preparing to go to Color form FCP

Hello all,

I had a small question concerning the preparation of the timeline in FCP to go to color.
I know that a timeline has to be prepared and some shots with some effects have to be "backed" in before sending the timeline into color but I'm not sure what effects requires that protocol.

I have a 10 min project in ProRes 422HQ with shots where we put some effects on them in FCP.
The effects are:
- color corrector 3 way (which becomes the primary in Apple Color)
- speed (I know it requires to be backed in)
- Levels (gamma)
- colorize

My question is: Do I have to back in the shots with effects of levels and colorize ? The levels I used to create flash backs effects with the gamma setting.

I know that color correction is usually done last but for the levels effect that I use as flash back, would I be able to take it off, color correct in color send the timeline back to FCP and reapply the effect without having a screw up after ?

Thanks for suggestions !


motion pictures + storytelling = ?
-> FILMMAKING !

Thanks man. If I have any problem I'll write it down here so we'll learn something new ;-)


motion pictures + storytelling = ?
-> FILMMAKING !

Hi Craig,

I just downloaded your pdf - thanks a ton for going through all the work and putting that together!!

One question - my footage is in different fps, different size and one clip has a speed adjustment (200%) - if I use the compressor to make it all fit? (If I used a self contained QT, I would lose the ability to make changes - say to audio adjustments or subtitles - later in the process, correct?...

Many thanks,

Armin

Hello Armin-

Glad that it was helpful. It's been downloaded quite a few times, so I guess there are still a lot of people still using Color.

Best
Craig

Hello Graig.

Thanks for offering.
I'm not familiar, what's your web site ?

Thanks again,
Alexandre


motion pictures + storytelling = ?
-> FILMMAKING !