NewBlue Video Essentials V

Video Essentials V is a set of plug-ins that integrates in professional video editing suites and helps the user achieve better results in less time and with less effort.

It comprises ten components, each bringing to the table various preset configurations that can be altered by the user to reach the desired effect.

Installing the package is a simple job that allows selecting the video editing suite you want to integrate it into. It works with prominent solutions and for testing purposes we picked Sony Vegas Pro.

The collection includes the following plug-ins: Alpha Processor, Background Generator, Old TV, Color Fixer Pro, Outline, Progressive Stretch, Selective Color, Selective Focus, View Finder and Selective Tint.

Some interesting results can be achieved by using them. These can be anything from the video seemingly being rendered on an old television set or balancing the colors for a more natural look to a black and white movie with a drop of color on particular elements.

Applying a different color to a specific region in the video can be easily achieved with the help of Selective Tint component, Color bakance is adjusted through knobs for saturation, brightness or gamma levels.

Bringing out a certain area is achieved by applying a soft blur effect to the region surrounding it; thus, the viewers’ attention is directed towards the clear spot.

Another effect available in the pack is designed to emulate the OSD (on-screen display) specific to video camera recordings; just like with the other plug-ins, there are several presets to choose from.

NewBlue managed to deliver a good plug-in package with Video Essentials V; it includes options for enabling various effects, there are plenty of settings available and working with any of the components is a simple task.