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Chapter 18

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Understanding Image Channels

This chapter seeks to demystify how Fusion handles image channels and, in the process, show you how different nodes need to be connected to get the results you expect.

It also explains the mysteries of premultiplication, and presents a full explanation of how Fusion is capable of using and even generating auxiliary data.


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Channels in Fusion 434

Types of Channels Supported by Fusion���� 434

Fusion Node Connections

Carry Multiple Channels����������������������������������� 435

Node Inputs and Outputs�������������������������������� 436

Node Colors Tell You Which

Nodes Go Together �������������������������������������������� 439

Using Channels in a Composition 441

Channel Limiting ������������������������������������������������� 442

Adding Alpha Channels������������������������������������� 443

How Channels Propagate

During Compositing������������������������������������������� 444 Rearranging or Combining Channels���������� 444 Understanding Premultiplication 445

The Rules of Premultiplication����������������������� 447

Alpha Channel Status

in MediaIn and Loader Nodes ������������������������ 449

Controlling Premultiplication

in Color Correction Nodes ������������������������������� 450

Controlling Premultiplication With

Alpha Divide and Alpha Multiply ������������������� 450

Multi Channel Compositing 451

Compositing with Beauty Passes������������������ 451 Working with Auxiliary Channels������������������ 457 Auxiliary Channels Explained ������������������������� 459 Propagating Auxiliary Channels�������������������� 467 Nodes That Use Auxiliary Channels ������������� 467 Image Formats That

Support Aux Channels �������������������������������������� 469

Creating Auxiliary Channels in Fusion �������� 469

 

Channels in FusionTypes of Channels Supported by FusionFusion Node Connections Carry Multiple ChannelsNode Inputs and OutputsNode Colors Tell You Which Nodes Go TogetherUsing Channels in a CompositionChannel LimitingAdding Alpha ChannelsHow Channels Propagate During CompositingRearranging or Combining ChannelsUnderstanding PremultiplicationThe Rules of PremultiplicationAlpha Channel Status in MediaIn and Loader NodesControlling Premultiplication in Color Correction NodesControlling Premultiplication With Alpha Divide and Alpha MultiplyMulti Channel CompositingCompositing with Beauty PassesWorking with Auxiliary ChannelsAuxiliary Channels ExplainedPropagating Auxiliary ChannelsNodes That Use Auxiliary ChannelsImage Formats That Support Aux ChannelsCreating Auxiliary Channels in Fusion