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Final Cut Pro X
Final Cut Pro X tutorials, news and tips.
Want to decrease render times in Final Cut Pro and Final Cut Pro X? One reason your project may be rendering slow is because your images are not optimized for your project. In this quick tutorial we’ll look at how and why to resize your images for video editing! Read More
Resize Images for Final Cut Pro To Decrease Render Times
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September 10, 2011
Cap Your Music Tracks for a Smooth Ending!
Learn how to create a smooth, defined ending for any music track, regardless of length. This editing trick gives your project a professional feel, providing closure and finality to the end of any scene or sequence! Read More
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September 9, 2011
Adobe and Avid Pleased by Software Sales Since Launch of Final Cut Pro X
News coming from the IBC Conference in Amsterdam is showing that Apple’s competitors in the video editing world—Adobe and Avid—are pleased with their software sales following the release of Final Cut Pro X. Read More
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September 8, 2011
How to Perform an Automatic Color Balance in Final Cut Pro X
Final Cut Pro X is equipped with some easy-to-use color balancing tools that allow you to institute quick-fix corrections. Check out this tutorial to find out how! Read More
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September 7, 2011
Cut to the Beat! Tip for Editing to Music in Final Cut Pro X
Want to add energy and momentum to your video projects? Use this Final Cut Pro X tip to quickly line up your video cuts to music beats. Using markers you’ll know exactly where to make your edits. Improve pacing and flow by using music to your advantage! Read More
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September 3, 2011
The BIG List: Free FCPX Effects, Filters and Templates
We’ve rounded up the best FREE Final Cut Pro X transitions and effects! Add these cool plugins and templates to your editing arsenal! From color correction filters to simulated 3D space plugins, these effects will add style to your projects and increase your editing efficiency. Read More
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August 31, 2011
FCP Super Shortcuts: Turn Your Keyboard Into A Jog Shuttle
Jog through your FCP or FCPX timeline using these power shortcuts! Become a better Final Cut Pro editor by increasing your speed and being more efficient! Read More
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August 29, 2011
Video Tutorial: How to Ripple, Roll, Slip and Slide in Final Cut Pro
The way in which you perform ripples, rolls, slips and slides has changed from Final Cut Pro 7 to Final Cut Pro X. Rather than needing to use four separate tools—each of which performs the techniques in isolation—you instead use only two separate tools. And depending on how you use these tools, you can easily perform each of the four maneuvers of ripple, roll, slip and slide. Read More
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August 27, 2011
FCPX New Feature: Find and Replace Title Text
In Final Cut Pro X, Apple has included a new “Find and Replace” tool for text elements. Now you can make global changes to text or very quickly locate specific words that appear in your video projects. A very nice addition to FCPX! Read More
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August 25, 2011
Free Final Cut Pro X Transitions and Effects from Alex4D
Alex4D churns out another great set of plugins, this time for FCPX. These high-quality, free Final Cut Pro X filters and plugins are essential to include in your editing toolset! Read More
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