2 Replies Latest reply: Aug 20, 2014 7:20 AM by mammolaGAPAC RSS

    Weird preview when using Mask with color effects

    mammolaGAPAC Community Member

      Premiere CC 2014. Mac OS 10.9

       

      I am encountering a strange issue when applying a Mask to a color effect. The image in the Program Monitor becomes chopped and distorted when I try to preview the mask. See below. Before Mask on effect:

       

      After Mask on effect:

       

      The sphere in the middle is where my ellipse mask is.

       

      Because of this, I am unable to position the mask properly.

       

      When I play the clip, the image looks normal.

       

      This issue is not limited to Change Color only. It is happening on several effects that I try to apply a Mask to. it is happening on multiple clips.

       

      Any thoughts?

        • 1. Re: Weird preview when using Mask with color effects
          Greg Baber Employee Hosts

          Are there any effects that do not cause this problem?  Can you provide examples if there are?

           

          You say this happens on multiple clips.  Do they share a file format or codec? 

           

          I can't duplicate on my end but if it's a specific type of file or set of circumstances I can try to replicate on my end.

          • 2. Re: Weird preview when using Mask with color effects
            mammolaGAPAC Community Member

            Thanks for replying, Greg.

             

            Sorry for not having this info in there earlier.

             

            My clips are AVCHD 1280p 23.976, and I am editing them in a 720p sequence.

             

            When I try this out in a sequence with matching settings, applying the mask still causes issues. The issue acts slightly different though. In a matching sequence, the frames flicker during preview.

             

            I am having this issue anytime I try to apply a mask on certain effects - but not all effects

             

            The effects that I am encountering this issue include:

            • Change Color
            • Change To Color
            • Emboss
            • Leave Color

             

            effects that are not encountering this issue include:

            • Fast Color Corrector
            • RGB Curves