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.
There are many ways to use Final Cut Pro, from quick and easy to heavyweight production. Here, Iain Anderson walks through the different approaches you can take, and what exactly each one looks like.
Shooting and assembling a 360 degree photo trail and then building a website around it is no mean feat. But Iain Anderson was up for the challenge and here he shows you how he did it.
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.
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)
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.
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.
There are many ways to get your work out there, but by far the most common method is to put it online. Whether on YouTube, Vimeo or elsewhere, there are a few ways to put your best foot forward.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Are your Final Cut Pro X projects shuddering to a halt? Perhaps slowing down to a snail's pace? Iain Anderson is here to help you speed 'em up and get your projects purring again with these tips.
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.
For video creatives there's nothing worse than relying on a sluggish computer before making great ideas a reality. Ben Balser advises on the hardware to assure quick and stable performance for FCP X.