Change Video: High Contrast Day to Night

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Change Video: High Contrast Day to Night

I'm trying to turn this video to night - below is a still image of the video. The contrast is so great that regular Day to Night methods aren't working. I'm also trying the green screen keyer but can't seem to figure out how to select the "daylight" when I do "sample color" or "edges" it just makes the whole scene disappear. I'm up for ideas - don't feel bad talking as basic as possible - I thought I knew how to fix this - but apparently am wrong.

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 12.6

Posted on Feb 21, 2024 7:42 PM

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Answer 1

Feb 22, 2024 7:43 AM in response to Ian R. Brown

I wish reshooting was an option - unfortunately not.

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Answer 2

Feb 22, 2024 7:46 AM in response to fox_m

Thanks - will try

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Answer 3

Feb 21, 2024 8:06 PM in response to SoaringOverTexas

I'm trying to turn this video to night

・What version of FCP is it?

・Please upload the sample video to WeTransfer, etc. and post the link.

You won't be able to confirm the results unless you try it with actual footage.

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Answer 4

fox_m

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Feb 21, 2024 11:09 PM in response to SoaringOverTexas

You could try just using Color Board Effects. It will take (at least) two. Use an Effects Mask to select the light areas outside the tunnel and darken them up. Use the second Color Board to desaturate and control the incident lighting.

Color Board 1 approximations:

(exposure)

(color - boost blue highlights for the "night cast" effect)

Color Board 2 approximations:

(exposure)

(saturation)

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Answer 5

Feb 22, 2024 12:46 AM in response to SoaringOverTexas

The problem appears to be caused by the extreme contrast. Would it be possible to re-shoot that bit using lights to brighten the tunnel and actors in order to reduce the contrast?

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Change Video: High Contrast Day to Night

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