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Learn how to utilize the Match Frame function in Final Cut Pro 6/7 as well as FCPX! Avoid sifting through clips and quickly identify the raw footage of clips you’ve used in your FCP timeline. Save time with this handy shortcut! Read More
Reference Source Media using “Match Frame” in FCP7 and “Reveal in Event Browser” in FCPX
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August 4, 2011
A Frame At A Time: How to Nudge Clips in FCP 7 or FCPX
Learn how to make subtle adjustments to clip position in a Final Cut Pro 6/7 or Final Cut Pro X timeline. Using the nudge shortcut you can quickly make precise changes…moving footage one frame at a time. Read More
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August 1, 2011
How To Record Quick Voiceovers In Final Cut Pro X
Learn how to record audio from within Final Cut Pro! Great for recording placeholders and scratch track narrations. FCPX improves upon earlier versions of this function with the ability to set a project destination and monitor externally while recording. Read More
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July 29, 2011
GET is Gone! AV3 Discontinues the FCP Phonetic Search Support Application
AV3, makers of the Final Cut Pro support application “GET”, have confirmed that they have discontinued that product. The award-winning phonetic search tool was an editing time-saver and a terrific companion to Final Cut Pro. Read More
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July 28, 2011
FCPX Trick: Creating A Freeze Frame in Final Cut Pro X Using the Retiming Tool
Final Cut Pro X has modified the way you create freeze frames in the program with the integration of the retiming tool. Learn how to use this new hold function to quickly create still images for use in your video projects! Also, we’ll explore a quick way to export still image files out of Final Cut Pro for client approval or use in another application. Read More
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July 26, 2011
8 Free Font Resources! Add A Unique Text Look To Your Video Projects!
We’ve rounded up the best free font resources online! Spice up your video projects with these free fonts. Use unique typefaces to set a mood or create an interesting style. Read More
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July 23, 2011
Two Audio Tricks for Final Cut Pro X: Audio Skimming and Slow Motion Playback in the FCPX Timeline
In this post we’ll take a look at two Final Cut Pro X audio tricks. First, we’ll look at Audio Skimming, a new function for FCP X that previews sound files in the Timeline and Project Library. Then we’ll learn a keyboard shortcut (carried over from earlier FCP versions) that allows for super slow playback in the timeline or Event Library! Use these tools to increase your audio productivity in FCPX! Read More
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July 22, 2011
FCPX Color Correction Tip: Using Adjustment Presets To Give Your Footage A Stylized Look!
Final Cut Pro X includes many updates to the color correction interface and toolset, including color adjustment presets and the ability to save your own custom looks. In this tutorial, we’ll learn how to use these FCPX color templates to add style to your video projects! Read More
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July 20, 2011
Master FCPX! How to Take Control of Transitions in Final Cut Pro X
In Final Cut Pro X, Apple has changed the ways you can access and add video transition to your projects. In this post, we’ll explore the different ways of adding transitions, how you can modify their duration and ways to customize the cross dissolve using new FCPX settings! Read More
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July 16, 2011
FCPX Shortcut: Adjusting the Volume of Clips in the Timeline
Learn the fastest way to change the volume levels of clips in Final Cut Pro X! Make precise decibel adjustments to a clip, or group of clips, during playback in the timeline. This shortcut works with FCPX as well as earlier versions of Final Cut Pro. Read More
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