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Using a Sparks Plug-in

A Sparks plug-in functions in the same way as other commands or modules. Some Sparks are designed to be used on the Desktopor as a module.

To use a Sparks plug-in on the Desktop:

1. In the Effects menu, click a loaded Sparks button.

   The Sparks controls, if any, appear.

   
   

2. Choose the processing modes and enter the parameter values as appropriate for the selected Sparks plug-in. These values are specific to each Sparks plug-in.
3. Select the source clips and the destination reel.

   The processed clip appears in the destination reel.

To use a Sparks plug-in as a module:

1. In the Effects menu, click a loaded Sparks button.
2. Select the source clips.

   When there is a module for a Sparks plug-in, an E appears on the button.

   
   

   (a) E on SparkWipe button  

3. Click the E on the Sparks button.
4. Select a destination reel.

   The Sparks module appears. Use the controls in the Sparks module as you would for other modules.

   
   

   NoteAn S next to the Sparks button lets you enter the module using the same media from the previous session.