Adding video media effects

Video media effects are applied to every occurrence of the media file in your project. The source media file is not affected.

1. In the Project Media window, select a file and click the Media FX button . For more information, see Using the Project Media window

   If there are no effects applied to the file, the Plug-In Chooser window appears.

   If there are effects applied to the file, the Media FX window appears. Click the Plug-In Chain button to open the Plug-In Chooser.

   TIP You can access the Media FX also via the More button of a video event, where you also can add a button for it in the event header. The Media FX button in the header also functions as an indicator, whether a Media FX is applied () or not ().

2. Select each plug-in you want to add and click the Add button.

3. Click OK to close the Plug-In Chooser.

   The Media FX window appears.

4. Use the settings in the Media FX window to enable/bypass effects, edit effect parameters, and add/remove effects from a chain.

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   To reorder the plug-ins within the chain, drag a plug-in button to a new location.

   

   You can click the Save As button in the Plug-In Chooser to create a filter package. A filter package allows you to quickly recall frequently used chains of effects. FX packages retain their chain order and individual plug-in settings.