mrdee 1 Report post Posted January 15, 2010 I was wondering if it is possible, just like it is with photos, to adjust brightness and light in video files.All photo editing programs, even the free and most basic ones have such a facility.However, I have not found anything like that (although I might have overlooked it) in the video editing programs I have.At the moment I have Pinnacle Studio 14, Cyberlink Power Director 7 and Camtasia 6.Does anyone know if such a facility is present in any of them or does anyone have any knowledge of a utility which can achieve what I am looking for?Any advice will be much appreciated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rob86 2 Report post Posted January 15, 2010 When people refer to "Studio" do they mean Pinnacle Studio? A quick search on google found this In the video toolbox, under Studio Plus RTFX, you will find a number of tools. The Color Correction tool provides a number of adjustments, including brightness and contrast. Maybe you should look for "Color Correction" instead of brightness, I don't know. I don't edit videos. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrdee 1 Report post Posted January 15, 2010 Rob,I did clearly say "Pinnacle Studio".But, yes, I will look for that, it might just do the trick.Funny, I never thought Google could be a replacement for/addition to the manual that comes with software, never thought of that.Nevertheless, thank you very much for your contribution to this thread. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
truefusion 3 Report post Posted January 15, 2010 Under Linux (in case you are using it), it appears mencoder can adjust brightness for videos. Here's an example line i found: CONSOLE mencoder /path/to/INPUT.avi -ovc lavc -lavcopts vcodec=mpeg4 -oac mp3lame-lameopts vbr=3 -vf eq2=1.0:1.3:0.5:1.0 -o OUTPUT.avi There wasn't much explanation on what the value for eq2 stands for (though they could probably stand for RGBA), but the key parts for adjusting brightness, apparently, are -vf eq2=1.0:1.3:0.5:1.0. I did clearly say "Pinnacle Studio".I think he meant concerning his search results and not you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrdee 1 Report post Posted January 23, 2010 OK then.Sorry, I do not use Linux.Nevertheless, I am always grateful for any contribution.It shows people are willing to try to help.Also, about the reply about "Studio", I didn't mean to be offensive, rob made a very useful contribution nevertheless. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mra550 0 Report post Posted January 23, 2010 OK then.Sorry, I do not use Linux.Nevertheless, I am always grateful for any contribution.It shows people are willing to try to help.Also, about the reply about "Studio", I didn't mean to be offensive, rob made a very useful contribution nevertheless. you can try using adobe after effects? maybe? its my video editing tool if you don't like it its fine with me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zagubadu? 0 Report post Posted January 23, 2010 I use CyberLink Power director for all my video editing needs. It can do this and a lot of other cool stuff. If your looking for the free way out I know theres a lot of free video editing software out there for you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mra550 0 Report post Posted January 23, 2010 hey Zagu is that free? xD is that power director thing you are saying have a feature of screen record?because I have camtasia on my laptop and its laggy for me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
