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Editing efficiency and speed come from mastering major keyboard shortcuts, without relying upon user interface buttons and commands. Use this master cheat sheet to help ingrain the main editing commands in Final Cut Pro X! Read More
Final Cut Pro X Shortcuts – The Big Cheat Sheet
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August 17, 2011
3D Video Comes to Final Cut Pro X!
3D work inside Final Cut Pro X is now possible with Dashwood Cinema Solutions Stereo3D Toolbox Light Edition! This plugin is a powerful toolset for stereoscopic work and can also be used with earlier FCP versions, Motion and After Effects. Read More
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August 16, 2011
20 FREE Online Stock Video Sites!
Find high quality, FREE stock footage in our roundup of the best 20 free stock video websites. From nature B-roll to HD tech background graphics, these sites have a wide selection of clips… and they’re all FREE! Read More
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August 16, 2011
How to Insert Video Inside a Title in Avid Media Composer
Inserting video inside of titles in Avid Media Composer is a cinch, and can add pizazz to any project. Check out this tutorial for this fun technique! Read More
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August 13, 2011
Quick Tip: Control Rendering and Background Tasks In Final Cut Pro X
Although background rendering is in large part a major improvement for FCPX, there are certain times when you it may slow down your system’s performance. Control background rendering, transcoding and importing to maximize the power of your system and speed up your edits! Read More
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August 12, 2011
Zooming In and Out of the Final Cut Pro X Event Library
Learn how to zoom in and out of the Event Library in FCPX… a quick way to get a more precise look at your source footage. Great for making more exact in and out points in your source clips! Read More
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August 11, 2011
Quickly Create Instant Replays in Final Cut Pro X
With Final Cut Pro X, Apple introduced the new instant replay tool – a function that automates the creation of replays in any project timeline. Great for use with sports or action-heavy programming, the instant replay function can save time and increase the efficiency of your edits! Read More
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August 11, 2011
Quick Tip: Clean House by Clearing Your Render Files in Final Cut Pro X!
With the introduction of background rendering, Final Cut Pro X is an efficient, but potentially space-clogging program. So, every few weeks or so, it’s a good idea to go through your projects and clear out any unused render files. Read this quick tip to find out how! Read More
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August 10, 2011
Video Tutorial: How to Audition Clips in Final Cut Pro X
Final Cut Pro X’s new Audition feature allows you to easily try out multiple clips while you’re deciding on how you’d like to execute the edit. It’s a great way to see how different shots look in the context of your storyline, without needing to physically go through the process of editing each shot into the sequence. Watch this video tutorial to find out all about Auditions! Read More
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August 9, 2011
Blackmagic Releases DaVinci Lite, A Free Color Correction App for Mac
Blackmagic Design releases DaVinci Resolve Lite, a FREE version of it’s powerful color grading application. Although more limited than the full version, Lite provides a risk free opportunity to work with Resolve’s robust toolset. Read More
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