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  • Corrupted File

    Corrupted File

    What does it mean when a file is corrupted? In most cases a corrupt file is one that doesn’t behave as expected or is unusable. A power outage, failing hardware, […] Read More


  • Trim

    Trim

    Trim a clip to make it shorter or longer in the timeline. Like most non linear editing apps, Final Cut Pro includes multiple tools and edit techniques to trim clips. […] Read More


  • Crossfade

    Crossfade

    When two pieces of audio overlap, one lowering while the other raises in volume, it is known as a crossfade. Similar to the Cross Dissolve transition which visually fades the […] Read More


  • Final Cut Pro 10.4.9 Update

    Final Cut Pro 10.4.9 Update

    The long wait for an update is over because on August 25, 2020 Apple released Final Cut Pro 10.4.9. The update includes some of the features previewed during WWDC but […] Read More


  • Slide Edit

    Slide Edit

    During a slide edit a clip is moved without changing the clip or project duration. To accomplish this, one of the surrounding clips is extended and the other is shortened. […] Read More


  • Ripple Edit

    Ripple Edit

    When you trim a clip using a click and drag in the timeline, you are preforming a ripple edit. This is done with the default Select tool and without a […] Read More


  • Multicam Editing

    Utilize the Multicam feature included with Final Cut Pro to view and edit multiple camera angles. 0:00 • Multicam vs Multiple Cameras 1:07 • Identify a Multicam Clip 1:27 • Show […] Read More


  • Slip Edit

    Slip Edit

    In a project, move a clips in and out points without adjusting the duration or position of that clip using a Slip Edit.With the Trim tool (T) active, click and […] Read More


  • Overwrite Edit

    Overwrite Edit

    Use an overwrite edit to replace clips in a project with the browser selection. It is important to understand that an Overwrite Edit does not move existing clips. The overwrite […] Read More


  • Hand and Zoom Tools

    Hand and Zoom Tools

    One of the seven tools accessible from the Tools pop-up menu at the top left of the timeline, the Hand tool enables click and drag scrolling in the timeline and […] Read More