Want a great tip for adjusting the looks you create?
You may know that a node’s key output gain is a powerful tool to reduce the effect of an effect, but there’s more than one way to use this feature.
In Kevin Shaw‘s quick tip video, you’ll learn:
- Using opacity to blend a gradient
- Transitioning using node opacity and keyframes
- Make compound nodes and use node opacity to affect many effects at once
- Pre-setting opacity lower so that you can increase the effect of your grade
These are some wise lessons to help your workflow!
Are there other uses you have for node opacity / key output gain? Leave a comment below!
Gedaly is the Managing Editor of DVresolve.com. He is a professional editor, having cut national commercials for major companies, and does color & VFX for indie films at Mask & Feather. He’s also a filmmaker, writing and directing shorts & features. Gedaly is the co-founder of Working.Actor and former marketing strategist for large brands.