Matrox MXO2 PCIe Host Adapter - Manual (Page 130)

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Chapter 9, Setting Up Matrox Effects with Adobe Premiere Pro
Creating a Matrox primary color correction
Color correction is important for all productions, whether you want to achieve
continuity when cutting between shots, ensure broadcast safe levels, or establish
and emphasize a “look.” Matrox color correction provides basic proc amp
control, three-way color correction complete with master, shadows, midtones,
and highlights control, and input and output level control. You can also easily
match colors with a reference shot. For more information about color matching,
see
“Matching colors between two clips” on page 117 .
¥ Tip Adobe Premiere Pro includes a workspace setup that is optimized for
working with clips and effects to facilitate color correction. To prepare your
workspace for color correction, choose
Window > Workspace > Color
Correction .
° To set up a Matrox primary color correction:
Click the triangle next to Matrox Color Correction (Primary) or Matrox Color
Correction (Primary - Advanced) to expand the property list.
¦ Note The RGB Curves and Tonal Range settings are available only with the
advanced versions of the Matrox primary and secondary color correction effects.
Because the advanced versions of these effects require additional system
resources, you should apply them only if you want to use the
RGB Curves or
Tonal Range settings.
• Enable Split View Select this option to split your clip into two sections in
the Program Monitor and on your video monitor. One section will display
your clip as you adjust the color correction controls, and the other section of