Apple Motion users: if you want to create generators, titles or effects for use in Final Cut Pro X, this tutorial by Iain Anderson will help you rigging (combining multiple parameters in a simple GUI)
Don't despair if you're short of an actor or two. This excellent compositing technique for Final Cut Pro X users allows you to duplicate talent in your videos and you don't even need a green screen!
Highlighting a point of interest in a video is very possible with both Final Cut Pro X and Apple's Motion 5. In this tutorial, Iain Anderson takes you through the process step by step.
If you've ever wondered how to work collaboratively on a film or video project using Final Cut Pro X... you'll love this tutorial by Iain Anderson. Just read it. Now.
Knowing how to manage media in Final Cut Pro X can save you hours, and potentially save you from pulling your hair out too. In this useful tutorial, Matt Vanacoro shares three tips to keep you sane.
Is one better than the other? Final Cut Pro X and Adobe Premiere Pro are both excellent video editing platforms. Period. Here, Iain Anderson compares the two purely on their speed and performance.
If you want to go from casual to serious Final Cut Pro X editor, then this article is for you. Iain Anderson shares five tips from the front line to help your editing workflow shine.
Ever wondered how to have video appear in an animated vertical line transition? Ben Balser has, and shows you how in this expertly written tutorial for FCP X and Motion users.
What do you do if you want to try out different edits for your video project, while keeping the original? Welcome to "Versioning" in Final Cut Pro X! Ben Balser shows how to travel through time'¦
Final Cut Pro X 10.1's Jump Cut retiming effect is a bit of a mouthful, but it's easier to understand and apply than you might think. And likelihood is, once you get it, you'll want to use it!
If you want to be organized when it comes to media management, Final Cut Pro X is probably the best video editing software available. Ben Balser shows how FCPX can share your metadata too.
Avoid using repetitive scenes and cuts in Final Cut Pro X by utilizing Media Ratings. This handy tutorial is brought to you by master FCP X trainer, Ben Balser.
We're not accusing cameramen of having shaky hands or being unstable... but sometimes video footage needs some extra help! In this tutorial, Iain Anderson shows off FCP X's new stabilization engine.
Managing your media is probably half the battle when editing video. In this enlightening tutorial, Ben Balser examines the power added to the Consolidate command in Final Cut Pro X 10.1.
One of the major new features in Final Cut Pro X 10.1 are the new libraries. For media management this is a game changer. Ben Balser takes a deeper look in Part 2 of this 2-part tutorial.
Wishing for quicker and easier ways to retime your video clips and effects? Of course you do! And Final Cut Pro X 10.1 delivers in style as Ben Balser demonstrates in this tutorial.
**NEW FINAL CUT PRO X 10.1 VIDEO COURSES ARE HERE**
FCP X has reached maturity in version 10.1. There are important (& exciting) new features and workflows that have been added to this update.
The rise of digital cameras and editing suites means we're creating more video footage (& files) than ever before! Here's how to organise your precious shots & assets for FCP X users.
You may have heard it's possible for Logic Pro X to read FCPXML! Ben Balser explores the best ways possible to create a successful workflow between Apple's pro video and audio workstations.
When it comes to audio, Final Cut Pro X is leaps and bounds ahead of version 7. Ben Balser delves into the finer points and demonstrate just what you can now achieve using FCP X's audio filters.
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.