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This clip looks normal until I drop it in the timeline. Then I get this message. Show HDR as tone map is checked. How do I convert?
It doesn’t impact any SDR clips that are put in the timeline. The effect gets applied to individual clips or with an adjustment layer or compound clip to groups of clips if that works for my project.
If you want SDR output you add the HDR Tools effect to the clip in the timeline. Set it to HDR to Rec 709 or HLG to Rec 709 if it came from a phone.
Thanks Tom! If I put it in the timeline will it mess up my other clips or do correct before putting in timeline?
Awesome! Thank you!
Here's a great explanation of working with HDR by Mark at Ripple Training.
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