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Installing FxFactory Effects for Final Cut Pro X

March 16, 2012 By Eric Reagan

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If you use Final Cut Pro X, Motion or After Effects, this video is worth a watch.  FxFactory offers a ton of plug-in options for FCP X and has a very slick integration and installation.  There are several plug-ins that are free and useful, so it’s worth a look even if you only spring for the free plug-ins.

Filed Under: Video Tagged With: after effects, Final Cut Pro X, FxFactory, motion

 

Editing Video in Photoshop CS6

March 12, 2012 By Eric Reagan

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PD3sh6iT72Y&w=640&h=360]

Take a look at the above video, which was completely edited in Photoshop (CS6 maybe?).

Right now, you can edit videos in Photoshop CS5 Extended.  I’ve done it in the past even with plug-ins applied to video footage.  However, if I can get the look I’m after in Premiere Pro or After Effects, I’m going to do that because the process is more streamlined (for now).

However, I’m excited to see what Adobe has up its sleeve because of the following statement at the Photoshop blog from Photoshop Senior Product Manager, Bryan O’Neil Hughes: [Read more…]

Filed Under: Photoshop Tagged With: adobe, after effects, cs5, CS5.5, CS6, editing, Final Cut Pro X, NAB 2012, nle, Photoshop, premiere pro, video

Final Cut Pro X Puts On Big Boy Pants, Adds Mulitcam for Ver. 10.0.3

January 31, 2012 By Eric Reagan

Final Cut Pro X Multicam

Final Cut Pro X just got a fresh update to version 10.0.3, which includes multicam editing support for up to 64 cameras.  Additionally, the multicam support takes full advantage of the automatic audio sync.

There are a ton of additional cool features in 10.0.3 like importing layered PSD files, advanced chroma keying and more.  Check out the full run down below. [Read more…]

Filed Under: apple Tagged With: apple, editing, Final Cut Pro X, hdslr, multicam, video

Plural Eyes Now Available for FCP X

December 15, 2011 By Eric Reagan

Plural Eyes FCP X

Singular Software has released a beta version of Plural Eyes for Final Cut Pro X.  While FCP X offers the ability to automatically sync audio and video clips natively, it still comes up quite short for all but the simplest of setups.  Multi-cam is next to impossible with FCP X; however, the new Plural Eyes beta release gives a glimmer of hope for editing basic multi-cam projects in FCP X by syncing multi-cam footage.  Likewise, syncing multiple takes to a single audio clip is a challenge in FCP X, but is something that the new Plural Eyes beta shreds through easily. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Software Tagged With: audio, editing, FCP X, Final Cut Pro X, hdslr, multi-cam, plural eyes, sync, video

Final Cut Pro X: Making the Transition – New Book

December 8, 2011 By Eric Reagan

Final Cut Pro X - Making the Transition

Final Cut Pro X: Making the Transition is a new book from Final Cut Pro training guru Larry Jordan.  For all the jabs and snubs the latest version of FCP has received, there is some merit to the software.  It’s certainly not for everyone in its current state; however, it has a lot of power and conveniences that aren’t quite visible on the surface.

I’ve been keeping up with Larry Jordan’s comments on FCP X since it was announced at NAB earlier this year.  One thing is for sure, Mr. Jordan knows his stuff when it comes to Final Cut.

In this useful, cut-to-the-chase guide to the program, popular trainer and Final Cut guru Larry Jordan takes these experienced users through all the components of the software, from importing footage and organizing media to export and sharing. Along the way, they’ll learn the best ways to edit footage and add transitions, effects, and filters, do basic color correcting, work with audio, and utilize a variety of HD workflow techniques, to name a few.

Final Cut Pro X: Making the Transition retails for $44.99; however, it is currently available for $29.69 on Amazon.com.

Filed Under: Books Tagged With: book, editing, Final Cut Pro X, hdslr, Larry Jordan, nle, video

Final Cut Pro X Free Plugin: SplitScreen X Lite

November 28, 2011 By Eric Reagan

SplitScreen X Lite for Free

CrumplePop is now offering SplitScreen X Lite for free.  It’s a nice little splitscreen plugin for FCP X.  It includes 3 splitscreen templates with adjustable bar width and the ability to scale any screen independently.

Get it free on CrumplePop’s website.

Filed Under: Video Tagged With: CrumplePop, editing, FCP X, Final Cut Pro X, plugin, SplitScreen, video

Project X27: Export Final Cut Pro X Projects to FCP 7

October 25, 2011 By Eric Reagan

It looks like the folks over at Intelligent Assistance have figured out a way to translate FCP X projects into FCP 7 timelines.  Project X?7 is a $50 XML translator that takes your FCP X XML file and translates it into something that FCP 7 can understand.  Once in FCP 7, you can then take your project to a number of different applications, including Premiere Pro, which is the gateway to Dynamic Link with After Effects and other Adobe apps.

Project X?7 looks like a pretty solid plugin that appears to do what is asked of it.  Check out the screenshots below for a comparison of FCP X to FCP 7 projects. [Read more…]

Filed Under: apple Tagged With: apple, fcp 7, FCP X, final cut pro, Final Cut Pro X, hdslr, nle, video, XML

Editing Sony NEX-5n 60p Footage in Final Cut Pro X

September 22, 2011 By Eric Reagan

Sony NEX-5n

The more I use the new Sony NEX-5n, the more I like it (notwithstanding the clicking problem).  One thing that really makes the NEX-5n stand out among competitors is the ability to capture HD video at 1080/60p (i.e., 59.94 progressive frames per second).  This makes for smooth motion, but also gives you the option to conform to footage to a slower frame rate and get some cool slow motion in your 24p projects.

With the recent update to Final Cut Pro X, I was hoping that Apple would add support for additional codecs, like the relatively new (yet, increasingly popular) AVCHD 2.0; however, it did not.  As a result, working with video from cameras shooting 60p AVCHD 2.0 footage (like the Sony NEX-5n) brings a bit of a problem when importing the files from your camera.

I’ve already covered how to import AVCHD files into Final Cut Pro X; however, working with AVCHD 2.0 files at 60p requires another step to get the footage into FCP X.  Still yet, it’s not so bad. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Video Tagged With: 60p, apple, AVCHD 2.0, Final Cut Pro X, NEX-5N, overcranked, Sony

Apple Upgrades Final Cut Pro X to Version 10.0.1

September 20, 2011 By Eric Reagan

FCP X Export

Apple has upgraded Final Cut Pro X to version 10.0.1 adding XML import and export, media stems export and Xsan support for multi-user workflows.  You can also create a custom starting timecode in order to accommodate bars and tone.  Additionally, transitions can now be added to connected clips without the need to create a secondary storyline. [Read more…]

Filed Under: apple Tagged With: apple, export, FCP X, FCP X 10.0.1, Final Cut Pro X, import, nle, timecode, update, XML, Xsan

Stereo3D Toolbox LE v3.0 Adds 3D Editing to Final Cut Pro X

August 15, 2011 By Eric Reagan

Stereo3D Toolbox LE v3 for Final Cut Pro X

Stereo3D Toolbox LE v3.0 has been updated to work with Final Cut Pro X for your 3D editing needs.  The effects plugin offers a number of powerful features, including the ability to adjust convergence points and auto-crop based on those adjustments. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Video Tagged With: 3d, 3D editing software, 3D plug-in, 3d tv, 3D Video, after effects, FCP X, final cut pro, Final Cut Pro X, GoPro 3D, motion, Panasonic AG-3DA1, Stereo3D Toolbox LE v3.0

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