Point control, Angle control – Apple Final Cut Pro 7 User Manual
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Logarithmic sliders are useful for parameters that have a huge range of possible values,
with a particular range at the top or at the bottom being more useful than the others.
Point Control
Point controls are used to specify locations in the Canvas.
To define a new location with x and y coordinates
1
In the Filters tab of the Viewer, click the point control.
Point control
X and y coordinates
2
Move the pointer to the Canvas.
The pointer changes to the crosshair pointer in the Canvas.
3
Click anywhere in the Canvas to position a coordinate at that location.
Tip: You can also drag in the Canvas and then release the mouse button when the pointer
is at the appropriate location. If you drag instead of clicking, the values update as the
crosshair moves.
For more information about positioning clips in the Canvas, see
Angle Control
This control specifies angles and rotations. The longer, black hand of the dial indicates
the angle. The smaller, red hand indicates how many total rotations forward or backward
are specified.
Angle control
To constrain the dial to 45-degree increments
µ
Press the Shift key while you adjust the Angle control.
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Chapter 63
Using Video Filters