Effects and transitions

Radial Wipe effect

The Radial Wipe effect reveals an underlying clip using a wipe that circles around a specified point.

Start Angle The angle at which the transition starts. With a start angle of 0°, the transition starts at the top.

Wipe Specifies whether the transition moves clockwise or counterclockwise, or alternates between the two.

Original image (left), and with effect applied (center and right)

Venetian Blinds effect

The Venetian Blinds effect reveals an underlying clip using strips of specified direction and width.

Original image (left), and with effect applied (center and right)

Utility effects

Cineon Converter effect

The Cineon Converter effect provides a high degree of control over color conversions of Cineon frames. To use the Cineon Converter effect, import a Cineon file and add the clip to a sequence. You can then apply the Cineon Converter effect to the clip and precisely adjust the colors while interactively viewing the results in the Program monitor. Set keyframes to adjust for changes in tone over time—use keyframe interpolation and ease handles to precisely match the most irregular lighting changes, or leave the file in its default state and use the converter.

The 10 bits of data available in each Cineon channel for each pixel make it easier to enhance an important range of tones while preserving overall tonal balance. By carefully specifying the range, you can create a version of the image that faithfully resembles the original.

Here are a couple of pages in After Effects Help that give information about Cineon files and the Cineon Converter effect.

Conversion Type How the Cineon file is converted:

•Log To Linear Converts an 8-bpc logarithmic non-Cineon clip that you plan to render as a Cineon clip.

•Linear To Log Converts a clip containing an 8-bpc linear proxy of a Cineon file into an 8-bpc logarithmic clip so that its display characteristics are consistent with the original Cineon file.

•Log To Log Detects an 8- or 10-bpc logarithmic Cineon file when you plan to render it as an 8-bpc logarithmic proxy.

10 Bit Black Point The black point (minimum density) for converting a 10-bpc logarithmic Cineon clip.

Internal Black Point The black point used for the clip in Premiere Pro.

Last updated 1/16/2012