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Hello - sorry if this is an old question, but I can't seem to find an answer anywhere that will help me resolve my issue.
I am using the AE/Premiere dynamic link for the first time on a project. I imported in to AE with no problem, color corrected my footage using Color Finesse as normal...and then my trouble began. I linked the file back to Premiere to make a small change to my timeline, but Premiere wouldn't recognize Color Finesse. I thought that was odd, and here is when I stepped in it. I went to the SA website to download the latest version of Color Finesse, thinking that would solve the problem.
I installed CF 3.0.8 and now it unfortunately doesn't work in either program. In AE it pulls up and recognizes my color edits, but it is in preview mode with a pink grid.
I was all set to export the final cut on my video last night, so needless to say I am pretty frustrated having tried everything I could think of to either restore the original version (and just finish my edit in AE) or to find a serial code for the new version so that I can use it and just complete this project.
Hoping this is just something stupid that I have done and there is a simple remedy - if anyone could help, I would be forever in your debt.
Thanks!
Sam
1. Re: Trouble with Color FinesseMatt Dubuque Mar 10, 2013 1:37 PM (in response to samiller1974)
Hi Sam, it sounds like you are in a horrible time crunch.
For starters, the first thing I would do would be to try make it all work with a previous saved version of your AE project and the previous version of Color Finesse.
Otherwise, you risk squaring the complexity of the task at hand.
And when you are in a real time crunch, prudence dictates not to take substantial risks of squaring your complexity.
If you try to complete it with CF 3.0.8 (the new version) there may be even MORE issues that you do not foresee.
This is why I say there is a risk of "squaring" your complexity.
First do no harm.
Matt Dubuque
2. Re: Trouble with Color Finessesamiller1974 Mar 10, 2013 1:48 PM (in response to Matt Dubuque)
Thank you, Matt - unfortuantely, I have no idea how to go back to the previous version of CF. Any ideas? Thanks!
3. Re: Trouble with Color Finessesamiller1974 Mar 10, 2013 2:08 PM (in response to samiller1974)
So continuing to think this through - is there a way to reinstall the legacy version of CF that came bundled with CS6?
4. Re: Trouble with Color FinesseKlaus_Brandenburg Mar 10, 2013 2:39 PM (in response to samiller1974)
As far as I can see the installer () lets you install the LE and PI version. AE comes with the LE version so you might try to go for this one and see if this works.
5. Re: Trouble with Color Finessesamiller1974 Mar 10, 2013 3:04 PM (in response to Klaus_Brandenburg)
Thank you, Klaus - trying it now. I appreciate the help!!
6. Re: Trouble with Color FinesseBob Currier Mar 10, 2013 3:54 PM (in response to samiller1974)
The version of Color Finesse bundled with After Effects is the "LE" version of Color Finesse. That works only in After Effects, not Premiere Pro. To use Color Finesse in Premiere Pro you need to upgrade to the "PI" version of CF. Upgrades can be purchased on our website.
It sounds like you installed the "PI" version, but it's running in demo mode, hence the pink lines.
Running the 3.0.8 CF installer from our website should fix things. If you are on a Mac, be sure to choose the "LE" version of the installer. For Windows there is only a single installer, but be sure to specify that you want the "LE" version when prompted by the installer.
The "LE" installer is supposed to disable any other versions that are installed, but we recently had a report that this didn't always work on Windows. If you get a "duplicate plug-in" error message when starting AE, you can manually delete the duplicate version by going to
\Program Files\Adobe\Common\Plug-ins\CS6\MediaCore
and deleting the entire "Synthetic Aperture" folder. Again, that shouldn't be necessary, but since you're in a time crunch I wanted the provide the info just-in-case.
Bob Currier
7. Re: Trouble with Color Finessesamiller1974 Mar 10, 2013 4:03 PM (in response to Bob Currier)
Bob - thank you - I am going to try this now. I have pulled most of my hair out today - hoping this will work. Thank so much for your response. Sam
8. Re: Trouble with Color Finessesamiller1974 Mar 10, 2013 4:13 PM (in response to samiller1974)
Bob - this worked! Thank you! SamWhat 3DS/2DS game should I play next?

Hi all, I just realized I have a huge untapped potential of games with my son's 2DS which he never uses now that he has a Switch. I'm downloading Radiant Historia: Perfect Chronology right now after loving the demo. Are there any other "must play" games for the 2DS/3DS?

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