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Chapter 144

Channel Splitting and Image Compositing

This chapter begins by showing node structures you can use to isolate, split apart, convert, and recombine the image channels of clip in different ways. This includes ways of using the additional image channels that are provided in some types of media.

The second part of the chapter shows ways that you can do image compositing right in the

Color page, with techniques for using external mattes for compositing, and using qualifier keys to do green- and blue-screen compositing against other layers in the Timeline.


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Isolating, Splitting, and Converting Color Channels ���������������������������� 3162 Enabling, Disabling, and Converting Node Channels �������������������������� 3162 Splitting Channels with the Splitter/Combiner Nodes ������������������������ 3163 Multi-Channel RED HDRx Support ���������������������������������������������������������������� 3165 Introduction to Compositing Using the Alpha Output������������������������ 3168 Using a Qualifier Key to Create Transparency ���������������������������������������� 3168 Using a Matte to Create Transparency ������������������������������������������������������� 3172 Setting the Composite Mode in a Corrector Node �������������������������������� 3173 Using OFX Alpha Channels (Legacy)�������������������������������������������������������������� 3174

 

Isolating, Splitting, and Converting Color ChannelsEnabling, Disabling, and Converting Node ChannelsSplitting Channels with the Splitter/Combiner NodesMulti-Channel RED HDRx SupportIntroduction to Compositing Using the Alpha OutputUsing a Qualifier Key to Create TransparencyUsing a Matte to Create TransparencySetting the Composite Mode in a Corrector NodeUsing OFX Alpha Channels (Legacy)