The coloring of old black-white recordings can give your projects a new dimension. MAGIX VEGAS Pro 18 utilizes a powerful AI engine to facilitate this process. In this guide, you will learn how to effectively color your older recordings to breathe new life into them.
Key Takeaways
- The coloring is done through the VEGAS Deep Learning Engine, which comes with MAGIX VEGAS Pro 18.
- It is necessary to install the plugin before use to avoid malfunctions.
- You can adjust various parameters to achieve the desired color look.
- Animation effects are possible to create dynamic color changes.
Installation and Getting Started
Before you can start coloring, ensure that the VEGAS Deep Learning Engine is installed. This is crucial for the functions you will use in the color process. Once you have installed the plugin, you can proceed to select your black and white recordings.
Selecting the Image
Select an image that you want to color. Ideally, this should be an older black and white image. Of course, coloring also works with newer images, but the application is less sensible here as modern cameras provide color recordings anyway. In this example, we will focus on restoring a historical image.
Adding the Coloring Effect
After you've chosen your image, you need to add the coloring. In the plugin chain of MAGIX VEGAS Pro 18, you can search for and use the appropriate effect. Go to Video FX and look for the coloring option under the AI effects.
Once you have found the effect, you can add it to your project by drag-and-drop or double-click to activate the coloring.
Coloring Settings
Now that the effect is active, you will have access to several parameters that you can adjust as desired. This includes, for example, the brightness and accuracy of the color reproduction. The AI engine can identify different areas of the image, such as people, objects, and backgrounds, to color them accordingly.
You can continue to make adjustments to achieve subtle changes in color. These settings can also be animated by using keyframes to emphasize specific effects.
Rendering and Final Adjustments
Another advantage of MAGIX VEGAS Pro 18 is the hardware support for CPU and GPU. This optimizes the rendering process and ensures that you can work quickly and efficiently. Make sure your hardware is appropriately set up to achieve the best results.
Once you are satisfied with the adjustments, you can render the project.
Summary – Coloring Black and White Images in MAGIX VEGAS Pro 18
You have learned how to effectively color black and white images using the VEGAS Deep Learning Engine. The application of the plugin allows you to bring old recordings back to life. By adjusting the various parameters, you achieve the desired results. Use the animated effects to implement dynamic color changes.
