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Final Cut Pro

February 1, 2012 Author: Ashley Kennedy

Seven months after the release of FCP X, Apple comes forward with v. 10.0.3 to address some major missing features. Will it be enough? Read More

December 18, 2011
Convert FCP X projects to FCP 7 sequences with Xto7
Author: Ashley Kennedy

Xto7 for Final Cut Pro (by Assisted Editing) allows you to take your Final Cut Pro X timeline to Final Cut Pro 7. You can also go directly to other Final Cut Pro 7 XML workflow programs, as well as to Adobe Premiere Pro (and to After Effects via dynamic link). It’s available in the App Store for $49.99. Read More
December 17, 2011
Plural Eyes Sync Software Comes to Final Cut Pro X
Author: Danny Greer

Singular Software releases their popular Plural Eyes support application for Final Cut Pro X. Available as a free public beta version, this application automates the syncing of audio and video files in your project’s timeline. Read More
December 2, 2011
Using Event Manager X to Control and Troubleshoot Events in Final Cut Pro X
Author: Danny Greer

In this post we’ll take a look at Event Manager X, an application that allows you to choose what events and projects show up in your FInal Cut Pro X interface. A timesaver and organizational tool, Event Manager X fills a gap in FCPX file management. Read More

November 26, 2011
Exporting Video with an Alpha Channel from Final Cut Pro X
Author: Danny Greer

Learn how to export footage from Final Cut Pro X with a preserved alpha channel! Great for taking your footage into other applications, such as Motion and After Effects, for compositing and graphics work. Read More
November 18, 2011
AIFF, MP3 and WAVs — What’s the Best Audio Format for Video Editing in Final Cut Pro?
Author: Danny Greer

Learn which types of audio files work best in Final Cut Pro! Avoid the common mistake of integrating low resolution files into your projects. Instead, learn how to convert your audio files to FCP (and FCPX) friendly formats! Read More
November 15, 2011
Troubleshooting Final Cut Pro X Data and Settings Corruption Problems
Author: Ashley Kennedy

If Final Cut Pro X won’t launch, crashes while launching, or crashes while open, there are some basic troubleshooting tips you can follow to try to quickly get yourself back up-and-running. Check out this tutorial to equip yourself with the proper technical expertise! Read More

November 11, 2011
Export Stems out of your Final Cut Pro X Timeline Using Roles
Author: Danny Greer

In this post we’ll take a look at the newest feature addition to Final Cut Pro X, the introduction of roles. Learn how you can use roles to export out audio and video stem files from your FCPX projects…great for working in third party applications and for archiving! Read More
October 26, 2011
Digital Rebellion Updates Post Support Software for FCP, FCPX, AVID & Premiere
Author: Danny Greer

Digital Rebellion releases two new applications to organize and manage your video editing project files and footage. Compatible with AVID, Premiere, FCP and FCPX, Digital Rebellion’s Pro Maintenance Tools and Pro Media Tools will streamline your workflow and troubleshoot common editing application errors. Read More
October 18, 2011
Managing Transition Behavior in Final Cut Pro X
Author: Ashley Kennedy

When you add transitions in Final Cut Pro X, the default behavior is to use material already edited in the Timeline, rather than to use material from your shots’ handles. This makes the duration of your A-side and B-side shots—as well as the entire sequence—shorter with each transition you apply. Check out this tutorial to discover why this probably isn’t the best workflow, as well as how to switch this behavior back to traditional methods. Read More