[This is an excerpt from a recent on-line video webinar: “Tips, Tricks & Hidden Techniques in Apple Final Cut Pro X” which is available as a download in our store, or as part of our Video Training Library.]
SESSION DESCRIPTION
Discover almost three-dozen hidden features, secret shortcuts and little-known tips that can enhance your editing with Apple Final Cut Pro X.
Join host, Larry Jordan, as he illustrates techniques covering:
This webinar won an ovation from our live attendees. We promise you’ll learn something here you never knew before that you can use everyday in your work.
In this short video demo, watch as Larry shows how to use the Focus blur to simulate depth-of-field in your video.
How to Simulate Depth-of-Field
TRT: 4:08 — MPEG-4 HD movie
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2 Responses to FCP X: Use Focus Blur to Simulate Depth-of-Field [v]
Really helpful
I have also done this kind of thing using the vignette effect, which has separate controls for blur and darkening. Leave the darkening at zero and crank the focus blur. to simulate short DOF shots.