How to create Mosaic/Blur at DVinfo.net

Corey Aumiller · July 1st, 2005, 09:17 AM

I am shooting a video where I need to put mosaic over people's faces (like they do on Cops). Anyone know what software would do this? I edit using Final Cut HD. Thanks for any help!!

Rik Sanchez · July 9th, 2005, 01:39 AM

Most people use After Effects to add a mosaic mask, I've done it right in FCP 4 with the use of Joe's Filters. I copy the video I want to put the mosaic on and paste it above itself on V2, then I apply the Pixelizer filter in Joe's filters to the top video layer, and I also add a mask to it so that only the part I want mosaiced will show up. You can make the mask into either a square or round/oval shape. If you use After Effects, then you can make a more exact mask.

hope this helps.

Corey Aumiller · August 25th, 2005, 09:46 AM

this is one of those things that, once someone explains it to you, you think "man why didn't I think of that?" Thanks for the advice, I'll try what you've suggested!

April 18th, 2006, 11:56 AM

I know it's an old post, but I found myself needing to do this effect today.

I found this site helpful -

http://www.rippletraining.com/free_t...t_goodies.html

4th on-line free video tutorial down, titled "COPS". (lol).

Dave Halliday · April 18th, 2006, 01:42 PM

That's a great training link. I guess I didn't know as much as I thought I did...

July 1st, 2005, 09:17 AM	#1
Corey Aumiller Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 44	How to create Mosaic/Blur I am shooting a video where I need to put mosaic over people's faces (like they do on Cops). Anyone know what software would do this? I edit using Final Cut HD. Thanks for any help!!

July 9th, 2005, 01:39 AM	#2
Rik Sanchez ChorizoSmells Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Osaka, Japan Posts: 424	Most people use After Effects to add a mosaic mask, I've done it right in FCP 4 with the use of Joe's Filters. I copy the video I want to put the mosaic on and paste it above itself on V2, then I apply the Pixelizer filter in Joe's filters to the top video layer, and I also add a mask to it so that only the part I want mosaiced will show up. You can make the mask into either a square or round/oval shape. If you use After Effects, then you can make a more exact mask. hope this helps. __________________ ChorizoSmells Video Barrio Tamatsukuri, Osaka, JAPAN

August 25th, 2005, 09:46 AM	#3
Corey Aumiller Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 44	That does help this is one of those things that, once someone explains it to you, you think "man why didn't I think of that?" Thanks for the advice, I'll try what you've suggested!

April 18th, 2006, 11:56 AM	#4
Guest Posts: n/a	I know it's an old post, but I found myself needing to do this effect today. I found this site helpful - http://www.rippletraining.com/free_t...t_goodies.html 4th on-line free video tutorial down, titled "COPS". (lol).

April 18th, 2006, 01:42 PM	#5
Dave Halliday Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Washington DC Posts: 116	That's a great training link. I guess I didn't know as much as I thought I did...