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FCP X: Drop Shadow Effect [Video]

A short, three-minute video tutorial on how to use the new drop shadow effect in Final Cut Pro 10.0.6.

FCP X: Copy/Paste Attributes [Video]

A quick video training on using the new Copy/Paste Attributes in Final Cut Pro X 10.0.6.

FCP X: Two Cautions

Be cautious when using the 50’s TV effect or Add blend mode in Final Cut Pro X, as this article explains.

FCP X: Tricks Too Cool for School

Several quick new tricks and shortcuts for Final Cut Pro X 10.0.6.

FCP X: Select Multiple Ranges

Here’s a step-by-step tutorial showing how to select and retain multiple clip ranges (In & Out) in Final Cut Pro X.

FCP X: Create Freeze Frames

In this tutorial, learn all the different ways, and sources, to create a freeze frame in Final Cut Pro X.

FCP X: Copy/Paste Attributes

This technique shows how to use the new copy/paste attributes feature in Final Cut Pro X.

FCP X: Create Chapter Markers

Here’s a short step-by-step tutorial that shows how to create chapter markers in Final Cut Pro X.

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.