice” key from it. I’ve been using DVMatte for about a year with good success. It’s not too expensive and easy to use. Might want to try it. They used to have a free, downloadable version to try it out.

Otherwise, for your problem, you might try adding the matte choker filter after the CK filter and try to “squeeze” your keyed material down a little. It might help get rid of the green fringe a bit. Add the spill suppressor filter as well. Try adding the spill filter before the choker and see if that helps. Play with the various controls until you get a combination that works best for your particular situation.
Tom

[Walter Biscardi]

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[Max Frank]

Personally, I’ve been able to execute excellent Keys in FCP on DV, so I don’t know what all the fuss is about.

But anyway, I also found that using the keyer in Boris BCC can also be a great tool.

Wayne

2DP G5, 3.5GB RAM, FCP HD

[Walter Biscardi]

[Wayne K.] “But anyway, I also found that using the keyer in Boris BCC can also be a great tool. “

That’s a MUCH better keyer than Apple’s own Chroma Keyer. In fact I tell everyone that BCC should be on every editor’s workstation as it’s a nice “swiss army knife” of filters, effects and tools.

Walter Biscardi, Jr.
Creative Genius, Biscardi Creative Media
https://www.biscardicreative.com

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[Kevin Monahan]

I have a step by step article I wrote for Ken Stone.

https://www.kenstone.net/fcp_homepage/chroma_key_fcp_hd_monahan.html

This process is also covered in my book in detail and has exercises to boot.

Kevin Monahan
Author – Motion Graphics and Effects in Final Cut Pro
fcpworld.com