NewBlueFX Mastery: Your Path to Professional Video Editing

Name: NewBlueFX Mastery: Your Path to Professional Video Editing
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Elevate your video editing skills to professional levels with NewBlueFX Mastery

Created byEDUCBA Bridging the Gap

Last updated 6/2024

English

What you'll learn

Installation and Setup: How to properly install and set up NewBlueFX software.
Basic Tools and Features: Introduction to essential NewBlueFX tools such as Sony Refocus and Hit Film Light Flares.
User Interface Navigation: Efficiently navigate and utilize the NewBlueFX user interface.
Color Correction Techniques: Apply color correction, auto contrast, brightness, and contrast adjustments to enhance video quality.
Advanced Masking: Implement both basic and advanced masking techniques for precise editing.
Pixelator Tool Usage: Use the Pixelator tool for creative and corrective purposes, including key framing and animation.
Detail Enhancement: Enhance video detail using Luma and Chroma tools.
Professional Effects Application: Apply professional effects like Light Flares, Noise Reduction, and Legal Level Corrections.
Advanced Color Grading: Achieve professional-grade color grading using tools like Colour Fixer Pro and Gamma Correction.
Video Stabilization: Use stabilization tools to smooth out shaky footage.
Precise Adjustments: Make precise adjustments using Proportion Helper and other advanced tools.
Project Management: Manage complex projects with multiple layers and effects efficiently.
Practical Application: Apply learned skills in real-world scenarios through practical lessons and exercises.
Creative Enhancements: Add creative enhancements like animations, graphical elements, and more to make your videos stand out.
Final Polishing: Techniques for the final polishing of videos to ensure a professional look and feel.

Course content

6 sections • 191 lectures • 25h 29m total length

Introduction to New Blue FX7:08
Installation of New Blue EX8:22
Explore the open effects interface, comparing open and non-open effects across brands like NewBlue and Sony. Grasp core controls: radius, iris shape, orientation, disk curvature, bloom, and faders and dropdowns.
Sony Refocus8:56
Working on Hit Film Light Flares7:45
Hit Film Light Flares Continues8:42
Color Corrector6:42
Working on User Interface10:04
Master the open effects interface by adding or deleting key points, manipulating groups or individual points, and adjusting duration, curvature, and values on the timeline for linear transitions.
Working on User Interface Continues8:59
Auto Contrast11:05
More on Auto Contrast8:52
Working on Intensity8:12
Working on Intensity Continues9:31
Adjust blacks and shadows with histogram to shape contrast, then tune vibrance and saturation for each shot. Compare manual tweaks with auto contrast and black-and-white looks to optimize color.
Brightness and Contrast10:35
Adjust Vibrant7:08
Increase vibrance and master color correction using a sequence of tools, including auto contrast, color corrector, and histogram and waveform checks, to enhance blacks, whites, and overall contrast.
Working with Offset and Gain11:49
Animation on Normal Panel10:47
Crop Borders9:20
Crop Borders Continues8:43
Detail Enhancer7:49
Explore the detail enhancer plugin from NewBlue Essentials in Vegas Pro, using presets to sharpen with contrast and definition, while performing early color correction and scopes-guided tweaks.
Color Corrector Saturation8:24
Control Highlights Using Gain9:11
Working on Color Curve8:30
Working on Legal Level7:14
Working on Legal Level Continues8:25
Learn to read vectorscope and waveform monitor to keep broadcast colors legal, manage studio rgb levels, and maintain 0-100 luma with 16-235 black and white ranges.
How Corp Works8:40
Working on Detection8:06
Discover how detection and correction work together, and how auto detection compares with manual control and presets. Fine-tune white and black levels, clamps, and edge cropping to meet television standards.
Legal Level Corrections7:38
Working With All Plug In8:22
Noise Reducer7:42
Noise Reducer Continues8:19
Loading Preset Light7:20
Maximum Effects9:47

Introduction to Pixelator and Selective Touch Up7:48
Installation of Pixelator and Selective Touch Up8:28
User Interface7:21
Master the open effects interface across cross-platform plugins. Use faders and color wheels to adjust color, position, and pivot points.
User Interface Continues7:18
Working on Colors7:14
Color Corrector Secondary8:55
Manipulating Key Points8:18
Master the open effects interface in NewBlueFX Essentials, learning to manipulate key points and apply linear, smooth, fast, slow fades, holds, and manual splits to shape timeline transitions.
Sharp Fade8:10
Pixelator7:41
Pixelator Continues7:24
Pixelator Height and Width7:19
Increasing Block Size8:44
Increase block size to control blur and pixelation, then apply selective blurring to obscure moving details while tracking moving objects for clean, professional video edits.
Working on Pixelator Mask7:56
Moving Pixelation8:37
Working on How to Blur Birds8:04
Pixelate Moving Birds7:06
Key Frame of Pixelator8:22
Working on Key Point9:19
Region Scope10:24
Region Scope Continues9:01
Selective Touch Up - Default7:37
Focus on Distinguish Area8:07
Selective Touch Up7:16
Selective Touch Up Continues8:41
Master selective touch up by drawing masks, shaping areas with curves, and applying feathering and smoothing to blend targeted regions with the background, achieving a natural, soft look.
Learn Basic Masking7:06
Animated Masking7:54
Minor Adjustment on Face8:01
Master the new blue effects essentials plugin suite to perform animated face touch ups, adjust masks frame by frame, and preserve hair and facial detail in professional video edits.
Working on Skin Touch Up8:48
Master skin touch ups with animated facial masking, feathered edges, and selective softness, comparing plugin on versus off, while keeping hair outside the mask and prioritizing makeup on set.
Working on Bandage10:27
Apply masking with selective touch up to animate a moving bandage, following the object and adjusting the mask frame by frame for precise skin and bandage detail.
Working on Animation of Bandage11:13
Stabilizer8:57
Stabilizer Continues8:30
Master advanced stabilization using the New Blue Effect Essentials stabilizer plugin, adjusting camera motion smoothing, rotation, rolling shutter, and border fill with instant analysis and dynamic preview.

Introduction to New Blue FX Essential8:29
Installation of New Blue FX6:57
Install NewBlueFX volume two, featuring eight plugins like flash remover, lens correction, selective focus, and video tuner plus, compatible with Vegas Pro and DaVinci Resolve.
User Interface7:21
User Interface Continues7:36
Master the color correction tool with color wheels, master and sub categories, and positional faders for intensity and scaling, plus input values by typing numbers and pressing enter.
Hit Film Light Flares7:47
Explore essentials volume two plugins in open effects, focusing on color corrector and color wheel adjustments, saturation, brightness, and endpoint concepts, and learn how to use faders, presets, and resets.
Working on Color Corrector7:40
How to work with Colors6:42
Working on Colors and Saturation8:03
Working Open Effects Interface7:25
Open Effect Interface Continues7:54
Creating Aspect Ratio7:38
Working Width, Height and Rounding7:16
Learn to control width, height, and rounding, manage alpha areas and color options, and crop or fit frames while adjusting aspect ratios, then animate transitions with render previews.
Detail by Luma8:35
Detail by luma in new blue effects essentials volume two on Vegas Pro sharpens edges by adjusting highlights and shadows with strength, halo, and threshold.
Detail by Luma Continues6:19
Define Clouds5:28
Detail by Luma Highlights8:15
Master detail by luma to crisp highlights using threshold and highlight masks. Adjust thresholds for blacks and whites to sharpen specific areas while preserving overall image quality.
Working on Shadows7:22
Black Mask6:31
Working on New Presets7:30
Working in Hide and Strength7:07
Smooth Definition6:59
Strong Shadows7:33
Learn how to apply strong shadows with a detail by Luma preset, adjust shadow masks, threshold, and cleanup to balance highlights and create a crisp, painting-like look across shots.
Flash Remover Pro6:37
Flash Remover Pro Continues7:37
Lens Correction6:30
Lens Correction Continues7:24
Apply lens correction with the reduce fisheye option to correct distorted footage. Adjust focal center, zoom, and distortion to create and balance effects, including picture-in-picture and three-dimensional space animation.
Distortion Footage12:05
Working on Fun House8:12
Master cross-platform plugins from the new effects essentials, learn the open effects interface, and creatively apply funhouse distortions, color correction, and detail by luma to match blacks across shots.
Lens Correction Distortion7:26
Discover how lens distortion tools shape creative looks, compare distortion effects with and without correction, and explore practical adjustments like zoom, making the image transparent, and pan and crop.
TV In Space10:44
Explore essential NewBlue FX plugins to correct lenses and apply distortion, including Phantasm, then animate the TV in space effect for dynamic, news-style video inserts.
Lens Correction Animation6:51

Introduction to New Blue FX Essentials Vol27:48
Installation New Blue FX Essentials Vol28:28
User Interface7:21
User Interface Continues7:18
Learn how the open effects color wheels and color spaces work, including RGB, HSV, HSL, and LAB, and explore mixing, adjusting values, and applying precise color correction.
Working on HSL7:14
Explore hsl adjustments in open effects, compare hsl with hsv, and learn to use color wheels, animation timelines, and keyframes to control color mixes and shadows.
Adding Key Point and Changing Value8:55
Working on Open Effect Interface8:18
More on Open Effects8:10
Working on Pixelate7:41
Working on Pixelate Continues7:24
Working on Width, Height and Block Size7:19
Working on Project Media8:44
Working on Pixelate Animation7:56
Master the NewBlueFX Pixelate plugin for selective pixelation that tracks a moving subject with dynamic blur. Animate a motion-tracked mask on green-screen footage, adjusting size and keyframes for smooth tracking.
Manage Linear Progress8:37
Animate a blur mask to track a moving subject along the timeline, adjusting width, height, and placement with keyframes to progressively obscure the face for witness protection.
Multiple Moving Pixilation's8:04
Master multiple moving pixilation by masking birds, setting keyframes, and aligning movement with the animator; adjust timing with copy-paste key points and compare smooth versus linear fades.
More on Moving Pixilation's7:06
Pixilation Moving Birds8:22
Pixelate - Creating Key Point9:19
Region Scope10:24
More on Region Scope9:01
Selective Touch Up7:37
Selective Touch Up Continues8:07
Advanced Masking7:16
Master advanced masking techniques using selective touch up, adjusting masks, diffusion, feather, and curve shaping to blend touched-up areas with original footage.
Merging Bag round Layer8:41
Define the target area with a mask and shape it with curves. Feather the mask and merge the touched-up area with the background for a soft, natural look.
Touch Up of Human Face7:06
Working on Face Masking7:54
Apply animated masking with face smoothing, moving the mask with the face in sync with the timeline, and adjust the top left and right points for lighting and hair detail.
Animated Movement of Mask8:01
More on Animated Movement8:48
Working on Bandage10:27
Multiple Selective Touch Up11:13
Learn how to perform multiple selective touch ups with dual masks, adjust and feather edges, and animate mask tracking with four control points for smooth, natural results.
New Blue FX Essentials Stabilizer8:57
More on Stabilizer8:30

Introduction to New Blue FX Volume 37:02
Explore NewBlueFX essentials volume three for Vegas Pro, featuring eight editing boosts like white balance correction, selective sharpening, and skin blemish removal to improve color and detail.
Installation Process8:08
User Interface6:33
User Interface Continues7:39
Working on Global And Rays7:54
Explore the open effects interface, adjusting faders and controls across global and rays with keyboard, dragging, or mouse wheel to shape brightness, rotation, and scale, noting defaults and negative values.
Sonny Color Corrector Secondary6:25
How Position Elements Work7:54
Working on Sony Color Corrector9:35
Working on Animation7:25
More on Animation7:50
Color Fixer6:30
Color Fixer Continues9:29
Working on Four Types of Color6:50
Working on Saturation7:15
Adjust rgb levels, saturation, brightness, and gamma to balance highlights and blacks for richer whites. Use filmic gamma and color fixer to create dynamic contrast.
Working on Brightness and Film Gamma7:22
Working on Add Pop Presets6:43
Explore applying add pop presets within the NewBlueFX workflow, adjust saturation and gamma, and customize blue tones across indoor and outdoor shots for balanced color corrections.
Remove Blue7:37
Learn to use the remove blue preset from the Essentials volume three pack in Vegas Pro, shaping warm tones by removing blue, then adjust red, green, gamma, contrast, and sepia.
Working on Vibrant Preset7:06
Learn to fine tune the vibrant preset by adjusting blacks, whites, gamma, contrast, brightness, and saturation across shots, using film gamma and plugin tweaks for balanced, vibrant footage.
Detail by Chroma6:59
Detail by Chroma Continues6:37
Enhance footage with detail by chroma, using masks, range, and sampling color to target specific areas, adjust tonal quality and contrast, and test presets for a crisper, more vivid look.
Better Contrast7:28
Adjust Strength and Definition7:07
Better Blue Contrast6:57
Apply better blue contrast with the detail by chroma plugin in blue effects essentials volume three, using color-based masking to isolate blues and refine edge details.
Better Blue Contrast Continues7:47
Contrast on Skeen Tone6:20
Control Range and other Elements8:17
Edge Smoother7:20
Edge Smoother Continues7:07
Apply edge smoother to soften and straighten edges while showing changed pixels to compare original and worked-on footage across shots.
Gama Correction7:35
More on Gama Correction7:12

Introduction to Proportion Helper7:17
Proportion Helper Installation7:58
Master the proportion helper to use grids for composition and balance, with region scope and selective focus, plus sharpen and skin touch up for improved colors and luminescence.
User Interface8:06
Discover how open effects standards unify plugin interfaces across brands, so blur effects, color correction, and other plugins look the same in Vegas, saving editors time learning multiple tools.
User Interface Continues6:06
Explore the open effects interface across plugins, focusing on drop-down menus, faders, groups, positional markers, and color interfaces, and animation of effects.
Elements of Open Effects8:38
More on Open Effects6:58
Explore open effects by manually inputting values beyond default fader ranges, such as hue shift, rotation, and gamma, while noting plugins vary their gamma and saturation ranges.
Rotopot Position8:02
Explore the open effects interface on Sony Vegas Pro with Essentials Volume Three, mastering positional elements like hotspot and pivot, plus crosshair controls and x/y axis input.
Pivot Position7:36
Master pivot position and positional elements in open effects using on-screen controls or numeric inputs; double-click to reset, hold ctrl for precise, incremental moves.
Working on Elements of Colors7:35
Elements of Colors Continues7:15
Hit Film Light Flares8:36
Hit Film Light Flares Animation6:49
Progressive Stretch9:01
Progressive Stretch Continues5:32
Progressive Stretch Manipulations9:01
Learn progressive stretch with the essentials volume three pack in Vegas Pro, animating stretch and crop to create alpha-compatible motion, and compare sharp fade with linear fade for varied pacing.
Slight Compression5:54
Proportion Helper7:39
Proportion Helper Continues7:09
Text Block Properties8:47
Master the proportion helper to align elements to screen proportions using markers and the center rotating button, then apply cookie cutter and media generator tools across layers for polished effects.
Sony Cookie Cutter6:47
Working on Thickness and Angle8:23
Learn to use the proportion helper plugin from New Blur Effects to apply the rule of thirds with adjustable thickness and angle, featuring grid marks, diagonals, and precise alignment.
Adding Graphical Elements6:11
Proportion Helper Animation7:52
Working on Spiral Sections7:35
Sharpern8:49
Sharpern Continues6:49
Apply selective sharpening with detail by chroma and detail by luma. Then blend with overall sharpening and use masks and gamma corrector for refined highlights and shadows.
Skin Touch Up6:42
More on Skin Touch Up9:19
Animating Skin Area7:53
Selective Touch Up6:50
Master selective touch up in video editing by masking the face region, adjusting smoothing and blend to compare selective versus skin touch up, and fine-tune for natural skin tones.
Selective Touch Up Continues7:46
Master selective touch up versus skin touch up in new blue effects, using color correction, scopes, gain, offset, and gamma to elevate underlit footage across Vegas Pro and other platforms.
Working on Sony Color Corrector7:50
More on Sony Corrector9:20
Working on Auto Contrast8:51

Requirements

Basic Computer Skills: Familiarity with using a computer, including file management and basic software installation.
Video Editing Experience: Some prior experience with video editing software (such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or similar) is recommended but not mandatory.
NewBlueFX Software: Access to NewBlueFX software (installation and setup will be covered in the course).
Operating System: A computer running a compatible operating system (Windows or macOS) capable of handling video editing software.
Hardware Requirements: A computer with sufficient processing power, RAM, and storage to handle video editing tasks.
Internet Access: Reliable internet access for downloading the software, course materials, and accessing online resources.

Description

Welcome to "NewBlueFX Mastery: Your Path to Professional Video Editing." This course is designed to take you from a beginner to an expert in using NewBlueFX, a powerful set of video editing tools. Whether you are looking to enhance your home videos or create professional-grade content, this course will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed.

Section 1: NewBlueFX for Beginners In this section, we start with the basics of NewBlueFX. You'll learn how to install the software and get an overview of its powerful features. We will cover essential tools such as Sony Refocus and Hit Film Light Flares, and delve into color correction and user interface navigation. By the end of this section, you will be familiar with the foundational elements of NewBlueFX and ready to start creating impressive edits.

Section 2: NewBlueFX Practical - Pixelator & Selective Touch Up Building on the basics, this section introduces you to practical applications of NewBlueFX. You'll learn to use the Pixelator and Selective Touch Up tools to enhance and correct your video footage. We will cover key concepts such as key framing, masking, and working with colors to ensure your edits are precise and professional. This section is hands-on, giving you the opportunity to apply what you've learned in real-world scenarios.

Section 3: NewBlueFX Practical - Luma Here, we focus on more advanced features like Luma correction and detailed enhancements. You'll learn to manipulate shadows, highlights, and create new presets to bring your videos to life. The lessons will guide you through using the Detail by Luma and Lens Correction tools, helping you achieve higher levels of visual quality and creative expression in your projects.

Section 4: NewBlueFX Essentials - Vol2 (Quick Pixelator) In this section, we expand your skill set with NewBlueFX Essentials Volume 2. You'll get hands-on experience with advanced tools like HSL adjustments, animated masking, and progressive stretch. We'll show you how to manage complex projects with multiple layers and effects, ensuring you can tackle any editing challenge with confidence.

Section 5: NewBlueFX Practical - Colour Fixer Pro This section is all about perfecting your color correction skills. Using Colour Fixer Pro, you'll learn to enhance your video's color balance, saturation, and contrast. We will cover techniques for achieving professional-grade color grading and fixing common issues like gamma correction and edge smoothing. By the end of this section, your videos will have vibrant and polished color profiles.

Section 6: NewBlueFX Practical - Proportion Helper The final section introduces the Proportion Helper tool, essential for precise adjustments and professional polish. You'll learn to work with elements of color, position, and graphical enhancements to ensure your videos are not only visually stunning but also perfectly aligned and balanced. This section wraps up with advanced techniques in masking, animation, and stabilizing footage, rounding out your comprehensive NewBlueFX training.

Conclusion: By the end of "NewBlueFX Mastery: Your Path to Professional Video Editing," you'll have a deep understanding of NewBlueFX and its capabilities. You'll be equipped with the skills to create professional-quality videos, from initial edits to final touches. Whether you're enhancing personal projects or stepping into professional video editing, this course provides the tools and knowledge to help you achieve your goals. Join us and transform your video editing skills today!

Who this course is for:

Aspiring Video Editors: Individuals looking to start a career in video editing and seeking comprehensive training in NewBlueFX software.
Professional Video Editors: Experienced editors wanting to enhance their skills and incorporate NewBlueFX into their workflow for more advanced effects and techniques.
Content Creators: YouTubers, vloggers, and social media influencers aiming to improve the quality and creativity of their video content.
Filmmakers: Independent filmmakers and videographers looking to add professional-grade effects and corrections to their projects.
Graphic Designers: Designers who wish to expand their skill set into video editing and effects using NewBlueFX tools.
Multimedia Artists: Creatives working in various media who want to incorporate video effects into their projects.
Marketing Professionals: Marketers and advertisers who produce video content and want to enhance their videos with professional effects.
Students: Media and film students seeking practical knowledge and skills in professional video editing and effects.
Hobbyists: Enthusiasts who enjoy video editing as a hobby and want to learn how to use NewBlueFX to its full potential.
Anyone Interested in Video Editing: Anyone with an interest in video editing and a desire to learn how to use powerful editing tools to create stunning visuals.

NewBlueFX Mastery: Your Path to Professional Video Editing

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Course content

NewBlueFX for Beginners32 lectures • 4hr 38min

NewBlueFX Practical - Pixelator & Selective Touch up32 lectures • 4hr 26min

NewBlueFX Practical - Luma31 lectures • 3hr 56min

NewBlueFX Essentials - Vol2 (Quick Pixelator)32 lectures • 4hr 26min

NewBlueFX Practical - Colour Fixer Pro30 lectures • 3hr 42min

NewBlueFX Practical - Proportion Helper34 lectures • 4hr 21min

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Who this course is for: