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FCP X: Multi-Image Transitions

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

FCP 7: Why Images Display Poorly

This article show why images displayed in Final Cut Pro 7’s Viewer look better than those in the Canvas.

FAQ: Problems with Scaling Video

In this article, Larry Jordan explains why image quality suffers when you scale video, or stills, larger than 100%.

FCP X: 5 Tips to Faster Exports

5 Tips to export media faster when using Final Cut Pro X.

Premiere Pro CS6: Moving Images and Effect Controls

A tutorial illustrating how to use the Effect Controls tab to position, scale, and add effects to a video clip in Premiere Pro CS6.

FCP: Export Transparent Clips

This technique shows how to export a clip with transparency (an alpha channel) in FCP 7 or FCP X.

Compressor 4.0: Add Video Watermark

A step-by-step technique to creating a clip with a transparent background in Final Cut Pro X, then adding it as a watermark to Compressor 4 (or Compressor 3).

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Motion 5: Animating a Map Track

This step-by-step technique shows how to animate a line across a map using Motion 5.

FCP X: Precision Editor [Video]

This short video tutorial shows how to use the Precision Editor in FInal Cut Pro X.

FCP X: Travel Matte

Create a favorite effect – a traveling matte – in Final Cut Pro X using this step-by-step technique.

Premiere Pro CS6: Isolate Audio Channels

Learn three ways to separate a stereo audio clip into separate mono files in this step-by-step technique for Premiere Pro CS6.

Motion 5: Text on a Path [Video]

In this short video tutorial, learn how to animate text on a curved path in Motion 5. (This works for Motion 4, as well.)

FCP X: Create a Luma Key

This step-by-step tutorial shows how to use the Luma key effect in Final Cut Pro X.

FCP X: Hiding a Face

Here are three different step-by-step techniques you can use to hide a face – or anything else – in Final Cut Pro X.

FCP X: Chroma-key [Video]

This video tutorial shows you everything you need to know to create a great-looking key with Final Cut Pro X.

FCP X: Variable Speed Effect

A step-by-step technique showing how to create a variable clip speed effect in Final Cut Pro X.

FCP X: Modify Shortcuts

This is a short tutorial on how to modify and delete keyboard shortcuts.

Premiere Pro CS6: Interface Secrets

Ten hidden interface shortcuts and techniques in Adobe Premiere Pro CS6.