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The Match Frame command is an incredibly useful tool because it immediately finds the source clip (and frame) of a frame that has already been edited into the timeline, and vice versa. This post explains all of the various ways to quickly locate specific frames via sequences and clips without having to dig through bins — in both Avid Media Composer and Final Cut Pro. Read More
Performing Match Frame Commands in Avid Media Composer and Final Cut Pro
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June 3, 2011
Final Cut Pro X: New Features, Great Tools and Much Speculation
Since the April 2011 SuperMeet preview, the post production community has been abuzz with the news of Apple’s new Final Cut Pro X software. Now several months later and still without a formal release of FCP X, we take a look at what we know about the application and the questions that remain unanswered. Read More
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June 1, 2011
FCP Quick Tip: Save Time By Setting Final Cut Pro to Auto Render
Final Cut Pro’s auto render function can be set to initiate when the application remains idle for a set period of time. Use this feature to save significant time in your post production workflow! Read More
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May 29, 2011
Final Cut Pro Shortcut: Enabling Clip Overlays and Adjusting Audio Levels In the Timeline
Simulate real time mixing in Final Cut Pro timelines by using shortcuts to adjust audio clips and music tracks. We’ll take a look at enabling clip overlays combined with using audio level shortcuts… a quick way to make your post workflow significantly more efficient! Read More
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May 28, 2011
Recover from a Crash! Adjusting Final Cut Pro’s Autosave and Undo Features
Save time and recover from a crash by adjusting Final Cut Pro’s undo and autosave settings. FCP’s default settings can be tweaked to better optimize these functions. Read More
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May 25, 2011
FCP Basics: Exporting Quicktime video for YouTube out of Final Cut Pro
A quick way to export both HD and SD video projects from Final Cut Pro to YouTube in the Quicktime format. Discussion includes export settings, insuring high image quality and tips for setting up your Final Cut Pro project. Read More
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May 23, 2011
Product Review: Manifesto text generator for Final Cut Pro
Noise Industries releases “Manifesto”, an improved text generator for Final Cut Pro. Features include the ability to create masks, motion blur, flicker reduction and a built-in spellcheck. Read More
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May 22, 2011
Using Markers In Final Cut Pro to Quickly Locate Audio Peaks
Expedite your post workflow by quickly locating and indicating all instances of peaked audio on a Final Cut Pro timeline. Read More
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May 18, 2011
Final Cut Pro Quick Tip: How to Export Markers as a List in FCP 7
When Apple released Final Cut Pro 7 back in 2009 one of the new features that was most overlooked (and under-appreciated) was the ability to export out a marker list in text format. Read More
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May 17, 2011
Useful Final Cut Pro Shortcut: Creating Freeze Frames
Using the freeze frame shortcut in Final Cut Pro will make your workflow more efficient! Read More
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