Clipping? - ACES Workflow with Red Giant Universe Glow

[stevebrig]

I have an EXR file in After Effects in OCIO color management.

The render displays as expected but as soon as I apply any exposure to it my RG Glow effects clips.

What do I need to do to prevent this? I have linked an example file so you can see my setup.

Any help is much appreciated!

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/7eh37dx12ik3ern6o8acj/forum-files.zip?rlkey=dciqvh2tk6v1gyxofm2f0sxj6... 

[ToolfarmJP]

Would you check the the color setting in Project Settings (File menu > Project  Settings > Color tab)? You find the setting of OCIO there.

[stevebrig]

Yes I am in OCIO color mode. If you take a look at my example link. All my settings are proper.

Here are some screens showing the project settings and the image settings...

[stevebrig · Accepted solution]

So I have found that adding a OCIO Display Transform effect resolves the clipping.

[Miriam38479025n5hq]

Hello! I'm having trouble working with Red Giant Universe in ACES as well. Can I ask how you usually export your effects so they look correct? Thank you!

[stevebrig]

I am now using ACES 1.3 for CG content.

If this is the case for you you need to make sure your display and export color space is set to sRGB - Display/ACES 1.0 - SDR Video. This should get you the best results when working and exporting. 

Hope this helps.

[Miriam38479025n5hq]

I am using ACES 1.2 now because of the studio's requirements. But thank you very much for your advice. Tt's very helpful, I will give it a try! Thanks, Steve!!

[stevebrig]

Ok with version 1.2 make sure yuor ouput is set to "Output/Output - sRGB". You may have to apply "OCIO Display  Transform to some objects in AE for them to display and export as expected 🙂

[Miriam38479025n5hq]

Thank you!!!