[David Mathis]

Unless my eyes decieve me the free version (not a typo) of Resolve is now available for Linux.
No need to order that Enterprise bridge version of a panel. Was pleasantly surprised by the news! Always happy to hear from Uncle Timmy! ????

[David Mathis]

I call it the “Super Duper Slicer Dicer”. It slices and it dices. Unlike the other blade tools this one never needs sharpening. It’s patented design helps prevent nicks, cuts and scratches unlike other blade tools. It also has a stick free surface, no amount of film cement is a match. Just rinse with water! Safe for the careless user yet tough on those pesky clips. It now comes in three neon colors. ????

Sorry, just could not help myself. Need to stop watching those paid advertisements.

[David Mathis]

Andy,

I also used a link parameter behavior so the inner and outer glow are the same color.

[David Mathis]

Andy,

Not in front of my computer at the moment but this might provide some insight:

Layer order:
Clone to be used as outline with glow effect. Used original text layer as inverted image mask using alpha channel.
Original text layer applied as image mask to effect source (video layet).
Video
Background

I will try to get a screenshot later.

[David Mathis]

Nice update but still no out of sync indicators. ????

[David Mathis]

Bret,

Thank you so much for a fast reply. Just used the method you described and it works. For some reason using a keyer did not work as planned but the method you mentioned worked like a charm. I hope that Apple will look at making the clone tool more useful. Then again I probably should get some training. Thanks again. You have saved me a trip to the head doctor. LOL

[David Mathis]

Andy,

I tried the method you described but all I am left with is just a text outline with video in it over a background. Turning the text face turns off the matte. So while turning off the face of the text turns off the face in the clone the result I am looking for is not there.

I want the face of the text to act as an image mask (matte) which is then applied to a video layer. The purpose of the clone is to act as the text outline. I have tried using a link behavior after making a copy of a text layer only the copy does not match any changes made to the original.

Here is how the layers are stacked:

Text outline
Original text (used as image mask)
Video (with image mask applied)
Background

I have tried using a luma keyer, various color correction methods and additional mattes only to not get the effect I am trying to achieve. ????

[David Mathis]

I don’t recall one way or the other. I did inquire if developing and transfer was included in the price. At the moment the answe is no. It might be when the cameras are available later this year but not for certain.

[David Mathis]

Hi Walter!

I probably will start off small by doing something like birthday parties for close friends and family. May even use it when going on a vacation. That way I can learn from my mistakes and get an idea of the cost involved. I have been looking on eBay for telecine products so I can cut cost on transferring film into my computer for editing. I may use Resolve to split clips up then move to FCPX for editing. I may do some wedding stuff but not the main event itself for various reasons. I have thought of using the camera to film title cards then composiite digitally in Motion or After Effects over footage. Will not be anything complicated and will not do it all the time.

Now looking for an electric motor for the camera.

[David Mathis]

Bolex still makes 16mm cameras although they are on the expensive side. I found a used one on eBay for a fairly reasonable price. Those things are built like a tank.