Final Cut Pro: Tracking Vignettes

Richard Harrington
RHED Pixel
Washington District of Columbia USA

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In this Apple Color tutorial, Richard Harrington along with color expert Robbie Carman teaches how to use tracking to have vignettes follow a person around the screen to simulate a spotlight effect.

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thanks guys, these Color tips are
by Brandon Morris

thanks guys, these Color tips are fast, helpful, and awesome.
makes learning Color easy and not scary, with out being too slow.

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