Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
A menu will open giving you the choice to
either add or delete a track. You can Control
click above, below or to the left of the tracks
in the Timeline to open up the contextual
menu which allows you add or delete tracks.
When working with a single layer of video,
effects can be applied in the form of
Transitions, Filters and Generators.
Transitions
refer to an effect that is applied
between two clips. Examples include dissolves,
wipes and slides.
Control Click in this Area
Filters
can be applied to a clip or part of any clip. They are used to change the
look of images by manipulating each of the video frames which make up the
image. Examples include blurs, mattes, borders and changes to brightness,
contrast and color.
Generators
are neither Transitions nor Filters. These are used to create
additional material which you need to work with. These include devices such as
slug (black), text and matte colors. Think of Generators as being the electronic
equivalent of spacer, head and tail leaders and countdowns of the film world.
A Transition is Added Between
Two Clips
A Filter is Added to a Clip
A Generator is Created Inside of
Final Cut Pro
