User Guide

Contents Flame Premium Help - HomeGetting Started with the New Workflow What's New in Autodesk Flame Premium 2013 20th Anniversary EditionSummary of What's New in Inferno 2013 Extension 1 Summary of What's New in Flame 2013 20th Anniversary Edition Summary of What's New in Flint 2013 Extension 1 Summary of What's New in Flare 2013 Extension 1 Summary of What's new in Lustre 2013 Extension 1 Summary of What's New in Smoke Advanced 2013 Extension 1 Viewing and Organizing Media in the WorkspaceAbout the Media PanelAbout the Viewing PanelAbout the DesktopDisplay Options for ReelsDisplaying Collapsed, Frames and Storyboard ViewsSaving and Restoring DesktopsWorking with ReelsScrubbing a Clip/SequenceScrubbing a ReelAbout the Editing PanelAbout the TabsUndoing and RedoingDisplaying the Thumbnail ViewDisplaying Media MetadataGanging Clips in the Viewing PanelGenerating ClipsCreating a New SequenceSearching for ClipsMedia Icons ReferenceManaging Projects and UsersWorking with ProjectsAbout the Project Setup DirectoryAbout the Graphics Rendering Bit DepthAbout the Project Configuration TemplateSetting the Proxy Management OptionsSetting Cache and Renders FormatWorking with UsersSetting Up a Flare WorkflowAbout FlareFlare WorkflowConsiderations for Working in a Collaborative EnvironmentWorkspacesShared FoldersStarting FlareChanging Projects and UsersImporting and Exporting MediaImporting File-Based MediaImporting File-Based Media TipsExporting Media to Files Publishing A Sequence as an EDL With Media Publishing a Sequence as a Custom EDL About the Custom EDL Export WIndow Media Export Window Overview H.264 Codec Export Profiles Setting Default Format Presets Supported Media File FormatsImporting a Final Cut Pro XML SequenceImporting an FCP 7 Sequence: Supported Transitions and EffectsImporting an FCP X Sequence: Supported Transitions and EffectsImporting an AAF SequenceImporting an AAF Sequence: Supported Transitions and Effects About Avid Stereoscopic Sequences MediaHub Reference: Browsing for FilesCustomizing your File Imports OptionsARRIRAW Format Settings - ImportAudio File Settings - ImportAVCHD Format Settings - ImportDPX Format Settings - ImportSonyMXF Format Settings - ImportGateway Clip Format Settings - ImportHDR Format Settings - ImportImage Sequences Settings - ImportMP4 Format Settings - ImportMXF Format Settings - ImportOpenEXR Format Settings - ImportP2 Format Settings - ImportPhotoshop Format Settings - ImportPNG Format Settings - ImportPrecomp Format Settings - ImportQuickTime Format Settings - ImportR3D Format Settings - ImportXDCAM Format Settings - ImportXDCAM EX Format Settings - ImportAbout Pixel Aspect Ratio Modifying Import Options After ImportWorking with Others Sharing Clips Between Users Transferring Material Between Projects MediaHub Reference: Browsing for Projects Clip Input/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 VTR Input ModuleInput 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 VTR Output ModuleVTR Output Module 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 OutputSetting Input and Output In and Out PointsInputting and Outputting a Live Video SignalSupported HD Formats for Video I/OGenerating Proxies from VTR InputCapturing Material with Variable Frame RateControlling a VTRUsing the VTR Transport Controls Audio Gain Adjustment Settings Adjusting Audio Gain on Clip OutputSetting Video Input and Output Engineering Menu ControlsInputting and Outputting with Headroom Enabling Colour Space Conversion on Clip Input Capturing 60i Material with 2:3 Pulldown RemovalConfiguring Dual-Serial Link I/O on Linux Workstations Conform Tab Overview Adding Sources for Relink Conforming an EDLAbout the Load EDL MenuEditing an EDLAbout the Import EDL MenuAbout EDL Editing CommandsEditing a Tape NameAudio PatchingEditing TracksEditing Transitions in EDLsEditing TimecodeEditing and Creating Timewarps Conforming an EDL with VTR Recapture Conforming an AAF Conform an Final Cut Pro XML Archiving in Flame PremiumArchiving a Project to a File-based ArchiveRestoring a Project from a File-based ArchiveArchiving Clips to a File-based Archive Restoring Material from a File-based Archive Tips for Organizing Archives Configuring a Data Tape Device Restoring Material from a Tape Device Archive Restoring a Project from a Tape Device Archive Archiving a Project to a Tape Device Archive Archiving Clips to a Tape Device Archive About VTR Archives Configuring a VTR for Archiving Creating a New VTR Archive Archives and Mixed Resolutions About Archiving to an HDCAM SR Archiving to a Tape Containing Material Restoring Material from a VTR Archive VTR Archiving Tips Archiving to Multiple VolumesOpening Multi-Tape ArchivesSupplementing Archives with System Drive BackupsBrowsing an Archive OfflineOnline Tables of ContentsDeleting Tables of ContentsRecovering a Corrupted ArchiveRestoring Legacy ArchivesDeleting Content from an ArchiveMediaHub Reference: Browsing for Archives Playing Back MediaPlaybackPlaying Back Clips in the Full Screen PlayerJogging through a ClipSwitching the Playback Focus between the Source and Sequence ClipsComparing Three Shots in the Triptych PlayerPlay Back Speed IndicatorsComparing Tracks in Split ScreenCreating a Subclip in the Player Accessing Clip Information Cue MarksAdding Cue MarksAdding In and Out MarksNavigating between Marks in the ClipDeleting Cue MarksChanging the Color of Cue Marks in the ClipPlayback OptionsSetting up the Image Display Viewer in the ToolsSetting up the Image Display Viewer in the PlayerViewing Image Overlays in the ToolsViewing Image Overlays in the PlayerEnabling Aspect Ratio Display in the PlayerChanging Playback Scan Mode Options in the PlayerDisplaying a Clip in the Broadcast MonitorColor and Light LevelsAccessing the VectorscopeChanging the Settings in the VectorscopeScaling the VectorscopePreview optionsChanging Playback Scan Mode OptionsEnabling the Aspect Ratio DisplaySetting up the Image Display Viewer in the ToolsViewing Image Overlays in the ToolsDisplaying the Reference AreaDisplaying Multiple ViewsViewing Settings tabPlayer Menu ReferenceEditing Clips and SequencesNavigating the TimelineAbout Timeline Tracks and VersionsTrack Indicators and ToolsAdding Tracks and VersionsMoving, Resizing, and Deleting TracksAbout Timeline PatchingPatching on the TimelineNavigating and Searching the TimelineUsing Markers on the TimelineAbout Timeline ContainersCreating a Timeline ContainerAbout Timeline GapsTimeline ReferenceTimeline Media Management OptionsBasic EditingInserting a Clip on the TimelineOverwriting a Clip on the TimelineReplacing a Clip on the TimelineOther Editing OperationsTimeline Editing SettingsFine-Tuning Your Edits on the TimelineCutting Clips on the TimelineSwapping Timeline ElementsRemoving Elements From the TimelineMatching Clips with Their SourcesTrimming ClipsGrouping and Syncing Elements on the TimelineSyncing Tracks and VersionsEditing on the DesktopAbout Editing on the DesktopEditing Multiple-Resolution ClipsGestural Editing on the DesktopGestural Editing CursorsGanging Clips on the DesktopCutting ClipsCutting Dissolves and TimewarpsCutting Clips GesturallySplicing ClipsSplicing Clips GesturallyInserting Frames and ClipsInserting Frames GesturallyInserting Clips GesturallyReplacing Frames and ClipsReplacing Frames GesturallyReplacing Clips GesturallyMatching Clips with Their SourcesSwapping SegmentsHard Committing from the DesktopRendering from the DesktopAudioImporting Audio FilesAdding an Audio Effect on a SegmentAdjusting the Audio Levels on Part of an Audio SegmentCross-fading Two Audio Segments TogetherFading Audio Into or Out of a ClipScaling the Size of the WaveformDisplaying Audio WaveformsMuting Audio TracksMapping Audio Tracks to Audio Desk Input StripsConverting Stereo Audio to Mono AudioConverting Mono Audio to Stereo AudioTimeline TransitionsAdding Timeline TransitionsCopying, Moving and Removing Timeline TransitionsAdding Dissolve Timeline Transition Adding Wipe Timeline TransitionAccessing the Wipe SchematicAdjusting Preset SMPTE and Custom WipesAdding Axis Timeline TransitionAdding Fade Timeline TransitionTimeline FXGapsAdding Timeline FX to GapsModifying Multiple Timeline FXCopying Timeline FXSliding Timeline FX KeyFramesMuting and Deleting Timeline FXAdding Timewarp Timeline FX Adding Resize Timeline FXAdding Text Timeline FXCreating a Text Matte Key Adding Colour Correct Timeline FXColour Matching on the TimelineAdding Sparks Timeline FXAdding Blend Timeline FXAdding Wipe Timeline FXAdding Axis Timeline FXAdding Matte ContainersAccessing the Axis KeyerAdding Gate Timeline FXAdding Compression Timeline FXAdding EQ Timeline FXAdding Gain Timeline FXAdding Reverb Send Timeline FXAdding Delay Send Timeline FXAdding Modulation Send Timeline FX Creating New Sources Using Tools from the Tools Tab Accessing Tools Procedural Compositing with Batch and Batch FX Creating Batch FX About the Batch and Batch FX Process Tree Adding Clips to the Process Tree Clip Information Reference Importing With the Read File Node About the Read File Node Read File Clip SettingsAdding and Connecting Nodes to the Process Tree Bypassing Node Inputs Adding Notes to the Schematic Selecting Nodes in the Schematic Adding Media to an Action NodeAbout Action in a Batch or Batch FX Workflow About Action Node Output Tabs Setting Stereo Startup Mode for Action Viewing Nodes in Context About Previewing Results in Batch or Batch FX Working with Audio Contexts About Batch Rendering About Open Clip Files Open Clip Example Render Node Settings Write File Node Settings Render List Settings About BFX Output Nodes Output Node Settings About Loading and Saving Batch or Batch FX Setups About Batch Snapshots Using a Create BFX Clip for Caching or Versioning Using the Timing View to Offset Clips About the Timing View Timing View Settings Caching Frames Grouping Nodes About Group Nodes Group Settings Mimicking, Copying, and Duplicating Nodes Customizing the Tools Bin About Batch and Batch FX Node Bins Creating Custom Nodes Clip Settings Batch and Batch FX PreferencesCompositing in 3D Space with ActionAbout ActionAccessing Action From the Tools TabLoading from a Multiversion ClipAbout Using Floating Point Images in Action Action Interface Overview Action Menus Settings Using the Node BinAnimating with the Channel EditorAction Channel Editor ReferenceAbout the Schematic and Menu Tabs Node SettingsPopulating Menu Tabs of Selected ObjectsUsing the Object Menu for Multiple SelectionsConnecting Action NodesMimicking, Copying, and Duplicating ObjectsSoloing ObjectsGrouping or Hiding ObjectsSetup and Processing OptionsRendering TabPreferences TabAdaptive Degradation TabSaving, Loading, and ImportingAbout Rendering Outputs from ActionOutputs List SettingsOutput OptionsRender OptionsSelecting Objects to Output Object OptionsAbout MediaAdding Media Media Menu Settings Adding Effects to Media About Using the Modular Keyer from ActionAccessing the Colour Corrector and the Modular Keyer from ActionAbout AxesManipulating an Object's AxisSelecting an AxisMoving and Rotating Axes in the SceneChanging the PlaneApplying an Axis Look-at ConnectionApplying Tracking Data to an Axis Axis Menu Settings About SurfacesAdding 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 Editor Blending Curves Applying Blending Curves per SurfaceEditing Tracker Offsets of a Bilinear SurfaceWarping an Extended Bicubic SurfaceSubdividing an Extended Bicubic About Transforming Multiple Points Transforming Multiple Points Adding Drop ShadowsAdjusting Shadow Softness Adjusting Shadow Colour and Transparency Using Shadow Mix Shadow Menu Settings Reordering SurfacesChanging the Drawing OrderGrouping MediaAnalyze, Z-Sort, and the Z-BufferCreating Keyframes Using the Priority Editor Priority Editor Settings About Stereoscopic Workflow in ActionStarting a Stereoscopic SessionWorking with the Stereo Scene Stereo Object Settings About the Perspective Grid Aligning an Object with a Perspective GridPerspective Grid Menu SettingsAbout Lights and Lighting EffectsAdding a Light SourceSelecting a Light SourceUsing the Light Bevel CurveApplying Selective LightingModifying Surface Lighting Surface Controls Settings About Specular Highlights Adjusting Specular Highlights Applying Incidental Light ReflectionConverting to WireframeFlipping a Surface's NormalsLight Menu SettingsRelighting: Casting Shadows Adding a Shadow Cast to a Light Surface and Geometry Shadow Casters Shadow Cast Menu Settings Relighting: Lens Flares Using Lens Flare Presets Presets Browser Settings Adding a Lens Flare to a Light Using Texture Components With Lens Flares Lens Flare Menu Settings Relighting: Rays Adding a Rays Object to a Light Rays Menu Settings Relighting: BloomingAdding a Blooming Object to a Light Blooming with Texture Components Blooming Menu SettingsRelighting: Image-Based Lighting (IBL) Adding an IBL Map IBL Menu SettingsAbout 3D Geometry Importing 3D Models Import Settings About 3D Data in the FBX Format Importing the FBX Format FBX Import Settings Working with FBX Scenes Linked to the Original Files FBX Scene Settings 3D Geometry Menu Settings UV Map Settings Material Menu SettingsAdjusting NormalsSubdividing a ModelCreating a Specular Highlight on a ModelDeforming Models and Surfaces Adding a Deformation Mesh Modifying a Deformation MeshPassing a Deformation Mesh Over an ObjectTransforming a Range of PointsDeform Mesh Menu SettingsUsing Garbage Masks as 3D Geometry GMask Menu Settings About 3D TextUsing 3D Text Presets3D Text Presets Usage Tips Presets Browser Settings 3D Text Preset List Adding a 3D Text Node Changing 3D Text Properties Creating Bevelled TextSeparating TextAnimating 3D Text 3D Text Menu SettingsChanging Tessellation PropertiesAbout Shading and TexturesSubstance Textures Using Third-Party Subtance Textures Navigating the Schematic with a Substance Texture Substance Textures with Inputs Input Menu Settings Substance Menu SettingsSubstance Materialize Adding a Substance Materialize Node Materialize Settings Material NodeUsing the Shader NodeApplying a Selective Shader Shader Types and Settings Displacement MappingSoftware Displacement Menu SettingsHardware Displacement Menu SettingsParallax MappingParallax Menu SettingsNormal MappingNormal Menu SettingsSpecular MappingSpecular Menu SettingsEmissive MappingEmissive Menu SettingsDiffuse MappingDiffuse Menu SettingsReflection MappingReflection Menu Settings Position Mapping Position Menu Settings UV Mapping Adding a UV Map UV Menu SettingsProjecting Textures Projecting Textures Settings Blending Projections Applying Selective Projections About Atomize Adding an Atomize Node Atomize Menu SettingsAbout 3D PathsAdding a 3D Path NodeCreating SplinesEditing SplinesChanging Spline Display Properties Positioning Objects on the Path Aligning Objects on the PathApplying a Look-At ConnectionUsing the Banking CurveAbout the Camera Adding a Camera Camera Menu Settings About the Frustum Viewing the Camera and Frustum Moving the Clipping PlanesMoving the Camera Eye and Point of InterestAdjusting the Depth of Field Importing and Exporting Cameras Camera and Orthographic Views Setting the Camera and Orthographic Views Modifying the CameraAbout Motion BlurBlurring a Single ObjectCreating Custom Motion BlursSimulating Motion Blur on a Still Object About Fog Applying Fog to the SceneAbout the FBX CameraAdding an FBX Camera FBX Camera Parameters Working with the Frustum Near and Far Clipping Planes Moving the Near and Far Clipping PlanesMoving the FBX CameraAdjusting the Aim of the FBX CameraAdjusting the Field of ViewAdjusting the Angle of ViewImporting and Exporting FBX CamerasExport FBX Cameras Settings Camera, Working, and Orthographic Views Setting Camera, Working, and Orthographic Views Modifying the CameraOptimizing Attributes of the FBX Camera About the AnalyzerPreparing to AnalyzeAdding an Analyzer Node Viewing Analyzers Camera Tracking Camera Tracking Settings Analysis Settings Fine Tuning the Analysis Fine Tuning Settings Converting the Camera Analyzer Results Output Settings Object Tracking Object Tracking Settings Using the Point Cloud Object Point Cloud Menu SettingsAbout Source NodesCreating a Matte or Front SourceParenting and Redrawing Source NodesReplacing the Front or Matte ClipSource SettingsViewing a Source NodeBlurring with Source NodesAdding CamerasAbout MasksAdding a MaskChanging Basic Mask PropertiesCreating a MaskGMask PlaneGMask Preset ShapesUsing the Mask in a Stereoscopic WorkflowManipulating Vertices and Tangents Transforming a Selection of Vertices Vertices and Tangents Settings Breaking, Removing and Adding Tangents Adding a Gradient to a Mask Gradient Settings Tracking a Mask Tracking Settings Mask Display PropertiesRendering the MaskAbout Action's Particle SystemParticles WorkflowUsing Particle Presets Presets Browser Settings Particle Preset ReferenceAbstract/BackdropsAtmosphericLiquidsMiscellaneousPyrotechnicSmokeSpaceGenerating ParticlesUsing a Light SourceUsing a SurfaceUsing a 3D ObjectCustomizing the Particle StreamSetting Stream PropertiesSetting Particle PropertiesSetting Particle Rendering PropertiesSetting Additional Generator PropertiesSetting Geometry PropertiesSetting Channel Editor PropertiesUsing Custom ParticlesApplying Textures to Particles Exploding Objects and Surfaces Manipulating Particles Creating a Particle Manipulator Setting Manipulator PropertiesApplying TransformationsSimulating GravityCreating a Vortex EffectUsing an Acceleration Point ManipulatorUsing an Acceleration Line ManipulatorUsing an Acceleration Plane ManipulatorForming a Particle PathUsing a Function as a ManipulatorBouncing ParticlesBouncing Particles Off an ImageBouncing Particles Off a Bouncer Combining Particle Streams Sample Particle SetupsChroma Keying and Working with Green ScreensSetting Up the Nodes and Media to Pull a Key Setting Up Viewports for KeyingAbout the 3D Keyer3D Keying WorkflowCreating a Precise Key in the 3D KeyerUsing the RGB ViewerSetting the ToleranceSetting the SoftnessRemoving Noise from Softened AreasUsing YUV SoftnessRemoving Grey Areas in the KeyAnimating Key ElementsAnimating the Range of Key ElementsAnimating the Patch ParametersResetting a ChannelMastering the RGB ViewerMoving, Rotating, and Zooming in on the RGB ViewerSetting the Display of the RGB ViewerChanging the Display of Key ElementsDisplaying Plotted Points and RegionsSelecting Key Elements in the RGB ViewerControlling Elements with the Directional ArrowPlotting Colour ValuesTranslating, Scaling, and Rotating Key ElementsReshaping the Convex HullMore Keying TechniquesTechniques for Adjusting SoftnessAdjusting Transparencies with PatchesSetting 3D Keyer PreferencesAuto KeyRegenCreating and Refining a Key in the Master KeyerGenerating MattesBasic Colour Spill RemovalAdvanced Colour Spill RemovalBlending Front and Back ClipsRemoving GrainRemoving Unwanted GreysCreating a Key by Extracting a Single Colour with the Channel KeyerExtracting a Primary ColourExtracting a Custom ColourCreating a Key by Extracting a Range of Colours with the HLS, YUV, RGB and RGBCMYL KeyersAbout the Different Colour ModelsSelecting a Colour Model Based Component KeyerSetting the Softness RangeSetting the Tolerance RangeCreating a Key by Setting the LuminanceRefining Your KeyAdjusting the Luminance of the KeySetting the Range of the Luminance ValuesRemapping Black and WhiteBoosting the Luminance of the Key Using Gain and LiftUsing the Luminance CurvesModifying the Edges of the KeyAdjusting Spill Controls with the Colour Curves NodeInverting a MatteAdjusting the Front and Matte Luminance CurvesViewing a Key with a Solid Colour BackgroundAnimating Your KeyResetting Your KeyRendering Your KeyStabilizing and TrackingAccessing 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 TrackersManual 3D TrackingSelecting a Stabilizer MethodSimple StabilizationManually Stabilizing 2D MotionStabilizing 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 OptionsChanging the Colour of Trackers Pretracking a ClipCopying Shift ChannelsImporting and Exporting DataMasking and RotoscopingAbout Garbage MasksUsing Garbage Masks in Batch or Batch FX and the Modular KeyerAccessing the Garbage Mask Menu Accessing the Garbage Mask from Batch Accessing the Garbage Mask from the Batch FXAccessing the Garbage Mask from Modular KeyerAbout 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 FilesCreating Customized Wipes with Garbage Masks Color CorrectingColour CorrectorAbout Colour CorrectingAccessing the Colour CorrectorAccessing the Colour Corrector from the TimelineAccessing the Colour Corrector from BatchAccessing the Colour Corrector from Modular Keyer, Action, or PaintAccessing the Colour Correct from Batch FXHiding 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 Warper Accessing Colour Warper from the Timeline Accessing the Colour Warper node from Batch Accessing the Colour Warper from Modular Keyer, Action, or PaintAccessing the Colour Warper from Batch FX Setting 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 SubsetupsPaintingPaint NodeAbout Paint NodeAccessing Paint Node Accessing the Paint Node from Batch FX Accessing the Paint Node from Batch Accessing the Paint Node from the Modular KeyerUsing 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 ToolPaint basicsAbout PaintLoading Clips into Paint Accessing the Paint menu with a blank canvasLocking 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 ToolSelecting 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 SetupsText and TitlingAbout TextText Workflow Accessing the Text Tool Accessing the Text Tool from the TimelineAccessing the Text Tool from Tools Accessing the Text Tool from Batch Accessing the Text Tool through Batch FX Setup and Processing OptionsProcessing Text ClipsProcessing ConsiderationsSaving and Loading FilesSaving Text FilesLoading Text FilesAdding Text to ClipsCreating a LayerEntering TextWord Processing Keyboard ShortcutsCreating 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 Text Accessing OTF Fonts Warping and MorphingWarperAbout the WarperAccessing the WarperSetting Up the ClipsActivating ClipsCreating MeshesDefining a MeshAdding PatchesModifying a MeshMoving Control Points, Edges, and Tangent HandlesSelecting Multiple Control PointsTranslating, Scaling, and Rotating the MeshSubdividing a PatchAdding a VertexUsing the Freehand Mesh ToolWarping with the Magnet ToolModifying the Meshes for Live-Action ClipsLoading a Clip into the StabilizerCopying and Pasting Meshes for a Live-Action ClipCopying and Pasting Meshes for a Still ClipWarpingDefining the Source MeshDefining the Destination MeshWarping a Still ClipWarping a Region of a ClipMorphingDefining the Front Source MeshDefining the Back Source MeshUsing Source InterpolationSetting Keyframes ManuallyMorphing Between Two Still ClipsMorphing Between Two Live-Action ClipsSetup OptionsRendering SettingsTexture SettingsWarper SettingsSlip SettingsDisplay SettingsDistortAbout DistortWarping using the Distort ToolMorphing in DistortMesh-Based Warps and MorphsAccessing Distort Accessing Distort from BatchAccessing Distort from Batch FX Accessing Distort from ToolsUsing Distort's Views and Clip DisplayChanging ViewsDisplaying ClipsCreating SplinesUsing Garbage Masks as Distort SplinesDrawing SplinesChanging the Colour of TangentsLinking and Unlinking Splines and AxesEditing SplinesTransforming SplinesInstancing Distort SplinesUsing Distort's SchematicNode TypesAdding Spline Node TreesToggling Spline Nodes from One Input to AnotherLinking Source NodesAnimating and Tracking SplinesAnimating SplinesLoading a Clip into the StabilizerBlending ClipsInterpolating FeaturesRefining DistortionsWorking with Correspondence PointsAdjusting ResolutionAdjusting the Degree of DistortionFilling in Gaps at Edges of Distorted ClipsWarping ExampleDistort Animation ChannelsInterpolation and InterpShape ChannelsUsing Distort in BatchCreating a Distortion to Feed into Action MediaSaving PreferencesSaving and Loading Distort SetupsEffects and Tools Reference2D Histogram2D Histogram Menu Settings2D Transform 2D Transform Menu Settings3D Blur3D Blur Menu SettingsAuto MatteAuto Matte Menu SettingsAuto StabilizeAuto Stabilize Menu SettingsAverageAverage Menu SettingsBlend & CompBlend & Comp Menu SettingsBlurBlur Menu SettingsBump DisplaceBump Displace Menu SettingsBurn-In LetterboxBurn-In Letterbox Menu SettingsBurn-In TimecodeBurn-In Timecode Menu SettingsClampClamp Menu Settings Color CorrectorColour Correct Menu SettingsColour CurvesColour Curves Menu SettingsColor Warper Color Warper Menu Settings Coloured FrameColoured Frame Menu SettingsCombineCombine Menu SettingsCompoundCompound Menu SettingsDamageDamage Menu SettingsDealDeal Menu SettingsDeformDeform Menu SettingsDegrainDegrain Menu SettingsDeinterlaceDeinterlace Menu SettingsDenoiseDenoise Menu SettingsDepth of FieldDepth of Field Menu Settings Difference MatteDifference Matte Menu SettingsDistortDistort Menu SettingsEdge DetectEdge Detect SettingsExposureExposure Menu SettingsField MergeField Merge Menu SettingsFilterFilter Menu SettingsFlipFlip Menu SettingsGarbage MaskGarbage Mask Menu SettingsGlowGlow Menu SettingsGradientGradient Menu SettingsInterlaceInterlace Menu SettingsKeyer 3DKeyer 3D Menu SettingsKeyer ChannelKeyer Channel Menu SettingsKeyer HLSKeyer HLS Menu SettingsKeyer LumaKeyer Luma Menu SettingsKeyer RGBKeyer RGB Menu SettingsKeyer RGBCMYLKeyer RGBCMYL Menu SettingsKeyer YUVKeyer YUV Menu SettingsLens DistortLens Distort Menu SettingsLogic OpLogic Op Menu SettingsLUT EditorLUT Editor Menu SettingsMap ConvertMap Convert Menu SettingsMaster KeyerMaster Keyer Menu SettingsMatchboxMatchbox Menu SettingsCreating Your Own Matchbox EffectsMatte CurvesMatte Curves Menu SettingsMatte EdgeMatte Edge Menu SettingsMonoMono Menu SettingsMotifMotif Menu SettingsMotion AnalysisMotion Analysis Menu SettingsMotion BlurMotion Blur Menu SettingsMotion ConvertMotion Convert Menu SettingsMUXMUX Menu SettingsOpticsOptics Menu SettingsOptics: Creating Glow Effects Paint Node Paint Node Menu SettingsPaint Tool Paint Tool Menu SettingsPixel SpreadPixel Spread Menu SettingsPulldownPulldown Menu SettingsQuick CompositeQuick Composite Menu SettingsRecursive OpsRecursive Ops Menu SettingsRegrainRegrain Menu SettingsResizeResize Menu Settings Stabilizer Stabilizer Menu SettingsStereoStereo Menu SettingsStylizeStylize Menu SettingsText NodeText Menu SettingsWarper ToolWarper Menu SettingsTimeline Effects Menu SettingsAnimating KeyframesKeyframe Indicator ReferenceAnimating Keyframes in the Animation Channel Editor Panning and Zooming in the Animation Channel Editor Adding Keyframes to Channels in the Animation Channel Editor Generating Keyframes Based on Audio AnalysisAudio Keyframe Settings Changing Keyframe Values in the Animation Channel Editor Copying and Pasting Channels or Keyframes in the Animation Channel EditorChanging the Duration of an Animation in the Animation Channel EditorChanging the Values of Keyframes Proportionally in the Animation Channel EditorOffsetting Select Keyframes or Channels in the Animation Channel EditorSimplifying the Number of Keyframes in the Animation Channel EditorBaking KeyframesSwapping Animation CurvesFlipping Channels and KeyframesRemoving Jitter from an Animation CurveApplying an AverageModifying Tangents to Reshape the Animation CurveChanging the Value of a Tangent Handle by a Specific AmountAnimation Menu SettingsAdvanced Animation: About ExpressionsWorking with Expressions in the Channel EditorLinking ChannelsCopying Nodes with ExpressionsCascading ExpressionsExpression ContentVectorsFunctionsKeywords and ConstantsSimplified 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 PendulumColour ManagementColour Management WorkflowApplying Colour Management to ClipsAccessing the LUT EditorSpecifying a Colour Management OperatorBuilding Custom Colour TransformsModifying Basic Conversion LUT CurvesAdvanced Editing of the Conversion LUT CurveComparing Colour Values Using Colour PatchesExporting LUTs and Colour TransformsApplying Colour Management to Displayed ImagesConfiguring Flame Premium to Use LUTs and Colour Transforms for DisplayConfiguring the Graphics Monitor AliasApplying 1D LUTs to the MonitorApplying 3D LUTs and Colour Transforms to ViewportsApplying a 3D LUT or Colour Transform to the Projector or Broadcast MonitorAutodesk Colour Transform TypesColour Management Files and LocationsTangent Element Control SurfaceThe ModesUsing the ModulesControl Surface LayoutsMedia Panel Focus LayoutThumbnail Focus LayoutReels Focus LayoutTimeline Focus LayoutPlayer Focus Layouts1Up Player Focus LayoutSrc-Seq Player Focus LayoutTriptych Player Focus LayoutFull Screen Player Focus LayoutColour Correction Focus LayoutsColour Corrector Quick Bar Focus LayoutColour Corrector Master Focus LayoutColour Corrector Shadows Focus LayoutColour Corrector Midtones Focus LayoutColour Corrector Highlights Focus LayoutColour Warper QuickBar Focus LayoutColour Warper Master Focus LayoutTroubleshootingKeyboard ShortcutsDetermining a Button's Current Keyboard ShortcutAccessing the Keyboard Shortcut EditorKeyboard Shortcut CatalogueSelecting Your Keyboard TypeSearching the Keyboard Shortcut CatalogueChanging Keyboard ShortcutsEditing Local Keyboard ShortcutsEditing Global and Shared Keyboard ShortcutsMapping a Button to a Keyboard ShortcutsKeyboard Shortcut Editor Menu Settings Preferences Audio Preferences Backburner Preferences Broadcast Monitor Preferences General Preferences Input Devices Preferences LUT Preferences Storage Preferences Support Preferences Timeline Preferences Timeline FX / Batch FX Preferences User Interface Preferences Gateway Clip Descriptionclip comment creationDate denominator dropMode duration duration feed feeds name nbTicks numerator path paths rate sampleRate span spans storageFormat track tracks trackType userData version versions Creating a Simple Gateway ClipFlame Premium Grading - LustreLustre WorkflowImage Processing PipelineSetting Up Users and ProjectsMonitor CalibrationApplying Print LUTsEditingRendering ProxiesRemoving DustRepositioning ShotsApplying Input LUTsColour GradingUsing SparksAnimating Colour EffectsOutputting the Result Interoperability Workflows in Lustre About Source Grading and Sequence Grading Basic Interoperability Workflow Important Source Grading ConsiderationsSaving a Sequence for Grading in Lustre Importing the Sequence from Smoke/Flame Displaying and Editing the Sequence in Lustre Rendering and Exporting in LustreAdvanced Interoperability Workflows RED Media Interoperability Workflow ProRes Interoperability Workflow Project ManagementIncinerator-Specific Project Management ConfigurationConfiguring System SettingsLustre Software, Project, and User Configuration FilesProject ConfigurationAbout Project Defaults and Session SettingsCreating a ProjectEditing an Existing ProjectRecommended Directory Structure for ProjectsConfiguring File Locations in Project HomeConfiguring Project Sub-directoriesConfiguring File Locations Separately from Project HomeBrowsing for PathsUsing Environment VariablesUsing the [PROJECT_NAME] and [USER_NAME] VariablesProject Configuration SettingsProject SettingsCalibration SettingsRendering SettingsRender Naming SettingsEngineering SettingsNetwork Rendering SettingsUser ConfigurationAbout User Defaults and Session SettingsCreating a User ProfileEditing an Existing UserUser Configuration SettingsDisplay & Interface SettingsSystem & Menu SettingsTools SettingsLoading Users and ProjectsWorking With ScenesSelecting ScenesWorking with Cuts and GradesManaging CutsCreating a New CutSaving a CutLoading a CutClearing a CutDeleting a CutUsing Change ListsManaging GradesCreating a Grade Version for a CutSaving a GradeLoading Grades for a CutDeleting GradesChanging a CutAutosave Grades and CutsLoading Backup Copies of a GradeSaving and Loading Marry GradesSetting Logarithmic or Linear ModeSaving Timeline RGB OffsetsSetting the ResolutionSetting the Aspect RatioSetting the FilteringSetting Up the User InterfaceMatte Overlay SettingsApplying OverlaysOverlay PresetsVTR Playout and Full Range Video SignalWorking with TemplatesCreating a Project TemplateEditing a Project TemplateCreating a User TemplateEditing a User TemplateBasicsStarting and Exiting LustreUnderstanding the Lustre User InterfaceThe PlayerThe StoryboardPlayer Display ControlsThe Menu SectionWorking with Control SurfacesResetting ParametersBypassing Menu ParametersUndoing and Redoing ActionsConfirming and Cancelling Actions Assigning Notes to ShotsFlagging ShotsCustom FlagsCreating Shot GroupsGrouping ShotsApplying Changes to Grouped ShotsSoloing ShotsCopying Parameters with the SelectorAssigning Values With the Standard Lustre CalculatorUsing Grade BinsUsing the Marry Grade BinSaving GradesApplying Grades to ShotsMoving GradesDeleting GradesUsing the Expanded Grade BinAccessing the File BrowserDefining the Quick FolderLoading Grade Files from the Expanded Grade BinMoving Grade Files Between Grade BinsApplying Grade Files to Shots in a CutDeleting Grades From the Expanded Grade BinGrading PresetsGrading Presets ListViewing Media File InformationLoading Grading PresetsUsing AudioUsing TextMonitor CalibrationLogarithmic and Linear Colour SpacesMonitor Calibration WorkflowAdjusting Black Level and Picture SettingsSelecting the Project Colour SpaceCalibrating a MonitorCalibrating the Monitor AutomaticallyCalibrating the Monitor ManuallyCalibrating for Dual-Head ModeApplying LUTs for Viewing (Print LUTs)Defining Print LUTs for ViewingSwitching Between Print LUTs for ViewingBrowsing for FootageSupported File FormatsAccessing the File BrowserViewing Media File Information Bookmarking Folder Locations Library and Reel Creation / DeletionCompressed Media SupportBrowsing for Footage with the Wiretap GatewayAbout Wiretap Gateway Supported Ingest File FormatsSupported image sequence formatsSupported Image Container FormatsSupport for ARRI FilesSupport for AVCHD FilesSupport for GoPro HD MP4 FilesHDR Format SupportMulti-Channel PSD ImportSupport for RED FilesImport: supported DNxHD MXF CODECsImport: supported P2 MXF CODECsImport: supported QuickTime CODECsImport: supported XDCAM file CODECsImport: supported Apple ProRes filesSupported audio file formatsLoading Clips to the LibraryDeleting Content From the LibraryCreating a Cut with Shots in the LibraryMatching ShotsTranscodingTranscode WorkflowTranscode OptionsTranscode Format SettingsTranscode Colour SettingsTranscode LUT Options Settings Applying a LUT or Colour Transform on ImportCreating a Custom Colour TransformExporting a Custom Colour TransformTranscode Resize OptionsTranscode Output SettingsTranscode VersioningTranscoding TemplateCreating a New Transcoding TemplateLoading a Transcoding TemplateDeleting a Transcoding TemplateConformWorking with EDL, ALE, and Cutlist FilesEDL Display and FunctionalityEDL and Keycode Assembly WorkflowExample of a Possible CDL WorkflowAdding CDL Data to an EDL FileImporting an EDL, ALE, or Cutlist FileAssembling an EDLMatch GradeExporting Shots to an EDLKeycode AssemblyMetadata Maintained for Missing ShotsColour Decision List (CDL)CDL MenuCDL Parameter in the SelectorLoading CDL Data in the EDL PanelEditingRepresenting the TimelineAccessing the Edit MenuGlobal Access to Editing HotkeysEditing with the StoryboardAdding Shots to the StoryboardReordering Shots in the StoryboardDuplicating Shots in the StoryboardDeleting ShotsTrimming from the Edit MenuViewing Shot InformationTrimming the Head and Tail of a ShotSlipping a ShotTrimming InteractivelyChanging In and Out Points for a ShotSliding the Cut Point between ShotsInserting CutsJoining ShotsChanging Playback SpeedReplacing ShotsCreating DissolvesAdding a DissolveChanging Dissolve DurationCreating Additional Handles for DissolvesEditing DissolvesTurning Dissolves OffResetting DissolvesAdding a Virtual Black Clip using the StoryboardMulti-Layer TimelineTimeline MenuTimeline Navigation ControlsViewing Element InformationEditing in the TimelineCreating a TimelineAdding Shots to the TimelineImporting Timelines as Source ClipsSnapping ElementsSelecting ElementsMoving ElementsReplacing Elements in the TimelineSwapping ElementsCopying ElementsAdding Black Media to the TimelineDeleting ElementsGaps in the TimelineWorking With Containers, Matte Containers and Multi-channel ClipsAbout ContainersAbout Matte ContainersAdding a Matte to a Matte ContainerSelecting a Matte to Grade Secondary LayersAbout Multi-channel ClipsEdit the Timing of a Matte in a Multi-Channel Clip to Match the Source ClipMulti-Channel Clip ManagementAutomatic Creation of Multi-Channel Clips with Matte / MultiMatte Folder Structure Single Matte Media StructureMultiple Mattes Media StructureSynchronizing an Existing Cut and Source Clips with Newly Added / Removed Matte MediaOpenEXR and External MattesTrimming ElementsTrimming CursorsTrimming With Ripple ModeSlipping an ElementSliding an ElementSlip & SlideTransitionsSplicesDissolvesDisplaying the Multi-Layer TimelineTop Vertical PrioritySolo ModeRendering the TimelineModifying the Timeline's Starting Record TimecodePerforming a Confidence CheckUsing Scene DetectionPlaying, Viewing, and Sorting ShotsPlaying ShotsUsing the Full-Screen PlayerViewing Reference ImagesPanning and Zooming the ImageSetting Image View OptionsSetting the View ModeSelecting the ResolutionSetting the Active Field for Display in the PlayerSetting the Viewing LUTNavigating through ShotsNavigating Using the Timebar and StoryboardNavigating with the Playback Controls and HotkeysMonitoring the Location of the Current FrameNavigating With the Timecode CalculatorStoryboard Viewing OptionsShowing and Hiding the StoryboardSetting the Storyboard ViewUpdating the Storyboard ThumbnailsSelecting Shots in the StoryboardStoryboard Selection ColoursRefreshing Storyboard ThumbnailsDisplaying Only Selected Shots in the StoryboardSetting the Viewing OptionsUsing Dual ViewUsing Multi ViewViewing Multiple Shots on the SDI MonitorTimeline Sort ModeAccessing the Timeline Sort FeatureSorting with A-ModeSorting with C-ModeCaching Frames to Memory for Real-Time PlaybackPlayer HotkeysRemoving DustPreparing for Dust RemovalDeciding on a Repair TypeDeciding on Manual or Automated Dust RemovalOptimizing Dust DetectionRemoving Dust ManuallyRemoving Dust AutomaticallyAnalysing the CutPost-Analysis Clean-UpSingle Frame Dust RemovalWorking with BoxesInfrared Channel Dust DetectionOptions for Saving and Loading Dust Removal MetadataRendering the ResultRemoving GrainAnalysing the FrameViewing the ResultWorking with Sub-Region BoxesLocating Sub-Region Analysis Boxes Within a ShotPost-Analysis Clean-UpAdjusting Spatial Degrain SettingsApplying Temporal Degrain SettingsAdjusting the Response CurvesCaching the ResultCaching Frames from WiretapCaching Frames RemotelyClearing the CacheRemoving Grain with SecondariesCopying Degrain InformationSaving and Loading Degrain PresetsRepositioning ImagesAdjusting the Frame Aspect RatioAccessing the Reposition MenuReframing an ImageRacking an ImageRepositioning an ImageTurning Off ReframingFlipping or Flopping a ShotTracking Repositioned ShotsUsing the Point TrackerAnimating Reposition ValuesSetting Rendering QualityInput LUTsAccessing the Input LUT MenuImporting a LUT FileApplying an Existing Input LUTLinear Mode: Creating Conversion LUTsViewing Reference ImagesComparing Colour ValuesModifying Default LUT ValuesWorking with Half Float MediaColour Grading BasicsColour Grading WorkflowColour Grading ConceptsAccessing Colour Grading MenusDisplaying Colour Menus in the PlayerGPU AccelerationGPU Auto SwitchColour Grading With the Control SurfacesViewing Multiple ShotsReference ImagesViewing ProxiesAnalysing the ImageSampling Colour ValuesViewing Colour DistributionSaving and Loading Presets Using the Presets ListsSaving PresetsLoading PresetsColour Grade AnimationGrade Bin StorageColourist Multi-Layer TimelineAccessing the Colourist Timeline MenuCopying Grading Information in the Colourist TimelinePrimary Colour GradingAccessing the Grading MenuLogarithmic Mode: Modifying the BrightnessModifying Brightness in the Entire ImageAdjusting Printer Lights for Primary GradingModifying Brightness in the Shadows, Midtones, and HighlightsResetting Overall BrightnessLogarithmic Mode: Improving ContrastModifying Image ContrastSetting the Pivot PointModifying SaturationLinear Mode: Selecting Levels of the ImageLinear Mode: Modifying LiftLinear Mode: Modifying GainLinear Mode: Modifying GammaLinear Mode: Modifying SaturationLinear Mode: Modifying ContrastLinear Mode: Setting Black Clip and White ClipMatching ColoursAutograding ShotsColour Grading RGB and Hue CurvesAccessing the Curves MenuPlotting Colour Values when Adjusting CurvesModifying Red, Green, and Blue ChannelsModifying Hue, Saturation, Luminance, and LightnessShifting HueSaturating and Suppressing ColoursModifying Image LuminanceModifying Image LightnessSecondary Colour GradingAccessing Secondary Grading MenusThe Secondaries MenuSecondary LayersSecondary Layer HotkeysSelecting and Activating Secondary LayersColour Grading SecondariesShifting HueAdjusting Printer Lights for Secondary GradingColour Grading Inside and Outside SecondariesCopying Shapes and GradesApplying a Secondary Colour Grade to the Entire ImageAbout GeometriesAccessing the Geometry ControlsDrawing Basic GeometriesDrawing Free-Form GeometriesModifying GeometriesMoving AxesAdjusting Tangents and VerticesTransforming GeometriesApplying Softness to GeometriesBlurring GeometriesSetting the Colour and Opacity of GeometriesAdjusting the Colour and Opacity of a Matte OverlayAdding a Split ScreenAdding and Deleting AxesThe Axes ListSchematic ViewChanging the Priority Order of GeometriesShowing and Hiding GeometriesInverting GeometriesDeleting Geometries and Resetting SecondariesLinking Geometries across Secondary LayersCreating a Secondary by Keying a Range of ColoursUsing the Hue, Luminance, and Saturation (HLS) Keyer to Extract a KeySetting Keying Parameters in the HLS KeyerSampling a Colour in the HLS KeyerViewing Secondaries in the HLS KeyerSetting the Tolerance Range in the HLS KeyerSetting the Softness Range in the HLS KeyerUsing the Diamond Keyer to Extract a KeyAccessing the Diamond KeyerSampling a Colour in the Diamond KeyerViewing Secondaries in the Diamond KeyerSetting the Tolerance Range in the Diamond KeyerSetting the Softness Range in the Diamond KeyerUsing the Scale and Skew Controls in the Diamond KeyerModifying the Edges of the KeyRemoving Stray Pixels from a KeySharpening a Key Source ImageInverting KeysExcluding Keys from SecondariesSaving and Loading Key PresetsWorking with MattesShape TrackerThe Shape Tracker PanelTracking an Object using Shape TrackerAnimating the Point TrackerAnimating the Position of GeometriesAnimating the Shape of Geometries with the Point TrackerAssigning and Unassigning Point Trackers to GeometriesSoloing and Ganging Point TrackersDeleting Point TrackersLoading Tracker and Stabilizer Data from Autodesk ApplicationsLoading Garbage Mask Setups from Autodesk ApplicationsCreating Lustre Sparks EffectsInstalling Lustre Sparks Plugins Lustre Sparks Plugin DescriptionsCreating an Effect with a Lustre Sparks PluginsDisabling and Re-enabling Lustre Sparks PluginsDeveloping Lustre Sparks PluginsAnimationAccessing the Channel EditorAnimation Curves WindowChannel HierarchyAnimation ControlsAnimation OptionsAnimating with KeyframesSelecting ChannelsAdding KeyframesSetting InterpolationSetting ExtrapolationEditing KeyframesSelecting KeyframesModifying Your AnimationSynchronizing Keyframe FunctionalityBreaking Tangent HandlesResetting Tangent HandlesHiding Tangent HandlesReversing KeyframesInverting KeyframesDeleting KeyframesCopying and Pasting KeyframesAbout the Copy/Paste Keyframe ControlsAbout Copy/Paste HotkeysCopying and Pasting Keyframes on the Current FrameCopying and Pasting All Keyframes in a ShotCopying and Pasting a Selection of KeyframesCopying and Pasting Over a Selection of KeyframesPasting a Keyframe Sequence That Exceeds a Shot BoundaryGuidelines for Geometries, Point Trackers, and Effects PluginsThe Track EditorAccessing the Track EditorSelecting TracksAdjusting Animation TimingAdjusting Animation ScalingAnimating in Other MenusUndoing and Redoing OperationsStereoscopyCreating a Stereoscopic ProjectEnabling StereoscopySetting Up the Stereoscopic FootageAssembling a Stereoscopic EDLRepositioning the Left Eye and Right EyeViewing From One Eye to the OtherViewing Stereoscopic Footage in Dual ViewSynchronizing the Left and Right EyeEditing the Stereoscopic TimelineGrading Stereoscopic FootageWorking with Grade FilesBypassing Menu Parameters of an EyeRendering Stereoscopic FootageRenderingRendering ShotsSpecifying the Shots to RenderSetting the Resolution for the RenderResizing ShotsSpecifying the Destination for Local Render FilesRendering the Multi-Layer TimelineRendering Dust MetadataBurning Timecode into the RenderRendering with the Viewing LUTRendering Head and Tail FramesSpecifying the Output Format of the Render FilesSetting Colour Space OptionsSpecifying the Output Colour SpaceRendering the Selected RegionGenerating and Viewing ProxiesGenerating Proxies for Matte Media in Multi-Channel Clips and Matte ContainersLocking Colour GradingCleaning Up Render FilesRendering Shots as You WorkRendering with Burn for LustreRemote Rendering with Burn and WiretapStarting Backburner ManagerSubmitting a Remote Render JobMonitoring the Render Tasks with Backburner MonitorCommand Line RendererRendering Grades Created in Releases Prior to Lustre 2011 Extension 1Media Export (Linux Only)The Format Options TabFormat Options Tab - Video SettingsFormat Options Tab - Audio SettingsThe Resize TabThe LUT Options TabExport VersionsUsing Export TemplatesExport Workflows Stand-Alone Wiretap Gateway Server Configuration for Media EncodingMedia Export in Lustre with IncineratorVideo Capture and Video PlayoutAbout Audio TracksCapture Menu OptionsControlling the VTRCapturing MaterialSelecting a Raster for CaptureRemoving Pulldown when CapturingSetting In and Out PointsCapturing from TimecodeCapturing Media with Timecode BreaksLogging and Batch DigitizingAuto-conforming an EDLPerforming a Live Capture from a Non-Controlled SourcePlayout Menu OptionsPlaying Out to a VTRPlayout WorkflowSelecting a Raster for PlayoutDefining In and Out Markers when Playing Out to TapeRecording in Insert ModeRecording in Assemble ModeRecording in Record ModeVTR EmulationWriting Telecine-Style TapePlayout and GPU AccelerationCreating Real-Time Deliverables from the Timeline or Rendered MaterialPlayout from Timeline with GPU AccelerationAbout 3:2 PulldownConverting Logarithmic to LinearSupported Video SDI and GFX SDI RastersVideo SDI RastersGFX SDI RastersAudioAudio WorkflowImporting an Audio FileImporting Audio From WiretapCapturing an Audio FilePlaying Back Audio with the TimelineAudio Monitoring OptionsOffsetting the Audio FileSync OptionsPlayback Using the LTC Chase OptionUse Explicit TimecodePlayout of Audio and VideoWorking with WiretapWorking with Wiretap TimelinesWiretap Timelines and Soft-Imported MediaWiretap Timelines and Wiretap Gateway MediaWiretap Playback SpeedRendering to WiretapBefore You BeginTimeline Considerations and RestrictionsWiretap LimitationsWiretap Gateway LimitationsIncinerator LimitationsWiretap Backwards CompatibilityNetworkingSupported Filesystems and Media TypesSupported Image File TypesSoft-Imported MediaPublished MediaSoft-Import Streaming Media SupportMixed Media SupportProxy MediaSample WorkflowsWorkflow #1: Importing One-Sequence ClipsWorkflow #2: Importing TimelineWorkflow #3: Smoke Renders Final VersionWorkflow #4: Lustre Renders Final VersionWorkflow #5: Simple Source GradingPreparing the Wiretap Timeline for LustreConfiguring Wiretap and LustreConfiguring Dual Network SupportConfiguring Lustre to Work with WiretapConfiguring the Wiretap Server to use a Shared Storage Mount PointConfiguring for Soft-Imported TimelinesSetting Up the Lustre Wiretap ProjectProject Menu SettingsRendering Menu SettingsNetwork Rendering Menu SettingsViewing Local Proxies for Wiretap MediaBrowsing for Remote FootageViewing the Volume HierarchyViewing Volume and Clip DetailsOne-Sequence and Timeline ViewsImporting the Wiretap TimelineDust Bust and Marry GradeWorking with Half Float Media Working with Soft-Imported MediaCreating Soft-Imported Links to Rendered MediaWorking with Stereoscopic Wiretap TimelinesRendering ShotsRendering with WiretapRendering Wiretap Clips to Local or Network StorageTroubleshootingVerifying Connectivity between Lustre and the Wiretap ServerStarting and Stopping the Wiretap ServerVerifying that the Wiretap Server is RunningHotkeysStoryboard NavigationView ModesTimeline Sort ModesNotesCalculatorsDust RemovalGrain RemovalEditingGlobal Editing HotkeysEdit Menu HotkeysTimeline Menu HotkeysCapture Menu HotkeysPlayout Menu HotkeysColour GradingGlobal Colour Grading HotkeysGrade Bin HotkeysExpanded Grade Bin HotkeysSecondary Layers HotkeysCurves Menu HotkeysSecondaries Menu HotkeysTimeline Menu HotkeysNumeric KeypadColour Menus — Grading and SecondariesCurves Menu — Hue, Lightness, Saturation and LuminanceEditing Menu—EditEditing Menus—Capture and PlayoutStereoscopyAnimationMiscellaneous FunctionsXML in LustreLimitationsCUT File TagsCUT File Data TypesCUT File ExampleTangent Element Control SurfaceThe ModesUsing the ModulesInstalling the Control SurfaceControl Surface LayoutsLinear Grading LayoutLogarithmic Grading LayoutCurves LayoutPan & Scan LayoutGeometry LayoutHLS Keyer LayoutDiamond Keyer LayoutEditing LayoutPreferences LayoutTroubleshootingThe Autodesk Control SurfaceConnecting the Autodesk Control SurfaceAutodesk Control Surface Technical InformationConnecting the Autodesk Control Surface to a Lustre WorkstationControl Surface Panel DescriptionsNavigating the StoryboardToggling Play ModesActivating Mouse FunctionalityPanning and Zooming the ImageResetting Zoom and PanCustomizing the ViewCustomizing the Panel SensitivitySaving the Sensitivity ModificationsReverting the Panel ModificationsSelective Backlighting of Active and Available ButtonsToggling PlayheadsPlayer Viewing OptionsUsing the Undo ListReverting to Previous GradesComparing GradesWorking with the Grade BinSaving a Grade to the Grade BinLoading a Grade From the Grade BinSaving the Current GradeAdjusting Printer LightsCopying GradesAdding KeyframesCopying and Pasting KeyframesSelecting MenusCaching MemoryBypassing FunctionsResetting FunctionsRepositioning ShotsPerforming Colour GradingLogarithmic ModeLinear ModePerforming Curves GradingAdding Secondary LayersExtracting KeysExtracting Keys using the HLS KeyerToggling the Keyer Button and Keyer Channels On and OffExtracting Keys using the Diamond KeyerToggling the Diamond Keyer Button On and OffCreating and Grading GeometriesGeometry Invert FunctionalityCycling Among GeometriesWorking with Stereoscopic ProjectsModifying the Appearance of the Autodesk Control SurfaceACS HotkeysThe Tangent CP100 Control SurfaceCustomizing the ViewToggling Play ModeCaching MemoryNavigating the StoryboardUndo ListSaving to the Undo ListReverting to Previous GradesComparing GradesResetting ParametersCopying GradesAdding and Moving KeyframesRepositioning ShotsPrimary Colour GradingLogarithmic Mode: Modifying Brightness and ContrastLinear Mode: Modifying Gamma, Gain, and LiftModifying the Hue, Saturation, and Lightness CurvesSecondary Colour GradingApplying Secondaries to the ShotCreating KeysCreating GeometriesMoving Geometries