Single color in B&W shot aka Schindler’s List

[Thaxter Clavemarlton]

This is commonly called the “Pleasantville” effect, named after that film.

(Am I the only person in America that disliked this film?
It was very cynical with a distasteful amoral message… but I digress.)

This is a VERY common question with many answers.

Here are a few links.

https://www.geniusdv.com/bw-tutorial.php

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

https://www.lafcpug.org/tutorials/basic_pleasantville_print.html

[Kevin Monahan]

It’s also described in my book, with a step by step and footage you can use. Please check it out if you like to do a lot of FX. It will save you a lot of trouble and give a deeper knowledge about how effects work with FCP. That way, you can figure out a lot of this stuff on your own–and that is empowering. 😉

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

[Winston A. cely]

I’ve got Kevin’s book, and it totally rocks! From small things everyone should know (but many times don’t) to very complicated layer effects, Kevin has written about it all. The book is formated in a logical way, and is entertaining as well as informative. Great job Kevin!

[Lucas Young]

Thanks to all of you guys, you save dmy bacon. I should have used Pleasantville as my Google keyword 🙂
30 hours and counting…
cheers

Lucas