[Sam Freeman]

err… do you mean purge? I didn’t know you could trash the AFX preferences. How could I go about this?

[Sam Freeman]

Thanks for replying Todd.

The project is setup to 8 bit (although I have tried 16 bit also). It is the only layer in the composition (I’ve dragged the clip from the project window and dropped it on the new comp button).. It’s blending mode is set to normal. I am working in PAL and have tried DV-PAL footage filmed with a Sony Z1, HDV footage from the Z1 and DVCAM, DVC PRO and DVC PRO50 from a Panasonic P2 HPX500. It’s all direct from the camera – although I have tried NQT’s of the same from FCP. All with the same result…

The resulting washed out look is also there when I render.

Thanks for your help!

Sam