Setting up for Multi-camera Editing in Avid Media Composer: Part 1 of 2
Setting yourself up for multi-camera editing in Avid Media Composer is a breeze. Check out this tutorial to find out how! (This is Part 1 of a …
Managing Transition Behavior in Final Cut Pro X
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 …
15 Powerful Video Converting and Encoding Applications for Mac
We’ve rounded up the most popular video software encoders! From DVD ripping software to web video compressors, learn about the industry standard encoding and converting applications and …
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 …
When and where to make the cut: inspired by Walter Murch’s In the Blink of an Eye
Editing is a lovely balance of technical expertise, artistic license, and pure instinct. In this post, we’re going to take a temporary step back from this blog’s …
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 …
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, …
Modifying Metadata Views in Final Cut Pro X
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 …
New Horror Sound Effects – Just in Time for Halloween!
Add spooky atmosphere to your Halloween videos and indie horror flicks with these new royalty free horror sound effects!
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 …
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 …
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 …