So Harry asked me to write him a Neutral Density Gradient filter and whilst it certainly seemed doable I wasn’t especially inclined (!), so I attempted to post back that it was easy to do using a built-in Gradient generator, applying that to the layer above the problem clip, and then changing the Composite Mode … ought to do the job. Trouble was that Apple’s FCP discussions forum was playing hard to get that evening … there was nothing on the telly, I wasn’t tired enough for bed, I’d finished my book already … what the heck, a challenge is a challenge right?
And Andy’s Gradient Filter was born. Anyway, Harry was pleased, and I’m hoping you’ll find this FxFactory based recreation of it useful too.
Cheers
Andy
Life through the Canvas Window 
Is there a how to video on this filter? I’ve been playing with it for a little while and still can’t seem to get desired results. Looking to brighten the foreground whilst keeping the background with original exposure. (landscape video). Thanks for the help!!
Hi Andrew
Theres a how to video here: http://fxfactory.com/info/gradientfilter/
Cheers
Andy
I loaded the filter in FCP 10.1.1 The drop menu parameters do not appear after applying filter to a clip.
Hi Andy
How do you install this in fcpx please?
Hey Irwin
You’ll need to install FxFactory.
https://fxfactory.com/download/
Cheers
Andy
Hi Andy,
For some reason, after I applied it, the entire scene blinks on and off like crazy when I play it.
-Phil
Sorry Phil. Which NLE? Which platform? What source? What sequence/project format? etc etc
Using FCP X. DVCProHD 720p scene. It’s happened a few times. However, after shutdown and restart, the problem goes away.
Nice filter. Am using it with FCPro 10.2.2. But I am not able to get the Gradient End color to display on a clip. What am I missing?
Hi netforest
There’s a basic tutorial here : https://fxfactory.com/info/gradientfilter/
If you’re finding the default settings aren’t giving you the desired result then it might be worth testing some of the other composite modes.
Cheers
Andy
Hi Andy,
I took a closer look at the tutorial, but setting the gradient end color does not seem to work. Here is a screen capture of what I am talking about. https://www.dropbox.com/s/a4umz2t758pz8u6/Gradient%20End.mp4?dl=0
Any suggestions?
Werner
Thanks for the notice Werner.
Yes. I am getting the same thing here. Looks like the opacity value is not functioning (internally). Sorry about.
You’ll have to do it the old fashioned way for now i.e. manually create a gradient by another method and then overlay it.
Cheers
Andy