New 2024 Approved Blender Is an Open-Source Cross-Platform 3D Graphics Program, but This Doesnt Mean Its a Low-Rent Option

New 2024 Approved Blender Is an Open-Source Cross-Platform 3D Graphics Program, but This Doesnt Mean Its a Low-Rent Option

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Blender Is an Open-Source Cross-Platform 3D Graphics Program, but This Doesn’t Mean It’s a Low-Rent Option

Blender is an open-source cross-platform 3D graphics program, but this doesn’t mean it’s a low-rent option. Just like commercial packages like Lightwave 3D, it is also a very capable compositing package. Unlike Lightwave, it is a modern node-based compositor like Nuke or Fusion. It’s not what the software is designed for, but it does a bangup job of green screen compositing, as you will soon see.

Blender green screen uses technique of the chroma key a color is isolated (in our case the green of thegreen screen), or a particular luminance, it is removed and the area that was occupied by it becomes transparent, thus becoming part of the alpha channel. The transparent parts will thus show the video or the image below, which will thus define the environment in which the subject of the first movie will act.

How to Use Green Screen in Blender

So we need to pull these two elements into Blender and pull a key on the green bits to make the background show through in as naturalistic a way as possible. Blender is a node-based compositor which means the control mechanism is nodes or little LEGO blocks of love which you place on the screen and link with little strings which form your signal path.

blender

Locate the drop-down (it goes up, actually, but you know what we mean) at the bottom of the view, and select “Movie Clip Editor.”

Click the “Open” button and choose and load your green screen footage. (You can also load sequences of images for uncompressed keys in this step if you have the space, and the footage is the right size.)

Once the clip is loaded, go back to the drop-down and select Node Editor.

The screen will be blank, but just go to the bottom of the view and click the middle button marked “Node Tree Type” to Display, and then check the Use Nodes and Backdrop buttons.

Select the “Render Layers” node, and because we won’t need it you can delete it (on the Mac this is the Forward Delete key). Then move the Compositing node out of the way because we won’t need it yet.

**Note: to zoom in and out of the nodes, use the centre scroll wheel of the mouse if you have it. To zoom in and out of the images you are working on, use the V and Alt-V keys.

**Compositing Nodes

Click the Add menu in the bar at the bottom of the view and select “Input -> Movie Clip.” Select the green screen clip you added in the Movie Clip Editor. This is the input. We have to push this through a keyer to remove the green and make those areas transparent.

**Important: in this program flow goes from left to right, so node inputs are on the left of a node, and outputs are on the right of a node.

Now select “Add -> Matte -> Keying” to add a keying node. Also “Add -> Output -> Viewer” to make the output from the key visible. Click on the little yellow dot next to Image output on the Input node, and drag it to Image input on the Keying node. Then drag the little dot next to Image output on the keying node, and drag it to the image input on the viewer node.

You now have to select the key colour, the colour which the keyer is changing to transparent. Click the Key Colour button on the Keying node, and this displays a colour selector. Click the eyedropper, and click on the image in the background somewhere on the green screen.

If you look carefully, you will see that there are some areas which still have a bit of colour and are not fully transparent. You can check this more accurately by dragging the string from the Matte output on the Keying node and linking to the input on the viewer. This is the key you have made. As you can see, the dark bits are supposed to be totally black, and there are still greys showing through. (This is because the source material wasn’t perfect.)

There are many different ways to fix this depending on the shot, but if it’s a reasonably well-shot green screen, all you will need to do is the following.

Adjust the Black Clip slider to expand the amount of greens which turn to black. Then adjust the White Clip to push the whites to prevent them from becoming transparent.

Once you have pure white and pure black, reconnect the image output of the keying node to the image input on the viewer, and you’ll see you have a decent key.

You can adjust the amount of fringing and spill (reflections from the green screen on the model), but generally the keyer does a good job of guessing that for you with a decently-shot green screen.

**Adding the background

After this, adding the background is more of the same with a slight twist. “Add -> Input -> Movie Clip,” navigate to your background clip and load it.

To blend the two layers, you have to make a mix of the two clips so that the background shows through the now transparent bits of the foreground.

“Add -> Colour -> Mix node”. Take the output from the background clip, and feed it to the top image input of the mix node. Take the output from the keying node, and feed it into the lower image input on the mix node.

Click the Alpha channel button next to the drop-down on the mix node.

And finally we have our key. The background is way too sharp and makes the green screen footage look really soft and crappy, so we need to soften the background. There is a really nice Bokeh Blur filter in blender for just this purpose to make the background look out of focus and add lots of gorgeous Bokeh blobs.

“Add -> Filter -> Bokeh Blur” and put it between the background clip and the mix. In Blender, if you add a node and place it over a string between two nodes, the string goes yellow, and dropping it will automatically insert the new node into the signal path connecting inputs and outputs.

Finally add an image to the Bokeh Blur for the shape you want the bokeh to be; we opted for a donut-shaped iris pattern.

To render out your video, connect the output of the Mix node to the input of the compositing node we left lying about earlier. It’s okay for this output to be connected to the input node of the viewer, too, as this means we see progress while rendering.

Make sure you are set up to render the right amount of frames at 30fps in the render panel on the far right. 30fps for 5 seconds (the duration of our clip) is 150 frames. Insert 150 where it says End Fr.

Select a place and a filename to output to in the Output panel further down the right-hand side. Then to render, select the info menu bar from the top-left drop-down, and finally choose “Render Menu -> Render Animation,” and the render will begin.

Wondershare Filmora

If you’re just starting out with video editing, or just want a simple program that works, Wondershare Filmora might be what you’re looking for. It has the essential tools, and anyone can learn to use it easily.

Wondershare Filmora is the one of best video editing software with cool features that compares to other competing video editing Softwares. Many video editing programs claim to offer professional results; Filmora is one of a few consumer-level tools that actually delivers.

Try It Free

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

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For macOS 10.12 or later

Installation Steps

  1. Click the icon in the center of the Media Library to add files directly.
  2. Go File > Import Media > Import Media Files.
  3. Drag and drop to the Media Library directly.

While importing a media file, Wondershar Filmora may ask you if you wish to create a proxy file to accelerate the editing process. Select “Yes” to have a fast video editing experience.

drag green screen

You can also import video clips using your Touch Bar controls if your computer has Touch Bar.

How do I get rid of the green screen in blender?

This is achieved by Compositing Nodes: Click the Add menu in the bar at the bottom of the view and select “Input -> Movie Clip.” Select the green screen clip you added in the Movie Clip Editor. This is the input. We have to push this through a keyer to remove the green and make those areas transparent.

How do I get rid of objects in green screen?

This can be done by following these prompts: Select “Add -> Matte -> Keying” to add a keying node. Also “Add -> Output -> Viewer” to make the output from the key visible. Click on the little yellow dot next to Image output on the Input node, and drag it to Image input on the Keying node. Then drag the little dot next to Image output on the keying node, and drag it to the image input on the viewer node.

Conclusion

Obviously, to get the best green screen composites you have to shoot good “plates.” “Plates” are the main bits of the shot that you bolt together in movie visual effects. You have the foreground plate and the green screen bit with an actor filmed in front of a green screen. Then you have the background plate which is the bit you want to show through the green bits of the foreground, making the whole thing look as though the background and foreground were filmed at the same time.

Try It Free

For macOS 10.12 or later

Installation Steps

  1. Click the icon in the center of the Media Library to add files directly.
  2. Go File > Import Media > Import Media Files.
  3. Drag and drop to the Media Library directly.

While importing a media file, Wondershar Filmora may ask you if you wish to create a proxy file to accelerate the editing process. Select “Yes” to have a fast video editing experience.

drag green screen

You can also import video clips using your Touch Bar controls if your computer has Touch Bar.

How do I get rid of the green screen in blender?

This is achieved by Compositing Nodes: Click the Add menu in the bar at the bottom of the view and select “Input -> Movie Clip.” Select the green screen clip you added in the Movie Clip Editor. This is the input. We have to push this through a keyer to remove the green and make those areas transparent.

How do I get rid of objects in green screen?

This can be done by following these prompts: Select “Add -> Matte -> Keying” to add a keying node. Also “Add -> Output -> Viewer” to make the output from the key visible. Click on the little yellow dot next to Image output on the Input node, and drag it to Image input on the Keying node. Then drag the little dot next to Image output on the keying node, and drag it to the image input on the viewer node.

Conclusion

Obviously, to get the best green screen composites you have to shoot good “plates.” “Plates” are the main bits of the shot that you bolt together in movie visual effects. You have the foreground plate and the green screen bit with an actor filmed in front of a green screen. Then you have the background plate which is the bit you want to show through the green bits of the foreground, making the whole thing look as though the background and foreground were filmed at the same time.

Try It Free

For macOS 10.12 or later

Installation Steps

  1. Click the icon in the center of the Media Library to add files directly.
  2. Go File > Import Media > Import Media Files.
  3. Drag and drop to the Media Library directly.

While importing a media file, Wondershar Filmora may ask you if you wish to create a proxy file to accelerate the editing process. Select “Yes” to have a fast video editing experience.

drag green screen

You can also import video clips using your Touch Bar controls if your computer has Touch Bar.

How do I get rid of the green screen in blender?

This is achieved by Compositing Nodes: Click the Add menu in the bar at the bottom of the view and select “Input -> Movie Clip.” Select the green screen clip you added in the Movie Clip Editor. This is the input. We have to push this through a keyer to remove the green and make those areas transparent.

How do I get rid of objects in green screen?

This can be done by following these prompts: Select “Add -> Matte -> Keying” to add a keying node. Also “Add -> Output -> Viewer” to make the output from the key visible. Click on the little yellow dot next to Image output on the Input node, and drag it to Image input on the Keying node. Then drag the little dot next to Image output on the keying node, and drag it to the image input on the viewer node.

Conclusion

Obviously, to get the best green screen composites you have to shoot good “plates.” “Plates” are the main bits of the shot that you bolt together in movie visual effects. You have the foreground plate and the green screen bit with an actor filmed in front of a green screen. Then you have the background plate which is the bit you want to show through the green bits of the foreground, making the whole thing look as though the background and foreground were filmed at the same time.

Try It Free

For macOS 10.12 or later

Installation Steps

  1. Click the icon in the center of the Media Library to add files directly.
  2. Go File > Import Media > Import Media Files.
  3. Drag and drop to the Media Library directly.

While importing a media file, Wondershar Filmora may ask you if you wish to create a proxy file to accelerate the editing process. Select “Yes” to have a fast video editing experience.

drag green screen

You can also import video clips using your Touch Bar controls if your computer has Touch Bar.

How do I get rid of the green screen in blender?

This is achieved by Compositing Nodes: Click the Add menu in the bar at the bottom of the view and select “Input -> Movie Clip.” Select the green screen clip you added in the Movie Clip Editor. This is the input. We have to push this through a keyer to remove the green and make those areas transparent.

How do I get rid of objects in green screen?

This can be done by following these prompts: Select “Add -> Matte -> Keying” to add a keying node. Also “Add -> Output -> Viewer” to make the output from the key visible. Click on the little yellow dot next to Image output on the Input node, and drag it to Image input on the Keying node. Then drag the little dot next to Image output on the keying node, and drag it to the image input on the viewer node.

Conclusion

Obviously, to get the best green screen composites you have to shoot good “plates.” “Plates” are the main bits of the shot that you bolt together in movie visual effects. You have the foreground plate and the green screen bit with an actor filmed in front of a green screen. Then you have the background plate which is the bit you want to show through the green bits of the foreground, making the whole thing look as though the background and foreground were filmed at the same time.

Browse the List of the Best 8 Scanners or Converters for Converting the Slides to Digital Images. Also, Know the Other Important Information of Slides to Digital Conversion

The Best Tools for Converting Slides to Digital - Review

An easy yet powerful editor

Numerous effects to choose from

Detailed tutorials provided by the official channel

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Are you looking to convert your slides into digital form at home? Are you in search of the best tools for converting old slides to digital? Here, you will get every single detail for it. These conversion tools can help you to convert your old slides into digital images just by sitting at home. In this blog, we will discuss the need, how to achieve it, and the best 8 tools for the conversion. The list of these top tools will be based on the user reviews and ratings of 2024.

In this article

01 [Why We Need to Turn Old Slides into Digital Images](#Part 1)

02 [How to Convert Slides to Digital - Step-by-Step Guide](#Part 2)

03 [Best 8 Slide to Digital Image Converters 2024](#Part 3)

04 [FAQ of Converting Slides to Digital](#Part 4)

Part 1 Why We Need to Turn Old Slides into Digital Images

In this digital era, people rather have access to projectors to view old slides. Therefore, it is beneficial to convert those slides into digital form. There are also many benefits of this conversion such as:

Preserving the photos for future generations without the fear of getting them lost or damaged.

Old slides might fade up and you can give them a brand new look by using new tools and technologies.

The organization becomes much easier than the physical ones.

It will create less clutter.

You can share the pictures with just one click with your friends, family members, etc to flourish the memories.

It lets you enjoy your old memories in a better and more enhanced way.

So, you might have understood why there is a need for converting slides to pictures. Now, let’s dig down more on the topic.

Part 2 How to Convert Slides to Digital - Step-by-Step Guide

Here, we will discuss step-by-step ways to turn the old slides into digital images. So, let’s begin:

Step 1: Resolution

The very first step for converting slides to digital photos is measuring and fixing the resolution of the slides. The technical measurement of image resolution is DPI (dot per inch). It helps you to predict the sharpness or clarity of the final image. The overall measurement depends on the size of the slide and the type of converter or scanner you are using. For example,

A 35 mm slide scanned at 10 MP will give you the images of size 13”*9”.

Step 2: Dust and Scratch Removal

If you have slides that have been wrapped in a box and remained untouched for so long, they might require cleaning. Such slides may develop mold buildup, age-related blemishes, or scratches. They need a cleaning process before using them to convert into slides. A lint-free cloth and an anti-static film cleaner are the best combinations to gently clean the slides and make them fresh.

Step 3: Color Correction and Restoration

Color correction and restoration is another important step when you are dealing with converting old slides into digital images. In order to correct the fading and color shift, you can use the built-in scanning software. You can also use other software for such purposes.

Wondershare Filmora is the best tool which can be used for the color correction of old slides. It is a handy tool with a variety of features. Filmora offers a number of options when it comes to color correction and grading. These options include color histogram, white balance, 3D LUT (3D Lookup table), color and light, HSL, vignette, etc.

Step 4: Using the Best Scanner cum Digital Converter

The next step is choosing the best quality scanner according to the requirement. 35 mm is the most common size of the slides. But, it does come with other uncommon formats too such as 110, 126, 120, 127, etc. You will come to know about the actual size when the image is mounted on the cardboard. Therefore, it is essential to select a quality and versatile scanner which can convert slides of any size effectively.

Part 3 Best 8 Slide to Digital Image Converters 2024

Here, you can run down the list of the best tools to convert the photo slides into digital images on the basis of user reviews and ratings.

01Wolverine Titan 8-in-1

wolverine titan 8 in 1

Wolverine Titan 8-in-1 is one of the top choices when it comes to converting photo slides to digital. It is easy to use the device with a fast conversion process. It provides a variety of features such as:

High output resolution

Large built-in display

Wide-format compatibility

Standalone performance

Small, compact, and lightweight design

Pretty fast processing

Fast uploading slide-adapters

4.3-inch color display

Contains HDMI-to-out jack

Comes in 3 colors

Highest quality sensors

Available at a reasonable price

02Digitnow Film Scanner

digitnow film scanner

A digitnow film scanner is a great option for converting physical photo prints or slides into digital images. The easy to use standalone device comes with a small display which can be attached to the TV screen, PC, or MacBook. It provides a lot of additional tools including

Adapter tray frames to hold photo prints and slides.

Slots to insert slides into the scanner.

GB memory card to hold approximately 1000 photos.

A disc of image retouching software for Windows users.

A soft brush to clean dust and other debris from slides and film.

User manual.

TV cable.

Standard buttons.

03Plustek ePhoto Z300

plustek ephoto z300

Plustek ePhoto Z300 is not just a slide converter but also a photo scanner. It has the capability to convert a photo or slide of size 6*4 in just 2 to 3 seconds. This simple and compact photo scanner can be attached to a PC or Mac. The device also has a built-in editor which provides photo editing options along with the crop and resizes. The major advantage of this tool is its fastest scanning capacity. This is a good option if you own a large collection of old photos and wish to digitize them quickly. You can use this device by combining it with others too.

04Sharper Image Slide and Negative Converter

sharper image slide and negative converter

It is a lightweight slide to digital converter weighing just 0.6 pounds. The tool provides on-screen interfaces in 7 languages. Despite its small size, the tool has as many features as compared to other slide converters. Sharper image slide and negative converter are easy to use with a basic interface and clearly labeled buttons. The additional tools that come with this device are:

Cleaning brush

User manual

Well designed plastic frame trays

The converter does not come with an in-built SD card and you are required to buy one.

05Kodak Scanza Digital Film and Slide Scanner

kodak scanza

Kodak scanza digital film and slide scanner is the best tool if you have a large heap of images. It provides the largest storage option and due to which it is a little expensive. Scanza can convert images and reels into JPEG files within seconds of time. The device is an all-rounder and contains all the latest features and specifications. One can easily use this plastic design and lightweight device because of its small and sleek design. The additional features of Scanza include:

Adjustable brightness option

Removable SD card slot

Powerful photo editing option

USB power cable

HDMI cable

AC adapter

Video cable

Six adapter trays

Film cleaning brush

3.5 inch TFT LCD screen

06Zonoz FS-3 22MP All-in-1

zonoz fs 3

Zonoz FS-3 22 MP All-in-1 is a wonderful option if you are looking for a digital converter in an affordable range. It can convert up to 35, 110, 126 slides and negatives along with Super 8 film. One benefit of using this converter is the output images look sharper when compared to other converters. The additional features that the tool avail to its users are:

Photo editing capabilities

Brightness adjustment

Mirroring or flipping

Small built-in color display

Adapter tray frames

Cleaning brush

USB and TV cables

User manual

07Kodak Mini Digital Films and Slide Scanners

kodak mini digital films and slide scanner

This miniature scanner model is the best selling slide scanner on the internet. Anyone can use it easily without any requirement for external extensions. With a rating of 4.2 upon 5, it is on the list of best slide scanners of 2024. It weighs around 1.4 pounds and measures 3.6*3.4*3.9 inches.

08Magnasonic

Magnasonic is named as the fastest slide scanner. The device is capable of quickly scanning the slides which saves both your time and efforts. It comes with fast scanning speed, 2.4 inch LCD screen, and 22 MP quality. The tool allows you to store upto 100 images. It also comes with some additional tools such as featured film trays etc.

Part 4 FAQ of Converting Slides to Digital

01What to do with the old slides?

Converting slides to digital images can help you to experiment a lot with them. The old slides might be faded and you can use some tools with the option color correction to make them look new and more appealing. Videos are in trend these days. You can create a video out of those slides after converting them into digital. It will help you to enjoy the old memories in the new version with new effects, songs, etc.

Wondershare Filmora Video Editor is the most powerful tool to prepare an effective video in a hassle-free manner. It has many useful features to make your video more enhanced. Also, it has the option of color correction and grading to make the faded old pics colorful and better. There is no need for professionalism to use this tool, but any beginner can also use it effectively with ease. So, make your memories everlasting with Wondershare Filmora.

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For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

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For macOS 10.12 or later

02Can you clean negatives with alcohol?

Yes, it is possible to clean negatives with alcohol. But make sure to use 98% isopropyl alcohol for this purpose. For cleaning, use a cotton ball and dab it on the alcohol. Then, lightly wipe the negatives and keep them to dry for some time.

Ending Thoughts

So, hope you get all the required knowledge to convert the slides into digital images.

We have shared the list of top tools for the purpose. Now, it is up to you to choose any according to your suitability and requirement.

Just use these devices and accomplish your conversion purpose at home without the need for any professional and worrying about the cost of converting slides to digital.

At last, with the help of Filmora create an effective video to make your memories everlasting and enhanced.

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Are you looking to convert your slides into digital form at home? Are you in search of the best tools for converting old slides to digital? Here, you will get every single detail for it. These conversion tools can help you to convert your old slides into digital images just by sitting at home. In this blog, we will discuss the need, how to achieve it, and the best 8 tools for the conversion. The list of these top tools will be based on the user reviews and ratings of 2024.

In this article

01 [Why We Need to Turn Old Slides into Digital Images](#Part 1)

02 [How to Convert Slides to Digital - Step-by-Step Guide](#Part 2)

03 [Best 8 Slide to Digital Image Converters 2024](#Part 3)

04 [FAQ of Converting Slides to Digital](#Part 4)

Part 1 Why We Need to Turn Old Slides into Digital Images

In this digital era, people rather have access to projectors to view old slides. Therefore, it is beneficial to convert those slides into digital form. There are also many benefits of this conversion such as:

Preserving the photos for future generations without the fear of getting them lost or damaged.

Old slides might fade up and you can give them a brand new look by using new tools and technologies.

The organization becomes much easier than the physical ones.

It will create less clutter.

You can share the pictures with just one click with your friends, family members, etc to flourish the memories.

It lets you enjoy your old memories in a better and more enhanced way.

So, you might have understood why there is a need for converting slides to pictures. Now, let’s dig down more on the topic.

Part 2 How to Convert Slides to Digital - Step-by-Step Guide

Here, we will discuss step-by-step ways to turn the old slides into digital images. So, let’s begin:

Step 1: Resolution

The very first step for converting slides to digital photos is measuring and fixing the resolution of the slides. The technical measurement of image resolution is DPI (dot per inch). It helps you to predict the sharpness or clarity of the final image. The overall measurement depends on the size of the slide and the type of converter or scanner you are using. For example,

A 35 mm slide scanned at 10 MP will give you the images of size 13”*9”.

Step 2: Dust and Scratch Removal

If you have slides that have been wrapped in a box and remained untouched for so long, they might require cleaning. Such slides may develop mold buildup, age-related blemishes, or scratches. They need a cleaning process before using them to convert into slides. A lint-free cloth and an anti-static film cleaner are the best combinations to gently clean the slides and make them fresh.

Step 3: Color Correction and Restoration

Color correction and restoration is another important step when you are dealing with converting old slides into digital images. In order to correct the fading and color shift, you can use the built-in scanning software. You can also use other software for such purposes.

Wondershare Filmora is the best tool which can be used for the color correction of old slides. It is a handy tool with a variety of features. Filmora offers a number of options when it comes to color correction and grading. These options include color histogram, white balance, 3D LUT (3D Lookup table), color and light, HSL, vignette, etc.

Step 4: Using the Best Scanner cum Digital Converter

The next step is choosing the best quality scanner according to the requirement. 35 mm is the most common size of the slides. But, it does come with other uncommon formats too such as 110, 126, 120, 127, etc. You will come to know about the actual size when the image is mounted on the cardboard. Therefore, it is essential to select a quality and versatile scanner which can convert slides of any size effectively.

Part 3 Best 8 Slide to Digital Image Converters 2024

Here, you can run down the list of the best tools to convert the photo slides into digital images on the basis of user reviews and ratings.

01Wolverine Titan 8-in-1

wolverine titan 8 in 1

Wolverine Titan 8-in-1 is one of the top choices when it comes to converting photo slides to digital. It is easy to use the device with a fast conversion process. It provides a variety of features such as:

High output resolution

Large built-in display

Wide-format compatibility

Standalone performance

Small, compact, and lightweight design

Pretty fast processing

Fast uploading slide-adapters

4.3-inch color display

Contains HDMI-to-out jack

Comes in 3 colors

Highest quality sensors

Available at a reasonable price

02Digitnow Film Scanner

digitnow film scanner

A digitnow film scanner is a great option for converting physical photo prints or slides into digital images. The easy to use standalone device comes with a small display which can be attached to the TV screen, PC, or MacBook. It provides a lot of additional tools including

Adapter tray frames to hold photo prints and slides.

Slots to insert slides into the scanner.

GB memory card to hold approximately 1000 photos.

A disc of image retouching software for Windows users.

A soft brush to clean dust and other debris from slides and film.

User manual.

TV cable.

Standard buttons.

03Plustek ePhoto Z300

plustek ephoto z300

Plustek ePhoto Z300 is not just a slide converter but also a photo scanner. It has the capability to convert a photo or slide of size 6*4 in just 2 to 3 seconds. This simple and compact photo scanner can be attached to a PC or Mac. The device also has a built-in editor which provides photo editing options along with the crop and resizes. The major advantage of this tool is its fastest scanning capacity. This is a good option if you own a large collection of old photos and wish to digitize them quickly. You can use this device by combining it with others too.

04Sharper Image Slide and Negative Converter

sharper image slide and negative converter

It is a lightweight slide to digital converter weighing just 0.6 pounds. The tool provides on-screen interfaces in 7 languages. Despite its small size, the tool has as many features as compared to other slide converters. Sharper image slide and negative converter are easy to use with a basic interface and clearly labeled buttons. The additional tools that come with this device are:

Cleaning brush

User manual

Well designed plastic frame trays

The converter does not come with an in-built SD card and you are required to buy one.

05Kodak Scanza Digital Film and Slide Scanner

kodak scanza

Kodak scanza digital film and slide scanner is the best tool if you have a large heap of images. It provides the largest storage option and due to which it is a little expensive. Scanza can convert images and reels into JPEG files within seconds of time. The device is an all-rounder and contains all the latest features and specifications. One can easily use this plastic design and lightweight device because of its small and sleek design. The additional features of Scanza include:

Adjustable brightness option

Removable SD card slot

Powerful photo editing option

USB power cable

HDMI cable

AC adapter

Video cable

Six adapter trays

Film cleaning brush

3.5 inch TFT LCD screen

06Zonoz FS-3 22MP All-in-1

zonoz fs 3

Zonoz FS-3 22 MP All-in-1 is a wonderful option if you are looking for a digital converter in an affordable range. It can convert up to 35, 110, 126 slides and negatives along with Super 8 film. One benefit of using this converter is the output images look sharper when compared to other converters. The additional features that the tool avail to its users are:

Photo editing capabilities

Brightness adjustment

Mirroring or flipping

Small built-in color display

Adapter tray frames

Cleaning brush

USB and TV cables

User manual

07Kodak Mini Digital Films and Slide Scanners

kodak mini digital films and slide scanner

This miniature scanner model is the best selling slide scanner on the internet. Anyone can use it easily without any requirement for external extensions. With a rating of 4.2 upon 5, it is on the list of best slide scanners of 2024. It weighs around 1.4 pounds and measures 3.6*3.4*3.9 inches.

08Magnasonic

Magnasonic is named as the fastest slide scanner. The device is capable of quickly scanning the slides which saves both your time and efforts. It comes with fast scanning speed, 2.4 inch LCD screen, and 22 MP quality. The tool allows you to store upto 100 images. It also comes with some additional tools such as featured film trays etc.

Part 4 FAQ of Converting Slides to Digital

01What to do with the old slides?

Converting slides to digital images can help you to experiment a lot with them. The old slides might be faded and you can use some tools with the option color correction to make them look new and more appealing. Videos are in trend these days. You can create a video out of those slides after converting them into digital. It will help you to enjoy the old memories in the new version with new effects, songs, etc.

Wondershare Filmora Video Editor is the most powerful tool to prepare an effective video in a hassle-free manner. It has many useful features to make your video more enhanced. Also, it has the option of color correction and grading to make the faded old pics colorful and better. There is no need for professionalism to use this tool, but any beginner can also use it effectively with ease. So, make your memories everlasting with Wondershare Filmora.

Try It Free

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Try It Free

For macOS 10.12 or later

02Can you clean negatives with alcohol?

Yes, it is possible to clean negatives with alcohol. But make sure to use 98% isopropyl alcohol for this purpose. For cleaning, use a cotton ball and dab it on the alcohol. Then, lightly wipe the negatives and keep them to dry for some time.

Ending Thoughts

So, hope you get all the required knowledge to convert the slides into digital images.

We have shared the list of top tools for the purpose. Now, it is up to you to choose any according to your suitability and requirement.

Just use these devices and accomplish your conversion purpose at home without the need for any professional and worrying about the cost of converting slides to digital.

At last, with the help of Filmora create an effective video to make your memories everlasting and enhanced.

Try It Free Try It Free

Are you looking to convert your slides into digital form at home? Are you in search of the best tools for converting old slides to digital? Here, you will get every single detail for it. These conversion tools can help you to convert your old slides into digital images just by sitting at home. In this blog, we will discuss the need, how to achieve it, and the best 8 tools for the conversion. The list of these top tools will be based on the user reviews and ratings of 2024.

In this article

01 [Why We Need to Turn Old Slides into Digital Images](#Part 1)

02 [How to Convert Slides to Digital - Step-by-Step Guide](#Part 2)

03 [Best 8 Slide to Digital Image Converters 2024](#Part 3)

04 [FAQ of Converting Slides to Digital](#Part 4)

Part 1 Why We Need to Turn Old Slides into Digital Images

In this digital era, people rather have access to projectors to view old slides. Therefore, it is beneficial to convert those slides into digital form. There are also many benefits of this conversion such as:

Preserving the photos for future generations without the fear of getting them lost or damaged.

Old slides might fade up and you can give them a brand new look by using new tools and technologies.

The organization becomes much easier than the physical ones.

It will create less clutter.

You can share the pictures with just one click with your friends, family members, etc to flourish the memories.

It lets you enjoy your old memories in a better and more enhanced way.

So, you might have understood why there is a need for converting slides to pictures. Now, let’s dig down more on the topic.

Part 2 How to Convert Slides to Digital - Step-by-Step Guide

Here, we will discuss step-by-step ways to turn the old slides into digital images. So, let’s begin:

Step 1: Resolution

The very first step for converting slides to digital photos is measuring and fixing the resolution of the slides. The technical measurement of image resolution is DPI (dot per inch). It helps you to predict the sharpness or clarity of the final image. The overall measurement depends on the size of the slide and the type of converter or scanner you are using. For example,

A 35 mm slide scanned at 10 MP will give you the images of size 13”*9”.

Step 2: Dust and Scratch Removal

If you have slides that have been wrapped in a box and remained untouched for so long, they might require cleaning. Such slides may develop mold buildup, age-related blemishes, or scratches. They need a cleaning process before using them to convert into slides. A lint-free cloth and an anti-static film cleaner are the best combinations to gently clean the slides and make them fresh.

Step 3: Color Correction and Restoration

Color correction and restoration is another important step when you are dealing with converting old slides into digital images. In order to correct the fading and color shift, you can use the built-in scanning software. You can also use other software for such purposes.

Wondershare Filmora is the best tool which can be used for the color correction of old slides. It is a handy tool with a variety of features. Filmora offers a number of options when it comes to color correction and grading. These options include color histogram, white balance, 3D LUT (3D Lookup table), color and light, HSL, vignette, etc.

Step 4: Using the Best Scanner cum Digital Converter

The next step is choosing the best quality scanner according to the requirement. 35 mm is the most common size of the slides. But, it does come with other uncommon formats too such as 110, 126, 120, 127, etc. You will come to know about the actual size when the image is mounted on the cardboard. Therefore, it is essential to select a quality and versatile scanner which can convert slides of any size effectively.

Part 3 Best 8 Slide to Digital Image Converters 2024

Here, you can run down the list of the best tools to convert the photo slides into digital images on the basis of user reviews and ratings.

01Wolverine Titan 8-in-1

wolverine titan 8 in 1

Wolverine Titan 8-in-1 is one of the top choices when it comes to converting photo slides to digital. It is easy to use the device with a fast conversion process. It provides a variety of features such as:

High output resolution

Large built-in display

Wide-format compatibility

Standalone performance

Small, compact, and lightweight design

Pretty fast processing

Fast uploading slide-adapters

4.3-inch color display

Contains HDMI-to-out jack

Comes in 3 colors

Highest quality sensors

Available at a reasonable price

02Digitnow Film Scanner

digitnow film scanner

A digitnow film scanner is a great option for converting physical photo prints or slides into digital images. The easy to use standalone device comes with a small display which can be attached to the TV screen, PC, or MacBook. It provides a lot of additional tools including

Adapter tray frames to hold photo prints and slides.

Slots to insert slides into the scanner.

GB memory card to hold approximately 1000 photos.

A disc of image retouching software for Windows users.

A soft brush to clean dust and other debris from slides and film.

User manual.

TV cable.

Standard buttons.

03Plustek ePhoto Z300

plustek ephoto z300

Plustek ePhoto Z300 is not just a slide converter but also a photo scanner. It has the capability to convert a photo or slide of size 6*4 in just 2 to 3 seconds. This simple and compact photo scanner can be attached to a PC or Mac. The device also has a built-in editor which provides photo editing options along with the crop and resizes. The major advantage of this tool is its fastest scanning capacity. This is a good option if you own a large collection of old photos and wish to digitize them quickly. You can use this device by combining it with others too.

04Sharper Image Slide and Negative Converter

sharper image slide and negative converter

It is a lightweight slide to digital converter weighing just 0.6 pounds. The tool provides on-screen interfaces in 7 languages. Despite its small size, the tool has as many features as compared to other slide converters. Sharper image slide and negative converter are easy to use with a basic interface and clearly labeled buttons. The additional tools that come with this device are:

Cleaning brush

User manual

Well designed plastic frame trays

The converter does not come with an in-built SD card and you are required to buy one.

05Kodak Scanza Digital Film and Slide Scanner

kodak scanza

Kodak scanza digital film and slide scanner is the best tool if you have a large heap of images. It provides the largest storage option and due to which it is a little expensive. Scanza can convert images and reels into JPEG files within seconds of time. The device is an all-rounder and contains all the latest features and specifications. One can easily use this plastic design and lightweight device because of its small and sleek design. The additional features of Scanza include:

Adjustable brightness option

Removable SD card slot

Powerful photo editing option

USB power cable

HDMI cable

AC adapter

Video cable

Six adapter trays

Film cleaning brush

3.5 inch TFT LCD screen

06Zonoz FS-3 22MP All-in-1

zonoz fs 3

Zonoz FS-3 22 MP All-in-1 is a wonderful option if you are looking for a digital converter in an affordable range. It can convert up to 35, 110, 126 slides and negatives along with Super 8 film. One benefit of using this converter is the output images look sharper when compared to other converters. The additional features that the tool avail to its users are:

Photo editing capabilities

Brightness adjustment

Mirroring or flipping

Small built-in color display

Adapter tray frames

Cleaning brush

USB and TV cables

User manual

07Kodak Mini Digital Films and Slide Scanners

kodak mini digital films and slide scanner

This miniature scanner model is the best selling slide scanner on the internet. Anyone can use it easily without any requirement for external extensions. With a rating of 4.2 upon 5, it is on the list of best slide scanners of 2024. It weighs around 1.4 pounds and measures 3.6*3.4*3.9 inches.

08Magnasonic

Magnasonic is named as the fastest slide scanner. The device is capable of quickly scanning the slides which saves both your time and efforts. It comes with fast scanning speed, 2.4 inch LCD screen, and 22 MP quality. The tool allows you to store upto 100 images. It also comes with some additional tools such as featured film trays etc.

Part 4 FAQ of Converting Slides to Digital

01What to do with the old slides?

Converting slides to digital images can help you to experiment a lot with them. The old slides might be faded and you can use some tools with the option color correction to make them look new and more appealing. Videos are in trend these days. You can create a video out of those slides after converting them into digital. It will help you to enjoy the old memories in the new version with new effects, songs, etc.

Wondershare Filmora Video Editor is the most powerful tool to prepare an effective video in a hassle-free manner. It has many useful features to make your video more enhanced. Also, it has the option of color correction and grading to make the faded old pics colorful and better. There is no need for professionalism to use this tool, but any beginner can also use it effectively with ease. So, make your memories everlasting with Wondershare Filmora.

Try It Free

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Try It Free

For macOS 10.12 or later

02Can you clean negatives with alcohol?

Yes, it is possible to clean negatives with alcohol. But make sure to use 98% isopropyl alcohol for this purpose. For cleaning, use a cotton ball and dab it on the alcohol. Then, lightly wipe the negatives and keep them to dry for some time.

Ending Thoughts

So, hope you get all the required knowledge to convert the slides into digital images.

We have shared the list of top tools for the purpose. Now, it is up to you to choose any according to your suitability and requirement.

Just use these devices and accomplish your conversion purpose at home without the need for any professional and worrying about the cost of converting slides to digital.

At last, with the help of Filmora create an effective video to make your memories everlasting and enhanced.

Try It Free Try It Free

Are you looking to convert your slides into digital form at home? Are you in search of the best tools for converting old slides to digital? Here, you will get every single detail for it. These conversion tools can help you to convert your old slides into digital images just by sitting at home. In this blog, we will discuss the need, how to achieve it, and the best 8 tools for the conversion. The list of these top tools will be based on the user reviews and ratings of 2024.

In this article

01 [Why We Need to Turn Old Slides into Digital Images](#Part 1)

02 [How to Convert Slides to Digital - Step-by-Step Guide](#Part 2)

03 [Best 8 Slide to Digital Image Converters 2024](#Part 3)

04 [FAQ of Converting Slides to Digital](#Part 4)

Part 1 Why We Need to Turn Old Slides into Digital Images

In this digital era, people rather have access to projectors to view old slides. Therefore, it is beneficial to convert those slides into digital form. There are also many benefits of this conversion such as:

Preserving the photos for future generations without the fear of getting them lost or damaged.

Old slides might fade up and you can give them a brand new look by using new tools and technologies.

The organization becomes much easier than the physical ones.

It will create less clutter.

You can share the pictures with just one click with your friends, family members, etc to flourish the memories.

It lets you enjoy your old memories in a better and more enhanced way.

So, you might have understood why there is a need for converting slides to pictures. Now, let’s dig down more on the topic.

Part 2 How to Convert Slides to Digital - Step-by-Step Guide

Here, we will discuss step-by-step ways to turn the old slides into digital images. So, let’s begin:

Step 1: Resolution

The very first step for converting slides to digital photos is measuring and fixing the resolution of the slides. The technical measurement of image resolution is DPI (dot per inch). It helps you to predict the sharpness or clarity of the final image. The overall measurement depends on the size of the slide and the type of converter or scanner you are using. For example,

A 35 mm slide scanned at 10 MP will give you the images of size 13”*9”.

Step 2: Dust and Scratch Removal

If you have slides that have been wrapped in a box and remained untouched for so long, they might require cleaning. Such slides may develop mold buildup, age-related blemishes, or scratches. They need a cleaning process before using them to convert into slides. A lint-free cloth and an anti-static film cleaner are the best combinations to gently clean the slides and make them fresh.

Step 3: Color Correction and Restoration

Color correction and restoration is another important step when you are dealing with converting old slides into digital images. In order to correct the fading and color shift, you can use the built-in scanning software. You can also use other software for such purposes.

Wondershare Filmora is the best tool which can be used for the color correction of old slides. It is a handy tool with a variety of features. Filmora offers a number of options when it comes to color correction and grading. These options include color histogram, white balance, 3D LUT (3D Lookup table), color and light, HSL, vignette, etc.

Step 4: Using the Best Scanner cum Digital Converter

The next step is choosing the best quality scanner according to the requirement. 35 mm is the most common size of the slides. But, it does come with other uncommon formats too such as 110, 126, 120, 127, etc. You will come to know about the actual size when the image is mounted on the cardboard. Therefore, it is essential to select a quality and versatile scanner which can convert slides of any size effectively.

Part 3 Best 8 Slide to Digital Image Converters 2024

Here, you can run down the list of the best tools to convert the photo slides into digital images on the basis of user reviews and ratings.

01Wolverine Titan 8-in-1

wolverine titan 8 in 1

Wolverine Titan 8-in-1 is one of the top choices when it comes to converting photo slides to digital. It is easy to use the device with a fast conversion process. It provides a variety of features such as:

High output resolution

Large built-in display

Wide-format compatibility

Standalone performance

Small, compact, and lightweight design

Pretty fast processing

Fast uploading slide-adapters

4.3-inch color display

Contains HDMI-to-out jack

Comes in 3 colors

Highest quality sensors

Available at a reasonable price

02Digitnow Film Scanner

digitnow film scanner

A digitnow film scanner is a great option for converting physical photo prints or slides into digital images. The easy to use standalone device comes with a small display which can be attached to the TV screen, PC, or MacBook. It provides a lot of additional tools including

Adapter tray frames to hold photo prints and slides.

Slots to insert slides into the scanner.

GB memory card to hold approximately 1000 photos.

A disc of image retouching software for Windows users.

A soft brush to clean dust and other debris from slides and film.

User manual.

TV cable.

Standard buttons.

03Plustek ePhoto Z300

plustek ephoto z300

Plustek ePhoto Z300 is not just a slide converter but also a photo scanner. It has the capability to convert a photo or slide of size 6*4 in just 2 to 3 seconds. This simple and compact photo scanner can be attached to a PC or Mac. The device also has a built-in editor which provides photo editing options along with the crop and resizes. The major advantage of this tool is its fastest scanning capacity. This is a good option if you own a large collection of old photos and wish to digitize them quickly. You can use this device by combining it with others too.

04Sharper Image Slide and Negative Converter

sharper image slide and negative converter

It is a lightweight slide to digital converter weighing just 0.6 pounds. The tool provides on-screen interfaces in 7 languages. Despite its small size, the tool has as many features as compared to other slide converters. Sharper image slide and negative converter are easy to use with a basic interface and clearly labeled buttons. The additional tools that come with this device are:

Cleaning brush

User manual

Well designed plastic frame trays

The converter does not come with an in-built SD card and you are required to buy one.

05Kodak Scanza Digital Film and Slide Scanner

kodak scanza

Kodak scanza digital film and slide scanner is the best tool if you have a large heap of images. It provides the largest storage option and due to which it is a little expensive. Scanza can convert images and reels into JPEG files within seconds of time. The device is an all-rounder and contains all the latest features and specifications. One can easily use this plastic design and lightweight device because of its small and sleek design. The additional features of Scanza include:

Adjustable brightness option

Removable SD card slot

Powerful photo editing option

USB power cable

HDMI cable

AC adapter

Video cable

Six adapter trays

Film cleaning brush

3.5 inch TFT LCD screen

06Zonoz FS-3 22MP All-in-1

zonoz fs 3

Zonoz FS-3 22 MP All-in-1 is a wonderful option if you are looking for a digital converter in an affordable range. It can convert up to 35, 110, 126 slides and negatives along with Super 8 film. One benefit of using this converter is the output images look sharper when compared to other converters. The additional features that the tool avail to its users are:

Photo editing capabilities

Brightness adjustment

Mirroring or flipping

Small built-in color display

Adapter tray frames

Cleaning brush

USB and TV cables

User manual

07Kodak Mini Digital Films and Slide Scanners

kodak mini digital films and slide scanner

This miniature scanner model is the best selling slide scanner on the internet. Anyone can use it easily without any requirement for external extensions. With a rating of 4.2 upon 5, it is on the list of best slide scanners of 2024. It weighs around 1.4 pounds and measures 3.6*3.4*3.9 inches.

08Magnasonic

Magnasonic is named as the fastest slide scanner. The device is capable of quickly scanning the slides which saves both your time and efforts. It comes with fast scanning speed, 2.4 inch LCD screen, and 22 MP quality. The tool allows you to store upto 100 images. It also comes with some additional tools such as featured film trays etc.

Part 4 FAQ of Converting Slides to Digital

01What to do with the old slides?

Converting slides to digital images can help you to experiment a lot with them. The old slides might be faded and you can use some tools with the option color correction to make them look new and more appealing. Videos are in trend these days. You can create a video out of those slides after converting them into digital. It will help you to enjoy the old memories in the new version with new effects, songs, etc.

Wondershare Filmora Video Editor is the most powerful tool to prepare an effective video in a hassle-free manner. It has many useful features to make your video more enhanced. Also, it has the option of color correction and grading to make the faded old pics colorful and better. There is no need for professionalism to use this tool, but any beginner can also use it effectively with ease. So, make your memories everlasting with Wondershare Filmora.

Try It Free

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Try It Free

For macOS 10.12 or later

02Can you clean negatives with alcohol?

Yes, it is possible to clean negatives with alcohol. But make sure to use 98% isopropyl alcohol for this purpose. For cleaning, use a cotton ball and dab it on the alcohol. Then, lightly wipe the negatives and keep them to dry for some time.

Ending Thoughts

So, hope you get all the required knowledge to convert the slides into digital images.

We have shared the list of top tools for the purpose. Now, it is up to you to choose any according to your suitability and requirement.

Just use these devices and accomplish your conversion purpose at home without the need for any professional and worrying about the cost of converting slides to digital.

At last, with the help of Filmora create an effective video to make your memories everlasting and enhanced.

Learn How to Create a Kinetic Typography Text Effect in Filmora, One of the Best Video Editors for All Skill Levels. Check Out This Simple Step-by-Step Guide

Preparation

What you need to prepare:

  • A computer (Windows or macOS)
  • Your video materials.
  • Filmora video editor

Free Download Free Download

Step 1

Go ahead and download the Filmora video editor before all else. The program will install and start automatically. Just hit “Download” and then “Install”.

Step 2

Once the program starts, open a New Project. Then, go to “Sample Color” and drag any color you want to the Timeline.

sample color filmora

Step 3

Now, head over to the “Titles” tab and drag the Basic Title to the Timeline. Place it above the Sample Color clip.

basic title in filmora

Step 4

Right-click on the Title clip in the Timeline and select Edit Properties from the menu. From there, click on “ADVANCED” to open the advanced settings. Here, you can change the font, adjust the text size, and place your titles wherever you want on the screen.

advanced title settings in filmora

Step 5

Now, start with the second text layer from the bottom and move it 5 frames forward. Move each text layer above 5 layers forward from the previous layer. This will display each word a few milliseconds after the previous one.

When you’re done, click OK.

text layers

Step 6

Export the Timeline to save your text animation as a new clip.

export timeline in filmora

Step 7

Now, delete all the clips from the Timeline and import the text video you just exported. Drag it to the Timeline.

import media to filmora

Step 8

Right-click on the clip in the Timeline and go to Edit Properties.

Step 9

Click on the Animation tab. Then, go to the Customize tab. Here, change the Scale setting to 120%.

customize animation in filmora

Step 10

Next, move the Playhead to the end of the clip in the timeline. Then, reset the Scale and click OK.

reset text scale

Step 11

Watch the final preview. Then, Render and Export the video and you’re done. Congratulations.

Summary

What you’ve learned:

  • How to create a kinetic movement effect on text in Filmora
  • How to adjust the scale of a video in Filmora
  • Adjust and manipulate text layers

Free Download Free Download

What you need to prepare:

  • A computer (Windows or macOS)
  • Your video materials.
  • Filmora video editor

Free Download Free Download

Step 1

Go ahead and download the Filmora video editor before all else. The program will install and start automatically. Just hit “Download” and then “Install”.

Step 2

Once the program starts, open a New Project. Then, go to “Sample Color” and drag any color you want to the Timeline.

sample color filmora

Step 3

Now, head over to the “Titles” tab and drag the Basic Title to the Timeline. Place it above the Sample Color clip.

basic title in filmora

Step 4

Right-click on the Title clip in the Timeline and select Edit Properties from the menu. From there, click on “ADVANCED” to open the advanced settings. Here, you can change the font, adjust the text size, and place your titles wherever you want on the screen.

advanced title settings in filmora

Step 5

Now, start with the second text layer from the bottom and move it 5 frames forward. Move each text layer above 5 layers forward from the previous layer. This will display each word a few milliseconds after the previous one.

When you’re done, click OK.

text layers

Step 6

Export the Timeline to save your text animation as a new clip.

export timeline in filmora

Step 7

Now, delete all the clips from the Timeline and import the text video you just exported. Drag it to the Timeline.

import media to filmora

Step 8

Right-click on the clip in the Timeline and go to Edit Properties.

Step 9

Click on the Animation tab. Then, go to the Customize tab. Here, change the Scale setting to 120%.

customize animation in filmora

Step 10

Next, move the Playhead to the end of the clip in the timeline. Then, reset the Scale and click OK.

reset text scale

Step 11

Watch the final preview. Then, Render and Export the video and you’re done. Congratulations.

Summary

What you’ve learned:

  • How to create a kinetic movement effect on text in Filmora
  • How to adjust the scale of a video in Filmora
  • Adjust and manipulate text layers

Free Download Free Download

What you need to prepare:

  • A computer (Windows or macOS)
  • Your video materials.
  • Filmora video editor

Free Download Free Download

Step 1

Go ahead and download the Filmora video editor before all else. The program will install and start automatically. Just hit “Download” and then “Install”.

Step 2

Once the program starts, open a New Project. Then, go to “Sample Color” and drag any color you want to the Timeline.

sample color filmora

Step 3

Now, head over to the “Titles” tab and drag the Basic Title to the Timeline. Place it above the Sample Color clip.

basic title in filmora

Step 4

Right-click on the Title clip in the Timeline and select Edit Properties from the menu. From there, click on “ADVANCED” to open the advanced settings. Here, you can change the font, adjust the text size, and place your titles wherever you want on the screen.

advanced title settings in filmora

Step 5

Now, start with the second text layer from the bottom and move it 5 frames forward. Move each text layer above 5 layers forward from the previous layer. This will display each word a few milliseconds after the previous one.

When you’re done, click OK.

text layers

Step 6

Export the Timeline to save your text animation as a new clip.

export timeline in filmora

Step 7

Now, delete all the clips from the Timeline and import the text video you just exported. Drag it to the Timeline.

import media to filmora

Step 8

Right-click on the clip in the Timeline and go to Edit Properties.

Step 9

Click on the Animation tab. Then, go to the Customize tab. Here, change the Scale setting to 120%.

customize animation in filmora

Step 10

Next, move the Playhead to the end of the clip in the timeline. Then, reset the Scale and click OK.

reset text scale

Step 11

Watch the final preview. Then, Render and Export the video and you’re done. Congratulations.

Summary

What you’ve learned:

  • How to create a kinetic movement effect on text in Filmora
  • How to adjust the scale of a video in Filmora
  • Adjust and manipulate text layers

Free Download Free Download

What you need to prepare:

  • A computer (Windows or macOS)
  • Your video materials.
  • Filmora video editor

Free Download Free Download

Step 1

Go ahead and download the Filmora video editor before all else. The program will install and start automatically. Just hit “Download” and then “Install”.

Step 2

Once the program starts, open a New Project. Then, go to “Sample Color” and drag any color you want to the Timeline.

sample color filmora

Step 3

Now, head over to the “Titles” tab and drag the Basic Title to the Timeline. Place it above the Sample Color clip.

basic title in filmora

Step 4

Right-click on the Title clip in the Timeline and select Edit Properties from the menu. From there, click on “ADVANCED” to open the advanced settings. Here, you can change the font, adjust the text size, and place your titles wherever you want on the screen.

advanced title settings in filmora

Step 5

Now, start with the second text layer from the bottom and move it 5 frames forward. Move each text layer above 5 layers forward from the previous layer. This will display each word a few milliseconds after the previous one.

When you’re done, click OK.

text layers

Step 6

Export the Timeline to save your text animation as a new clip.

export timeline in filmora

Step 7

Now, delete all the clips from the Timeline and import the text video you just exported. Drag it to the Timeline.

import media to filmora

Step 8

Right-click on the clip in the Timeline and go to Edit Properties.

Step 9

Click on the Animation tab. Then, go to the Customize tab. Here, change the Scale setting to 120%.

customize animation in filmora

Step 10

Next, move the Playhead to the end of the clip in the timeline. Then, reset the Scale and click OK.

reset text scale

Step 11

Watch the final preview. Then, Render and Export the video and you’re done. Congratulations.

Summary

What you’ve learned:

  • How to create a kinetic movement effect on text in Filmora
  • How to adjust the scale of a video in Filmora
  • Adjust and manipulate text layers

Free Download Free Download

3 Different Methods to Correct Color Distortion in Videos

Create High-Quality Video - Wondershare Filmora

An easy and powerful YouTube video editor

Numerous video and audio effects to choose from

Detailed tutorials are provided by the official channel

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Nothing is more satisfying than seeing the final cut of a video and realizing that everything we filmed is crystal clear, with vibrant colors and balanced light. Unfortunately, whether you are editing on your own or collaborating with a team, this can be difficult to achieve because color problems often occur. Unlike photo editors, where one photo can easily be fixed without affecting the rest of an album, video editing requires adjusting to fix one problem. We’ll look at three different methods to correct color distortion in videos.

In this article

01 What Is Color Distortion

02 How will Color Distortion Affect Your Videos?

03 Different Methods to Correct Color Distortion in Videos

What Is Color Distortion

Color distortion, also called chromatic aberration (CA), happens when the camera’s lens cannot resolve the wavelengths of light that it is recording. It occurs due to dispersion, which is when the lens elements’ refractive index varies with the light wavelength.

The refractive index of transparent materials often reduces with increasing wavelength. Because a lens’ focal length depends on the index of refraction, this variation in refraction index affects focusing.

There are two types of CA: transverse (lateral) and axial (longitudinal). Axial aberration happens when different wavelengths of light focus at different distances from a lens (focus shift). Essentially, longitudinal aberration is often at long focal lengths.

On the other hand, transverse aberration happens when different wavelengths focus at different places in the focal plane due to the magnification or distortion of the lens varying with wavelength. Ideally, transverse aberration is often at short focal lengths.

The two types of CA have different characteristics, and they may occur together. Axial chromatic aberration occurs throughout an image, and you can reduce it by stopping down, hence increasing the depth of the field so that although the different wavelengths are focusing at different distances, they’re still in acceptable focus.

When it comes to transverse chromatic aberration, it doesn’t occur in the middle of the image, and it increases towards the edge. What’s more? Stopping down does not affect it.

How will Color Distortion Affect Your Videos?

Colour distortion displays itself as “fringes” of color on the boundaries separating bright and dark parts of the image in a video. Color distortion can also occur when adding effects to a video, such as the use of a green screen. By using the green screen to replace the real thing, the colors in the video can appear a little off.

Different Methods to Correct Color Distortion in Videos

There are several methods to correct color distortion in your video. They include.

Method 1: Correct Color Distortion in Videos Using Filmora

Filmora is user-friendly software with powerful tools that allow users to tweak the color settings and correct color distortion. Follow the steps below to learn how to correct color distortion in videos using Filmora.

Step 1. Download and Install Filmora

Head to https://filmora.wondershare.net/ and download Filmora. Once you have finished downloading the software, install Filmora on your device and launch it.

Step 2. Import Your videos to Filmora

Select the New Project option to create a new project file. Click on the Import Media Files Here to find and load your videos to the Filmora’s media library. Alternatively, you can drag and drop your video file to the media library, and then put it on the timeline.

how to correct color distortion with Filmora

Step 3. Correct Color Distortions with Your Preferences

Navigate to the timeline and double-click your video. You’ll see the video editing window. Select the Color panel; you’ll see several parameters that you can tweak.

  • Contrast allows you to control the difference in brightness and color in different areas of your video image. The Brightness setting lets you customize the overall darkness or lightness of the video image.
  • With the Saturation setting, you can make the colors in your video image appear more inconspicuous or saturated.
  • If the color in your video image is set too high, it will look oversaturated. The colors will be washed out and muted if it’s set to low. The Tint control in Filmora allows you to adjust the balance between these two chroma channels.
  • Additionally, you can employ Hollywood film-looking color sets for videos from Sparta 300, Walking Dead, Game of Thrones, Star Wars, and much more.
  • Preview and Save Your Edited Video

how to correct color distortion with Filmora - change preference

Once you have finished correcting the color distortion in your video, you can hit the Play symbol to view the changes in the previewing window. Click the Export button if you are content with the results. You can click on Settings to change the settings if you want.

Filmora allows you to save your videos in different formats. To do this, navigate to the Format tab. The software has the option of uploading videos directly to Vimeo or YouTube. Alternatively, you can burn it to DVD or export it to a portable device.

how to correct color distortion with Filmora - export file

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Method 2: Correct Color Distortion in Videos Using Premiere Pro

Premiere Pro provides color correction tools that allow users to edit footage directly on their timeline. To learn how to correct color distortion in video using Premiere Pro, follow these steps:

Step 1. Import Your Video Files

Use the Import command to bring video files on your device into your project; this will make the video files available to the Premiere Pro project. This timeline-based video editing software application allows you to import an entire folder, multiple files, or a single file. You can import video files using the Import command or the Media Browser.

Step 2. Head to Color Correction Effect

Once you have imported your video, place it on the timeline. Apply color correction effects to the video you placed in the Timeline. You can also select your video and drag and drop the effect you want to the Video Effects selection under the Effects Control Panel. Here are some of the color correction effects you can apply:

Brightness and Contrast Effect: With this effect, you can adjust the contrast and brightness of your video. Using this effect allows you to make adjustments to all pixel values in your video image at once — mid-tones, shadows, and highlights.

Color Balance Effect: This effect changes the amount of blue, green, and red in the shadow, highlights of an image, and mid-tones. Preserve Luminosity preserves the average brightness of your video image and changes the color. It maintains the tonal balance in your video image.

how to correct color distortion with Premiere pro - export file

Method 3: Correct Color Distortion in Videos Using Final Cut Pro

Developed by Macromedia and later Apple, Final Cut Pro is a non-linear video editing software that allows you to log and transfer videos onto a hard drive, where you can edit them, process them, and output the videos to various formats.

The software provides non-destructive and non-linear editing of QuickTime-compatible video formats. These include 8K, 5K, 4K, 2K, XDCAM (via plug-in), P2 MXF (DVCProHD), HDV, and DV film formats. Final Cut Pro can also import projects from iMovie for iPadOS and iOS. It also comes with multiple color correction tools, such as color wheels, video scopes, and sliders and curves.

With that in mind, let’s look at how to correct color distortion in videos using Final Cut Pro.

Step 1. Open Your Video in Final Cut Pro

Click on the ‘Window’ tab at the top of your screen and select the video you’d like to edit from the drop-down menu.

Step 2. Switch to Color Effects Work Space

how to correct color distortion with Final Cut Pro - switch to color effects

Go to the Window panel and select the Workspaces option. Then, choose the Color & Effects option. Here, you can adjust a range of scopes, including the Luma Waveform, Vectorscope, and RGB Overlay.

how to correct color distortion with Final Cut Pro - adjust

Step 3. Correct the Color

Head to the color panel and click the drop-down menu next to No Corrections. Select Color Wheels, where you’ll be able to control various parts of your video clips individually.

how to correct color distortion with Final Cut Pro - correct color

The Shadows wheel allows you to control the darker shades of your footage, Highlights controls the bright shades of your footage, and the Midtones wheel allows you to adjust the Luma channels in the middle of your video clip. The Master wheel allows you to adjust hue, saturation, and Luma channel (exposure).

how to correct color distortion with Final Cut Pro - more controls

In addition to the color wheels, you’ll find more controls below that help you adjust the white balance.

Step 4. Save Your New Video File

After you’ve made these adjustments to your video, it’s time to save and export the file. Click on the ‘File’ tab at the top of your screen and choose ‘Export. Once you click ‘Export,’ you’ll be saving the file to your hard drive. Once it’s done, click ‘Save.’ The file will automatically be saved on your desktop.

Conclusion

If you are experiencing color distortion, you can use any of the three methods above to correct it. Filmora is one of the most popular video edit tools that people use to correct color distortion videos.

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Nothing is more satisfying than seeing the final cut of a video and realizing that everything we filmed is crystal clear, with vibrant colors and balanced light. Unfortunately, whether you are editing on your own or collaborating with a team, this can be difficult to achieve because color problems often occur. Unlike photo editors, where one photo can easily be fixed without affecting the rest of an album, video editing requires adjusting to fix one problem. We’ll look at three different methods to correct color distortion in videos.

In this article

01 What Is Color Distortion

02 How will Color Distortion Affect Your Videos?

03 Different Methods to Correct Color Distortion in Videos

What Is Color Distortion

Color distortion, also called chromatic aberration (CA), happens when the camera’s lens cannot resolve the wavelengths of light that it is recording. It occurs due to dispersion, which is when the lens elements’ refractive index varies with the light wavelength.

The refractive index of transparent materials often reduces with increasing wavelength. Because a lens’ focal length depends on the index of refraction, this variation in refraction index affects focusing.

There are two types of CA: transverse (lateral) and axial (longitudinal). Axial aberration happens when different wavelengths of light focus at different distances from a lens (focus shift). Essentially, longitudinal aberration is often at long focal lengths.

On the other hand, transverse aberration happens when different wavelengths focus at different places in the focal plane due to the magnification or distortion of the lens varying with wavelength. Ideally, transverse aberration is often at short focal lengths.

The two types of CA have different characteristics, and they may occur together. Axial chromatic aberration occurs throughout an image, and you can reduce it by stopping down, hence increasing the depth of the field so that although the different wavelengths are focusing at different distances, they’re still in acceptable focus.

When it comes to transverse chromatic aberration, it doesn’t occur in the middle of the image, and it increases towards the edge. What’s more? Stopping down does not affect it.

How will Color Distortion Affect Your Videos?

Colour distortion displays itself as “fringes” of color on the boundaries separating bright and dark parts of the image in a video. Color distortion can also occur when adding effects to a video, such as the use of a green screen. By using the green screen to replace the real thing, the colors in the video can appear a little off.

Different Methods to Correct Color Distortion in Videos

There are several methods to correct color distortion in your video. They include.

Method 1: Correct Color Distortion in Videos Using Filmora

Filmora is user-friendly software with powerful tools that allow users to tweak the color settings and correct color distortion. Follow the steps below to learn how to correct color distortion in videos using Filmora.

Step 1. Download and Install Filmora

Head to https://filmora.wondershare.net/ and download Filmora. Once you have finished downloading the software, install Filmora on your device and launch it.

Step 2. Import Your videos to Filmora

Select the New Project option to create a new project file. Click on the Import Media Files Here to find and load your videos to the Filmora’s media library. Alternatively, you can drag and drop your video file to the media library, and then put it on the timeline.

how to correct color distortion with Filmora

Step 3. Correct Color Distortions with Your Preferences

Navigate to the timeline and double-click your video. You’ll see the video editing window. Select the Color panel; you’ll see several parameters that you can tweak.

  • Contrast allows you to control the difference in brightness and color in different areas of your video image. The Brightness setting lets you customize the overall darkness or lightness of the video image.
  • With the Saturation setting, you can make the colors in your video image appear more inconspicuous or saturated.
  • If the color in your video image is set too high, it will look oversaturated. The colors will be washed out and muted if it’s set to low. The Tint control in Filmora allows you to adjust the balance between these two chroma channels.
  • Additionally, you can employ Hollywood film-looking color sets for videos from Sparta 300, Walking Dead, Game of Thrones, Star Wars, and much more.
  • Preview and Save Your Edited Video

how to correct color distortion with Filmora - change preference

Once you have finished correcting the color distortion in your video, you can hit the Play symbol to view the changes in the previewing window. Click the Export button if you are content with the results. You can click on Settings to change the settings if you want.

Filmora allows you to save your videos in different formats. To do this, navigate to the Format tab. The software has the option of uploading videos directly to Vimeo or YouTube. Alternatively, you can burn it to DVD or export it to a portable device.

how to correct color distortion with Filmora - export file

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Method 2: Correct Color Distortion in Videos Using Premiere Pro

Premiere Pro provides color correction tools that allow users to edit footage directly on their timeline. To learn how to correct color distortion in video using Premiere Pro, follow these steps:

Step 1. Import Your Video Files

Use the Import command to bring video files on your device into your project; this will make the video files available to the Premiere Pro project. This timeline-based video editing software application allows you to import an entire folder, multiple files, or a single file. You can import video files using the Import command or the Media Browser.

Step 2. Head to Color Correction Effect

Once you have imported your video, place it on the timeline. Apply color correction effects to the video you placed in the Timeline. You can also select your video and drag and drop the effect you want to the Video Effects selection under the Effects Control Panel. Here are some of the color correction effects you can apply:

Brightness and Contrast Effect: With this effect, you can adjust the contrast and brightness of your video. Using this effect allows you to make adjustments to all pixel values in your video image at once — mid-tones, shadows, and highlights.

Color Balance Effect: This effect changes the amount of blue, green, and red in the shadow, highlights of an image, and mid-tones. Preserve Luminosity preserves the average brightness of your video image and changes the color. It maintains the tonal balance in your video image.

how to correct color distortion with Premiere pro - export file

Method 3: Correct Color Distortion in Videos Using Final Cut Pro

Developed by Macromedia and later Apple, Final Cut Pro is a non-linear video editing software that allows you to log and transfer videos onto a hard drive, where you can edit them, process them, and output the videos to various formats.

The software provides non-destructive and non-linear editing of QuickTime-compatible video formats. These include 8K, 5K, 4K, 2K, XDCAM (via plug-in), P2 MXF (DVCProHD), HDV, and DV film formats. Final Cut Pro can also import projects from iMovie for iPadOS and iOS. It also comes with multiple color correction tools, such as color wheels, video scopes, and sliders and curves.

With that in mind, let’s look at how to correct color distortion in videos using Final Cut Pro.

Step 1. Open Your Video in Final Cut Pro

Click on the ‘Window’ tab at the top of your screen and select the video you’d like to edit from the drop-down menu.

Step 2. Switch to Color Effects Work Space

how to correct color distortion with Final Cut Pro - switch to color effects

Go to the Window panel and select the Workspaces option. Then, choose the Color & Effects option. Here, you can adjust a range of scopes, including the Luma Waveform, Vectorscope, and RGB Overlay.

how to correct color distortion with Final Cut Pro - adjust

Step 3. Correct the Color

Head to the color panel and click the drop-down menu next to No Corrections. Select Color Wheels, where you’ll be able to control various parts of your video clips individually.

how to correct color distortion with Final Cut Pro - correct color

The Shadows wheel allows you to control the darker shades of your footage, Highlights controls the bright shades of your footage, and the Midtones wheel allows you to adjust the Luma channels in the middle of your video clip. The Master wheel allows you to adjust hue, saturation, and Luma channel (exposure).

how to correct color distortion with Final Cut Pro - more controls

In addition to the color wheels, you’ll find more controls below that help you adjust the white balance.

Step 4. Save Your New Video File

After you’ve made these adjustments to your video, it’s time to save and export the file. Click on the ‘File’ tab at the top of your screen and choose ‘Export. Once you click ‘Export,’ you’ll be saving the file to your hard drive. Once it’s done, click ‘Save.’ The file will automatically be saved on your desktop.

Conclusion

If you are experiencing color distortion, you can use any of the three methods above to correct it. Filmora is one of the most popular video edit tools that people use to correct color distortion videos.

Try It Free Try It Free

Nothing is more satisfying than seeing the final cut of a video and realizing that everything we filmed is crystal clear, with vibrant colors and balanced light. Unfortunately, whether you are editing on your own or collaborating with a team, this can be difficult to achieve because color problems often occur. Unlike photo editors, where one photo can easily be fixed without affecting the rest of an album, video editing requires adjusting to fix one problem. We’ll look at three different methods to correct color distortion in videos.

In this article

01 What Is Color Distortion

02 How will Color Distortion Affect Your Videos?

03 Different Methods to Correct Color Distortion in Videos

What Is Color Distortion

Color distortion, also called chromatic aberration (CA), happens when the camera’s lens cannot resolve the wavelengths of light that it is recording. It occurs due to dispersion, which is when the lens elements’ refractive index varies with the light wavelength.

The refractive index of transparent materials often reduces with increasing wavelength. Because a lens’ focal length depends on the index of refraction, this variation in refraction index affects focusing.

There are two types of CA: transverse (lateral) and axial (longitudinal). Axial aberration happens when different wavelengths of light focus at different distances from a lens (focus shift). Essentially, longitudinal aberration is often at long focal lengths.

On the other hand, transverse aberration happens when different wavelengths focus at different places in the focal plane due to the magnification or distortion of the lens varying with wavelength. Ideally, transverse aberration is often at short focal lengths.

The two types of CA have different characteristics, and they may occur together. Axial chromatic aberration occurs throughout an image, and you can reduce it by stopping down, hence increasing the depth of the field so that although the different wavelengths are focusing at different distances, they’re still in acceptable focus.

When it comes to transverse chromatic aberration, it doesn’t occur in the middle of the image, and it increases towards the edge. What’s more? Stopping down does not affect it.

How will Color Distortion Affect Your Videos?

Colour distortion displays itself as “fringes” of color on the boundaries separating bright and dark parts of the image in a video. Color distortion can also occur when adding effects to a video, such as the use of a green screen. By using the green screen to replace the real thing, the colors in the video can appear a little off.

Different Methods to Correct Color Distortion in Videos

There are several methods to correct color distortion in your video. They include.

Method 1: Correct Color Distortion in Videos Using Filmora

Filmora is user-friendly software with powerful tools that allow users to tweak the color settings and correct color distortion. Follow the steps below to learn how to correct color distortion in videos using Filmora.

Step 1. Download and Install Filmora

Head to https://filmora.wondershare.net/ and download Filmora. Once you have finished downloading the software, install Filmora on your device and launch it.

Step 2. Import Your videos to Filmora

Select the New Project option to create a new project file. Click on the Import Media Files Here to find and load your videos to the Filmora’s media library. Alternatively, you can drag and drop your video file to the media library, and then put it on the timeline.

how to correct color distortion with Filmora

Step 3. Correct Color Distortions with Your Preferences

Navigate to the timeline and double-click your video. You’ll see the video editing window. Select the Color panel; you’ll see several parameters that you can tweak.

  • Contrast allows you to control the difference in brightness and color in different areas of your video image. The Brightness setting lets you customize the overall darkness or lightness of the video image.
  • With the Saturation setting, you can make the colors in your video image appear more inconspicuous or saturated.
  • If the color in your video image is set too high, it will look oversaturated. The colors will be washed out and muted if it’s set to low. The Tint control in Filmora allows you to adjust the balance between these two chroma channels.
  • Additionally, you can employ Hollywood film-looking color sets for videos from Sparta 300, Walking Dead, Game of Thrones, Star Wars, and much more.
  • Preview and Save Your Edited Video

how to correct color distortion with Filmora - change preference

Once you have finished correcting the color distortion in your video, you can hit the Play symbol to view the changes in the previewing window. Click the Export button if you are content with the results. You can click on Settings to change the settings if you want.

Filmora allows you to save your videos in different formats. To do this, navigate to the Format tab. The software has the option of uploading videos directly to Vimeo or YouTube. Alternatively, you can burn it to DVD or export it to a portable device.

how to correct color distortion with Filmora - export file

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Method 2: Correct Color Distortion in Videos Using Premiere Pro

Premiere Pro provides color correction tools that allow users to edit footage directly on their timeline. To learn how to correct color distortion in video using Premiere Pro, follow these steps:

Step 1. Import Your Video Files

Use the Import command to bring video files on your device into your project; this will make the video files available to the Premiere Pro project. This timeline-based video editing software application allows you to import an entire folder, multiple files, or a single file. You can import video files using the Import command or the Media Browser.

Step 2. Head to Color Correction Effect

Once you have imported your video, place it on the timeline. Apply color correction effects to the video you placed in the Timeline. You can also select your video and drag and drop the effect you want to the Video Effects selection under the Effects Control Panel. Here are some of the color correction effects you can apply:

Brightness and Contrast Effect: With this effect, you can adjust the contrast and brightness of your video. Using this effect allows you to make adjustments to all pixel values in your video image at once — mid-tones, shadows, and highlights.

Color Balance Effect: This effect changes the amount of blue, green, and red in the shadow, highlights of an image, and mid-tones. Preserve Luminosity preserves the average brightness of your video image and changes the color. It maintains the tonal balance in your video image.

how to correct color distortion with Premiere pro - export file

Method 3: Correct Color Distortion in Videos Using Final Cut Pro

Developed by Macromedia and later Apple, Final Cut Pro is a non-linear video editing software that allows you to log and transfer videos onto a hard drive, where you can edit them, process them, and output the videos to various formats.

The software provides non-destructive and non-linear editing of QuickTime-compatible video formats. These include 8K, 5K, 4K, 2K, XDCAM (via plug-in), P2 MXF (DVCProHD), HDV, and DV film formats. Final Cut Pro can also import projects from iMovie for iPadOS and iOS. It also comes with multiple color correction tools, such as color wheels, video scopes, and sliders and curves.

With that in mind, let’s look at how to correct color distortion in videos using Final Cut Pro.

Step 1. Open Your Video in Final Cut Pro

Click on the ‘Window’ tab at the top of your screen and select the video you’d like to edit from the drop-down menu.

Step 2. Switch to Color Effects Work Space

how to correct color distortion with Final Cut Pro - switch to color effects

Go to the Window panel and select the Workspaces option. Then, choose the Color & Effects option. Here, you can adjust a range of scopes, including the Luma Waveform, Vectorscope, and RGB Overlay.

how to correct color distortion with Final Cut Pro - adjust

Step 3. Correct the Color

Head to the color panel and click the drop-down menu next to No Corrections. Select Color Wheels, where you’ll be able to control various parts of your video clips individually.

how to correct color distortion with Final Cut Pro - correct color

The Shadows wheel allows you to control the darker shades of your footage, Highlights controls the bright shades of your footage, and the Midtones wheel allows you to adjust the Luma channels in the middle of your video clip. The Master wheel allows you to adjust hue, saturation, and Luma channel (exposure).

how to correct color distortion with Final Cut Pro - more controls

In addition to the color wheels, you’ll find more controls below that help you adjust the white balance.

Step 4. Save Your New Video File

After you’ve made these adjustments to your video, it’s time to save and export the file. Click on the ‘File’ tab at the top of your screen and choose ‘Export. Once you click ‘Export,’ you’ll be saving the file to your hard drive. Once it’s done, click ‘Save.’ The file will automatically be saved on your desktop.

Conclusion

If you are experiencing color distortion, you can use any of the three methods above to correct it. Filmora is one of the most popular video edit tools that people use to correct color distortion videos.

Try It Free Try It Free

Nothing is more satisfying than seeing the final cut of a video and realizing that everything we filmed is crystal clear, with vibrant colors and balanced light. Unfortunately, whether you are editing on your own or collaborating with a team, this can be difficult to achieve because color problems often occur. Unlike photo editors, where one photo can easily be fixed without affecting the rest of an album, video editing requires adjusting to fix one problem. We’ll look at three different methods to correct color distortion in videos.

In this article

01 What Is Color Distortion

02 How will Color Distortion Affect Your Videos?

03 Different Methods to Correct Color Distortion in Videos

What Is Color Distortion

Color distortion, also called chromatic aberration (CA), happens when the camera’s lens cannot resolve the wavelengths of light that it is recording. It occurs due to dispersion, which is when the lens elements’ refractive index varies with the light wavelength.

The refractive index of transparent materials often reduces with increasing wavelength. Because a lens’ focal length depends on the index of refraction, this variation in refraction index affects focusing.

There are two types of CA: transverse (lateral) and axial (longitudinal). Axial aberration happens when different wavelengths of light focus at different distances from a lens (focus shift). Essentially, longitudinal aberration is often at long focal lengths.

On the other hand, transverse aberration happens when different wavelengths focus at different places in the focal plane due to the magnification or distortion of the lens varying with wavelength. Ideally, transverse aberration is often at short focal lengths.

The two types of CA have different characteristics, and they may occur together. Axial chromatic aberration occurs throughout an image, and you can reduce it by stopping down, hence increasing the depth of the field so that although the different wavelengths are focusing at different distances, they’re still in acceptable focus.

When it comes to transverse chromatic aberration, it doesn’t occur in the middle of the image, and it increases towards the edge. What’s more? Stopping down does not affect it.

How will Color Distortion Affect Your Videos?

Colour distortion displays itself as “fringes” of color on the boundaries separating bright and dark parts of the image in a video. Color distortion can also occur when adding effects to a video, such as the use of a green screen. By using the green screen to replace the real thing, the colors in the video can appear a little off.

Different Methods to Correct Color Distortion in Videos

There are several methods to correct color distortion in your video. They include.

Method 1: Correct Color Distortion in Videos Using Filmora

Filmora is user-friendly software with powerful tools that allow users to tweak the color settings and correct color distortion. Follow the steps below to learn how to correct color distortion in videos using Filmora.

Step 1. Download and Install Filmora

Head to https://filmora.wondershare.net/ and download Filmora. Once you have finished downloading the software, install Filmora on your device and launch it.

Step 2. Import Your videos to Filmora

Select the New Project option to create a new project file. Click on the Import Media Files Here to find and load your videos to the Filmora’s media library. Alternatively, you can drag and drop your video file to the media library, and then put it on the timeline.

how to correct color distortion with Filmora

Step 3. Correct Color Distortions with Your Preferences

Navigate to the timeline and double-click your video. You’ll see the video editing window. Select the Color panel; you’ll see several parameters that you can tweak.

  • Contrast allows you to control the difference in brightness and color in different areas of your video image. The Brightness setting lets you customize the overall darkness or lightness of the video image.
  • With the Saturation setting, you can make the colors in your video image appear more inconspicuous or saturated.
  • If the color in your video image is set too high, it will look oversaturated. The colors will be washed out and muted if it’s set to low. The Tint control in Filmora allows you to adjust the balance between these two chroma channels.
  • Additionally, you can employ Hollywood film-looking color sets for videos from Sparta 300, Walking Dead, Game of Thrones, Star Wars, and much more.
  • Preview and Save Your Edited Video

how to correct color distortion with Filmora - change preference

Once you have finished correcting the color distortion in your video, you can hit the Play symbol to view the changes in the previewing window. Click the Export button if you are content with the results. You can click on Settings to change the settings if you want.

Filmora allows you to save your videos in different formats. To do this, navigate to the Format tab. The software has the option of uploading videos directly to Vimeo or YouTube. Alternatively, you can burn it to DVD or export it to a portable device.

how to correct color distortion with Filmora - export file

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For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Try It Free

For macOS 10.12 or later

Method 2: Correct Color Distortion in Videos Using Premiere Pro

Premiere Pro provides color correction tools that allow users to edit footage directly on their timeline. To learn how to correct color distortion in video using Premiere Pro, follow these steps:

Step 1. Import Your Video Files

Use the Import command to bring video files on your device into your project; this will make the video files available to the Premiere Pro project. This timeline-based video editing software application allows you to import an entire folder, multiple files, or a single file. You can import video files using the Import command or the Media Browser.

Step 2. Head to Color Correction Effect

Once you have imported your video, place it on the timeline. Apply color correction effects to the video you placed in the Timeline. You can also select your video and drag and drop the effect you want to the Video Effects selection under the Effects Control Panel. Here are some of the color correction effects you can apply:

Brightness and Contrast Effect: With this effect, you can adjust the contrast and brightness of your video. Using this effect allows you to make adjustments to all pixel values in your video image at once — mid-tones, shadows, and highlights.

Color Balance Effect: This effect changes the amount of blue, green, and red in the shadow, highlights of an image, and mid-tones. Preserve Luminosity preserves the average brightness of your video image and changes the color. It maintains the tonal balance in your video image.

how to correct color distortion with Premiere pro - export file

Method 3: Correct Color Distortion in Videos Using Final Cut Pro

Developed by Macromedia and later Apple, Final Cut Pro is a non-linear video editing software that allows you to log and transfer videos onto a hard drive, where you can edit them, process them, and output the videos to various formats.

The software provides non-destructive and non-linear editing of QuickTime-compatible video formats. These include 8K, 5K, 4K, 2K, XDCAM (via plug-in), P2 MXF (DVCProHD), HDV, and DV film formats. Final Cut Pro can also import projects from iMovie for iPadOS and iOS. It also comes with multiple color correction tools, such as color wheels, video scopes, and sliders and curves.

With that in mind, let’s look at how to correct color distortion in videos using Final Cut Pro.

Step 1. Open Your Video in Final Cut Pro

Click on the ‘Window’ tab at the top of your screen and select the video you’d like to edit from the drop-down menu.

Step 2. Switch to Color Effects Work Space

how to correct color distortion with Final Cut Pro - switch to color effects

Go to the Window panel and select the Workspaces option. Then, choose the Color & Effects option. Here, you can adjust a range of scopes, including the Luma Waveform, Vectorscope, and RGB Overlay.

how to correct color distortion with Final Cut Pro - adjust

Step 3. Correct the Color

Head to the color panel and click the drop-down menu next to No Corrections. Select Color Wheels, where you’ll be able to control various parts of your video clips individually.

how to correct color distortion with Final Cut Pro - correct color

The Shadows wheel allows you to control the darker shades of your footage, Highlights controls the bright shades of your footage, and the Midtones wheel allows you to adjust the Luma channels in the middle of your video clip. The Master wheel allows you to adjust hue, saturation, and Luma channel (exposure).

how to correct color distortion with Final Cut Pro - more controls

In addition to the color wheels, you’ll find more controls below that help you adjust the white balance.

Step 4. Save Your New Video File

After you’ve made these adjustments to your video, it’s time to save and export the file. Click on the ‘File’ tab at the top of your screen and choose ‘Export. Once you click ‘Export,’ you’ll be saving the file to your hard drive. Once it’s done, click ‘Save.’ The file will automatically be saved on your desktop.

Conclusion

If you are experiencing color distortion, you can use any of the three methods above to correct it. Filmora is one of the most popular video edit tools that people use to correct color distortion videos.

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