Posted by rebus on 08/10/06 01:16

In article <1155137694.549543.322410@b28g2000cwb.googlegroups.com>,
"nsdcdon" <nsdcdon@aol.com> wrote:

> I can offer a suggesstion based on a manual dissolve I created in
> Premiere- by dropping the opacity keyline of a top video layer to
> dissolve into the main track over 5 seconds.
> Try shooting your ghost image before a black background, boost contrast
> to lighten the highlights, and overlay it at 40-50% opacity. Try the
> same scene before a white background. Whatever works.
> Again I haven't tried this, but I plan to when i get my present project
> done.
> drelliot@gmail.com wrote:
> > Hello!
> >
> > How would I go about creating ghosts/special effects/fx in Adobe
> > Premiere Pro 2.0 HD or Final Cut Pro HD? Which is easier?
> >
> > After Effects? Motion?
> >
> > http://hdvideoforums.org/showthread.php?p=110799#post110799

In FCP you can use composite modes to get that effect. Try
Screen, Overlay, Hard Light, or Soft Light. Then adjust opacity
to fine tune. These modes all make black transparent.

Another thought, a black background with the light on the floor
shining up. This will look creepy and keep the light off
the background.

Good luck!

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