Utility effects

Last updated on Jun 23, 2025

Learn how to use the Cineon Converter effect to adjust Cineon clip colors, enhance tones, and preview changes instantly in the Program Monitor.

The Cineon Converter effect precisely controls how colors are converted in Cineon frames. It's ideal for film-based workflows where maintaining original tonal quality is key.

Cineon Converter effect

The Cineon Converter effect provides a high degree of control over color conversions of Cineon frames. To use the Cineon Converter effect, import a Cineon file and add the clip to a sequence. You can then apply the Cineon Converter effect to the clip and precisely adjust the colors while interactively viewing the results in the Program monitor. Set keyframes to adjust for changes in tone over time—use keyframe interpolation and ease handles to precisely match the most irregular lighting changes, or leave the file in its default state and use the converter.

The 10 bits of data available in each Cineon channel for each pixel make it easier to enhance an important range of tones while preserving overall tonal balance. By carefully specifying the range, you can create a version of the image that faithfully resembles the original.