Can't get effect to work

peter-russell wrote on 3/6/2017, 5:44 PM

Hi there recently bought magic movie edit pro, running it from my new pc with windows 10, I've put some clips together along with some music, but when I click on a clip an go into effects an select brightness/contrast or colour or sharpness, nothing changes on my preview screen, can enyone help, I would be very grateful am new to this probably something simple but I've been at it for hour, thanks

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browj2 wrote on 3/6/2017, 6:19 PM

Hi,

Quick answer without seeing your screen, bottom right of the preview screen, if the lightning bolt is highlighted blue, press on P to turn it off. When on, you don't see effects.

johnebaker wrote on 3/7/2017, 2:30 AM

To modify John CB's answer - right click the Lightning bolt and check that only these options are set

Note if you are not using proxy files you will not have the Use proxy objects however it is a good idea to use proxy files for smoother playback on complicated timelines - the setting is in the projects settings E key.

Sharpness changes you will only see when it is applied to a single image or video clip - you will not see any change if you use the Master video effects sharpness control which affects the complete video.

The Lightning bolt can be left turned on (blue) for smoother playback.

HTH

John EB