To take advantage of the under-the-hood changes in MacOS X Catalina, Apple has overhauled Final Cut Pro, Motion and Compressor. Here's what's new and why you need the update.
With hi res video taking up huge amounts of disk space, it's vital to know where Final Cut Pro is storing your precious files. Here, Iain Anderson explains how to control file locations.
There are many ways to use Final Cut Pro, from quick and easy to heavyweight production. Here, Iain Anderson walks through the different approaches you can take, and what exactly each one looks like.
Just as Iain Anderson spoke at the FCPX Creative Summit, Apple released an FCPX update. Thankfully it brought several much-requested new features - and here he reveals them all.
Shooting and assembling a 360 degree photo trail and then building a website around it is no mean feat. But Iain Anderson was up for the challenge and here he shows you how he did it.
Apple Motion users: if you want to create generators, titles or effects for use in Final Cut Pro X, this tutorial by Iain Anderson will help you rigging (combining multiple parameters in a simple GUI)
Sometimes mouse clicking can get in the way of a more speedy and efficient workflow. And that's true for Final Cut Pro X. Iain Anderson shares tips on faster editing without the clicking.
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.
The rise of digital cameras and editing suites means we're creating more video footage (& files) than ever before! Here's how to organise your precious shots & assets for FCP X users.
Are your Final Cut Pro X projects shuddering to a halt? Perhaps slowing down to a snail's pace? Iain Anderson is here to help you speed 'em up and get your projects purring again with these tips.
Floor reflections. You've undoubtedly seen them In all types of interactive media. Ben Balser takes to the floor to show you how to give it reflective qualities in Apple's Motion 5.
When it comes to audio, Final Cut Pro X is leaps and bounds ahead of version 7. Ben Balser delves into the finer points and demonstrate just what you can now achieve using FCP X's audio filters.
Ironically most video projects are pretty easy to organize in most NLE's... but what to do when you really have a non-linear or complex timeline to arrange? Iain Anderson discovers how FCP X can help.
In a muddle with FCPX? Want to understand it better? You've come to the right place! Ben Balser explains with precision the possibilities in Final Cut Pro X's Project Properties.
When Ben Balser was tasked with adding some pizazz to the trailer of iOS game, Bucket Dan, he turned to Final Cut Pro X. In this quick tip, Ben shows how to make animations more organic!
The noises coming from Cupertino suggest Apple is no longer willing to accept FCPX being labeled iMovie Pro! Ben Balser explores the new features in Final Cut Pro 10.0.8 and reports on the changes.
Do you have final Cut Pro X? I Love QC have released an innovative 3rd-party plugin that'll allow you to load and edit 3D models! Ben Balser gives 3D SuperCharger V2 a thorough examination.
Creating innovative transitions using Motion 5 for Final Cut Pro X projects can be fun and easy! Ben Balser shows how to make your own film roll scroll style effect for use in many styles of movie.
Correcting "flat" picture profiles from modern DSLR cameras, to add contrast and saturation, need not be a chore! Iain Anderson uses Final Cut Pro X and Motion to good effect in this tutorial.