MARK SPENCER

Final Cut Pro X, Motion, Production

Mark Spencer is a freelance producer, editor, motion graphics artist, trainer and writer based in the Bay Area. He produces tutorials and plugins based on Final Cut Pro X, Motion and DaVinci Resolve for Ripple Training. His company Day Street Productions is a production and post studio focused on corporate and industrial video. He is the author and co-author of multiple books on Motion and Final Cut Pro X from Peachpit Press and has written for print and online publications including DV Magazine, ProVideo Coalition and kenstone.net. Mark has an MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

By Mark Spencer

  • Fusion 101: Getting Things Done

    Unlock the power of DaVinci Resolve's Fusion Page by learning basic compositing and visual effects strategies that will level-up your videos.
    $79.00
  • Final Cut Pro for iPad: Getting Started

    A foundational and immersive learning experience focusing on Final Cut Pro for iPad.
    $29.00
  • Advanced Color Grading in DaVinci Resolve 17/18

    In this official Blackmagic Design Certified advanced training course, you’ll learn how to leverage DaVinci Resolve’s deep color grading toolset to improve both the quality of your images and the speed at which you’ll be able to work.
    $99.00
  • Working with LUTs in Final Cut Pro

    Learn how and when to use LUTs in your color grading workflow so that you can achieve and deliver the look you’re after using Final Cut Pro.
    $49.00
  • Pixelmator Pro for Motion

    Leverage the powerful image editing and vector capabilities of Pixelmator Pro to create beautiful resolution-independent animated compositions in Motion.
    $59.00
  • RT Tracking Essentials

    RT Tracking Essentials is a collection of 9 titles and 3 effects that are specifically designed to work with Final Cut Pro’s object tracker.
    $29.00
  • Mastering the Object Tracker in Final Cut Pro

    Mastering the Object Tracker in FCP teaches you how to get the most out of Final Cut Pro’s object tracker as you track titles, logos, effects, and more in a wide variety of tracking scenarios.
    $49.00
  • Mark in Motion: Rigging and Publishing

    Learn how to take motion graphics projects created in Motion and turn them into titles, transitions, effects, and generators for use in Final Cut Pro.
    $39.00
  • Using 3D Objects in Motion

    This tutorial will teach you the key factors you need to know to be able to work with 3D models in both Motion and Final Cut Pro X.
    $79.00
  • Media Management in Final Cut Pro

    NEW Learn how Final Cut Pro manages media; where it’s stored; how to copy, move and delete it; when to work with proxy media, and best practices for collaborating with other editors.
    $79.00
  • Using & Animating 3D Cameras in Motion

    Jump into the director’s chair as you set up 3D scenes; frame your subjects; then dolly, sweep, pan and create fluid camera movement for your motion graphics projects.
    $59.00
  • Drawing and Animating Shapes in Motion

    Learn how to draw and animate shapes, which are the building blocks of motion graphics in Apple’s Motion.
    $59.00
  • Animating with Behaviors in Motion

    Learn how to quickly create stunning motion graphics using Motion’s unique and powerful set of procedural animation tools called Behaviors.
    $59.00
  • Making Photos Come Alive in Motion

    NEW In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to separate your photos into layers then animate them in a variety of compelling ways using Pixelmator, Motion & mPuppet.
    $49.00
  • Warp Speed Grading Workflows in DaVinci Resolve 16.1

    Warp Speed Grading Workflow in Resolve 16 will teach you the most time-efficient grading strategies when working in Resolve’s Color Page.
    $39.00
  • Warp Speed Fusion in DaVinci Resolve 16/17

    Warp Speed Fusion will give you a solid grasp on how nodal compositing works in the Fusion Page and how to tackle basic motion graphics and visual effects shots.
    $79.00
  • The Art of Cutting Interviews in FCP X

    Learn to edit interviews more efficiently using a combination of Final Cut Pro’s excellent metadata tools and third-party transcription applications and editing services.
    $39.00
  • Warp Speed Logic: Scoring to Picture

    In this training course, you will learn the basics of music scoring using Apple's Logic Pro. You'll work with loops and virtual instruments to arrange your song to picture, then mix and deliver a finished master. This tutorial is perfect for the Final Cut Pro X user.
    $29.00
  • Keying and Compositing in FCP

    Learn how to create clean keys and convincing composite images by mastering the Final Cut Pro X’s Keyer and related tools through understanding and practice.
    $59.00
  • Creating Replicator Effects in Motion

    Replicators are Motion’s secret weapon. This tutorial will show you how to use them for quickly creating animated graphical elements for backgrounds, titles, transitions and more, that will both wow and impress.
    $79.00
  • Advanced Color Correction in Final Cut Pro

    Learn how to take advantage of Final Cut Pro X’s powerful and extensive color correction toolset to keep your viewers emotionally engaged in your story.
    $79.00
  • Creating Particle Effects in Motion

    Learn fundamental skills for creating, modifying and animating Motion’s particle system to create some seriously cool eye candy.
    $79.00
  • Warp Speed 3D in Motion

    Warp Speed 3D in Motion is a project-driven tutorial that will get you up to speed quickly using Motion’s 3D toolset to create dynamic 3D animations to engage your viewers.
    $59.00
  • Warp Speed Motion for FCP X Editors

    Quickly and easily create professional titles, transitions, visual effects and more without learning all the ins and outs of a motion graphics application.
    $59.00
  • Warp Speed Editing in Final Cut Pro

    Work faster, more confidently and ultimately more creatively, by learning our battle-tested editing strategies and workflows.
    $59.00
  • Getting Started in Motion

    Our foundational course that will help you create engaging motion graphics, titles and effects for your videos.  Follow along in Motion as we walk you through building and delivering a project from start to finish.
    $79.00
  • Creating 3D Titles in Motion

    An immersive tutorial focusing on Motion’s 3D titles. Learn how to place 3D text into scenes that include realistic environments, lighting and shadows. Also learn how to make custom textures, layers and finishes.
    $49.00
  • Warp Speed Effects in FCP

    Designed as a companion tutorial to our best-selling Warp Speed Editing in Final Cut Pro X, you’ll learn how to quickly create effects and dynamic visuals to enhance your story while creating maximum viewer impact.
    $59.00
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    Rigging & Publishing in Motion 5

    Learn how to create custom titles, effects, transitions and generators in Motion 5, then publish them for use in Final Cut Pro X.
    $29.00
  • Creating Action End Titles in Motion 5

    Mark Spencer will show you how to give your titles the Tarantino treatment. Learn how to create highly stylized, gritty title sequences for your films, commercials or music videos.  This tutorial assumes you are comfortable in Motion.
    $29.00
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    Text in Motion 5

    Our definitive video tutorial on creating, styling and animating 2D text in Motion. Learn how to format, animate, distort and randomize your text and even turn text into particles.
    $19.00

By Mark Spencer & Steve Martin

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    RT Plugins Bundle

    The entire set of RippleLive Plugins designed for a variety of creative tasks in Final Cut Pro, for one low price.
    $220.00
  • RT Arrows

    RT Arrows is a set of 39 title templates for Final Cut Pro that give you the ability to add customizable animated arrows to videos, photos, and other visuals.
    $29.00
  • RT Markups

    RT Markups is a collection of 26 title templates that allow you to quickly emphasize or exclude text and other on-screen objects.
    $29.00
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    DaVinci Resolve 18 Essentials Bundle

    This bundle is a set of 4 foundational tutorials covering all aspects of Resolve post-production. This bundle delivers over 19 hours of content and includes the media for following along in Resolve 16. Save 37%
    $220.00
  • RT TimeWarps

    RT TimeWarps is a collection of 5 plugins that add frame rate, motion blur, strobe, trail and echo effects to your footage.
    $29.00
  • RT Shortcuts

    RT Shortcuts is a Final Cut Pro title plugin that allows you to quickly add keyboard shortcut graphics to your tutorials and how-to videos.
    $29.00
  • RT Transmations

    RT Transmations makes it fast, easy, and fun to animate your text, logos, graphics, or any connected clip placed over your video.
    $29.00
  • RT Paths

    RT Paths is a set of templates that allow you to add adjustable path animations to your videos.
    $29.00
  • RT Messages

    RT Messages make it fast and easy to add animated text messages to your videos.
    $29.00
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    Motion Essentials Bundle

    Our Motion Essentials Bundle includes 4 of our most popular tutorials at a savings of 33%.
    $199.00
  • RT Punch-Ins

    RT Punch-Ins is a set of Final Cut Pro X templates that allow you to quickly create animated zoom and pan effects on videos and photos.
    $29.00
  • RT Flyers

    RT Flyers is a set of Final Cut Pro X transitions that allow you to graphically transport your viewers from one location to another.
    $29.00
  • Ripple Whips 3.0

    Ripple Whips 3.0 is a set of dynamic, camera-driven, highly customizable transitions that add energy and fluidity to your cuts.
    $49.00
  • Ripple Tools Complete 2

    Tools Complete 2 is an awesome set of 37 Final Cut Pro X plugins that will allow you to quickly accomplish a number of effects and editorial tasks.
    $59.00
  • Callouts Complete

    Callouts is our best-selling collections of animated arrows, shapes, magnifiers, pointers and more to focus your viewer's attention exactly where you want it.
    $59.00
  • RT Helpers

    RT Helpers are a set of 8 highly useful Final Cut Pro X plugins for everyday editorial tasks
    $29.00
  • RT Blend Modes

    RT Blend Mode is a free Final Cut Pro plugin that allows you to preview, then apply blend modes to your clips
    Free!
  • RT Motion Blur

    RT Motion Blur is a free Final Cut Pro X plugin that allows you to apply realistic motion blur to animated 2D titles, 3D titles, graphics and logos.
  • RT Adjustment Layer

    RT Adjustment Layer is a free Final Cut Pro X plugin that allows you to apply the same color correction, effect, or transformation to multiple clips in the Timeline. It’s also great for creating moveable markers.
  • RT 360 Transitions

    RT 360 Transitions are a set of 6 free Final Cut Pro X transitions that were specifically designed to augment & enhance spherical videos.
  • RT 360 Titles

    RT 360 Titles are a set of 6 free Final Cut Pro X titles that were specifically designed to augment & enhance spherical videos.
  • Ripple TitleMations 3.0

    Enhance your video projects and capture your viewer’s attention with our set of professionally designed, animated title templates.
    $59.00
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    Final Cut Pro Masters Bundle

    13 Final Cut Pro X courses encompassing over 35 hours of training. This is our definitive curriculum covering every aspect of Final Cut Pro X post production. SAVE 35%
    $540.00
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    Final Cut Pro Essentials Bundle

    Our Editors Essentials Bundle is a set of our 4 most popular Final Cut Pro X tutorials encompassing over 15 hours of training.Purchase this bundle and save 33%.
    $240.00
  • iPhone Video Production and Post

    In this tutorial, you’ll learn about the gear, the software and the editing workflows for getting the most out of your iPhone as a professional production tool.
    $29.00
  • RT Type-On Cursor Plugin

    RT Type-On is a free Final Cut Pro X plugin that simulates data entry on a computer keyboard.
    Free!
  • RT DSLR

    RT DSLR is a free Final Cut Pro X Plugin that simulates looking through a DSLR viewfinder
    Free!
  • Legacy Generators

    A classic set of generators you may recognize from legacy versions of Final Cut Pro
    Free!
  • RT Bounce

    Apply an animated bounce to your clips with adjustable speed and timing
    Free!
  • Bullets

    Ripple Bullets is a collection of 12 title plugins for Final Cut pro X which makes it easy to add animated bulleted lists over your video.
    $49.00
  • Glint

    Add animated light glints to your 3D titles
    Free!
  • Styles

    Styles is a collection of over 200 beautifully diverse animated title templates organized into themes for easy browsing.
    $49.00
  • Scenes

    Scenes are a set of title templates for Final Cut Pro X featuring animated text inside full 3D environments with reflections, shadows, and customizable lights and cameras.
    $49.00
  • Drops

    Drops is a plugin that lets you wrap your own images around 3D text in Final Cut Pro X.
    $29.00
  • Color Balance

    Manipulate color balance and contrast using familiar color wheels
    Free!
  • Animations

    Animations is a free plugin for Final Cut Pro X that contains 3D animation presets with customizable speed, timing, and fade effects.
    Free!
  • Optics

    Optics is a Final Cut Pro X plug-in that creates a first-person perspective through different sets of camera viewfinders, scopes and binoculars.
    $39.00
  • Simple 3D Effect

    Manipulate video or images along X, Y and Z planes
    Free!
  • Timelines

    Ripple Timelines is a collection of 8 Final Cut Pro X transition effects that create graphical timelines for your videos. Each transition is highly customizable allowing you to change just about everything.
    $59.00
  • RT Shutter

    RT Shutter is a free Final Cut Pro X transition that simulates a mechanical lens shutter as a photo is being taken
    Free!
  • Video in Text

    Create a Video-in-Text effect with drag and drop efficiency
    Free!
  • Steps

    Steps is a collection of 12 Final Cut Pro X transition effects that allow you to graphically demonstrate a procedure or process. Add video or still images to user-definable drop zones; modify the frame, text and background.
    $49.00
  • Shooting Video with DSLR and Micro-4/3rds Cameras

    Go in the field with Steve and Mark to learn their production techniques as they show you how to set up your camera and how to properly expose, focus and record sound for motion pictures.
    $49.00