I've started to have a problem with my 2007 SR MBP. The screen starts to gradually fade out to this purplish color gray color. Most of the time it occurs when I open the lid and the computer wakes up from sleep or is powered on. Everything on the screen gets 'washed away' although I know things are still working because the brightness and volume controls still work.
Tapping the lid for a bit behind the LCD seems to 'shake' the screen back to its normal state. However, sometimes it'll go right back to the fading out behavior.
Unfortunately I don't have anything to capture it on video at the moment. I've taken pics but still shots don't really capture the problem well. Most of you would probably think its just a pic of my MBP with a boring background. And since I can't reproduce the problem on demand I have yet to take it in for an Apple Store. The following photos are in succession:
http://henhowc.bol.ucla.edu/photo.jpg
http://henhowc.bol.ucla.edu/photo2.jpg
http://henhowc.bol.ucla.edu/photo3.jpg
I'm wondering if its a loose cable or something since the 'tapping' of the lid sometimes fixes it. The best thing I could find online was the following:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWIc8...e=channel_page
My screen looks like its doing something similar to the above Youtube video except with the entire screen. Although it has nothing to do with an external monitor. Anyone else experience this problem before?
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In the Final Cut Pro timeline, Control-click a fade handle and choose a fade option: Linear: Maintains a constant rate of change over the length of the fade. S-curve: Eases in and out of the fade with the midpoint at 0 dB. +3dB: Starts slowly and then moves quickly toward the end.This is the default setting and is best for maintaining a natural volume when crossfading between two clips.
- Fade audio in iMovie on Mac. Fades are commonly used audio transitions. Audio fade-ins begin with silence and increase to full volume, and fade-outs begin at full volume and decrease to silence. In the iMovie app on your Mac, position the pointer over the audio portion of a clip in the timeline to reveal fade.
- Select the Animations tab, and then pick an animation, such as Appear, Fade In, or Fly In. For some animations, such as Fly In, select Effects Options, as you’ll need to pick a direction for the bullets to fly in from, such as bottom. (In PowerPoint for Mac 2011: On the View menu, select Custom Animation).
- Fade In is available for Windows, Mac, and Linux. Fade In Mobile (see below) is available for Android and iOS (iPhone/iPad). First download the free demo version and take it for a test drive.
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As you finish the video or audio clip, you may wonder how to match music with screen perfectly. A sudden sound can screw up the entire video and cause a bad viewing experience. The fade effect helps your audio playing more smoothly. It can soften the sharp sound attack.
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What is Fade in and Fade out
How to Make Fade Audio in Windows
How to Make Fade Audio in Mac
What is Fade in and Fade out
Before we start the tutorial part, let’s be clear with fade in and fade out effect.
Fade-in means that the sound slowly increases to the standard volume when the music starts, and fade-out means that the sound decreases when the music is about to end.
How to Make Fade Audio in Windows
For Beginners:
If you tend to edit a vlog or home video, the tool perfectly fits your needs. To make fade audio with a free video editing software, you can download EaseUS Video Editor. This free video editing software shows an intuitive interface and some practical functions.
- System requirement: Windows 7/8/10
How to Fade in Music with EaseUS Video Editor
1. Install and launch EaseUS Video Editor.
2. Import audio file and then add it to the project.
3. Right-click the music timeline and choose Edit.
4. Fade in and Fade out effect
Drag and drop the timeline.
5. Export video.
For professionals:
If you are a filmmaker or professional editor, the Adobe Premiere Pro CC can help you set good fade audio. Here is the step-by-step guide about how to add a fade effect in Premiere Pro.
How to Fade in Music with Premiere Pro CC
Premiere Pro CC includes three types of cross-fade: Constant Gain, Constant Power, and Exponential Fade. We often apply Constant Grain.
- System requirement: Windows 7/10 (64bit), Mac OS
Steps for a fast way to add fade in and fade out effect:
1. Choose the effects tab.
2. Go to Audio Transitions > CrossFade > Constant Gain
3. Fade in: Drag Constant Gain at the beginning of the audio track. Fade out: Drag Constant Gain at the end of the audio track.
Steps for a manual way to add fade in and fade out effect:
1. Choose the audio track.
2. Expand the track and view the <- <> -> buttons on the left side.
3. Click the <> button to add a keyframe or use ctrl/cmd + click.
4. Add another keyframe at the beginning/end of the track. 5. Click on the keyframe and drag it down.
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How to Make Fade Audio in Mac
After testing several tools, we recommend iMovie and Final Cut Pro for beginners and professionals. If you plan to edit home video but don’t know how to fade in music, you can install iMovie. If you tend to produce a film which needs more sophisticated operation, Final Cut Pro is the right answer.
For beginners: Most editors choose iMovie for video editing in Mac. We will teach you how to fade in and fade out music.
- System requirement: Mac OS/iOS 11.2 or above
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How to Fade out Music with iMovie
1. Open the project.
2. Click the audio button at the bottom of the windows, check Show Waveforms.
3. On the right edge, you can drag the pointer to adjust the fade-in effect.
On the left edge, you can drag the pointer to adjust the fade-out effect.
For professionals:
Final Cut Pro is a professional and nonlinear video editing software, which also developed by Apple. Final Cut Pro allows you to edit more complex video projects and export large film size. At present, the hottest Oscar-winning movie has use Final Cut Pro for perfect editing.
- System requirement: Mac OS X
How to Fade out Music with Final Cut Pro
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1. Select audio clips.
2. Choose Modify > Adjust Volume > Add Fades
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3. Drag the fade handle to the point where you want to fade in and fade out.
Conclusion
In this article, we list four software for different users. You don’t need to be a video engineer for using fade in and fade out effect. For beginners, EaseUS Video Editor and iMovie can solve most of the editing problems. For professionals, Premiere Pro CC and Final Cut Pro are more sophisticated fade audio software.