How To: Use the opacity feature in Final Cut Pro
Plangere Culture Lab demonstrates how to use the opacity feature in Final Cut Pro. The opacity feature is a beneficial tool to use when working with layers. Opacity is an attribute which relates to how much you can see through a clip. To layer clips, create a new video track on the timeline. Make sure that the source tab is in the right position. The track on the top of the stack is the dominant track and will be shown. Select the volume and opacity overlay button. Click on the line over the ...
How To: Add movement to your still images in Final Cut Pro
In this how-to video, you will learn how to add movement to still images using Final Cut Pro. Click on the view mode button in the canvas window. Set the mode to Image and Wire Frame. Move the canvas play head to the clip you would like to affect, and select the time line. To control the scale, grab the corner to shrink or enlarge. Reposition the clip by clicking on the image and dragging it around. To rotate the clip, move the mouse over the edge and click and drag it to spin it. Select the ...
How To: Layer video clips in Final Cut Pro
In this how to video, you will learn how to layer videos in Final Cut Pro. First, open Final Cut Pro. Get your original clip and then put the clip that you want in the clip and drag it in over the top in the time line. Change it to image and wire frame. Grab the corner of the image and drag it down to the size you want. You can also move it around. Next, go to sequence and render it. Once that is done, change the selection back to image. Once you play the file, both clips will be playing. If ...
How To: Make a Luma Track Matte when working in Final Cut Pro
In this clip, you'll learn how to make a luma track matte within FCP. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular motion graphics and compositing software or a seasoned video professional just looking to better acquaint yourself with the program and its various features and filters, you're sure to be well served by this video tutorial. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this free video guide.
How To: Make a waving flag animation in Apple Motion 4
Learn how to make a rippling flag animation in Apple Motion 4. Whether you're new to the Apple's popular motion graphics editor/compositing application or simply wish to get a little bit better acquainted with Motion 4, you're sure to find value in this tutorial. For more information, including step-by-step instructions, take a look.
How To: Upscale video to HD in Final Cut Pro with BCC 5 UpRez
Boris Continuum Complete 5's UpRez filter is a fantastic new filter that lets you upscale SD video to HD. In this podcast, Dave DiPinto demonstrates a possible production scenario in Apple Final Cut Pro where you have D1 resolution stock footage that you want to use in a 1080 HD project. He shows you how to use the BCC plug-in filter UpRez to upscale the footage to HD for use in the Final Cut Pro project.
How To: Fix grainy video with filters in Final Cut Pro
In this FCP video tutorial, you'll learn how to fix grain problems after the fact. Whether you're new to Apple's Final Cut Pro non-linear video editor or just want to better acquaint yourself with the popular video editing program, you're sure to benefit from this video tutorial. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this tutorial.
How To: Create butterflies and lens flares in Apple's Motion
Want to create butterflies and lens flares in Apple Motion? Learn how with this free video software guide. Whether you're new to the Apple's popular motion graphics editor/compositing application or simply wish to get better acquainted with the program, you're sure to find value in this tutorial. For more information, including step-by-step instructions, take a look.
How To: Flip a Clip in Final Cut Pro X 10.1.2
This is a great how to for all users in Final Cut Pro X 10.1.2 Video: .
How to Final Cut Tutorial: Creating Lightsabers, Keyframing M
Playing around with plastic lightsabers is juvenile; playing around with digitally generated, realistic-looking lightsabers is gangsta.
How To: Speed up, slow down or reverse a clip in Final Cut Pro
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to altering clip speeds in Adobe Final Cut Pro. This will allow users to speed up, slow down or reverse a video clip. To slow down or speed up a clip, click on the clip in the time line and hold down the Control key. In the pop up menu, click on Speed. Users will be able to change the percentage of the speed or duration time. Users can also check Reverse to reverse the clip. This video will benefit those viewers who enjoy creating videos with Adobe Fi...
How To: Create titles & lower thirds in Final Cut Pro
In this how-to video, you will learn how to add text and titles to videos using Final Cut Pro. First, place a time line play head where you want the text to appear. Move the mouse to the lower right corner of the viewer window and click the add text pop up menu. Select text and the viewer will change to a black box with Sample Text in the middle. Click on the tab labeled Controls. You can edit the text in this new window. You can move the text by selecting Image and Wire Frame. This will allo...
How To: Use Levelator with Final Cut Pro
Levelator was designed for audio podcasts, but you can use it when a video has several different types of clips. This tutorial shows you how in Final Cut Pro.
How To: Create Matrix-like effects using Final Cut Pro
Are you still amazed by the special effects used in the movie Matrix? Now you can add similar effects to your video! Watch and see how to use some creative editing in Final Cut Pro to get it done.
How To: Use the Chroma Key green screen feature in Final Cut Pro X
If you are into visual effects, then Chroma Key is a feature of Final Cut Pro X that you have to know. Watch this video to elarn all about the Chroma key green screen tool that you can use to screate stunning FX.
How To: Create custom exports in Final Cut Pro X
Frustrated by the lack of export options in Final Cut Pro X? Watch this video and learn how to create custom export settings. Using Compressor you can set the desired quality of your video exports from Final Cut Pro X.
How To: Remove unwanted background hum in Soundtrack Pro
Don't let a little bit of hum ruin an otherwise perfect take! Final Cut Studio's Soundtrack Pro comes equipped with a number of handy noise-reduction tools. This free software tutorial from Final Cut King will teach you everything you need to know to attenuate unwanted background noise.
How To: Create a sky replacement effect in Apple Motion 3
In this clip, you'll learn how to achieve simple sky replacement effect in Motion 3. Whether you're new to Apple's popular motion graphics and compositing software or a seasoned video professional just looking to better acquaint yourself with the program and its various features and filters, you're sure to be well served by this video tutorial. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this free video guide.
How To: Create a dancing oscilloscope effect in Apple Motion 4
Learn how to create an eye-catching dancing oscilloscope effect in Motion 4 with this free video lesson. Whether you're new to Apple's popular motion graphics and compositing software or a seasoned video professional just looking to better acquaint yourself with the program and its various features and filters, you're sure to be well served by this video tutorial. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this free video guide.
How To: Add text to your videos in Final Cut Pro
In this tutorial, you'll see what it takes to add title text to your video sequences in Final Cut Pro. Whether you're new to Apple's Final Cut Pro non-linear video editor or just want to better acquaint yourself with the popular video editing program, you're sure to benefit from this video tutorial. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this tutorial.
How To: Use Alpha Transitions in Final Cut Pro 7
In this FCP-user's tutorial, you'll learn how to create and apply Alpha Transitions in Final Cut Pro 7. Whether you're new to Apple's Final Cut Pro non-linear video editor or just want to better acquaint yourself with the popular video editing program, you're sure to benefit from this video tutorial. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this tutorial.
How To: Work with title text in Final Cut Pro 7
Learn how to create a professional-looking title sequence in Final Cut Pro or Express with this video guide. Whether you're new to Apple's Final Cut Pro non-linear video editor or just want to better acquaint yourself with the popular video editing program, you're sure to benefit from this video tutorial. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this tutorial.
How To: Apply a reflection effect in Final Cut Pro or Express
In this video clip, you'll learn how to create a simple reflection effect in Final Cut Pro or Express. Whether you're new to Apple's Final Cut Pro non-linear video editor or just want to better acquaint yourself with the popular video editing program, you're sure to benefit from this video tutorial. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this tutorial.
How To: Blur out a car's license plate in Final Cut Pro
In this tutorial, you'll learn how to blur out a couple of car number plates in a static shot in Final Cut Pro. Whether you're new to Apple's Final Cut Pro non-linear video editor or just looking to pick up a few new tips and tricks, you're sure to benefit from this free video tutorial. For specifics, including detailed instructions, watch this Final Cut Pro lesson.
How To: Increase the render speed in Final Cut Pro
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to increase the rendering speed in Adobe Final Cut Pro. Begin by right-clicking on your current sequence and click on Settings. Click on the Video Processing tab and select "Always Render in RGB". Then click OK. This change will only be noticeable when working with really high quality high definition footage or film. Even then, you are able to re-render at a higher bit rate later, without having to affect the original image or export. This video will ...
How To: Import music from iTunes into a Final Cut Pro project
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to import music from i-Tunes into a Adobe Final Cut Pro project. Begin by right-clicking the song and select Show in Finder. Then drag the song from the Finder into the Final Cut Pro program. Users will not be able to drag songs directly from i-Tunes to Final Cut Pro. If the song is not compatible with Final Cut Pro, right-click and select Show in Finder. Then right0click the song and select Open with Quick time player. Now click on File and select Ex...
How To: Create a spotlight effect in Final Cut Pro
For this Final Cut Studio video tutorial, Zach King will teach you how to create a spotlight effect in Final Cut Pro. To create a spotlight effect, just drag your photo of choice into the timeline, set and in and out point, go to video generators, and use the slug. Then press the red overwrite button. Next, select the clip, go to the Effects tab, go to Video Filters, Matte, and then Mask Shape. Check out the rest of the process in Final Cut. Let the Final Cut King show you how!
How To: Apply a filter pack in Final Cut Pro
For this Final Cut Studio video tutorial, Zach King will teach you how to apply a filter pack in Final Cut Pro and Final Cut Express. To apply a filter pack, you'll just click on the clip with all your applied filters, go to effects tab and press Make Favorite Effect. It saves your filters in the Favorites folder with the exact same settings. Let the Final Cut King show you how!
How To: Use Trapcode plugins in Final Cut Pro
This software tutorial will show you how to use three of Trapcode's plug-ins for Final Cut Pro. Normally these plugins are used in After Effects, but they are available for Final Cut Pro, as you will see in this tutorial. Learn how to work with Trapcode 3D Stroke, Shine and Starglow from Red Giant in this Final Cut Pro tutorial.
How To: Use travel mattes in Final Cut Pro
Walter Biscardi demonstrates the basics of travel mattes in this Apple Final Cut Pro Video Tutorial. Learn what travel mattes are and the difference between alpha mattes and luma mattes. In part two we'll learn some simple animation and drop shadows. In part three Walter will show a real world application for using travel mattes - one of his favorite uses to enhance an interview. Use travel mattes in Final Cut Pro - Part 1 of 3.
How To: Create a realistic page turn in Final Cut Pro
This tutorial will give you some pointers on how to achieve a more realistic page turn in Final Cut Pro. Stephen Smith examines the classic tale of how a page peel can be transformed into a realistic player in the video effects world. With a little extra work, your results can go from fake to fabulous in no time. You'll also see how to create custom blue prints in Live Type. Create a realistic page turn in Final Cut Pro.
How To: Use the Compressor 3 interface
Compressor 3 is part of the Final Cut Studio package and sports a brand new interface. So if you're new to the software, or haven't played with the newest version, you're sure to learn some good hot keys and interface tips.
News: Hate Final Cut Pro X? Try Adobe Premiere Pro or Avid Media Composer
It's no secret. Professional video editors everywhere are irate at the newest edition to Apple's popular non-linear video editing software, Final Cut Pro X. As of right now, Final Cut Pro X has 503 five-star ratings in the Mac App Store. Not bad. But it also has 671 one-star ratings and 414 users who aren't sure what they think. It's such a bad update that it even earned itself a skit on Conan.
How To: Use automatic audio sync in Final Cut Pro X
If you're shooting with a camera that doesn't have a built in microphone, you'll want to watch this video and learn how to use the automatic audio sync feature of Final Cut Pro X. Do video editing right on your Apple.
How To: Use 3 way color correction in Final Cut Pro
Got some footage that needs a touch up? Watch this video to learn how to use the color correction tools in Final Cut Pro. This video explains how to make the most of 3 way color correction to get your video to pop.
How To: Use the effects and transitions in Final Cut Pro X
Final Cut Pro X has all new effects and transitions that no other video editing software has. This is your video guide to all of the things you can with FCP X on your Apple computer. Learn about the adding Boca effects, aged paper effects, and more.
How To: Use Compressor 4 to create custom settings in Final Cut Pro X
Feeling limited by the export options in Final Cut Pro X? Watch this video to learn how to use Compressor 4 to export custom settings and reduce your file sizes in FCP X. Make the most of your Apple video editing software.
How To: Sync external audio automatically in Final Cut Pro X
Are you using Final Cut Pro X for video editing on your Apple computer? Wondering how to sync external audio automatically? This video is your guide to using FCP X video editing software to sync external audio with your video.
How To: Use the color correction tools in Final Cut Pro X
Here is a video guide to the color correction tools in Final Cut Pro X. Learn how to use the saturation sliders, color tabs, and more. If you are using this Apple video editing software, check out this guide to FCP X color correction.
News: Final Cut Pro X Now Available as Download from the Mac App Store
Apple's newest version of their Final Cut Pro software was just released today, built from the ground up for modern 64-bit Mac computers, capable of handling 4K video and featuring the new Magnetic Timeline. But this time around Apple is doing something totally different when it comes to sales, making Final Cut Pro X a download only program from the Mac App Store, meaning no more trips to the Apple Store and no more boxes and discs to keep track of—just purchase from the comfort of your own c...
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