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‎May 12, 2017
04:40 AM
I see your problem. Very simple, you just have the spacing off. See this screenshot. Adjust the setting that my mouse is over and that adjusts it. Sometimes this is adjusted for one text and if you have a different size the next time, it can retain the old spacing. Mouse didn't show but see the setting that says 107%. That's it. Eric
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‎May 04, 2017
01:29 PM
When you say "activate" lights, I guess you mean set E3D to "use comp lights"? I'll guess that's yes since you are getting at least some of them to work. Can you show a screenshot or something for the light set ups? Eric
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‎May 04, 2017
01:22 PM
Just to add, I also noticed your mask is missing parts of the bottom of the tree so you will want to catch that. Eric
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‎May 04, 2017
01:20 PM
The autotrace has been mentioned a couple times to mask the tree and that is a good option. Since you have it masked, are you simply trying to change the black color to something else? The black of course is technically transparent if you turn off the background. At this point, you can place any layer beneath the tree layer and you have a background. Not sure that's what you mean but sounds like it. In that case, there is no need to invert a mask or anything. Eric
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‎May 02, 2017
01:54 PM
Glad you got to figured it out buddy! Eric
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‎May 02, 2017
12:53 PM
I'm not at my PC at home at the moment but I'm seeing a shape layer. It's been a while since I did the stroke but does it appear as a shape layer or should it just be a mask. Trying to think through this in my head. Eric
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‎May 02, 2017
12:43 PM
Silly question here, but did you move further along the timeline to see if the effect starts? Apologies ahead if you did. Just asking. Eric
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‎May 02, 2017
12:32 PM
I'm not sure exactly what you mean about using the mask for something else. Can you explain further? Usually, if you are keying out an object on green screen, you mask out around the object, normally because the green screen does not fill the screen. So, you do a garbage matte, loosely around and when you key, you have a completely clean background. So, what are you then trying to do with this mask? Thanks Eric
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‎May 01, 2017
07:12 AM
I hate it say this but it seems that you have already diagnosed your problem - horrible lighting. You are either stuck with what you have or you would need to reshoot the green screen shots. In short, bad green screen results in bad keying and that's pretty much that. You can minimize it the best you can by fiddling with brightness/contrast but in the end, it is what it is. I'd suggest that if it isn't too difficult, properly light your green screen and give it a second try. PS: There are many other things that prevent this from looking professional as well so I have to assume this is mostly for fun but the perspective is quite a bit off with the placement of the guy. I don't want to beat up your work but just pointing out there are a number of things that could be improved, the green screen being the obvious one. Eric
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‎Apr 26, 2017
11:53 AM
Jim, I see it more clear now on your problem. Have you happened to look at some of Mettle's tutorials? (The maker of Skybox) You may have already seen all of these but the top right video may shed light. Apologies if you have done this already. http://www.mettle.com/skybox-tutorials/ Eric
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‎Apr 26, 2017
11:24 AM
Jim, Ok. I'm trying to visualize in my head. So, you are clone stamping the object out and then rendering the length of the video to "lock it down"? Right? What kind of reorienting are you doing? Rotating? In any case, if you are stamping it, locking it down, and adjusting it resulting in it slipping, that tells me there is either movement in the video or the process is creating a movement that is impacting that clone stamp. On the surface, it seems locking it down (aka baking it in), pre-comping should address that. And not to beat a dead horse but it really seems the still would fix all of that. I promise I won't mention that again though. Eric
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‎Apr 26, 2017
10:44 AM
Hi Jimtron, Going further on the locked down, still angle - If in fact it is locked down, I'd freeze the image or fix and render a single still, bring it back in and then extend to length. It would be baked in that way for sure. Eric
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‎Apr 26, 2017
10:27 AM
I'd just add that if it is a still shot, I'm not even sure I'd use the clone stamp. I'd just copy a section of the grass, place it over the item and feather the edges. It will probably look less obvious too. Eric
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‎Apr 24, 2017
12:40 PM
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Glad you figured it out and sorry to hear about the bad footage. I know that can be frustrating, especially if you are unable to reshoot it. Eric
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‎Apr 24, 2017
10:22 AM
What was the native format and are you on PC or MAC? I have seen where a ProRes file was not always successful when using a PC. It was inconsistent in that sometimes it would accept (usually after a fresh boot), while others it would not even though it should be fine. Eric
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‎Apr 24, 2017
10:19 AM
I tend to lean to Mylenium's earlier comment that it could just be a bad shot. It's not uncommon to get a failed analysis if the footage is not suited for tracking. Also, if the footage has a cut in scene of any sort, it will also fail. I presume that should go without saying but throwing it out there anyway. Can you shot some of the footage? Eric
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‎Apr 20, 2017
06:49 AM
Couldn't agree more. The level of work is certainly important (i.e., being paid or just for fooling around on YouTube, etc). Eric
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‎Apr 20, 2017
05:52 AM
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I'm sure Roei will provide additional insight but there's a lot of playing around with curves adjustments to get it right. This tutorial is about color grading but has many useful information that could help you too. https://youtu.be/usNAHKXzzjU
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‎Apr 20, 2017
05:22 AM
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The most likely and easiest is going to be to color grade/brighten the shot, however you could be at risk of blowing out other things in the process. Brightening it will lighten everything. Now, there is a thought that occurs to me that may also help, depending on whether overall color is important, you could probably apply a tint, which will basically make it black and white. That would probably make the wall white, along with a curves or brighten/contrast adjustment. Then begin bringing some of the color back in using the tint settings (0-100%) and see if anything in that range gets it there. ROTO would be a last resort and could be a mess depending on what's going on in the video. Eric
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‎Apr 19, 2017
01:11 PM
Yeah, this could definitely be a ton of things. First question however from me is, is it related to one particular project or does it affect all of them? And not to get ahead of things but if it IS just centered on one project then I'd look in the folder it creates where you were saving them for autosaves and see if an earlier saved version might open. That would at least narrow it down to a problem with a specific project version. However, forget all of this if it locks up on every project and provide the info that Szalam asked for for further diagnosis. Eric
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‎Apr 17, 2017
02:46 PM
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Assuming you have something earlier than CS6, this may be a factor but what version ARE you running? Are you saying that it shows fine except during a ram preview? There are other considerations as well, such as PC processing power, clearing cache, reducing to half resolution, etc. Usually those symptoms are not no preview but sluggish or short lengths will show. Can you describe a bit more? Eric
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‎Apr 14, 2017
12:30 PM
Ok, so, I'm seeing just 4 PNG files in that screenshot. Are these the only files that are not showing when you try to import them? Just trying to narrow down the extent of the problem. And just to understand, the only files you seem to NOT see when you import, are the PNG files? It almost seems that when you are importing them, they aren't being recognized or something. Have you tried opening the file explorer like that and dragging them over in to your project window? I'm searching for a work around for you at this point. If you can drag them in to after effects, then you could easily replace them where they belong in your comp(s). Eric
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‎Apr 14, 2017
11:18 AM
The obvious procedure should be as simple as replacing them from the new location but clearly you are seeing something off. Have you navigated to the new folder via File Explorer to verify that they are in fact there? Just curious if what you are seeing via after effects is different or if the files are gone, gone. If they ARE there, are you in a position where you can copy them back to the original location? Eric
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‎Apr 14, 2017
11:13 AM
Hello, have you verified correct frame rate for your comps? Seeing images from other comps is an indication that the comp frame rate may be mismatched. Eric
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‎Apr 13, 2017
05:05 PM
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This is a bit difficult to visualize. Can you provide a better idea, perhaps a screenshot of how this is designed and then explain? Thanks, Eric
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‎Apr 13, 2017
01:49 PM
Well I can't explain why it turns white my initial thought here is that you need to go into the Comp wheree the logo is and make sure the logo is extended to the length of the composition. It almost seems like maybe you have a still image that's only a frame long or something like that.
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‎Apr 13, 2017
01:11 PM
When replying, just click the little image above this typing area (7th icon from the left, hover over it and it says "insert image"). Also, just reading your actual post above and while you are posting screenshots, also elaborate on your problem please because you mentioned an AI Logo but then mentioned when you "play it". If it is a still image, I'm curious what you mean by "play it". Eric
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‎Apr 13, 2017
11:45 AM
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I've seen the recommendations with Rich Gerard's being pretty descriptive but the thought had just occurred to me. Have you considered doing all of the tracking before the stabilizing? You say bumpy but not sure if it is so bumpy that it's untrackable. My thought is, track it first, place your track objects or whatever you planned to do and then render out, bring back in to AE and THEN slow down and stabilize the footage. Just a thought. Eric
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‎Apr 13, 2017
08:30 AM
2 Upvotes
Hello, reshooting with better lighting will certainly help. If you are unable or at least want to try an alternative, I always adjust with a curve with greenscreen before I key it. Try a curve, brighten it some, add a little contrast, then apply the key. I imagine there is some significant spill too on the ball. Eric
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