Film Magic Pro at DVinfo.net

Saul Kongvongsay · November 13th, 2006, 01:52 PM

Anyone here ever use this it?
Any feedback is appreciated.
Here's their website http://videocopilot.net/products.html

Thanks

Justin Tomchuk · November 13th, 2006, 06:09 PM

I have not used this before. It looks interesting but the film look effects that they are showcasing can be achieved simply by using the colour corrector tools and curves of any video editor program. Just a decent curves manipulator most likely built in to your video editor can accomplish very similar effects without needing to buy 'film look' programs.

Besides trying to get shallow DOF and interesting camera angles, afterwards in post I tend to increase the contrast, or make a slight s curve with the white and black balance. Then I raise the black levels to be dark charcoal grey. Then whatever colour correcting I want and a super fine noise filter.

There should be no need to purchase this software.

November 13th, 2006, 01:52 PM	#1
Saul Kongvongsay New Boot Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Music City USA Posts: 8	Film Magic Pro Anyone here ever use this it? Any feedback is appreciated. Here's their website http://videocopilot.net/products.html Thanks

November 13th, 2006, 06:09 PM	#2
Justin Tomchuk Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Montreal Posts: 164	I have not used this before. It looks interesting but the film look effects that they are showcasing can be achieved simply by using the colour corrector tools and curves of any video editor program. Just a decent curves manipulator most likely built in to your video editor can accomplish very similar effects without needing to buy 'film look' programs. Besides trying to get shallow DOF and interesting camera angles, afterwards in post I tend to increase the contrast, or make a slight s curve with the white and black balance. Then I raise the black levels to be dark charcoal grey. Then whatever colour correcting I want and a super fine noise filter. There should be no need to purchase this software.