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.
When it comes to speed editing, Final Cut Pro 7 was up there with the best NLEs. In this tutorial Ben Balser demonstrates that FCP X is no slouch either when editing with precision is required.
Struggling to find the footage you need when you need it? Ben Balser, FCP X guru, explores how to sort the wheat from the chaff using Custom Metadata Views in Final Cut Pro X.
How has the multi-camera workflow changed from its birth to now? Final Cut Pro Trainer, Kiri Roberts, explores the history and tracks how it's become easier since FCP 5 all the way to FCP X.
In the days of analog film, synchronizing audio from multiple recordings to match to video was a painstakingly slow and manual process! Final Cut Pro X, however has some powerful auto sync tricks!
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.
Ben Balser, FCP X trainer and expert, demonstrates how to use gradients in Final Cut Pro X for color grading purposes. It helps to control the color of one area while leaving the other untouched.
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.
Beneath its easy-on-the-eye exterior, Final Cut Pro X packs some power-user audio features. Ben Balser takes a trip through managing audio channels at every stage of the editing process.
Working with layered Photoshop images was one of "those missing features" which has now made it into FCP X. David Smith paints a picture of how it has been implemented in 10.0.3.
When it comes to recording audio (in particular voice-overs) for your next video-based project, Final Cut Pro X has you covered. Certified FCP X Trainer, Ben Balser, shows just how easy it is.
Below the simple interface of FCP X lies a variety of secret, power-user features. Iain Anderson reveals one such feature that'll speed up every editor's workflow.
Auditions, as its name suggests, allow you to effortlessly try out different clips at points in your project to see which suits best. David Smith explains why it is a big deal.
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.
It's the final part of this 5-article series comparing Final Cut Pro X & Adobe Premiere Pro. David Smith sits back after a hard day's edit to explore the different export options in both NLEs.
"Video is two-thirds audio", or so the saying goes. Whatever the actual percentage, bad audio can ruin a great film. David Smith takes a tour of audio editing in Final Cut Pro X and Adobe Premiere.
Getting that big-screen Hollywood film look, like in Transformers 3, is very possible in Final Cut Pro X. David Smith delves into FCP X's Vectorscope and Waveform Editor to great effect.
Apple's FCP X ruffled more than a few feathers upon its release by omitting certain 'Pro' features. So what does this new free update (10.0.1) include? Is FCP X ready for prime time?