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The “Ken Burns” effect provides automated image animation and it works for both horizontal and vertical projects. But there are several cases where keyframes work better. Larry Jordan illustrates both in this short video.
The “Ken Burns” Effect vs. Keyframes in Apple Final Cut Pro 11
TRT: 7:35 — MPEG-4 HD movie
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9 Responses to The Ken Burns Effect vs. Keyframes in Apple Final Cut Pro 11 [v]
Hi, Larry! You could’t move playhead by dialing numbers because the clip on timeline was selected. I’m sure you know that, but sometimes we all don’t pay attention enough. Happy Holidays!
Andrew:
Knew but forgot. Thanks for explaining my mistake.
Larry
I really enjoy the CineFlare Object Animator for doing Ken Burns style effects. Very deep plug-in.
Thomas:
This is a plug-in I haven’t heard of – thanks for letting us know.
Larry
There are other plugins that are easy, eliminate the “swooping,” and include EaseIn/EaseOut ramps at the start and end of moves. The fcpeffects.com Ken Burns Plugin is only $20, and the Alex4d Smooth Move plugin is free. The fcpeffects one even offers multiple moves and pauses on the same clip. Highly recommended!
Thanks for the clear explanation. I did wonder why you wouldn’t do the last part with the Transform tool. Maybe it’s because I’ve done it that way for so long it seems simpler.
Steve:
Nothing wrong with the Transform tool. My demo was focused on Ken Burns, so, basically, I just forgot the tool was there. I use it often, as well.
Larry
I know why you are calling it the Ken Burns effect. Because Apple in their infinite wisdom named it after a documentary filmmaker stealing all PBS funding. It is actually called the Rostrum effect (rostrum camera) and has been around so much longer than Mr. Burns. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rostrum_camera
I love and use FCP, but Apple needs to get a clue.
Brad:
I call the effect this because that’s how Apple labels it. Thanks for your explanation of its history.
Larry