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This article contains information regarding audio effects, taken from Appendix B of the Final Cut Pro 1.0 User's Manual.
DISCUSSION
This appendix lists all the special effects provided with Final Cut Pro, which are available in the Browser's Effects tab. It also explains any settings you need to make when applying these effects. You can apply these effects to clips individually or in combinations. Audio Transitions Cross Fade (0 dB) Fades the first clip out, while simultaneously fading the second clip in. This effect applies a linear ramp to the volume level. Cross Fade (+3 dB) Performs the same operation as Cross Fade (0 dB), but applies an equal-power ramp to the volume level. Audio Filters 3 Band Equalizer Divides the audio spectrum into three frequency bands, corresponding to treble, mid-range, and bass. You can set the center frequency for each band and adjust the volume of each band relative to the others by changing the Gain setting. Band Pass Filter Allows you to modify a single frequency band. By choosing its center frequency, you can modify the boost or cut level. You can modify the Q value to narrow or widen the frequency range that is heard and the level of accentuation at the center of the band. A low Q value gives less accentuation and wider audibility across the band. A high Q value focuses more sharply on the center of the band, screening out more of the frequencies above and below it. Compressor/Limiter Smoothes out inconsistencies in volume levels over time, on all frequencies. Compression of volume reduces the dynamic volume range so that it does not become too loud. The more a sound exceeds the specified limit, the more it is decreased in volume, depending on the ratio setting. After making settings, use the Preserve Volume option to keep the overall level close to the original. The Threshold setting specifies the level at which the effect will be triggered. The Attack and Release settings specify how fast this effect should adjust the volume level in response to the beginning and end of a change. DC Notch Compensates for a specific type of signal artifact caused by DC current leakage by allowing you to remove the DC offset component potentially introduced during recording. Expander/Noise Gate Smoothes out inconsistencies in volume levels over time by increasing the volume if it drops below a specified level. The lower a level is relative to the highest level, the more it is increased to compensate, depending on the Ratio setting. Noise Gate is used to silence all sound below the specified volume threshold. High Pass Filter A Band Pass filter optimized for high frequencies. High Shelf Filter Similar to a Band Pass filter, but the upper end of the frequency range is sharply cut off, while lower frequencies are allowed to pass. You can use the Gain setting to boost or cut the relative volume at the upper end of the frequency range. Hum Remover A notch filter that allows you to compensate for various types of hum interference by screening out a specific frequency. You can also specify up to five related harmonic frequencies to screen out. Low Pass Filter A Band Pass filter optimized for low frequencies. Low Shelf Filter Similar to a Band Pass filter, but the lower end of the frequency range is sharply cut off, while high frequencies are allowed to pass. You can use the Gain setting to boost or cut the volume at the lower end of the frequency range. Notch Filter Cuts out frequencies in a specific range. This works on a narrow range of frequencies. This effect is the converse of a Band Pass filter. Parametric Equalizer Allows you to control various aspects of a single frequency band. It combines the features of the Band Pass, Notch, and Shelf filters. You can also set the Q value to narrow or widen the frequency range that is heard and the level of accentuation at the center of the band. A low Q value gives less accentuation and wider audibility across the band. A high Q value focuses more sharply on the center of the band, screening out more of the frequencies above and below it. Vocal DeEsser A special-purpose filter that controls and dampens sibilant ("s") sounds. Some vocal recordings show emphasis of these sounds. Vocal DePopper A special-purpose filter that controls and dampens plosive (³p²) sounds. Some vocal recordings show emphasis of these sounds. Note: For information regarding video transitions and video filters & generators, taken from Appendix B of the Final Cut Pro 1.0 User's Manual, see the following Tech Info Library articles: Article 24917: " Final Cut Pro 1.0: List of Video Transitions " Article 24918: " Final Cut Pro 1.0: List of Video Filters and Generators " |
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