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Use Stickies to level the horizon
I find it almost impossible to get the horizon correct when on location. More often than not I have to use “Rotate” and “Scale” in post. Still, it could be difficult to see if it is correctly levelled.
With the use of the “Stickies” app, it is easy:
– create a new stickie
– make it floating
– minimize it by double-clicking the upper bar
– make it longer, even over the whole displayNow, in FC, you can use this stickie as a guide while you rotate you video.
Easy as a breeze.
Sverker Hahn, Stockholm
Slower is better!
Sony EX1
Final Cut Studio 2
iMac Intel
MacBook Pro 15″ -
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Hi Sverker,
Very interesting the use of Stickies for those tasks.
I’ve never used the application but I will have a try.
However, when you want to rotate your image don’t use the “Rotate” function in the Motion tab.
When you use it, all the Motion effects (Size, distort, rotate, speed..) are rendered in a linear fashion. It doesn’t matter if you have set “Motion Rendering”>BEST. The rendering will be done with the lower quality available.
You can use the FC’s 3D filter or, better, “Andy’s Better 3D”. Available here:https://web.mac.com/andymees/Free_and_Easy/main/main.html
rafael
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Thanks for the tip, Rafael!
Sverker Hahn, Stockholm
Slower is better!
Sony EX1
Final Cut Studio 2
iMac Intel
MacBook Pro 15″ -
very interesting.
I’ve used the old school version and actually used post it notes on my monitor.
Now I can stay digital!!!!!thanks for that tip.
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Fun thread. I finally learned not to use White Out!
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