Final Cut Pro

Final Cut Pro

Media Managing Multiclips -NEW! by Steve Martin Learn how to media manage the multiclips contained in your multicam sequences.

Editing 24P in Final Cut Pro - NEW! by Noah Kadner In this quicktip filmmaker and author Noah Kadner will show you how to set up Final Cut Pro for editing in 24P

VO Tool Slipping - NEW! by Steve Martin In this QuickTip, you will learn a time-saving technique for keeping your narrations or voice overs on the same track while maintaining a consistent voice over duration.

Modify Clip Settings - NEW! by Steve Martini Learn how to change your clip settings after you've already logged and captured your media. This is huge time-saver folks!

Playing Telephone with Final Cut Pro's Band Pass Filter - NEW! by Steve Martin In this Quicktip, we will look at how to achieve an audio effect where it sounds as if someone is talking through a phone or through a tiny speaker

Solving Multicam Sync Problems in Final Cut Pro 5 - NEW! by Steve Martiin In this Quicktip, we will look at how to solve a common occurance on multicamera shoots where one of the cameras was started a bit later than the other cameras.

Using Print to Video in Final Cut Pro - NEW! by Zachary MacDonald Learn the ins and outs of using the Print to Video option in Final Cut Pro

Real-Time Video Scopes in Final Cut Pro by Andrew Balis In this amazing QuickTip, Andrew will show you how to make your video scopes play in real-time!

Creating a Static Work Area by Andrew Balis Never lose sight of your video and audio tracks again using Final Cut Pro's static region.

Autosave Essentials in Final Cut Pro Part 1 by Estelle MacDonald & Steve Martin Learn how the Autosave Vault can really save your butt.

Autosave Essentials in Final Cut Pro Part 2 by Estelle MacDonald Learn how to restore your autosaved files from the Autosave Vault.

Storyboard Editing in the Browser by Andrew Balis Learn how to create a storyboard edit by arranging the thumbnail icons in your browser.

Creating Scrolling Titles in Final Cut Pro by Estelle MacDonald Learn how to quickly create a scrolling text "gutter" in Final Cut Pro

Preserving Photoshop Layer Styles by Steve Martin Preserve your bevels, shadow, glows and other Photoshop layer styles when you import your graphics into Final Cut Pro.

Finding Unused Clips in Final Cut Pro by Lisa Brenneis Final Cut Pro’s Find command can help you do much more than search for misplaced clips

Customizing and Saving Track Layouts in Final Cut Pro by Estelle MacDonald Create, Save, and recall different track layouts to match your workflow.

Using the Timeline Find Feature by Andrew Balis Discover the Timeline Find feature to be an indispensable timesaver when doing color correction.

Working Between Two Sequences by Andrew Balis As you will see in this Quicktip, there are many benefits to viewing your sequences side by side.

Creating a Subtitle Template in Final Cut Pro by Andrew Balis Need subtitles? Learn how to create and save them as templates you can apply to any sequence.

Reclaim Your Powerbook Function Keys by Estelle MacDonald Learn how to "flip" the F Keys on your Powerbook to function in your favorite Pro App without pressing extra keys.

Adding Accents and Other Symbols in Final Cut Pro by Andrew Balis Use the OS X Character Palette to add accents, symbols, and a host of other images to your Final Cut Pro titles.

Graphic Duration Shortcuts by Andrew Balis This Quicktip will show you how to get around the duration limits of any graphic you've placed in the timeline.

Creating Soft Edges in Final Cut Pro by Andrew Balis This technique can help create soft edges of the frame, or can sometimes substitute for a shallow focus effect.

Browser Shortcuts in Final Cut Pro by Andrew Balis Streamline your efficiency, minimize the stress on your hand. Here's a few tips for getting around the Browser with more ease than a mouse.

Alpha Travel Mattes - Video Inside Text by Estelle MacDonald Place video inside your text using an alpha travel matte.

Render Management in Final Cut Pro Part 1 by Estelle MacDonald Do some render file housekeeping in the Mac Finder

Render Management in Final Cut Pro Part 2 by Estelle MacDonald Do some render file housekeeping in Final Cut Pro

Control-V to the Beat by Estelle MacDonald Use the Add Edit Command on a Slug to add beat edits to your timeline

Adding Texture Using a Noise Generator by Estelle MacDonald Add some "film-like" texture to your clips using a noise generator

Auto-Select Edit Options in Final Cut Pro by Steve Martin The auto-select buttons are a great new feature in Final Cut Pro 4. Learn how to take advantage of them in this 4-step powertip.

Batch Convert CD Audio in Final Cut Pro by Estelle MacDonald Batch convert your CD Tracks to 48K without ever touching the dock.

Creating a Custom Preset in Compressor by Steve Martin Compressor offers a variety of MPEG 2 and MPEG 4 presets you can apply to your imported movies. The quickest way to apply a preset is to click the preset pull-down menu button in the batch window.

Final Cut Pro and iPhoto Tip by Steve Martin iPhoto allows you to set an option for opening your pictures directly into Final Cut Pro or Express. This powertip shows you how.

Power Transitions in Final Cut Pro by Estelle MacDonald Add multiple transitions to your timeline in one fell swoop.

Using Composite Modes in Final Cut Pro by Estelle MacDonald Sometimes a clip is lacking depth. The quickest solution is to give it a ‘pick-me-up’ with a Composite Mode.