Posts Tagged ‘FCP X’
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 …
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 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 …
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 …
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, animate your masks over time, and combine them with …
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 …
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 …
Resize Images for Final Cut Pro To Decrease Render Times
Want to decrease render times in Final Cut Pro and Final Cut Pro X? One reason your project may be rendering slow is because your images are …
Adobe and Avid Pleased by Software Sales Since Launch of Final Cut Pro X
News coming from the IBC Conference in Amsterdam is showing that Apple’s competitors in the video editing world—Adobe and Avid—are pleased with their software sales following the …
How to Perform an Automatic Color Balance in Final Cut Pro X
Final Cut Pro X is equipped with some easy-to-use color balancing tools that allow you to institute quick-fix corrections. Check out this tutorial to find out how!
Video Tutorial: How to Ripple, Roll, Slip and Slide in Final Cut Pro
The way in which you perform ripples, rolls, slips and slides has changed from Final Cut Pro 7 to Final Cut Pro X. Rather than needing to …
Final Cut Pro X Shortcuts – The Big Cheat Sheet
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 …