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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
Managing Transition Behavior in Final Cut Pro X
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October 14, 2011
CatDV Supports Translating Final Cut Pro Projects from FCP7 to FCPX
Want to open your Final Cut Pro projects in FCPX? CatDV is a third party application that acts as a “translator” of XML data…allowing you to open a cuts-only sequence of your FCP7 (or earlier version) in Final Cut Pro X and vice versa. Save time and keep your edits organized using this powerful support application! Read More
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October 11, 2011
Working with Markers in Final Cut Pro X
Adding markers is a great way to share information about your sequence with others, or to remind yourself of things you need to do. In Final Cut Pro X, there are quite a few marker-related shortcuts that will serve you well. Read More
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October 9, 2011
25 Excellent Post-Production and Video Editing iPhone and iPad Apps
In this post we’ve rounded up the top 25 iPhone and iPad apps for video production, editing and post-production. From editing controllers, to note-taking and time management, these apps are a must for any video editor or post-production professional! Read More
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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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October 1, 2011
Enable/Disable and Link/Unlink Clips in Final Cut Pro X
In this post, we’ll take a look at how to quickly break apart audio from video footage in Final Cut Pro X. Then we’ll use a simple shortcut to enable or disable elements in the FCPX timeline. These two editing functions will make your edits more organized and make YOU more efficient! Read More
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September 30, 2011
Selective Rendering in Final Cut Pro X
Although FCPX’s background rendering function may serve to save you time in your edits, at times you may want to have more control over what renders and when. Disable background rendering and use a shortcut to manually select which clips in your Final Cut Pro X project you’d like to render! 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 24, 2011
Final Cut Pro X Bug: Application Crashes on Export
FCPX may crash when trying to export or share a video due to incompatibility with certain Quicktime components. In this post, we’ll show how to locate Quicktime components on your system and troubleshoot to improve exporting success in Final Cut Pro x. Read More
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