There are subtle but crucial differences in the order of video FX.
I don't fully understand the details, but the video item effect is first, the track effect next, the folder effect next, the Main track is final. And in each effect window the order of the plugs in each window also have consequences.
What I don't grasp is how the various video effects interact due to this order. I basically noodle around till I get what I want...
As for automating, I usually use simple track envelopes for video, except I use item fades and item volume for controlling brightness and blend when crossfading between items
You might ask this in the video forum. There are some serious Reaper video gurus hanging out there.
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