Reflections in FCE

Does anyone know if its possible to create a reflection on a clip as per the Apple WWDC Keynote Address (http://events.apple.com.edgesuite.net/0906paowdnv/event/index.html?internal=ijal rmacu)? An example of what I mean occurs at 4:40 in the keynote address.
Thanks!

This probably isn't what you want but take a look to see if it could be useful:-
http://web.mac.com/piero.fiorani/PieroFFCEEffect/Reflections.html

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http://tinyurl.com/2eccsq

Thanks for the link Tom! You have some great books on your website as well.
I wrote this plugin fairly quickly and am planning some great features for version 2. Here's a quick example of what you can do with it:
Thanks,
Trevor Anderson

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Really!? I'm surprised, as those numbers come from the Apple Pro Training Series book on FCE. But ok, I'll redo my images at 720x540. I should still make a version at 720x480 for import, to avoid "squeezing" the image, right? Should I avoid sharpening the image at all, or just cut back on the amount (or does this depend on the image)? When you say "the canvas is a reduced display output," do you mean that this reflects the compression that occurs with the DV format? Thanks, Tom, for your help.
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If your pristine footage is coming out as grainy when you encode then you really ought to check the settings that you are using. Is the source footage and lighting good quality for the footage? Have you applied any filters or effects? Are you using a good quality encoder?
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Be aware that the visual difference between footage encoded at around 7.4Mbps, compared to that encoded at 8 or even 9Mbps is so slight that most people won't notice. There appears to be a law of diminishing returns in operation - you really don't gain anything by encoding at much higher levels, but you will prevent some players playing your disc back reliably.
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Reflections: How to?

I've been wondering how to do reflections, then I heard Steve Jobs talking about reflections in the new iMovie app. at MWSF. Is their a way to do reflections in FCP? I suppose I could figure out some sort of way to do it, but though I'd come here first to see if anyone knows the most effecient way. If not, could I buy iMovie, do reflections there, and import that into FCP?
Thanks
David S.
dual Gig G-5 Mac OS X (10.4)

Reflections.
Those are part of the iMovie HD theme package, and there not much on that feature:
http://www.apple.com/ilife/imovie/features/themes.html
But, no there is nothing in FCP or FCE that facilitates that currently. It appears to be more of a consumer approach, rather than a professional editing approach.
Might look good though

FCE HD and MacBook

The MacBook has been tested with FCE HD and is supported for use with the application. The tech specs will soon be changed to reflect this. This is excellent news for those looking for an affordable, portable editing solution.
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Tom

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http://www.anistock.com/3d-animation-of-car-spinning-dpi4824.html
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Ken

Hi -
This is a very ambitious project to attempt, and I think once you try it you will understand why the effect is done with 3D models of the cars.
Even if you can find a studio with a large enough cyc wall, lay curved dolly track, maintain a perfectly consistent speed throughout the dolly, how do you avoid seeing the camera rig in reflective parts of the car? How do you light so that there is no change in the reflection of lighting in the glass windshield as you dolly around the car?
I would think that even in the most optimum lighting/shooting/stage set ups, you would still need to spend a substantial time doing frame by frame retouch of the shot (extending and making the background uniform, removing the dolly tracks from the shot, etc.)
Even if you do it with a still camera bank, there is substantial retouching involved:
http://vimeo.com/4405211
But I don't mean to discourage you. It is certainly possible. If you simply want to do the spin portion of the demo clip you showed, that would make it easier as you are dealing with fewer source frames. It is just quite a challenge.
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I heard that there is only one video line as reflected by the review for FCE software.
Is that true?

Hi Ian,
Not an Americanism that I know of. I read the post too and couldn't tell if he was talking about interlaced video lines or FCE video tracks. You asked the right question in your first reply.
cheers,
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ps. We're going out to a new local pub tonight, I heard through the grapevine they might even have Adnams Broadside !

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