To take advantage of the under-the-hood changes in MacOS X Catalina, Apple has overhauled Final Cut Pro, Motion and Compressor. Here's what's new and why you need the update.
With hi res video taking up huge amounts of disk space, it's vital to know where Final Cut Pro is storing your precious files. Here, Iain Anderson explains how to control file locations.
Just as Iain Anderson spoke at the FCPX Creative Summit, Apple released an FCPX update. Thankfully it brought several much-requested new features - and here he reveals them all.
Motion is capable of creating plug-ins for FCP X that can greatly expand editors' abilities to achieve complex graphics without leaving the program. Iain Anderson explains how it works.
Iain Anderson was in Cupertino at Apple HQ for the Final Cut Pro X announcement and having got hands-on with the new version is keen to share his thoughts and observations.
This keyer for green screens and blue screens, features an innovative keying algorithm, a unique diagnostic toolset and great compositing options, but how well does it work in practice?
If you consider yourself an intermediate or advanced level user of Final Cut Pro X and want to make your video editing chops faster and more efficient then these keyboard shortcuts are for you.
If you use FCP X and want to make professional-looking movie trailers, don't dismiss using the free iMovie. Here's how to start a trailer in iMovie then give it some polish in Final Cut Pro X.
Wes Plate from Automatic Duck promises to bring back the ability to send a sequence from Final Cut Pro X to Motion, so you can take advantage of superior keyframing, 3D workspace and much more...
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.
Game of Thrones trailer and Honda Type R ad award winning video editor, Thomas Grove Carter, speaks to Iain Anderson of macProVideo about his Final Cut Pro X workflows and career to date.
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.
In this tutorial article learn how to give your footage a trendy, retro feel, using the video effects in Final Cut Pro X. Iain Anderson takes you back in time.
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.
If you're wondering how to add a time and date stamp to your video footage, then stop wondering and learn how! Using Final Cut Pro X Iain Anderson demonstrates how easy it is to do just this.
As well as creating stunning 3D text in Motion 5 and FCP X 10.2, you can, with a bit of imagination, create stunning 3D symbols too. Iain Anderson puts it in perspective.
3D titles are here in Final Cut Pro X (10.2) and Motion 5.2. But how can you get to grips with them? Iain Anderson reveals their inner workings in this excellent FCP X tutorial article.
The new big update for Final Cut Pro X is here (10.2) and it's packing some big new features, support and things to make every FCP X user happy and it's free! Iain Anderson gets under the hood.
Sometimes mouse clicking can get in the way of a more speedy and efficient workflow. And that's true for Final Cut Pro X. Iain Anderson shares tips on faster editing without the clicking.