Transfer/Blend Modes as a Resolve Feature

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I've been asking for it...don't stop asking that's all I can say :)

-chrispy

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"Unless you're only interested in blending an image with itself,"

I was under the impression that this is how most colorists/VFX artists use blending modes. People want the same functionality as the Nattress Plugins for Color. What were you thinking of?

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This is already available. In the Key tab, Post Mix gain I think it is called. 0% will turn OFF the effect of that node completely.

I guess the question for me is what is to be gained by using a blending mode on itself?

Can someone please give an example of when you'd actually need to use it? I make HEAVY use of blending modes in multi layer content like AE, Photoshop, etc, but have never seen a need for them in grading. Is there a specific example you can reference that couldn't be done without it, or would be slower to do without?

I don't know. I think blending modes may operate in a different way, and thus create a mental distinction when you think about them, but I have yet to come to a result that was any different or better by using them.

I think they are a computationally sloppy way to get to the same thing. You're making the machine process 2 copies of the image, just to get more saturated reds in the midtones, or richer shadows or something.

I am only making my case as a chance to be disproven and learn something. But this is where I stand now.

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I use blending modes all the time in Avid DS- on one source shot.

I create homemade Bleach looks with a regular version, a black and white version and a color version of a single shot, all blending together for a beautiful bleach look that you have almost total control over.

Glenn