It's incredibly empowering when you get to know an application so well that key commands fly from your finger tips. In this tutorial, Ben Balser shares his favorite "practical" FCP X shortcuts.
Ironically most video projects are pretty easy to organize in most NLE's... but what to do when you really have a non-linear or complex timeline to arrange? Iain Anderson discovers how FCP X can help.
In a muddle with FCPX? Want to understand it better? You've come to the right place! Ben Balser explains with precision the possibilities in Final Cut Pro X's Project Properties.
If you want to make light work when creating and editing transitions in Final Cut Pro X to this is the article for you! Ben Balser delves into his box of tricks and shares them here.
When Ben Balser was tasked with adding some pizazz to the trailer of iOS game, Bucket Dan, he turned to Final Cut Pro X. In this quick tip, Ben shows how to make animations more organic!
Markers are one of those feature many editors ignore until they really need them. The release of FCP X 10.0.6 brought with it the ability to export chapter markers and many more useful tricks...
Amongst the host of new features in Final Cut Pro X 10.0.6 is the ability to set multiple sets of In/Out points. The improvement this'll have when editing is explained by FCP expert, Ben Balser.
New or transitioning to Final Cut Pro X? This excellent 6-part series provides will get you editing like a pro. In part 3 Iain Anderson explores fine cut techniques. Check back tomorrow for part 4.
New or transitioning to Final Cut Pro X? This excellent 6-part series will get you editing like a pro. In part 1 Iain Anderson explores importing and organizing your footage.
Once you've learned what each tool does and how to use it, it's time to start editing video! Ben Balser presents his workflow tips that will save every editor valuable time in Final Cut Pro X.
Applying filters to your audio clips is very straightforward in Final Cut Pro X. David Smith takes it one step further to show how practical workflows when adding effects to sections of dialogue.
Ben Balser loves the audio editing features and effects plug-ins included in Final Cut Pro X. In this article he explores the process of recording and editing "long-form" audio in FCP X.
The latest update for Apple's FCP X (10.0.3) improved the built-in chroma keyed feature. Iain Anderson demonstrates just how much of an impact these improvements will have on everyday workflows.
Once they get a handle on how FCP X works, most users agree it's the future of Non-Linear Editing. It is quick & enjoyable to edit video. David Smith shows how easy it is to add & modify transitions.
Editing quicker is the name of the game for most video editors. And using keyboard shortcuts still provides the best solution. David Smith shares his 8 essential finger-flexing FCP X shortcuts.
Final Cut Pro X has some excellent tricks up its sleeves. And Iain Anderson, Final Cut Trainer, shows how to apply some special FX to time-lapse footage without moving your camera!
The jury is still out... but many FCP 7 users are finally looking positively in the direction of FCP X! In Part 2 of 3, David Smith shows us how to construct rough cuts using FCP X's Clip Connections.
The dust has settled and many Final Cut Pro 7 users are looking upon FCP X favourably! To ease the transition, David Smith shows us how to construct rough cuts in the first of this three-part series.
Final Cut Pro X has some hidden editing tricks up its sleeve! Michael Wohl (macProVideo.com Star Trainer) demoed highlights from his mPV FCP X video tutorials specially for LAFCPUG members.