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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
If you have the need for more speed in your FCP editing and rendering work, read this insightful real-world test by Iain Anderson comparing major Mac models across a number of FCP X tasks.
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.
It wasn't only Final Cut Pro X, Motion 5 and Logic Pro X that received tasty updates recently... Compressor was updated to version 4.1. Ben Balser explains why you should be excited.
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.
Editing video doesn't have to be a chore. Ben Balser, Final Cut Pro expert and trainer, guides us through the process with essential shortcuts and techniques for remembering them.
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.
Learn all about how to use edit markers in Apple's Motion 5 and why you'll never want to be without them again when creating text intensive titles for your video projects.