Don't sit back and dream of faster encoding on your Final Cut Pro X / Compressor video setup... make it happen! Iain Anderson is here to help you achieve what you thought was impossible...
Are you about to move / copy your Final Cut Pro X events or projects? Then stop right there!! We suggest you read this incredibly useful article by Apple Certified FCP X Trainer, Ben Balser, first.
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.
If you need to track text or images inside a video using FInal Cut Pro X, Coremelt have got a new solution for you: TrackX. Ben Balser explores the 3 generators and shares a video demo.
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.
Floor reflections. You've undoubtedly seen them In all types of interactive media. Ben Balser takes to the floor to show you how to give it reflective qualities in Apple's Motion 5.
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.
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!
The noises coming from Cupertino suggest Apple is no longer willing to accept FCPX being labeled iMovie Pro! Ben Balser explores the new features in Final Cut Pro 10.0.8 and reports on the changes.
While FCP X has moved on to 10.0.7 from the 10.0.6 update, the later introduced a host of tasty new features to get your teeth into. Iain Anderson explores the new importing options.
One of the major areas of Final Cut Pro X to get some love in the recent 10.0.6 update was "Sharing". Iain Anderson explores what's changed, and how this will have a positive impact on your workflow.
Many Final Cut 7 users were unhappy at needing to learn how to use a single viewer in the original Final Cut Pro X. The 10.0.6 update, however, introduces dual viewers. Ben Balser takes a closer look.
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...