Blog Archives

Here’s a quick article that looks at the new multi-image transitions in Final Cut Pro X and how to adjust them.

With the release of FCP X: 10.0.3, Apple made a subtle change to both transitions and preferences. In this tutorial, I show you what the changes are, and how they affect the way we apply transitions.

A clever trick for working around Final Cut’s resetting of transitions is supplied by subscriber, Richard Day, using a temporarily set up dummy edit.

NewBlue is new to the Mac, but not to creating effects. They’ve been producing video effect for Windows users for years. This product review takes a look at several of their new plug-ins for Final Cut Pro/Express/Motion. Featuring a very easy to use interface, there is a lot to like.

Handles are critical for transitions and trimming. In this article, discover what handles are and why they are necessary.

Probably the most reqested technique in my classes — how to add the same transition to multiple clips at once. Here’s how.

Probably the most reqested technique in my classes — how to add the same transition to multiple clips at once. Here’s how.

Here’s a secret technique that allows you to add the default transition to any number of selected clips in the timeline — all at the same time!

Looking for different ways to add some excitement to your transitions? This article explains a little understood transition in Final Cut that provides some truly exciting, and unusual, transitions.

The default video transition in Final Cut Pro is a 30 frame cross-dissolve. This article shows you how to change it.