False Color Plug-in 3 for After Effects, Davinci and OFX Win: How to Use It Effectively and Creatively
False Color Plug-in 3 for After Effects, Davinci and OFX Win: A Comprehensive Guide
Video editing is a creative and technical process that requires a lot of attention to detail, especially when it comes to exposure, color grading, and shot matching. One of the most useful tools for exposure monitoring and shot matching is false color, a technique that displays images in a different color scheme to make certain details more noticeable.
False Color Plug-in 3 for After Effects, Davinci and OFX Win
In this article, we will introduce you to False Color Plug-in 3, a powerful and versatile plug-in that lets you apply false color to your videos in After Effects, Davinci Resolve, and other OpenFX hosts. We will also show you how to use False Color Plug-in 3 effectively, and share some tips and tricks to get the most out of it.
What is false color and why it is useful for video editing
False color is a feature on monitors that can read exposure levels in a given shot. It is primarily known for displaying images in a different color scheme to make certain details more noticeable. Images displayed with these colors follow a spectrum that includes purple, blue, black, grey, yellow, orange, and red. These colors can help you figure out both the quantity and quality of exposure your image is receiving.
False color can be very useful for video editing because it can help you:
Identify overexposed or underexposed areas in your footage
Match the exposure levels of different shots or cameras
Adjust the contrast, brightness, and gamma of your image
Set the correct white balance and color temperature
Apply creative color grading effects
False color can also be used for other purposes, such as visualizing infrared or ultraviolet images, highlighting hidden details, or creating artistic effects.
What is False Color Plug-in 3 and what are its features and benefits
False Color Plug-in 3 is a plug-in developed by Time in Pixels that allows you to apply false color to your videos in various platforms including OpenFX hosts: DaVinci Resolve, Scratch, Nuke, Sony Vegas Pro as well as Adobe CC: Premiere Pro, After Effects, Final Cut Pro X, Adobe Photoshop and Affinity Photo.
False Color Plug-in 3 has many features and benefits that make it one of the best false color tools available. Some of them are:
It works in real-time on DaVinci Resolve and Assimilate Scratch thanks to GPU acceleration
It lets you customize your false color ranges and export them as 3D LUTs that you can use in your camera monitor on set
It offers 13 high quality and accurate presets that cover different scenarios and purposes
It has a scale overlay mode that lets you position the scale reference anywhere in your workspace area
How to use False Color Plug-in 3 for After Effects, Davinci and OFX Win
In this section, we will show you how to use False Color Plug-in 3 for After Effects, Davinci Resolve, and other OpenFX hosts. We will cover the following steps:
How to install and activate the plug-in
How to apply the plug-in to a video clip or a sequence
How to customize the false color ranges and export as 3D LUT
How to use the scale overlay and position it in the workspace
How to install and activate the plug-in
To install False Color Plug-in 3, you need to download the installer from the Time in Pixels website. You can choose between Windows or Mac versions, depending on your operating system. The installer will automatically detect your host applications and install the plug-in accordingly.
To activate the plug-in, you need to enter your license key that you received after purchasing the plug-in. You can do this by clicking on the "Activate" button in the plug-in interface, or by using the False Color License Manager application that comes with the installer. You can activate the plug-in on up to two machines with one license key.
How to apply the plug-in to a video clip or a sequence
To apply False Color Plug-in 3 to a video clip or a sequence, you need to follow these steps:
In After Effects, go to Effects > Time in Pixels > False Color 3 and drag and drop it onto your clip or composition.
In Davinci Resolve, go to OpenFX > Time in Pixels > False Color 3 and drag and drop it onto your clip or node.
In other OpenFX hosts, go to your effects library and look for Time in Pixels > False Color 3 and apply it to your clip or node.
Once you apply the plug-in, you will see a false color overlay on your video. You can toggle it on and off by clicking on the "Enable" checkbox in the plug-in interface. You can also adjust the opacity of the overlay by using the "Mix" slider.
How to customize the false color ranges and export as 3D LUT
One of the most powerful features of False Color Plug-in 3 is that it lets you customize your false color ranges and export them as 3D LUTs that you can use in your camera monitor on set. This way, you can have consistent exposure monitoring across different devices and platforms.
To customize your false color ranges, you need to follow these steps:
In the plug-in interface, click on the "Customize" button next to the "Preset" dropdown menu.
A new window will open where you can see a histogram of your video and a list of false color ranges with their corresponding colors and values.
You can add, delete, or edit any range by clicking on the "+" or "-" buttons, or by dragging the handles on the histogram.
You can also change the color of any range by clicking on the color box and choosing a new color from the color picker.
You can preview your changes by clicking on the "Apply" button at the bottom of the window.
Once you are happy with your custom false color ranges, you can save them as a preset by clicking on the "Save As" button and giving it a name.
You can also export your custom false color ranges as a 3D LUT by clicking on the "Export LUT" button and choosing a destination folder and file name.
The exported 3D LUT will have a .cube extension that you can load into your camera monitor or other devices that support 3D LUTs. You can also import your 3D LUT into other applications that support false color, such as Remote False Color app.
How to use the scale overlay and position it in the workspace
the scale reference anywhere in your workspace area. The scale overlay shows you the false color values and their corresponding colors in a compact and convenient way.
To use the scale overlay, you need to follow these steps:
In the plug-in interface, click on the "Scale Overlay" checkbox to enable it.
You will see a small scale reference on the top left corner of your video. You can drag and drop it anywhere in your workspace area by clicking on it and holding the mouse button.
You can also resize the scale overlay by using the "Scale Size" slider in the plug-in interface. You can choose between small, medium, large, or custom sizes.
You can also change the orientation of the scale overlay by using the "Scale Orientation" dropdown menu in the plug-in interface. You can choose between horizontal or vertical orientations.
The scale overlay will show you the false color values and their corresponding colors according to your selected preset or custom ranges. You can use it as a quick and easy reference for exposure monitoring and shot matching.
Tips and tricks for using False Color Plug-in 3
In this section, we will share some tips and tricks for using False Color Plug-in 3 effectively. We will cover the following topics:
How to use false color presets for different scenarios and purposes
How to use Remote False Color app for external monitoring
How to use false color in combination with other tools and effects
How to use false color presets for different scenarios and purposes
False Color Plug-in 3 offers 13 high quality and accurate presets that cover different scenarios and purposes. You can choose from the following presets:
Default: This is the standard false color preset that follows the industry standard false color scheme. It is suitable for most situations and cameras.
Arri Alexa: This preset mimics the false color mode of Arri Alexa cameras. It is useful for matching exposure levels with Arri Alexa footage or cameras.
Blackmagic: This preset mimics the false color mode of Blackmagic cameras. It is useful for matching exposure levels with Blackmagic footage or cameras.
Sony: This preset mimics the false color mode of Sony cameras. It is useful for matching exposure levels with Sony footage or cameras.
Red: This preset mimics the false color mode of Red cameras. It is useful for matching exposure levels with Red footage or cameras.
Panasonic: This preset mimics the false color mode of Panasonic cameras. It is useful for matching exposure levels with Panasonic footage or cameras.
Zebra: This preset shows only two colors: black and white. It is useful for identifying overexposed or underexposed areas in your footage.
Waveform: This preset shows a waveform representation of your video's luminance values. It is useful for analyzing the contrast and brightness of your image.
Vectorscope: This preset shows a vectorscope representation of your video's chrominance values. It is useful for analyzing the color balance and saturation of your image.
Histogram: This preset shows a histogram representation of your video's luminance values. It is useful for analyzing the distribution and range of your image's brightness levels.
Parade RGB: This preset shows a parade representation of your video's red, green, and blue channels. It is useful for analyzing the individual color components of your image.
Parade YUV: This preset shows a parade representation of your video's luma, blue-difference, and red-difference channels. It is useful for analyzing the luminance and chrominance components of your image.
Custom: This preset lets you use your own custom false color ranges that you created using the customize feature.
You can select any preset from the "Preset" dropdown menu in the plug-in interface. You can also switch between presets using keyboard shortcuts that you can assign in the plug-in settings.
How to use Remote False Color app for external monitoring
Remote False Color app is a companion app that lets you stream false color from your computer to your iOS device via Wi-Fi or USB cable. You can use it as an external monitor for false color without affecting your original video output.
To use Remote False Color app, you need to follow these steps:
Download and install Remote False Color app on your iOS device from the App Store.
on your computer from the Time in Pixels website.
Launch Remote False Color app on your iOS device and Remote False Color server on your computer.
Connect your iOS device and your computer via Wi-Fi or USB cable.
Select your computer from the list of available devices on your iOS device.
Select the video source that you want to stream false color from on your computer. You can choose from any application that supports Syphon or Spout, such as After Effects, Davinci Resolve, or other OpenFX hosts.
Apply False Color Plug-in 3 to your video source on your computer and select the preset or custom range that you want to use.
You will see a false color stream on your iOS device that matches the false color overlay on your computer. You can also see the scale reference and the original video on your iOS device.
Remote False Color app is a great way to use false color without affecting your original video output or using an external monitor. You can use it as a wireless or wired false color monitor for your camera or computer.
How to use false color in combination with other tools and effects
False color is not only a useful tool for exposure monitoring and shot matching, but also a creative tool for color grading and visual effects. You can use false color in combination with other tools and effects to achieve different results and styles.
Here are some examples of how you can use false color in combination with other tools and effects:
You can use false color to create a stylized look for your video by applying it as an adjustment layer or a blend mode over your original video. You can also adjust the opacity, contrast, and saturation of the false color overlay to fine-tune the effect.
You can use false color to create a duotone or tritone effect for your video by applying it as a color matte or a solid layer over your original video. You can also use masks, track mattes, or keying effects to isolate certain areas of the image that you want to apply false color to.
You can use false color to create a glitch or distortion effect for your video by applying it as a displacement map or a noise map over your original video. You can also animate the false color overlay using keyframes, expressions, or effects to create dynamic and random glitches.
False color is a versatile and flexible tool that you can use in many ways to enhance your video editing workflow and creativity. You can experiment with different combinations of false color and other tools and effects to create unique and interesting results.
Conclusion
In this article, we have introduced you to False Color Plug-in 3, a powerful and versatile plug-in that lets you apply false color to your videos in After Effects, Davinci Resolve, and other OpenFX hosts. We have also shown you how to use False Color Plug-in 3 effectively, and shared some tips and tricks to get the most out of it.
False Color Plug-in 3 is one of the best false color tools available that offers many features and benefits, such as:
Real-time performance on DaVinci Resolve and Assimilate Scratch thanks to GPU acceleration
Customizable false color ranges and exportable 3D LUTs
13 high quality and accurate presets that cover different scenarios and purposes
Scale overlay mode that lets you position the scale reference anywhere in your workspace area
ACES color science support through IDTs
If you are looking for a reliable, flexible, and easy-to-use false color tool for your video editing projects, you should definitely try out False Color Plug-in 3. You can download a free trial version from the Time in Pixels website, or purchase a full license for $49.99 USD.
We hope you have enjoyed this article and learned something new about false color and False Color Plug-in 3. If you have any questions, comments, or feedback, please feel free to contact us or visit the Time in Pixels website for more information.
FAQs
Here are some frequently asked questions about False Color Plug-in 3:
What are the system requirements for False Color Plug-in 3?
The system requirements for False Color Plug-in 3 are:
Windows 7/8/10 (64-bit) or Mac OS X 10.10 or higher
Any host application that supports OpenFX plug-ins, such as DaVinci Resolve, Scratch, Nuke, Sony Vegas Pro, etc.
Any host application that supports Adobe CC plug-ins, such as Premiere Pro, After Effects, Final Cut Pro X, Adobe Photoshop, Affinity Photo, etc.
A minimum of 4 GB of RAM and a GPU with OpenGL 2.0 support
How much does False Color Plug-in 3 cost?
False Color Plug-in 3 costs $49.99 USD for a single license that you can use on up to two machines. You can purchase it from the Time in Pixels website using PayPal or credit card. You will receive a license key and a download link after completing the payment.
Is there a trial version of False Color Plug-in 3?
Yes, there is a trial version of False Color Plug-in 3 that you can download from the Time in Pixels website. The trial version is fully functional for 7 days, after which it will display a watermark on your video. You can activate the full version by entering your license key in the plug-in interface or the False Color License Manager application.
What are the differences between False Color Plug-in 3 and other false color tools?
False Color Plug-in 3 is different from other false color tools in several ways, such as:
It works in real-time on DaVinci Resolve and Assimilate Scratch thanks to GPU acceleration
It lets you customize your false color ranges and export them as 3D LUTs that you can use in your camera monitor on set
It offers 13 high quality and accurate presets that cover different scenarios and purposes
It has a scale overlay mode that lets you position the scale reference anywhere in your workspace area
It supports ACES color science through IDTs
It works with Remote False Color app for external monitoring
It has a user-friendly and intuitive interface
It has a low price and a free trial version
False Color Plug-in 3 is one of the most advanced and versatile false color tools available that can help you improve your video editing workflow and creativity.
How can I get support or feedback for False Color Plug-in 3?
If you need any support or feedback for False Color Plug-in 3, you can contact us or visit the Time in Pixels website for more information. You can also join the Time in Pixels Facebook group or follow the Time in Pixels Twitter account to stay updated with the latest news and tips about False Color Plug-in 3 and other products.
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