With the video filters in ScreenFlow 4, there are some pretty cool effects that we can create directly in ScreenFlow.
Take a look at this one, created with a transition on the Edge Work filter. With this filter, I can turn a regular color clip into an artistic line drawing that transitions from very blocky to more detailed and finally to the regular camera shot.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TfaKVCgGRec
Using Video Filters
If you haven’t tried them yet, I encourage you to check out all the new video filters. There’s Chroma key, blurs, distortion effects, color effects, stylized effects and more.
Adding transitions to the effects
What you’ll find is that when you add these filters they apply to the whole clip. So what if you want to add a transition effect to the appearance of the filter?
For example, what if I want a clip to slowly go from normal to a blurred or stylized look? We can do that by using Video Actions.
Here are the steps to create a transition effect on a Video filter:
By adding the video action, you tell the effect to ‘transition’ from the parameters at the beginning (a radius of 3) to the parameters at the end (a radius of less than 1).
Watch this quick 1:30 minute video to see how I made the effect on the guitar video above.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k64bG0jEnUM
This can also be a creative way to transition a clip or a logo into your video. Take a look at these examples – silly, I know… but fun to make 🙂 :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gVNVEaX3dYc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GtCQ7xAbpMw
Do you have some creative ways you’ve been using the Video Filter effects in ScreenFlow 4? If so, include a link in the comments below. We’d love to see them!