Ever wondered how to have video appear in an animated vertical line transition? Ben Balser has, and shows you how in this expertly written tutorial for FCP X and Motion users.
You don't have to be a luddite to feel that advances in technology don't necessarily make us more creative. Francesco Schiavon charts the correlation between the art of storytelling and tech.
When you know how, working with proxies and optimized media in Final Cut Pro X can really enhance your workflow and speed up the editing process. Iain Anderson lays it out on a plate for us.
Editing in FCP X is probably quicker than in any other NLE'¦ but how do you deal with audio and timecode in this new editing paradigm? Iain Anderson shows how!
Unsure on what Smart Collections are in Final Cut Pro X, or even how you can make the most of these in your workflow? Ben Balser puts it in perspective for editors everywhere.
Your health is the most important thing in any line of work. But, it's easy to forget this when working in creative fields like post-production. Ben Balser explores how to stay productive and healthy.
GoPro Hero cameras are portable and shoot great video and photos. And it's easy to straighten out the resulting fisheye effect using Photoshop, Final Cut Pro X and other tools.
What do you do if you want to try out different edits for your video project, while keeping the original? Welcome to "Versioning" in Final Cut Pro X! Ben Balser shows how to travel through time'¦
If 4K is the best resolution to shoot in, shouldn't we all be using it? Iain Anderson explores the ins and outs of how important resolution is for different purposes.
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 have the need for more speed in FCP X in real time, read this second part of insightful tests by Iain Anderson comparing major Mac models across a number of FCP X tasks.
Final Cut Pro X 10.1 has brought some innovative new features to the table which weren't there before... namely those which deal with archiving and backup strategies as Iain Anderson explains.
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.
In part 3 of this three-part series on Apple's Compressor, Ben Balser takes a closer look at how the Groups and Droplets area can have a positive impact on your video compressing needs.
In part 2 of this three-part series on Apple's Compressor, Ben Balser explores how to work with Compressor 4.1's Destinations and Locations to make your video compression tasks easier.
In the first of this three-part series on Apple's Compressor, Ben Balser explores how Compressor 4.1's custom settings work and how you can make them work for you!
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.
Don't sit back and dream of faster encoding on your Final Cut Pro X / Compressor video setup... make it happen! Iain Anderson is here to help you achieve what you thought was impossible...
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.
