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Video Editing
Final Cut Pro X offers many options for including and modifying clip metadata. Keep order in your projects by using metadata to your advantage. Learn how to customize and view metadata in FCPX! Read More
Modifying Metadata Views in Final Cut Pro X
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October 1, 2011
Video Tutorial: How to Create Subclips Using the Favorite Option in Final Cut Pro X
Final Cut Pro X doesn’t include a formal subclip option, but you can mimic subclipping by using the “Favorite” command. Watch this video tutorial to find out how! Read More
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September 29, 2011
How To Bring DVD Video Into Final Cut Pro X
Bringing your DVD video into Final Cut Pro X or another video editing application is a quick and simple process! In this post we’ll look at how to efficiently convert your footage using a free online application! Read More
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September 26, 2011
How to Use Placeholder Footage in Final Cut Pro X
Sometimes, it’s useful to insert placeholder footage in your sequence for video you have yet to shoot or gather. Fortunately, Final Cut Pro X offers a unique Placeholder generator effect, which allows you to customize your temporary video—down to the very last detail! Read More
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September 21, 2011
Video Tutorial: Using the Precision Editor in FCPX
Final Cut Pro X’s Precision Editor allows you to view the handles of your clips as you perform ripples and rolls. This lets you exercise extra control as you trim. Watch this video tutorial to find out how to use the Precision Editor! Read More
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September 19, 2011
Video Tutorial: How to Apply and Keyframe Shape Masks in Final Cut Pro X
In Final Cut Pro X, you can use shape masks to define specific areas to apply color corrections. Not only that, but you can animate your masks over time, as well as combine them with other color correction effects, like color masks. Watch this video tutorial to find out how! Read More
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September 17, 2011
FCPX Bug? Best Practices for Using External Hard Drives with Final Cut Pro X
Many editors are experiencing issues using hard drives with FCPX. Vanishing external disks are preventing users from storing and accessing projects and media. In this post, we’ll review some tips for successfully using external hard drives with Final Cut Pro X! Read More
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September 16, 2011
Syncing Up Your Photos to Final Cut Pro X
Final Cut Pro X gives editors the ability to sync any folder on their hard drive to the application! In this post, we’ll take a look at how to sync up image folders in FCPX and tackle a few tips for using the Photo Browser! Make your Final Cut Pro edits more organized and efficient! Read More
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September 16, 2011
Part 2: Editing Using ScriptSync in Avid Media Composer
Avid Media Composer’s ScriptSync (by Nexidia) is one of the most talked about features of any editing software—it has totally revolutionized script-based editing. This tutorial is the second part in a two-part series to explain how to use this incredible tool! Read More
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September 16, 2011
Part 1: Setting up your Script for ScriptSync in Avid Media Composer
Avid Media Composer’s ScriptSync (by Nexidia) is one of the most talked about features of any editing software—it has totally revolutionized script-based editing. This tutorial is the first part in a two-part series to explain how to set up your script in preparation for editing with ScriptSync! Read More
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