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ContentsWhat’s NewWhat's New in Action What's New in Flame FXWhat's New in BatchWhat's New in Media ManagementWhat's New in the EditDeskWhat's New in DocumentationOther EnhancementsFeature Differences by ProductAbout Smoke For Mac OS X Feature DifferencesAbout Navigating FoldersAbout Project CompatibilityAbout Smoke Advanced Feature Differences About Smoke in Flame Premium Feature DifferencesAbout Backdraft Conform Feature DifferencesGetting StartedStarting and Exiting SmokeStarting SmokeExiting SmokeThe EditDeskAbout the EditDeskEditDesk ListSource AreaEditDesk MenuRecord AreaFocus Clip and Focus AreaNavigating on the EditDeskThe PenThe MouseThe CursorsFields, Buttons and HotkeysButtonsNumeric FieldsEntering Text with the KeyboardHotkeysManaging EditDesk ClipsUsing Clips with Different ResolutionsClip InformationDisplaying Detailed Clip InformationIcons on Clip ProxiesAccessing the Source Area MenuSelecting ClipsArranging Source ClipsSetting a Default Proxy HeightResizing Source Area ProxiesSearching for ClipsGanging Source ClipsCopying Clips on the EditDeskDeleting Items from the EditDeskNaming Items on the EditDeskAdding Notes to ClipsManaging the EditDesk ListControlling the Display of the EditDesk LibraryUsing List ViewWorking with FoldersWorking with Source and Record AreasShowing or Hiding the Contents of Folders and AreasSelecting Areas and a Focus Clip to Display on the EditDeskSelecting Entries in the EditDesk ListEditing in the EditDesk ListMoving Entries in the EditDesk ListRenaming, Deleting, and Clearing Entries in the EditDesk ListSaving to the Clip LibraryAccessing the Effects ModulesUsing the Same Clips OptionUsing the EditDesk Module EditorUndoing and Redoing OperationsUsing Local UndoAccessing System MessagesColour PickerUsing the Colour Picker with 16-bit Floating Point ColoursPicking Colours by Setting Colour Model Channel ValuesSampling Colours in a ClipSelecting a Colour from the Colour PotsMixing Colours Using the Colour PaletteBrowsing the File SystemUsing BookmarksUsing the Filter ToolSelecting and Loading FilesThe PlayerAbout the PlayerDisplaying Player ViewsViewing Clips in the Source/Record PlayerViewing Clips in the Triptych PlayerViewing Clips in the Standard PlayerControlling Playback in the PlayerChanging the Play SpeedSynchronizing Audio and Video PlaybackCycling through Multiple ClipsIdentifying Dropped FramesSetting Player Display OptionsSetting Playback Resolution and ModeReversing Player Dominance on the Broadcast MonitorPlaying Clips at Their Native FramerateSetting Preview OptionsViewing Safe Action and Safe Title OverlaysApplying a Letterbox Format to a ClipComparing Tracks and LayersNavigating Clips Using the TimesmearToggling Pixel Aspect Ratio DisplayChanging Playback Scan Mode OptionsUsing 3D LUTs in the PlayerUsing the Image Display Viewer in the PlayerSynchronizing Audio with the Broadcast MonitorModules About the Module Editor Accessing ModulesUsing the EditDesk Module EditorAccessing Modules with Previous ClipsViewing Clips in the Image WindowControlling Playback in the Image WindowZooming and Panning the Image WindowDisplaying Clip ViewsAccessing the Player from ModulesScrubbing Audio in ModulesDisplaying Audio Waveforms in ModulesSetting Image Window Display OptionsWorking with Grids and GuidesUsing a Viewport NavigatorMonitoring RGB Channels IndependentlyDisplaying the Proper Aspect RatioMonitoring Full Frames and Dominant FieldsDisplaying Multiple ViewsMultiple Viewport CategoriesDisplaying Stereo Modes in Multiple ViewportsControlling Image Display in Multiple ViewportsDisplaying LUTsDisplaying the Reference AreaWorking with Viewports and a Broadcast MonitorSchematic BasicsAbout SchematicsFlow Graph SchematicsScene-Based SchematicsDisplaying the SchematicAdding NodesConnecting NodesSelecting NodesMoving NodesRemoving NodesBreaking the Link between NodesNaming NodesCopying NodesHiding Parts of an ImageStereoscopyStereoscopic WorkflowStereoscopy in Smoke Assembling and Preparing Stereo Tracks on the EditDeskEditing Stereo TracksStereo Compositing in Batch FXStereo Compositing in ActionInputting and Outputting MediaClip Input/Output Using a VTRAbout Clip Input and Output Using a VTRConfiguring Hardware For Clip Input and Output Using a VTRConfiguring Software For Clip Input and Output Using a VTRInputting Clips From a VTRAccessing the Input Clip MenuInput Clip Menu OptionsSelecting a VTR Device For InputNaming Tapes and ClipsSelecting Tracks and Channels to CaptureCapturing Single FramesCapturing Single ClipsHDCAM SR Double-Speed and Stereo Tape CaptureOutputting Clips To a VTRAccessing the Output Clip MenuOutput Clip Menu ControlsSelecting a VTR Device For OutputOutputting a Single ClipOutputting Multiple ClipsOutputting Clips With a Letterbox OverlayOutputting Clips with a Logo OverlayAbout the Logo ControlsInserting Logos for Real-Time OutputOutputting Clips in Assemble ModeHDCAM SR Stereo Tape OutputMonitoring Video During Clip Input and Output OperationsSetting Input and Output In and Out PointsInputting and Outputting a Live Video SignalWorking with Multi-Format Input and OutputAbout Working with Multi-Format Input and OutputDetection of Sync and TimingChanging Resolutions for Clip InputThings to RememberSupported HD Formats for Video I/OGenerating ProxiesCapturing Proxies OnlyCapturing Material with Variable Frame RateControlling a VTRVerifying the VTR StatusUsing the VTR Transport ControlsAdjusting Audio Gain on Output ClipSetting Video Input and Output Engineering Menu ControlsInputting and Outputting with HeadroomCapturing 60i Material with 2:3 Pulldown RemovalConfiguring Dual-Serial Link I/O on Linux WorkstationsClip Output Using Real-Time Deliverables About Real-Time DeliverablesWhat Is a Deliverable?Hardware Requirements for Real-Time DeliverablesReal-Time Deliverables Use CasesFilm Master 24p, HD, or 2K Logarithmic Timeline, to VideoPAL Telecinema to VideoAccessing the Deliverables MenuPreviewing and Processing Material for Real-Time OutputPreviewing DeliverablesProcessing Source Clips and DeliverablesOutputting DeliverablesManaging DeliverablesCreating and Modifying DeliverablesExporting and Loading Deliverables as TemplatesViewing Deliverables in the EditDesk and LibraryCopying and Loading Deliverables from the LibrarySearching for Clips with DeliverablesTransferring Deliverables to Other SystemsReal-Time Deliverables Timing SpecificationsClip Input/Output Using HSDL DevicesAbout HSDL Input and OutputSetting Up Hardware for HSDL Input and OutputConfiguring Software for HSDL Input and OutputInputting Clips From an HSDL DeviceOutputting Clips To an HSDL DeviceSetting Video Input and Output Engineering Menu OptionsVTR EmulationAbout VTR EmulationVTR Emulation WorkflowConfiguring Hardware for VTR EmulationConfiguring Software for VTR EmulationStarting a Session with VTR EmulatorUsing VTR Emulation to Output ClipsUsing VTR Emulation to Capture ClipsSupported Media Files FormatsImport FormatsSupported Image File FormatsSupported Audio File FormatsSupported QuickTime File CodecsSupported P2 MXF File CodecsSupported XDCAM File CodecsSupported DNxHD MXF File CodecsSupport for RED FilesSupport for ARRI FilesSupport for Apple ProRes FilesExport FormatsSupported Image File FormatsSupported Audio File FormatsSupported QuickTime File CodecsImporting Media Files and SequencesImporting Media FilesImporting Specific Tracks From Multitrack FilesImporting AAF & FCP XML Sequences Relinking a Sequence to its MediaSetting Global Import PreferencesManaging Media Files Import Preferences and RulesMedia Files Import Preferences and Import History OptionsRED-Only PreferencesDebayering MenuColour MenuImage MenuAdvanced Colour MenuCurve MenuARRI-Only PreferencesResolutionColour MenuProcessing MenuImage MenuMetadata MenuClip Options MenuKeycode MenuLayer MenuImage MenuBrowsing MenuSetting FCP XML & AAF PreferencesFCP XML & AAF Metadata Options Menu FCP XML & AAF Media Options MenuEditing the Import HistoryAbout Media ManagementManaging Media Files ImportRecognizing Types of ClipsAbout ProxiesExporting Media FilesAbout Exporting Media FilesAbout the Export Image Menu OptionsFile Operations GroupExport Options GroupQuality GroupResizing GroupDPX Transfer Characteristics GroupProxies GroupExport Video OptionsExporting Image FilesExporting RGBA Image FilesExporting DPX FilesExporting Video FilesWorking with Codec ProfilesExporting Image Files in the BackgroundExporting Audio FilesExporting Media to Cleaner XL for EncodingDeleting Media Files From the Filesystem Via Export ImageProcessing and PublishingAbout Processing and PublishingTypes of PublishingAccessing the Publish MenuAbout the Publish Menu OptionsFile Operations GroupType GroupSource Media GroupOutput Media GroupFile Naming GroupOutput File Management GroupNaming Published FilesPublishing a Clip Using the Publish ToolPublishing in the BackgroundManaging the Background Import/Export QueueProcessing Soft Effects and Batch FXProcessing Clips and ProxiesProcessing in ModulesManaging Media Using the Store ToolConsolidating Clips in the Clip LibraryCommitting Soft Clips, History, or Audio in the Clip LibraryLegacy File Import Using Import MediaAbout Using Import MediaAbout Proxies in Import MediaAbout the Import Media Menu OptionsFile Operations GroupClip Media GroupClip Metadata GroupProcessing GroupFile Attributes GroupMovie Attributes GroupLibrary Operations OptionsAbout the Proxy Import SettingsFull Resolution Root Path GroupProxy Root Path GroupProxy Search Criteria GroupImporting and Soft-Importing Image FilesImporting DPX File Sequences for Data ConformImporting OpenEXR FilesImporting RGBA FilesImporting Adobe Photoshop FilesImporting and Soft-Importing Video FilesImporting and Soft-Importing in the BackgroundImporting and Soft-Importing Audio FilesDeleting Media Files From the Filesystem Via Import MediaManaging Projects and MediaManaging Projects and UsersAbout Projects and UsersProjectsUsersSelecting a Project and User on Start-upCreating a ProjectSetting a Project's Home DirectorySetting the Default ResolutionSetting Proxy Management OptionsSetting the Graphics Processing Bit DepthEnabling Lustre Interoperability OptionsSelecting the Project Configuration TemplateModifying a ProjectDeleting a ProjectManaging ProxiesProxy PlaybackProxy ProcessingRegenerating ProxiesExtracting ProxiesAuto-Connecting Clip Libraries Belonging to Other ProjectsCreating User Profiles Modifying a UserDeleting a UserResetting a UserLoading Different Projects and Users during a Work SessionLoading a Different ProjectLoading a Different UserAbout Multi-Format ProjectsWorking with Remote FramestoresClip LibrariesAbout Clip LibrariesCreating Clip LibrariesOpening Clip LibrariesAvailable LibrariesOrder of Available LibrariesUsing the Dual Library ViewSaving to Clip LibrariesShortcut for Saving ClipsViewing Entries in Clip LibrariesExpanding and Collapsing the Reels PanelViewing the Contents of a Specific ReelScrolling a Clip LibraryChanging the View ModeAbout Information Displayed on ProxiesJogging ProxiesSorting Entries in Titles and Proxies ModeExpanding and Collapsing Entries in Titles and Proxies ModeExpanding and Collapsing the Contents of a ClipListing Clip InformationSelecting EntriesSelection OrderPlaying Clips from the LibraryPreview Panel InformationSearching for ClipsOrganizing ClipsAdding Library ReelsMoving EntriesCopying EntriesRenaming EntriesDeleting Entries from a Clip LibraryDeleting Clip LibrariesLoading Clips to the EditDeskLoading and Resizing ClipsCopying Local and Remote Clip Libraries to Your Current ProjectNetwork Library StructureNetwork Library EntriesSelecting Clip Libraries in Local or Remote ProjectsDisabling Auto-Connect from Outside the ApplicationCopying Clips from Other ProjectsWire OptionsAborting a Wire TransferAccessing Gateway LibrariesGateway Library StructureSelecting Gateway Libraries in Local or Remote WorkstationsUsing Selection SetsTroubleshooting Lock FilesArchivingAbout ArchivingChoosing a Medium for ArchivingFile SystemsVTRsTape DrivesSupplementing Archives with System Drive BackupsArchiving and Restoring Mixed Resolution ProjectsArchiving Clips Containing Sources with Different Bit Depths8- and 10-bit VTR ArchivingMedia Archiving WorkflowProject Setup Archiving WorkflowConfiguring HardwareConfiguring a VTR for ArchivingConfiguring Tape Devices for ArchivingConfiguring SoftwareAccessing the Archive MenuArchive StructureEstimating Archive SizeCreating a VTR ArchiveBefore You BeginSelecting a DeviceHD Board 1080 Line Video TimingsArchiving to the HDCAM SR deviceArchiving to a Tape Containing MaterialHeader Information SlateTips for Better VTR ArchivingCreating an HDCAM ArchiveCreating a Tape ArchiveCreating a File ArchiveArchiving Clips With Unmanaged MediaArchiving to Multiple VolumesOpening an ArchiveOpening Multiple Tape ArchivesSaving to an ArchiveArchiving EntriesClosing an ArchiveManaging ArchivesBrowsing an ArchiveOnline Tables of Contents (OTOCs)Using an ASCII TOC to View an ArchiveUsing an HTML TOC to View an ArchiveDeleting Tables of ContentsSearching in an ArchiveAppending Entries to an Existing ArchiveDeleting Entries from an ArchiveRestoring Entries from an ArchiveSetting Preferences To Restore Archives from Previous VersionsRecovering an ArchiveArchiving and Restoring SetupsOptimizing Archiving OperationsOrganizing ArchivesTips and TroubleshootingForcing an Archive To a Single TapeManaging Your Work EnvironmentSaving Setups and PreferencesAbout Setups and PreferencesSetupsPreferencesAccessing DirectoriesSaving, Loading, and Deleting ItemsDeleting Multiple ItemsRemaining in the File BrowserSetting the Default PreferencesClip HistoryAbout Clip HistoryIdentifying Clips with HistoryClip History WorkflowModifying and Displaying Clip HistoryDisplaying Clip HistoryModifying the History of an Element in its Last Module or Soft EffectModifying Clip History through History ViewReplacing Sources in a Clip’s History Processing New Clips through Clip HistoryAccessing Action HistoryModifying Clip History in BatchManaging Clips with Clip HistorySearching for Clips with HistoryDeleting Sources and IntermediatesCommitting a Clip with HistorySaving and Archiving Clips with Clip HistoryCompatibility between Autodesk ProductsViewing Clip History from Smoke Viewing Clip History in Inferno, Flame, and Flint Clip History FunctionalityClip History Features Per ProductClip History AccessibilityClip History Accessibility in BatchSetting PreferencesAbout PreferencesAccessing the Preferences MenuProject Management PreferencesTiming PreferencesPointer PreferencesUser Interface PreferencesCreating Custom MenusDocumentation PreferencesTooltips PreferencesMiscellaneous PreferencesGeneral PreferencesGeneralTimecodeDefault Processing OptionsHistoryEditDeskBatch Cache Life SpanUntitled Clip NameRendered Clip NameStreaming MediaAutosaveUndoBurn Update IntervalEditDesk ReelsImage Data TypePlayer PreferencesReplayPlaybackDisplayTimesmearTimeline PreferencesEditingContainersDisplayNavigationTransition PreferencesAttributesRenderingEditingWipeModules/SoftFX PreferencesRenderingAxisBlendAnimationAudio Gain AnimationSoft Colour CorrectSoft ResizeTextTimewarpSetupsBatch ModeBatch EditingBatch FXBatch FX Cache Life SpanAuto Key Button LookAudio PreferencesAccessing the Audio Preferences MenuPlayerMetersWaveformsToneGeneralInputs/OutputsADAT ConverterBroadcast Monitor PreferencesBroadcast Monitor Displaying a Clip in the Broadcast MonitorDisplaying the User Interface in the Broadcast MonitorBroadcast MultiviewImage Data TypeBroadcast LUTBroadcast Colour SpaceBroadcast OverlayBroadcast StereoStorage PreferencesSpace CalculationFramestoreLUT PreferencesSupport PreferencesManaging HotkeysAbout the Hotkey EditorMap-to-Button and Functional HotkeysHotkey DomainsKeystroke ConventionsDetermining a Button's Current HotkeyHotkey ErrorsAccessing the Hotkey EditorHotkey CatalogueSelecting Your Keyboard TypeSearching the Hotkey CatalogueEditing HotkeysEditing Local HotkeysEditing Global and Shared HotkeysCreating New Local HotkeysManaging HotkeysInstalling FontsAbout Fonts in SmokeSupported FontsFonts Requiring Additional WorkFont LocationsInstalling Adobe Postscript Type 1 FontsInstalling Other Supported FontsConformingConforming OverviewAbout EDL FilesSupported File Interchange FormatsTelecine Log FormatsStandard EDL FormatsEnhanced EDL FormatsAbout DLEDL FilesWorking with EDLsImporting EDLsEditing EDLsCapturing and Importing Media Using EDLsExporting EDLsTimecode and KeycodeImporting EDL FilesAbout Importing EDL FilesAbout the Import EDL MenuOperations GroupAssembly Options MenuPreferences MenuSearch Events MenuRenumber Events Menu2:3 Pulldown Options MenuAbout the Load EDL MenuImporting EDLsImporting EDLs at Non-Native Frame RatesImporting EDLs with Varicam InformationConverting EDLsLoading File-based EDLsLoading ALE FilesLoading FLX, ATN, and TLC FilesLoading EDM FilesSearching EDLsClosing EDLsReopening EDLsCreating and Editing EDL FilesAbout Creating and Editing EDLsAbout EDL Editing CommandsEvents GroupTransitions GroupTitles GroupComments GroupCapture GroupEDL GroupEditing GroupDisplay GroupEDL ViewUndo List ViewTape List ViewCreating an EDLEditing an EDLEditing a Tape NameAudio PatchingEditing TracksEditing Transitions in EDLsEditing TimecodeEditing and Creating TimewarpsCreating and Editing DLEDLsDLEDL StructureUsing DLEDLs ExamplesVideo-only EDLSimple Video and Audio (2 Tracks) EDLSimple Video and Audio (4 Tracks) EDLSimple Video and Audio (2 Tracks - Stereo) EDLSimple Video and Audio (4 Tracks - Stereo) EDLSaving EDLs and Tape ListsCapturing and Importing Media Using EDLsAbout Capturing and Importing Media Using EDL FilesAbout the Auto-Capture MenuCapturing Clips Using an EDLAuto-Capturing an EDLDefining Audio Tracks to be CapturedAudio Track PatchingImporting Files Using an EDLAssembling EDLsAssembling a Single EDLAssembling Multiple EDLsCapturing and Assembling Multiple EDLs into ActsViewing Captured and Assembled MaterialUnlinking and Relinking Media and ClipsAbout Unlinking and Relinking Media and ClipsUnlinking Media from Clips in the Clip LibraryUnlinking Media from Selected Timeline SegmentsReformatting ClipsHandling Clips with Processed EffectsReformatting Unlinked Clips for RecaptureCopying Formats between Clips and TimelinesReformatting ExamplesRecapturing MediaRecapturing Media from a VTRReloading Imported FilesLoading Image Files into Video-Based SourcesRelinking Media to ClipsExporting EDLsAbout Generating and Outputting EDLsAbout the Export EDL MenuTrack TableEDL Save Options GroupOutput Options GroupGenerating EDLsOutputting EDLsTimecode and KeycodeAbout Timecode and KeycodeWays that Timecode and Keycode is Preserved or DestroyedDisplaying Timecode and KeycodeDisplaying Timecode and Keycode on Clip ProxiesDisplaying Timecode and Keycode in the PlayerDisplaying Timecode and Keycode in the Clip Information OverlayDisplaying Timecode and Keycode in the TimelineDisplaying Timecode and Keycode in the List ViewAbout the Timecode CalculatorAbout the Keycode CalculatorKeycode SyntaxSupported Film EmulsionsSupported Film GaugesAbout the Change TC/KC/Rate ToolsThe Change Timecode ToolThe Change Keycode ToolThe Change Frame Code Mode ToolChanging TimecodeChanging KeycodeChanging Frame Code ModeManually Assigning Timecode and Keycode on ImportAbout the Burn In MenuBurning-in Clip InformationImporting Final Cut Pro XMLAbout Importing XML from Final Cut ProFCP XML Conform WorkflowSetting One Timecode Track in Final Cut ProLogging and Capturing from Tape in Final Cut ProExporting Sequences from Final Cut ProImporting Final Cut Pro XMLRelinking to File-based MediaRecapturing Media From TapeOptimizing the Recapture of Footage Referenced in XML FilesConsolidating ClipsRelinking to Already Captured MaterialSupported and Unsupported EffectsFCP to Smoke: DataFCP to Smoke: AnimationFCP to Smoke: MotionFCP to Smoke: Video TransitionsFCP to Smoke: Video FiltersFCP to Smoke: Video GeneratorFCP to Smoke: AudioFCP to Smoke: Composite ModeImporting Subtitle XMLAbout Subtitle XMLSubtitle XML WorkflowImporting Subtitle XML FilesAdding Subtitle XML Files to the TimelineWorking with Multiple Subtitle XML Files for Clip VersioningUsing Text Setup FilesEditing Subtitle XML FilesSubtitle XML SyntaxBasic ElementsTitle ElementsSample CodeImporting AAF FilesAbout Importing Advanced Authoring Format FilesAAF Conform WorkflowPreparing Sequences Cut in Avid for AAF ImportLogging and Capturing from Tape in AvidExporting Sequences from AvidImporting AAF FilesRelinking to File-based MediaRecapturing Media From TapeOptimizing the Recapture of Footage Referenced in AAF FilesConsolidating ClipsRelinking to Already Captured MaterialSupported and Unsupported Transitions and EffectsGeneralVideo and Audio TransitionsVideo and Audio EffectsImporting and Exporting OMF FilesAbout OMF FilesOMF Project WorkflowImporting OMF FilesExporting OMF FilesSupported and Unsupported Transitions and EffectsSupported Decisions and TransitionsTransitions TranslationEffects TranslationEditingEditing EssentialsIntroductionEditing WorkflowBasic Editing ConceptsGestural EditingSoft EditsTransitionsTimecodeKeycodeVirtual SourcesRecord Area View ModesHead/Tail ViewStoryboard ViewCollapsed ViewFrames ViewTimeline ViewContainers ViewTrim ViewRecord Area Clip List ViewHistory ViewBFX ViewEditing CursorsNavigating the TimelineAbout TimelinesAccessing TimelinesTimeline InterfaceManipulating the TimelineMoving the Timeline DisplayZooming the TimelineDisplaying a Large Timeline ViewPlaying the TimelineScrubbing the TimelineJumping to a Particular LocationFrame-Stepping the TimelineReplaying the TimelineTrack BasicsAdding TracksActivating a Track's OutputChanging the Current TrackSelecting TracksLocking TracksResizing TracksElement BasicsSelecting ElementsNaming ElementsAdding Comments to ElementsDisplaying Element InformationDeleting Elements from the TimelineSearching for Timeline ElementsMaintaining Sync between ElementsResetting Edit Sync GroupsCreating Edit Sync Groups for Multiple Video TracksUsing Edit Sync for Insert and Overwrite EditsDeleting and Disabling Edit Sync GroupsPatching on the TimelineKeyboard Patching on the TimelineSetting In Points and Out PointsMarking In and Out PointsDeleting In Points and Out PointsEnabling Phantom MarksMarking Frames of InterestLifting Cue and Segment MarksAdding Comments to Cue and Segment MarksSetting Cue and Segment Mark ColoursCreating a CutSwapping Timeline ElementsMatching Clips with Their Source ClipEditing to the TimelineAbout Editing to the TimelineStereo TracksConverting a Stereo Track to Video TracksConverting a Video Track to a Stereo TrackRemoving Stereo SyncAdding Clips to an Empty Record AreaSetting Record and Source ClipsSetting the Ripple ModeSetting Snap OptionsDragging Clips to the TimelinePreviewing the Placement of Shots on the TimelineNavigating Edit SequencesIdentifying Cuts and TransitionsInserting Clips into an Edit SequenceOverwriting Clips in an Edit SequenceInserting or Overwriting on Dissolves and WipesReplacing ShotsRipple Replace EditsReplace EditsSource-Only Replace EditsPerforming a Three-Point EditPerforming a Four-Point EditRemoving Elements from an Edit SequenceRemoving an Element That Is Part of a Dissolve or WipeVertical EditingAbout Vertical EditingVertical Editing InterfaceLayer BasicsCreating LayersCollapsing LayersDeleting LayersMuting LayersNaming LayersCreating Multilayer ClipsControlling the Transparency of GapsWorking with ContainersIn-Context EditingPreviewing Vertical EditsUsing the Triptych Player with Vertical EditingUsing the Triptych Player for Multi-camera EditsMonitoring Multiple Elements SimultaneouslyUsing the Triptych Player for Colour MatchingTrimmingAbout TrimmingTrimming Examples in this ChapterViewing Head, Tail, and Offset InformationUsing the Trim CursorsLocking Clips While TrimmingViewing Frames While TrimmingLinking Transitions and CutsHotkey TrimmingTrimming and Sliding to MarksTrimming SymmetricallyTrimming Clips GesturallyTrimming Dissolves and WipesTrimming Audio TracksSliding a Clip GesturallySliding a Splice or Transition GesturallySliding AudioSlipping a Clip GesturallyTrimming Animated Soft EffectsTrim Cursor ReviewDissolves and WipesAbout Dissolves and WipesTransitions WorkflowSelecting a CutSelecting the Transition TypeSelecting the AlignmentEntering a Transition DurationCreating DissolvesFading to Black or Fading from BlackDissolving to or from a ColourEditing DissolvesCreating a Custom TransitionSwapping Transitions from the Source Area to the TimelineAdding a SMPTE WipeAdjusting the Global Axis of SMPTE WipesEditing Wipes Creating Customized Wipes with Garbage Masks Creating a MaskAltering a Mask's Shape Controlling a Mask's Effect Changing a Mask's Position, Rotation, and Scaling Animating Masks Using the Wipe Schematic Parenting Masks Using Templates for SMPTE WipesAdjusting a Preset SMPTE WipeAdjusting a Custom WipeCreating an Axis TransitionRemoving TransitionsCopying Transitions Soft EffectsAbout Soft EffectsProcessing Order of Soft EffectsCreating Soft EffectsEditing with Soft Effect Quick MenusSoft Effect Mini Editor — Widescreen OnlyAccessing the Soft Effect Editors Navigating in the Soft Effect Editors Previewing in Soft Effect Editors Generating Clip Proxies Creating Axis Soft Effects Creating Matte ContainersAccessing the Axis EditorModifying Axis Soft Effect LayersHiding NodesAccessing the Axis KeyerSetting Axis Rendering OptionsCreating Wipe Soft Effects Creating Sparks Soft EffectsPreview FX in the Spark EditorCreating Colour Correction Soft EffectsAccessing the Colour Correction EditorColour Matching Creating Colour Warper Soft Effects Displaying a 2D or 3D Vectorscope Creating Timewarp Soft EffectsCreating Blend Soft Effects Creating Resize Soft EffectsSoft Resize Editor Creating Text Soft EffectsAccessing Soft Text ControlsCreating Text LayersCreating a Text Matte KeySoft Text and Proxy Mode in the Mini Editor Creating Colour SourcesTrimming Animated Soft EffectsCreating Gap EffectsCreating a Gap Effect over a TransitionAdding Soft Text to an Empty LayerLinking Soft EffectsSlipping Soft EffectsCopying Soft EffectsCopying Soft Effects from the Timeline to the Source AreaCopying Soft Effects between Timeline SegmentsCopying Soft Effects between ClipsMuting Soft EffectsDeleting Soft EffectsTimewarpsAbout TimewarpsCreating Constant Speed Timewarps from the TimelineCreating Timewarps in the PlayerCreating Timewarps Using Fit-to-FillConstraining Source Clip Timewarp ValuesSetting Interlace Interpolation OptionsReversing a ClipCreating Variable Speed TimewarpsEditing Variable Speed TimewarpsEditing Constant Speed TimewarpsTrimming TimewarpsSpeed Curves Versus Timing CurvesChanging the Timing of a TimewarpBlending Timewarped FramesBlending Frames Using Mix ValuesBlending Frames Using a Pretrail or PosttrailBlending Frames Using Motion EstimationAdding a Strobe Effect to a ClipRemoving and Resetting TimewarpsManaging Timeline MediaAbout Managing Media on the TimelineIdentifying the Status of Timeline ElementsAuto Rendering When Entering Soft Effect EditorsConsolidating Elements on the TimelineCommitting Clips on the TimelineHard Committing Specific Soft EffectsCommitting Batch FXMerging Timeline LayersUnlinking Clips on the TimelineLocking Processed Timeline Elements Partial Processing of the TimelineManaging Clips in a BFX LevelAudioAbout Working with AudioThe Audio PathAbout Working with Dolby EWhat You Can Do with Dolby EThings to Consider When Working with Dolby EAccessing the AudioDeskAbout the AudioDesk ControlsWorking with Audio in the TimelineAssigning an Audio Track to an AudioDesk Input StripScrubbing Audio in the TimelineViewing Audio Waveforms in the TimelineApplying Audio Soft Effects in the TimelineMuting Audio Tracks in the TimelineSoloing Audio Tracks in the TimelineCreating Audio Fades in the TimelineEditing Stereo Audio TracksCreating and Splitting Stereo Audio TracksMoving Audio ChannelsManaging the Synchronization of Stereo ChannelsAbout Audio Soft EffectsModulation SendDelay SendReverb SendGainEQCompressionNoise GateAudio TimewarpUsing Input StripsAdjusting Gain for an Input StripAssigning Audio Input Strips to Output StripsAdjusting Pan Settings for an Input StripMuting an Input StripSoloing an Input StripPhase-shifting an Input StripAbout EQ Filter EffectsHigh Shelf FilterHigh Cut FilterMid Presence FilterMid Notch FilterLow Shelf FilterLow Cut FilterAdjusting EQ Settings on the EQ DeskUsing Parametric Mid FiltersResetting EQ ValuesBypassing EQ ValuesAnimating AudioDesk EffectsAbout Auxiliary EffectsModulationDelayReverbAdjusting Settings on the Auxiliary Effects DeskUsing Output StripsAdjusting Output Strip GainUsing the LimiterUsing the Audio ToolsCreating an Audio Tone ClipAbout the Audio Timewarp OptionsApplying an Audio TimewarpConverting Audio between Different Video StandardsMixing Down AudioAnimating with the Channel EditorAnimationAbout AnimationAccessing the Channel EditorAccessing Channel Views from ViewportsCreating AnimationsSetting Keyframes AutomaticallySetting Keyframes ManuallyInserting KeyframesChanging the Duration between KeyframesSetting TangentsSetting InterpolationSetting ExtrapolationKeyframe IndicatorsGenerating Keyframes Based on Audio AnalysisMedia SettingsMapping SettingsFiltering SettingsSetup SettingsDisplaying ChannelsViewing Channels in a TableExpanding and Collapsing ChannelsShowing and Hiding ChannelsShowing Specific Channel TangentsSelecting Channels AutomaticallySaving and Loading Filter PreferencesFraming ChannelsDefining a Selection SetPanning and Zooming ChannelsColouring Channels and FoldersEditing KeyframesCopying and Pasting Channels or KeyframesAdding KeyframesDeleting KeyframesMoving KeyframesSnapping Keyframes between FramesSelecting Multiple Keyframes and ChannelsChanging the Timing of an AnimationChanging Keyframe Values ProportionallyChanging the Timing or Values of KeyframesOffsetting ChannelsSimplifying the Number of KeyframesBaking KeyframesBreaking Keyframe Tangent HandlesResetting a Tangent HandleModifying the Shape of an Animation CurveSwapping Animation CurvesFlipping Channels and KeyframesRemoving Jitter from an Animation CurveApplying an AverageControlling the Speed of ObjectsCreating a Motion PathModifying Motion Path SpeedMoving a Vertex on a Motion PathWorking with Motion Path Tangent HandlesCreating Animation Sequences Across Nodes in BatchExpressionsAbout ExpressionsExpression ContentVectorsFunctionsKeywords and ConstantsSimplified ExpressionsWorking with Expressions in the Channel EditorLinking ChannelsCopying Nodes with ExpressionsCascading ExpressionsOperator ReferenceArithmetic OperatorsComparison OperatorsOperator PrecedenceFunction ReferenceAnimation FunctionsSlip FunctionsSimple Mathematical FunctionsRandom Number FunctionsRounding FunctionsTrigonometric FunctionsVector FunctionsLogarithmic FunctionsDefining Your Own FunctionsThe Functions FileDefining a FunctionCommentsSample Function DefinitionsSample Expression SetupsAnimated TextSpinning DaggerDagger, Apple, and CherryDampened PendulumProcedural Compositing with BatchBatch OverviewAbout BatchBatch Concepts: ClipsBatch Concepts: NodesBatch Concepts: Process TreeBatch Concepts: Group NodesBatch Concepts: RenderingBatch WorkflowAccessing BatchBatch Node BinsI/O Bin Tools BinUser/Project BinCustomizing the Tools BinBatch ControlsClip Edit ControlsProcess Tree ControlsDisplaying Clip InformationAdding Notes to the Schematic Navigating in the SchematicMultiple ViewportsAccessing Modules from BatchWorking in ActionCreating Animations with the Batch Universal EditorTiming ViewSelecting Clips and SegmentsOffsetting ClipsSetting Batch PreferencesBatch ProcessingAssembling a Process TreeAdding Clips to the SchematicModifying Clips in BatchAdding Nodes to the SchematicConnecting NodesWorking with Multiple ConnectionsDuplicating Batch NodesBypassing Node InputsGrouping NodesLoading a Node's SetupUndoing and Redoing OperationsCreating Custom NodesPreviewing ResultsViewing Nodes in ContextWorking with Audio ContextsCaching FramesSampling LUTsUsing the Scan Format as a Rendering ParameterSaving Sources and SetupsProcessing Batch ResultsWorking with AudioImporting LUTsBatch: Node Reference2D Histogram NodeAction NodeAdding Indirect Media to an Action NodeAdding Direct Media to an Action NodeMissing MediaOutput TabsExpanding an Action NodeSetting Stereo Startup ModeAuto Matte NodeAverage NodeBFX Output NodeBurn-In Letterbox NodeBurn-in Timecode NodeColour Correct NodeColour Curves NodeColoured Frame NodeColour Warper NodeCombine NodeCompound NodeDeal NodeDegrain and Regrain NodesDeInterlace and Interlace NodesDesk NodeDifference Matte NodeField Merge NodeFilter NodeFlip NodeGateway Import NodeGateway Import Node SettingsUsing the Gateway Import NodeAbout Gateway Clip FilesGateway Clip ExampleGMask NodeImport NodeKeyer NodeKeyer-Channel NodeKeyer-HLS NodeKeyer-Luma NodeKeyer-RGB NodeKeyer-RGBCMYL NodeKeyer-YUV NodeLibrary NodeLogic Op NodeLUT Editor NodeApplying a Conversion to an OpenEXR ImageMaster Keyer NodeMatte Curves NodeModular Keyer NodeMono NodeMUX NodeNegative NodeNotes NodeOptics NodePaint NodePosterise NodePulldown NodeQuick Composite NodeResize NodeRender-only NodesSparks NodeSparks Load NodeStereo NodeText NodeBatch FXAbout Batch FXCreating Batch FXEntering a BFX Level with Stereo SegmentsCreating One Clip Per Timeline LayerCreating One Clip Per Video Track LayerCreating One Clip Per Stereo Track LayerConverting Soft Effects to Batch NodesExamples of Soft Effects Converted to NodesCopying Soft Effects to a BFX SetupViewing Batch FX in ContextBFX Timecode and Clip Frame LengthOutputting from a BFX Output Node to the TimelineOutputting an Alpha to the TimelineExample: Outputting an RGBA Clip to the TimelineGenerating an Alpha from a Clip NodeEditing Batch FXNavigating Batch SetupsMatching and Copying Sources from BFX ViewExpanding Batch FXCopying Batch FXDeleting Batch FXPreviewing Batch FXProcessing and Formatting EffectsResizeAccessing Resize and Resize SettingsResizing Clips on Import, Export, or in a Clip LibraryResizing Clips in the EditDesk Resize MenuResizing Clips in the PlayerResizing in BatchResizing a Clip in BatchResizing from a Resize NodeResizing from a Batch FX Output NodeResizing Clips on the TimelineApplying a Soft ResizeResize SettingsSource SettingsSource Pre-ProcessingResizing SettingsDestination SettingsChanging Views in ResizeGetting Dynamic Feedback in Result ViewResizing from Source Using the Crop BoxResizing to Destination Using the Crop BoxAnimating Resize SettingsSaving and Loading Resize SetupsProcessing Clip Handles When Working with Soft ClipsResetting All Resize Settings to Default ValuesChanging the Appearance of the Crop BoxChanging the Padding ColourSetting Default Image Resolution Characteristics on ImportDefault Resolutions ListPulldownAbout PulldownPulldown ToolsCapturing Film-Based Media with 2:3 Pulldown RemovalCapturing Material from Tapes with Inconsistent 2:3 PulldownCapturing Film-Based Media with 2:3 Pulldown Using EDLsImporting EDLs With 2:3 PulldownSetting Default 2:3 Pulldown Configuration OptionsOverriding Default 2:3 Pulldown Configuration Tape-to-TapeSaving and Loading the Tape ListRemoving and Inserting Pulldown on the EditDeskMonitoring Dual Timecodes and PulldownTracking Hybrid Splices and TransitionsOutputting a Clip to Tape with 2:3 or PAL PulldownExporting EDLs with 2:3 Pulldown InsertionVideo Field ManagementAbout Interlaced VideoAccessing the Video MenuManaging Field DominanceChanging the Scan Mode of a ProjectReversing Field DominanceChanging the Scan Mode Metadata Tag of a ClipDeinterlacing and Interlacing ClipsDeinterlacing ClipsInterlacing ClipsMerging FieldsColour ManagementAbout Colour Management1D LUTs3D LUTsGeneral Workflow for LUTsWorkflow for Custom 1D LUTsConfiguring Smoke to Use LUTsFormatting 1D LUTsFormatting 3D LUTsApplying 1D LUTs to the MonitorViewing Clips with 3D LUTsApplying 3D LUTs to the PlayerApplying 3D LUTs to the Image WindowApplying 3D LUTs During Real-Time OperationsApplying 3D LUTs to the Broadcast MonitorProcessing Clips with 3D LUTsApplying a LUT on Import or ExportAccessing the LUT EditorAccessing the LUT Editor from the Import Image MenuAccessing the LUT Editor in Batch Accessing the LUT Editor in the Deliverables MenuCreating Custom 1D LUTsViewing Clips in the LUT Editor Defining a Basic LUT TypeModifying Basic Conversion LUT CurvesAdvanced Editing of the Conversion LUT CurveComparing Colour Values Using Colour PatchesSaving LUT Editor SetupsLoading LUT Editor SetupsExporting LUTsTone Mapping in the LUT EditorConverting an OpenEXR Image in the LUT EditorAdjusting Algorithms Based on Image Data TypeControlling Image Display using Exposure and Image Data TypeControlling Image Display GesturallyAdding and Removing Film GrainAbout Film GrainRemoving Grain from a ClipAdding Grain to a ClipAdding Grain Using a Preset Grain SignatureAdding Monochrome GrainAdding Grain Using a Custom or Monochrome Grain SignatureMatching Grain between ClipsAnalysing the Grain in the Back ClipModifying the Results of the AnalysisAdjusting the Grain SizeAdding Grain with a MatteDefining the DeGrain and ReGrain AreaSaving and Loading Grain Management SetupsA/V ToolsAbout A/V ToolsAccessing the A/V ToolsKeeping a Tool ActiveFX ToolsGenerating a High-Contrast MatteBurning in a Letterbox FormatCombining Channels in a ClipCreating Compound ImagesContaining ClipsGenerating a Difference MatteFlipping ClipsUsing Logical OperationsCreating a Monochrome ClipCreating a Negative ClipAdding Glow Effects with OpticsModifying the Luma and Chroma of a ClipSeparating RGB Channels in a ClipStereo ToolsCreating and Splitting Stereo TracksProcessing in Stereo ModeVideo ToolsAveraging ClipsCreating Colour SourcesConsolidating a ClipDealing ClipsInterleaving ClipsRepeating Frames and ClipsStrobing a ClipFlame FX2D TransformGeneral SettingsAxis SettingsCamera Shake SettingsPerspective and Random Seed SettingsTexture SettingsAnti-Aliasing SettingsMotion Blur SettingsResult Output SettingsCanvas Resolution SettingsAuto StabilizeAnalysis SettingsStabilization SettingsReference and Tracker SettingsOffsets SettingsRendering SettingsBlend & CompGeneral SettingsInput SettingsMatte Blending SettingsResult Output SettingsBlurGeneral SettingsSetup SettingsBlur Type SettingsColour Space SettingsCentre Settings (Radial only)Front SettingsMatte SettingsChannels SettingsBlending SettingsKernel Settings (Defocus only)Bump DisplaceBumps SettingsLight SettingsTexture SettingsRGB Distortion SettingsRepeat Mode SettingsDamageFilm Damage EffectsBlotches SettingsColour SettingsDust SettingsGrain SettingsScratches SettingsSplices SettingsDefocus SettingsFlicker SettingsHairs SettingsJitter SettingsVignette SettingsAnalog Video Damage EffectsAnalog Drops SettingsDistortion SettingsInterference SettingsLines SettingsPlay Effects SettingsVertical Offset SettingsBlur SettingsColour SettingsGhosting SettingsScanlines SettingsSnow SettingsTV Distort SettingsDigital Video Damage EffectsChroma Errors SettingsColour Artifacts SettingsCompression SettingsDigital Drops SettingsPlay Effects SettingsPixelation SettingsDeformGeneral SettingsEffect ParametersTransform SettingsAnti-Aliasing SettingsDenoiseSetup SettingsGrain Analysis SettingsDenoise SettingsHistogram SettingsMedian Filtering SettingsDepth Of FieldBlur and Blooming SettingsBokeh SettingsSlices and Edge Artifacts SettingsZ-Depth SettingsDepth-O-Gram SettingsModifying Depth of Field GesturallyBokeh Profile SettingsEdge DetectGeneral SettingsEdge Detection SettingsEdge Effects SettingsColour Correction SettingsBlending SettingsGlowUsing Glow PresetsGeneral SettingsSetup SettingsGlow Type SettingsCentre Settings (Radial only)Input SettingsFront SettingsMatte SettingsColour SettingsChannels SettingsBlending SettingsResult SettingsGradientSetup SettingsType SettingsOrientation SettingsGradient Controls SettingsRamps SettingsRadial Shape SettingsSpline Shape SettingsPoints SettingsBlending SettingsResult Output SettingsAlpha Output SettingsMap ConvertInput and Output Format SettingsTransform SettingsOutput Size SettingsMatte EdgeGeneral SettingsEdges SettingsBasic SettingsAdvanced SettingsShrink SettingsErode SettingsBlur SettingsMatte Luminance Curve SettingsNoise SettingsPixel SpreadType SettingsSpread SettingsOutput SettingsCreative EffectsColour CorrectorAbout Colour CorrectingAccessing the Colour CorrectorAccessing the Colour Corrector from Other ModulesHiding the Colour Corrector MenuOverlay User InterfaceViewing ClipsColour Corrector SettingsInverting the MatteChanging the Background BrightnessCreating a Crop BoxDynamic UpdatingViewing Reference ClipsResetting Colour CorrectionsSaving Colour Correction Setups and PreferencesColour SamplingColour Sampling and Processing OrderMatching ColoursColour CorrectingColour Correcting Shadows, Midtones, and HighlightsAdjusting the HueAdjusting the SaturationAdjusting the PivotRewiring the RGB ChannelsAdjusting the GammaAdjusting the Gain and OffsetAdjusting the ContrastSuppressing ColoursAdjusting the Colour BalanceAdjusting the Colour RangeIncreasing Image ContrastReducing Image ContrastDefining Luma RangesRemapping Colour ValuesAnimating a Colour CorrectionProcessing Colour ChangesColour WarperAbout the Colour WarperAccessing the Colour WarperSetting Up Your Work EnvironmentMultiple ViewportsReference ClipsViewing Colour Information with a VectorscopeViewing Luma Information with the 2D Luma HistogramColour Correcting All or Part of an ImageCropping the Colour Correction AreaInverting the MatteResetting Colour CorrectionsResetting and Clearing ValuesSaving Colour Correction Setups and PreferencesUsing Undo and RedoSampling Clips in the Image WindowSelecting Colour Ranges for Colour CorrectionGenerating MattesClearing and Deleting Mattes and Colour CorrectionsCorrecting Colour ImbalancesSetting Black and White LevelsRemoving Unwanted ColourImproving ContrastAdjusting Shadows and Highlights to Improve ContrastIncreasing SaturationImproving Contrast Using GammaMatching Colours in ClipsMatching Specific ColoursMatching Shadows, Highlights, or Overall SaturationPerforming Hue ShiftsCreating Colour CastsReadjusting Colour After a Colour CorrectionRemoving Colour SpillCreating SubsetupsStoring and Retrieving SubsetupsNaming SubsetupsReplacing SubsetupsComparing SubsetupsSaving and Loading SubsetupsImage FiltersAbout FiltersAccessing the Filter MenuApplying a Filter to a ClipFilter LibraryCustomizing FiltersUsing Matrix Filter ElementsUsing Procedural FiltersSaving Custom FiltersKeyerAbout the KeyerAccessing the KeyerStoring Colours in Reference Colour PotsCreating and Refining a KeyGenerating MattesRemoving Colour SpillBlending Front and Back ClipsRemoving GrainRemoving Unwanted GreysCreating a Key by Extracting a Single ColourExtracting a Primary ColourExtracting a Custom ColourCreating a Key by Extracting a Range of ColoursSelecting a Colour ModelTrying Out Different Colour ModelsSetting the Softness RangeSetting the Tolerance RangePlotting Colour Values When Adjusting Tolerance or SoftnessCreating a Key by Setting the LuminanceAdjusting the Luminance of the KeySetting the Range of Luminance ValuesRemapping Black and WhiteBoosting the Key's Luminance Using Gain and LiftUsing the Luminance CurvesRefining the KeyModifying the Edges of the KeyBlurring Grainy ClipsInverting the MatteSuppressing Colour SpillBlending the Front and Back ClipColour Correcting the KeyColour Correcting the Result ClipColour Correcting the Front ClipAnimating Your KeyMotion UpdateAdditional Keying TechniquesViewing a Key with a Solid Colour BackgroundCropping the Key AreaResetting KeysProcessing ClipsProcessing OptionsModular KeyerAbout the Modular KeyerAccessing the Modular KeyerModular Keyer Node BinsCustomizing the Modular Keyer BinCreating Custom NodesViewing Clips in the Image WindowSetting Up the Processing PipelineSelecting a Default Processing PipelineTypes of Processing NodesAdding Nodes to the PipelineMoving Nodes to the PipelineUpdating NodesDisplaying Node MenusAdding Clips to the PipelineOffsetting a ClipSetting a Context PointComparing Colours on Different ImagesCropping the Key AreaKey SetupsBacking Up the Key SetupSaving the Key SetupSaving Individual NodesModular Keyer Node Reference2D Histogram NodeColour Correct NodeColour Curves NodeColour Warper NodeDifference Matte NodeDegrain and Regrain NodesLogic Op NodeLUT Editor NodeMaster Keyer NodeMatte Curves NodeMonochrome NodeMUX NodeNegative NodeResize NodeResult NodeUsing Blend NodesColour Blend NodeMatte Blend NodeAdding a Matte to a Blend NodeBlending the Front and Back Images of a LayerUsing Several Layers in a Blend NodeBypassing PipesAnimation in the Modular KeyerNodes Placement TableGarbage MasksAbout Garbage MasksUsing Garbage Masks in Batch and the Modular KeyerAccessing the Garbage Mask MenuAbout Garbage Mask OptionsSetting Mask OptionsAbout Drawing OptionsDrawing a MaskAdjusting the Number of Points in Freehand SegmentsGarbage Mask NodesChanging the Priority Order of MasksTransforming the MaskManipulating Vertices and TangentsSelecting Vertices and TangentsSelecting Pickers and Softness VerticesMoving Vertices and TangentsBreaking TangentsRemoving and Adding TangentsAutomatically Adjusting Tangent Handles of Adjacent VerticesCreating Right-Angled VerticesAnimating Garbage MasksAnimating Masks Using the Shape ChannelAnimating Masks Using Spline KeyframingAnimating Masks Using TrackingApplying Motion Blur to Garbage MasksBlurring a Stationary Garbage MaskRendering Garbage Masks in Interlaced ModeUsing Multiple Garbage MasksRefining the MaskApplying Softness Using a Uniform GradientApplying Softness Using PickersMixing Advanced Gradient and PickersApplying Softness Using the TracerAnimating a Tracer MaskTracking with the TracerTroubleshooting the TracerSaving Garbage Mask SetupsLoading Garbage Mask SetupsPreset Garbage Mask SetupsImporting and Exporting Raw Setup FilesTracking and StabilizingAbout Tracking and StabilizingAccessing the StabilizerHow the Stabilizer WorksWorking with TrackersSelecting a Reference PointSelecting a TrackerPositioning the Reference and Tracker BoxesMoving the ReferenceResetting the Reference and Tracker BoxesResizing the Reference and Tracker BoxesWorking with Multiple TrackersStabilizingSimple StabilizationStabilizing a Clip from ActionRemoving Jitter While Keeping Overall MotionRemoving Jitter with Fixed X and Fixed YSmoothing Out Camera MotionTrackingOne-Point and Two-Point TrackingFour-Point TrackingTracking Difficult Shots and Correcting ErrorsResetting the Shift DataAdjusting the Size of the Tracker BoxPositioning the Tracker Box ManuallyLocking Keyframes in PlaceChanging the Reference PointFinding the Best Tolerance ValueAnalysing BackwardTracking ManuallyAnalysing One Frame at a TimeEditing the Stabilizer Channels on the ImageTracking a Degraded Copy of the ClipSetup OptionsRendering OptionsTracker OptionsDisplay OptionsOther Tracking OptionsCopying Shift ChannelsImporting and Exporting DataTextAbout TextText WorkflowAccessing the Text ModuleSetup and Processing OptionsProcessing Text ClipsProcessing ConsiderationsSaving and Loading FilesSaving Text FilesLoading Text FilesAdding Text to ClipsCreating a LayerEntering TextWord Processing HotkeysCreating Text EffectsModifying Layer and Character PropertiesCopying and Pasting Character ChannelsGrouping Text LayersLoading LogosTabulating TextSpell CheckingCreating Text Rolls and Text CrawlsAnimating TextAnimating Paragraph ChannelsAnimating Text on a Motion PathDefining StylesSaving and Loading StylesSaving Multiple Styles AutomaticallyChanging FontsPasting Text from an External SourceEntering Non-Latin TextSparksAbout SparksLoading a Sparks Plug-inReplacing a Sparks Plug-inUsing a Sparks Plug-inDeveloping Sparks3D Compositing with Action Action: BasicsAbout Action Action ConceptsAccessing the Action ModuleAutomatically Creating Image NodesLoading from a Multitrack ClipLoading from a Multitrack Clip with Selfkey or Self GapsAccessing Action through BatchResetting ValuesUsing Floating Point Images Action Module OverviewChanging ViewsAccessing Action MenusUsing the Node BinAnimating with the Channel EditorUsing the Schematic and Menu TabsPopulating Menu Tabs of Selected ObjectsUsing the Object Menu for Multiple SelectionsParenting NodesDuplicating ObjectsSoloing ObjectsCollapsing BranchesSetup and Processing OptionsRendering TabPreferences TabAdaptive Degradation TabSaving, Loading, and ImportingImporting Photoshop Files into ActionProcessing Multiple OutputsOutput OptionsRender OptionsSelecting Objects to Output Action: MediaAbout MediaMedia WorkflowAccessing the Media MenuMedia Menu ShortcutsAdding MediaViewing MediaModifying MediaReplacing Media ClipsLocking the Front or Back ClipReassigning MediaCopying Media SettingsDeleting MediaAdding Effects to MediaBlurring a ClipCropping a ClipEliminating Unwanted Black in Areas of Media TransparencySlipping MediaAccessing the Colour Corrector and the Keyer from ActionMuting Media EffectsAccessing the Modular Keyer from Action Action: AxisAbout AxesManipulating an Object's Axis Action ViewsAccessing the Axis MenuSelecting an AxisMoving and Rotating Axes in the SceneChanging the PlaneApplying an Axis Look-at ConnectionApplying Tracking Data to an AxisStabilizing an AxisTracking a Feature in the Back Clip Action: SurfacesAbout SurfacesAdding SurfacesApplying Media to SurfacesModifying SurfacesSurface SettingsVertices Settings for Bilinear SurfacesVertices Settings for Bicubic and Extended Bicubic SurfacesBlending SettingsLens Distort SettingsSources SettingsChanging the Shape of a SurfaceSurface Blending ModesOffsetting a SurfaceReshaping Using the Channel EditorApplying Blending Curves per SurfaceEditing Tracker Offsets of a Bilinear SurfaceWarping an Extended Bicubic SurfaceSubdividing an Extended BicubicTransforming Multiple PointsAdding Drop ShadowsAdjusting Shadow SoftnessAdjusting Shadow Colour and TransparencyMoving a ShadowUsing Shadow MixReordering SurfacesAccessing the Priority EditorChanging the Drawing OrderGrouping MediaAnalyze, Z-Sort, and the Z-BufferCreating Keyframes Using the Priority Editor Action: DVE Layer ObjectsAbout DVE Layer ObjectsAdding a DVE Layer ObjectNavigating with DVE Layer ObjectsDVE Layers BarObject Tab NavigationResetting ObjectsModifying DVE Layer ObjectsInstancing DVE Layer ObjectsCopying DVE Layer ObjectsDisplacing DVE Layer ObjectsAnimating DVE Layer Objects with the Channel EditorExpanding a DVE Layer ObjectReplacing a DVE Layer Object's Clip with AnotherExpanding DVE Layer Objects with Re-entryReordering Surfaces with Re-entryLimitations of Re-entry with DVE Layer Objects Action: StereoAbout Stereoscopic Workflow in ActionStarting a Stereoscopic SessionWorking with the Stereo SceneStereo Object Axis SettingsStereo Object Correction SettingsStereo Object Surface SettingsStereo Object Texture SettingsStereo Object Blending SettingsStrereo Object Lens Distort Settings Action: Lights and Lighting EffectsAbout LightsAdding a Light SourceSelecting a Light SourceImporting LightsLight Menu SettingsUsing the Light Bevel CurveApplying Selective LightingModifying Surface LightingAdjusting Specular HighlightsApplying Incidental Light ReflectionConverting to WireframeFlipping a Surface's NormalsRelighting: Casting Shadows Adding a Shadow Cast to a Light Shadow Cast Menu Settings Surface and Geometry Shadow Casters Relighting: Lens Flares Using Lens Flare Presets Adding a Lens Flare to a Light Using a Lens Flare Lens Flare Menu Settings Component Menu Settings Relighting: Rays Adding a Rays Object to a Light Rays Menu Settings Action: 3D GeometryAbout 3D GeometryImporting 3D ModelsImporting the FBX FormatWorking with 3D GeometryUsing MaterialsUsing UV MappingCreating a Specular Highlight on a ModelAdjusting NormalsSubdividing a Model Action: 3D TextAbout 3D TextUsing 3D Text PresetsAdding a 3D Text NodeChanging 3D Text PropertiesCreating Bevelled TextSeparating TextChanging Geometry SettingsChanging Character Axis PropertiesChanging Tessellation PropertiesAnimating 3D Text3D Text PresetsIntroduction3D Text Presets Usage Tips3D Text Preset ListAction: TexturesAbout Shading and TexturesMaterial NodeDisplacement MappingDisplacement Menu SettingsDiffuse MappingDiffuse Menu SettingsReflection MappingReflection Menu Settings Action: 3D PathsAbout 3D PathsAdding a 3D Path NodeCreating SplinesEditing SplinesChanging Spline Display PropertiesPositioning Objects on the PathAligning Objects on the PathApplying a Look-At ConnectionUsing the Banking Curve Action: CameraAbout the CameraAdding a CameraWorking with the FrustumMoving the Clipping PlanesMoving the Camera Eye and Point of InterestImporting and Exporting CamerasFBX Cameras3ds Max CamerasSetting Camera ViewsCamera and Orthographic ViewsModifying the CameraZooming In and OutApplying Motion BlurBlurring a Single ObjectCreating Custom Motion BlursSimulating Motion Blur on a Still Object Action: FBX CameraAbout the FBX CameraAdding an FBX CameraFBX Camera ParametersBasics TabAim/Up TabStereo TabFilm Back TabWorking with the FrustumMoving the Near and Far Clipping PlanesMoving the FBX CameraAdjusting the Aim of the FBX CameraAdjusting the Field of ViewAbout the Angle of ViewFocal LengthAdjusting the Angle of ViewImporting and Exporting FBX CamerasSetting Camera ViewsCamera, Working, and Orthographic ViewsModifying the CameraZooming In and OutOptimizing Attributes of the FBX Camera Action: SourcesAbout Source NodesCreating a Matte or Front SourceAccessing the Source MenuParenting and Redrawing Source NodesApplying Effects with Source NodesReplacing the Front or Matte ClipViewing a Source NodeBlurring with Source NodesAdding CamerasPaintBatch PaintAbout Batch PaintAccessing Batch PaintUsing SourcesAdding a SourceRemoving a SourceClearing Strokes on a SourceHiding StrokesRestricting Strokes with the Source MatteLocking SourcesDisplaying SourcesBrush Attributes and Attribute ModesSetting Brush AttributesSetting Brush Attribute ModesPainting Brush StrokesApplying Brush StrokesRemoving Brush StrokesRestricting Brush StrokesScaling Brush StrokesUsing Paint ModesBlurImpressionSmearCloneRecursive CloneRevealing SourcesUsing Blending ModesUsing the CanvasClearing the CanvasWiping the CanvasRotating the CanvasPreviewing a Reveal Operation Using a Reference ImageSlipping a Reference ImageSaving Setups and PreferencesPaint: BasicsAbout PaintLoading Clips into PaintLocking and Unlocking the Duration of a ClipUsing the MouseDisplaying a Reference ImageUsing Grids and GuidesGrid ControlsResetting the Grid and GuidesUsing the Player in the Paint ModuleSelecting ColoursUsing the Current ColourUsing the Colour PalettePreviewing an AnimationPainting on Full-Resolution Film ImagesSaving and Restoring the ImageExiting PaintPainting on the CanvasAbout Canvas ModeSelecting a BrushUsing the Large CanvasRolling the ImagePainting with GeometryPainting LinesPainting RectanglesPainting CirclesPainting TrianglesSetting Brush Attributes and ModesAbout Brush Attributes and ModesBrush AttributesBrush OpacityBrush SizeBrush RateBrush PressureBrush JitterBrush DirectionBrush RollBrush Attribute ModesUsing Reference ImagesDirection of the BrushPressure Exerted on the PenPreferences Affecting BrushesUsing Filters and Special Effects MediaApplying FiltersUsing Special Effects MediaBlurring the ImageCloning the ImageDragging the ImageUsing the Impressionist MediumRevealing a Reference ImageUsing the Recursive Clone MediumSmearing the ImageUsing the Stamp MediumWarping the ImageWashing and Shading the ImageUsing Wipe, Fill, and AutoPaintWiping an ImageWiping Using a ColourWiping Using Special Effects Media and FiltersUsing the Wipe Command in GraphicsFilling an ImageDefining the Range for the FillSelecting Colour ChannelsAdjusting the SoftnessFilling a Region with a ColourFilling a Region with an ImageFilling a BoundaryUsing AutoPaintWiping the Canvas in AutoPaintApplying Random StrokesRecording Brush StrokesTracking with AutoPaintPlaying Recorded Brush StrokesUsing Mattes in PaintAbout MattesUsing Mattes with CutoutsViewing MattesChanging the Matte ColourChanging the Matte Display TransparencyInverting the Matte ClipCreating or Modifying MattesPainting on the Matte and ImageResetting the MatteCreating a Gradient MatteCreating High-Contrast MattesUsing Graphics in PaintAccessing the Graphics MenuCreating GraphicsAuto Edit After AddUsing the Object ToolsDrawing a LineDrawing a RectangleDrawing a TriangleDrawing an EllipseDrawing a CircleDrawing a PolygonDrawing a Fill ObjectDrawing a Text ObjectSelecting ObjectsUsing the Selected FieldSelecting More than One ObjectDeselecting ObjectsSelecting All ObjectsEditing ObjectsCopying ObjectsDeleting ObjectsHiding ObjectsChanging the Order of Overlapping ObjectsSetting the Object Resolution and DisplayWireframe Display OptionsIncreasing Editing SpeedHiding the Object VerticesDisplaying Anamorphic GeometryAnti-Aliasing for ObjectsSetting the Object AttributeChanging the Object's AppearanceSetting Brush Attributes and ModesUsing Filters and Special Effects Media with GraphicsChanging the Object GradientChanging the Size or Position of an ObjectUsing the Transformation BoxUsing the Transformation ControlsChanging the Shape of an ObjectAdding and Deleting Vertices on a Polygon or LineEditing a Bezier CurveConverting Graphics to AutoPaint StrokesAnimating GraphicsAnimation ParametersShape AnimationGradient AnimationProcessing the AnimationSaving and Restoring ObjectsThe Store and Recall CommandsTacking Down ObjectsTack ModesTacking Down Selected ObjectsCutting and Pasting in PaintAccessing the CutOut MenuCreating a CutoutKeep Cut OnUsing the Cutout CommandsThe FrameCut CommandThe RectCut CommandThe PolyCut CommandThe GeoCut CommandIncreasing Editing SpeedThe Graphic Regen ButtonTexture Cut/Paste and Texture ButtonPasting CutoutsThe Emboss OptionThe Extrude OptionThe Blend OptionsThe Drop Shadow OptionColour Correcting CutoutsAnimating CutoutsLoading and Saving CutoutsPreserving Paint CutoutsPaint: SetupsAbout Paint SetupsSaving SetupsCropping a SetupLoading SetupsDeleting SetupsCreating and Saving Brush SetupsCopying Brush SetupsCreating a Custom BrushChanging the Brush ProfileChanging the CurveDrawing and Updating a Brush ShapeSelecting an Area of the ImageUpdating an Existing BrushCustomizing the Pressure ProfileUsing Colour Correction Setups WiretapCentral OverviewUsing Wiretap CentralOverview WiretapCentral User InterfaceNetwork TreeMain View AreaDetails AreaChanging the LayoutBrowsing using the Network TreeUsing BookmarksManaging Libraries and ReelsBrowsing using ThumbnailsPlaying Thumbnail PreviewsBrowsing Using the List ViewBrowsing and Viewing Clips in the List ViewUsing the PlayerLoading a Clip into the PlayerPlaying a ClipPanning and Zooming a ClipDecoding RED MediaAbout Importing RED MediaImporting RED R3D Media FilesImporting FCP XML Containing RED Media FilesWorking in Final Cut ProAvoiding the Log&Transfer ToolUsing the xml_adsk_tapename ScriptImporting FCP XMLImporting an EDL Containing RED Media FilesWorking in AvidUsing the edl_adsk_tapename ScriptImporting the EDLAdjusting the SettingsPreview PanelFormat TabColor TabDefining the Output DestinationSubmitting the JobMonitoring the JobDecoding OpenEXR MediaAbout Importing OpenEXR MediaImporting OpenEXR Media FilesAdjusting the SettingsFormat TabDefining the Output DestinationSubmitting the JobMonitoring the JobMonitoring the Decoding JobsOverviewUser Access ControlUnderstanding the Monitor User InterfaceJobs TabServers TabServer Groups TabManager Tab Viewing Job Details and Job TasksGeneral Info TabTasks TabServer Assignment TabAdvanced Info TabEncoding ClipsAbout Encoding ClipsSupported Export CodecsEncoding ClipsCustomizing Encoding PresetsConfiguration FilesOverviewAbout the Software Initialisation Configuration FileSample Software Initialisation Configuration FilesModifying a Software Initialisation Configuration FileUpdating the Software Initialisation Configuration FileAbout Project Configuration FilesProject Configuration File TemplatesSupported HD Formats in Project TemplatesModifying Project Configuration FilesSoftware Initialisation File KeywordsDiskHealthNotifyMemoryApplicationWorking with 4K 12-bit FilmCannot Allocate Memory Buffer MessagesMemory PanicVideoDviRampVideoPreviewDeviceConfiguring Readback ModeTabletDriverMidiDeviceVtrConfiguring Colourspace Conversion for Device I/OEmulatorAudiodeviceClipMgtDeviceClipMgtDevice VtrClipMgtDevice HDCAMClipMgtDevice TapeClipMgtDevice FileMaxLibrarySizeArchiveLibrarySetupArchiveTapeEnvironment Directory PathnamesMenuModelHtmlTemplatesHtmlLogTextDefaultFontFontDPSBaseFontDPSAFMFontProxyLowStringFontProxyHighStringTextFileEncodingImage File ExtensionsAudio File ExtensionsDefaultWebBrowserBackburnerManagerHostnameBackburnerManagerPriorityBackburnerManagerGroupBackburnerManagerGroupCapabilityCleanerDestinationPathLogDailyReportsNetworkPanelDisplayProject Configuration File KeywordsFramerateTimecodeColourSpaceHiresVideoPreviewWindowArchiveLibraryEnvironment DirectoryAvid Artist Control SurfacesAvid Artist Transport Control Surface LayoutWheel ControlsSoft Keys ControlsAvid Artist Color Control Surface LayoutTimeline Navigation and Soft EffectsSource/Record Player NavigationTriptych Player NavigationColour CorrectorColour Warper