User Guide

ContentsSmoke Help - HomeLegal Notices What's New in Autodesk SmokeGetting Started with SmokeViewing and Organizing Media in the WorkspaceAbout the Media PanelAbout the Viewing PanelAbout the Editing PanelAbout the TabsUndoing and RedoingDisplaying the Thumbnail ViewDisplaying Media MetadataGanging Clips in the Viewing PanelGenerating ClipsCreating a New SequenceSearching for ClipsMedia Icons and Selection 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 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 Setting Default Format Presets H.264 Codec Export ProfilesSupported Media File Formats Supported QuickTime Audio Importing a Final Cut Pro XML SequenceFCP 7 Sequence Import: Supported Transitions and EffectsFCP X Sequence Import: 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 - 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 - ImportSonyMXF 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 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 Avid AAF Conforming an Final Cut Pro XML 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 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 RemovalArchiving in SmokeArchiving 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 About VTR Archives Configuring a VTR for Archiving About Using an HDCAM SR for ArchivingRestoring Material from a VTR ArchiveArchiving 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 Player Jogging and Panning 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 PlayerModifying Exposure and Contrast in the Image DisplayEnabling 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 ToolsCommon Player Buttons and Playback ControllersDisplaying the Reference AreaDisplaying Multiple ViewsPlayer 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 Gaps Playing the TimelineTimeline 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 VersionsAudio Accessing the Audio DeskImporting 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 WipesCreating Customized Wipes with MasksCreating a MaskModifying a Mask's ShapeControlling a Mask's EffectsTracking with MasksAdding 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 ConnectFX Creating ConnectFX About the ConnectFX 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 ConnectFX Workflow About Action Node Output Tabs Setting Stereo Startup Mode for Action Viewing Nodes in Context About Previewing Results in ConnectFX Working with Audio Contexts About CFX Output Nodes Output Node Settings About Loading and Saving ConnectFX Setups Using a Create CFX Clip for Caching or Versioning Using the Timing View to Offset Clips About the Timing View Timing View Settings Grouping Nodes About Group Nodes Group Settings Mimicking, Copying, and Duplicating Nodes Customizing the Tools Bin About ConnectFX Node Bins Creating Custom Nodes Clip Settings ConnectFX PreferencesCompositing in 3D Space with ActionAbout ActionAbout Using Floating Point Images in Action Action Interface OverviewUsing 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 Importing in ActionAbout Rendering Outputs from ActionOutputs List SettingsOutput OptionsRender OptionsSelecting Objects to Output Object OptionsAbout 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 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 ModelAbout 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 TexturesMaterial NodeDisplacement MappingSoftware Displacement Menu SettingsHardware Displacement Menu SettingsDiffuse MappingDiffuse Menu SettingsReflection MappingReflection 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 Interest 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 ObjectAbout 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 Source NodesCreating a Matte or Front SourceParenting and Redrawing Source NodesReplacing the Front or Matte ClipSource SettingsViewing a Source NodeBlurring with Source NodesAdding CamerasChroma Keying and Working with Green ScreensSetting Up the Nodes and Media to Pull a Key Setting Up Viewports for KeyingCreating 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 Stabilization Stabilizing Motion, Scaling, and Rotation Stabilizing a Perspective TransformationManually 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 RotoscopingUsing Garbage Masks in ConnectFX and the Modular KeyerAccessing the Garbage Mask Menu Accessing the Garbage Mask from the ConnectFXAccessing 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 Colour CorrectingAbout Colour CorrectingAccessing the Colour CorrectorAccessing the Colour Corrector from the TimelineAccessing the Colour Corrector from Modular Keyer, Action, or PaintAccessing the Colour Correct through ConnectFXHiding 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 ChangesAbout the Colour WarperAccessing the Colour Warper Accessing Colour Warper from the Timeline Accessing the Colour Warper from Modular Keyer, Action, or Paint Accessing Colour Warper through ConnectFX 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 NodeAccessing Paint Node Accessing the Paint Node from ConnectFX 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 ToolLoading 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 PaintAbout Canvas ModeSelecting a BrushUsing the Large CanvasRolling the ImagePainting with GeometryPainting LinesPainting RectanglesPainting CirclesPainting TrianglesAbout Brush Attributes and ModesBrush AttributesBrush OpacityBrush SizeBrush RateBrush PressureBrush JitterBrush DirectionBrush RollBrush Attribute ModesUsing Reference ImagesDirection of the BrushPressure Exerted on the PenPreferences Affecting BrushesApplying 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 ImageWiping 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 StrokesAbout 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 CutoutsAbout 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 TitlingText Workflow Accessing the Text Tool Accessing the Text Tool from the TimelineAccessing the Text Tool from Tools Accessing the Text Tool through ConnectFX 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 Effects and Tools Reference2D Histogram2D Histogram Menu Settings2D Transform 2D Transform 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 SettingsEdge DetectEdge Detect SettingsField MergeField Merge Menu SettingsFilterFilter Menu SettingsFlipFlip Menu SettingsGarbage MaskGarbage Mask Menu SettingsGlowGlow Menu SettingsGradientGradient Menu SettingsInterlaceInterlace 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 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 SettingsMUXMUX Menu SettingsOpticsOptics Menu SettingsOptics: Creating Glow Effects Paint Node Paint Node Menu SettingsPixel SpreadPixel Spread Menu SettingsPulldownPulldown Menu SettingsQuick CompositeQuick Composite Menu SettingsRecursive OpsRecursive Ops Menu SettingsRegrainRegrain Menu SettingsResizeResize Menu SettingsSparksUsing a Sparks Plug-in Using Sparks in ConnectFX Stabilizer Stabilizer Menu SettingsStereoStereo Menu SettingsStylizeStylize Menu SettingsTextText 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 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 Amount Setting Display Preferences in the Animation Channel Editor Using Selection Sets to Control the Channels and Folders You Want to DisplayGenerating Keyframes Based on Audio AnalysisAudio Keyframe SettingsAnimation 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 Smoke 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 MonitorModifying Exposure and Contrast with Display TransformsAutodesk Colour Transform TypesColour Management Files and LocationsAutodesk Color Management Technical ReferenceAutodesk CTF File FormatAnatomy of a CTF FileCTF Syntax SummaryXML DeclarationProcessListMetadata ElementsInfoCopyrightReleaseDescriptionInputDescriptorOutputDescriptorOperator ElementsCommon Operator AttributesLUT1DArray (LUT1D)LUT3DArray (LUT3D)MatrixArray (Matrix)RangeminInValuemaxInValueminOutValuemaxOutValueGammaGammaParamsExposureContrastECParamsDynamicParameterReferenceCommentsSynColor Configuration FileAnatomy of the SynColor Configuration FileSynColorConfigSharedHomeReferenceTableRefArtist Control SurfacesAvid Artist Transport Control Surface LayoutWheel ControlsSoft Keys ControlsAvid Artist Color Control Surface LayoutTimeline Navigation and TimelineFXSource/Record Player NavigationTriptych Player NavigationColour CorrectorColour WarperKeyboard 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 / ConnectFX 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 Clip