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Final Cut Studio 2: Chroma Keying

Chroma key, also called bluescreen or greenscreen, is the magical process that inserts an image
seamlessly onto an entirely different background. Getting the edges of the subject perfect means the
difference between a convincing key and obvious chicanery. In Final Cut Studio 2: Chroma Keying,
Larry Jordan focuses exclusively on this effect, so a general knowledge of Final Cut Pro and Motion
is recommended. He demonstrates the strengths and weaknesses of five different keying tools: Final
Cut Pro's native keyer, Motion's Primatte RT, Oak Street Software's vKey2, dvGarage's dvMatte Blast
and dvMatte Pro, and Red Giant Software's Primatte Keyer Pro 4.0. Each excels in different areas, so
Larry explains typical issues and workarounds, and when to consider using a different application.
Example files accompany the course.

Introduction
Welcome/Production considerations/What is covered?
What is chroma key?
Using the exercise files

1. Using Final Cut Pro's Native Keyer
Creating a simple key
Tweaking the key

2. Using Motion's Primatte RT Keyer
Creating a simple key in Motion
Tweaking the key in Motion

3. Using Third Party Keyers
Third party keyers
Using Oak Tree vKey
Using dvGarage Dvmatte Blast
Using Primatte Keyer Pro

4. Special Issues
Special issues
Working with filters
Introduction to problem keys
Changing the position of the foreground element
Removing garbage in frame
Removing green edges
Fixing poorly focused shots
Keeping or losing shadows on backgrounds
Handling motion blur and interlacing
Working with uneven lighting
Working with gamma settings
Using color correction