Performing a Focus Match

O_FocusMatcher has two different modes you can use to perform a color match: Match Edges mode and Reconstruct Edges mode. Both modes require an O_DisparityGenerator node and an O_OcclusionDetector node upstream of the O_FocusMatcher node.

To perform a focus match, complete the following steps:

1.

If they don't exist already, insert an O_DisparityGenerator node and an O_OcclusionDetector node after your stereo clip. See DisparityGenerator and OcclusionDetectorfor more information.

2.

From the toolbar, select Ocula > Ocula 4.0 > O_FocusMatcher to insert an O_FocusMatcher node after the O_OcclusionDetector node. Your node tree should now look something like this:

3.

Select the required mode from the Mode dropdown in the O_FocusMatcher controls. You can use the Match Edges mode or the Reconstruct Edges mode. See O_FocusMatcher Controls for more details about the different modes.

4.

Select the two views you want to use for the color match under View to Use. The two views you select are mapped for the left and right eye.

5.

From the Match menu, select either Left to Right or Right to Left depending on the direction in which you want to perform the focus match.

6.

Adjust the Local Matching and Occlusion controls to get the best possible result. See O_FocusMatcher Controls for more information about the controls.