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Avid|DS 5.0 Release Notes • November 2001 6
Incorrect Results/Errors with Depth of Field and 3D Fog Effects
§ Since the depth information is not timewarped, incorrect results will be produced if you apply the Depth of
Field or 3D Fog effect to a timewarped clip.
§ There must be a one-to-one mapping between depth files and frames in the clip. When a single rendered frame
is trimmed out in the Avid|DS system, the number of frames increase but a single .Zpic file remains, causing an
error message to appear. If you want to use a single frame image with the Depth of Field or 3D Fog effects, copy
the file as many times as you want it to be displayed, and number each file. For example: MyClip.1.pic,
MyClip.2.pic, and so on.
Undo Limitations
§ When you change any parameter settings in the 3D Warp effect, you cannot undo the changes.
§ When you change properties using the interactive tools of AVX plug-ins, you cannot undo the changes using
the Ctrl+Z keyboard shortcut.
§ Replacing some Effects Tree presets from the Effects Tree property editor may cause problems with undo.
Bypass Limitations
§ When two or more property editors are open in the Compositing layout, bypass may not work if it's selected on
multiple property editors. If bypass doesn't work, close one of the property editors or bypass the effect on a layer
by deselecting it.
§ When you select multiple nodes in the Effects Tree view, including a source generator, the bypass keyboard
shortcut (B) or Bypass command (on a node in the selection) will not always function. To work around this,
remove the source generator from your selection.
Source Generator Effects Require an Input when Used in Effects Tree
In the Effects Tree, some generated source clips, such as a gradient, timecode, or 3D Warp, require an input. To work
around this, add a black source-generated clip as the input to these effects.
3D Warp May Cause System Failure when Using Wave Scene
Copying or razoring clips using the 3D Warp Wave scene may cause a system failure in the Avid|DS system.
Ghosting in Viewer when Using DVE with Motion Blur
When using the Motion Blur option of the DVE, a ghosted image of the original position may sometimes appear in
the viewer. This is only a temporary refresh problem, which is corrected once you set a keyframe.
Flicker/Deflicker Effect Problem with Fast Flicker Rates
Since the reference regions of the black and white luminance levels are computed on a frame basis, there may be
problems when the flicker rates are faster than the frame rate. To work around this, deinterlace the source material
before you apply these effects.
Transition Property Editor Missing Controls
When you expand an Effects Tree view and load a transition in a transition property editor, the property editor may
not display all the controls. To work around this, reselect the transition (either on the timeline or in the tree).