NEW IN CONTINUUM 2021, the BCC+ Split Field filter splits the image with a line that can be positioned, rotated and blurred. On one side of the line, the image is blurred and on the other, it is in focus.
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Presets and the FX Editor
To select from a selection of factory installed and user-generated presets, open the FX Editor interface and pick one from the Presets window.
Filter Parameters
Blur: Sets the softness of the split portion of the image.
Split
The Split controls manipulate the position, rotation and blur of the split line.
Position: There is an on-screen control in the center of the image. By clicking and dragging the on-screen control, the position of the split line can be adjusted.
Position X: The horizontal position of the split line.
Position Y: The vertical position of the split line.
Note: On some host programs, you must highlight the effect title in the Effect Controls window to see the on-screen controls.
Rotate: Rotates the split line.
Blur: Blurs the split line using a quality blur.
Working with The Filter
- Apply BCC+ Split Field from the BCC Optical Diffusion unit.
- Click the BCC FX Editor button. The FX Editor user interface opens and consists of Presets, Parameters and Viewer windows.
- Try out some of the presets.
- Adjust the Blur controls.
- Position, Rotate and Blur the split line using the Split controls.
- Click the Apply button to return to the host application.
The values of the parameter adjustments in the FX Editor user interface are transferred to your host application.