Exporting Video with an Alpha Channel from Final Cut Pro X
Learn how to export video with an alpha channel out of Final Cut Pro X. This is a great way to take footage into other applications for …
AIFF, MP3 and WAVs — What’s the Best Audio Format for Video Editing in Final Cut Pro?
Learn which types of audio files work best in Final Cut Pro! Avoid the common mistake of integrating low resolution files into your projects. Instead, learn how …
Troubleshooting Final Cut Pro X Data and Settings Corruption Problems
If Final Cut Pro X won’t launch, crashes while launching, or crashes while open, there are some basic troubleshooting tips you can follow to try to quickly …
Export Stems out of your Final Cut Pro X Timeline Using Roles
In this post we’ll take a look at the newest feature addition to Final Cut Pro X, the introduction of roles. Learn how you can use roles …
Automatic Duck Plug-ins are now Free!
Automatic Duck, the Seattle-based conversion software distributor (known for their plug-ins that translate edited sequences between Final Cut Pro, Avid, After Effects, Quantel, Pro Tools), has recently …
Using Dropbox to Sync and Back up Editing Projects
Dropbox is an exceptionally useful application that allows you to store files within a designated folder on your computer—and with every Save, it instantly and safely backs …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …