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QT Gamma shift on PC
Hi Everybody,
I have a client who has requested Quicktime H.264 files as their deliverable. The files look good viewed here on my macs but are washed out looking on their pcs. I’m working on a system with FCS 3 and Mac OS 10.5.8 (I mention this because I understand that Snow Leopard and PCs are gamma 2.2 by default).If I uncheck the “enable Final Cut Studio Color compatibility” option in quicktime preferences the video looks washed out for me also.
What is going on here? Am I creating QTs with the old 1.8 gamma – or is there some color management problem on their end?
Thanks!
Bob Piercehttp://www.lightstreamassociates.com
Mac Pro 2.66 – 8GB memory –
Mac Book Pro 2.33 Duo –
FC Studio 2 – Kona Lhe
Adobe Production Suite CS4 –
Sony Multiformat 14″ – Panasonic 42″ Plasma –
Ikegami HLDV7 – PVW EX-1 -
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I found this solution on a website called Video Copilot:
SOLUTION: After rendering into a QuickTime/h.264 file, open it up in QuickTime and select “Show Movie Properties.” Highlight the video track then click on the “Visual Settings” tab. Towards the bottom left you should see “Transparency” with a drop-down box next to it. Select “Blend” from the menu then move the “Transparency Level” slider to 100%. Choose “Straight Alpha” from the same drop-down and close the properties window and finally “Save.”
After doing this, I found the the video displayed correctly whether the “enable Final Cut Studio compatibility” preference is selected or not.
Bob
http://www.lightstreamassociates.com
Mac Pro 2.66 – 8GB memory –
Mac Book Pro 2.33 Duo –
FC Studio 2 – Kona Lhe
Adobe Production Suite CS4 –
Sony Multiformat 14″ – Panasonic 42″ Plasma –
Ikegami HLDV7 – PVW EX-1
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