A Lens Distortion Correction Workflow

Shows one simple workflow to deal with lens distortion problems, starting from recognizing the impact of distortion in the shot when it is not obvious. This workflow generates a corrected (linearized) shot. A more complex workflow that composities into the original distorted shot is also possible, see the manual.

Notes:

  1. The video is 5:30 and 17.1 MB long. Check out all the other tutorials and the manual too (after downloading the demo version).
  2. You can download a Quicktime version of the tutorial (20.7 MB).
  3. Tutorial captured on E6600 Core 2 Duo Windows Vista PC. Mac version is the same.
  4. Footage is 1920x1080 30p HD from a Canon XH-A1 with lens at ~80% wide of full range.