See how to create a new transition with Motion and publish it to Final Cut. Once published used the transition in Final Cut. Return to Motion at anytime to modify the transition template.
0:00 • Create a Transition Project in Motion
2:58 • Publish the Template using Motion
3:55 • Locate the Transition in Final Cut
5:00 • Apply the New Transition
6:02 • Make Changes to a Transition using Motion
Watch the full replay of this Final Cut Pro Help Live episode https://youtu.be/pbXiLaVL7l8
Final Cut Pro Glossary
Are you looking for a way to speed up your workflow in Final Cut Pro? If so, then compound clips are the perfect tool for you! Compound clips are selections of clips combined into one and can be used to quickly create nested edits, save time on tedious tasks, and unlock creative possibilities. In this post, we’ll explain what a compound clip is and how it works. We’ll also demonstrate how to create one with an example plus showcase some creative ways to use the feature. So if you want to make the most out of your editing experience in Final Cut Pro, keep reading and watch the video below!
Final Cut Pro is an incredibly powerful editing program, and one of the many useful features is the ability to create compound clips. A compound clip is a single clip that contains multiple clips, such as video, audio, and titles.
0:00 • Create a Compound Clip
To make a compound clip in Final Cut Pro, first select a group of clips. Then click File > New > Compound Clip or right-click and choose the option for “New Compound Clip”. Give the new clip a name, click OK and then you have created your compound clip. The selected media will now appear as one clip in your timeline and the compound clips is added to the Event in the browser window. If you want to edit any part of the original elements within a compound clip—for instance, if you want to replace or remove an element—simply double-click on the compound clip; this will expand it so that you can make changes as needed. Once finished, click the Timeline history back button to return to the previous timeline. You can move the clip around, add effects, transitions and more, just like any other clip.
1:16 • Use Compound Clips to Simplify the Timeline
A compound clip can contain any number of elements—from individual clips to entire sequences. Think of a compound clip like an umbrella that holds all your media assets together. This can make it easier to organize a project because multiple clips are combined into a single clip. You can even add effects or color-correction adjustments to an entire compound clip instead of individual clips.
1:15 • Change Duration of Compound Clip
2:22 • Break Apart Clip Items
Using a compound clip has several advantages over working with individual clips. The biggest benefit is time savings: Creating complex edits can take hours with traditional methods but only minutes with a compound clip. Additionally, when working with multiple layers of footage or audio files in your project, creating nested clips allows for greater flexibility and control when making adjustments during editing. Finally, organizing your project into manageable chunks makes it much easier to find what you need when making changes down the road. Remember to name the clips so that both you and anyone else who sees the project can understand what they are looking at. Multiple “untitled” clips isn’t very useful.
2:49 • Reusable Intro
3:24 • Group Clips to Create and Reuse Effects
4:40 • Reference New Parent Clip
Compound Clips are extremely versatile tools for creating complex edits quickly and easily! For instance, let’s say we wanted to combine two different types of audio sources – music from 1 clip and dialogue from another – into one larger composite soundtrack for our project. We could accomplish this by selecting both clips from our timeline then creating a new compound clip using File > New > Compound Clip from Selection… Voila! We now have our two separate audio sources combined into one neat package which makes adjusting levels or adding effects much simpler than before!
Adjusting the audio level of the computer clip up or down adjusts both clips at the same time. Say we want to make the music quieter, simply double-click the computer clip to open in, adjust the music, then click the timeline history back button (Command-[) to return to the project.
6:29 • Create a Library Smart Collection for Compound Clips
By combining multiple elements into one compound clip Final Cut Pro editors are able save time while creating complex edits quickly. Furthermore compounding multiple clips allows greater flexibility when making adjustments during editing while also helping keep projects organized by combining related items together into manageable chunks. So if you’re looking for ways to streamline your workflow and make editing more efficient then give compound clips a try!
Watch this episode of Final Cut Pro Help Live for steps to create an ink splat effect.
00:00 • Overview and Project Creation
02:10 • Add Clips and Change Viewer Player Background
03:50 • Retime to Hold Last Frame
05:00 • Change Blend Mode to Stencil Alpha
06:45 • Add a Background Clip
09:22 • Compositing with a Second Example
11:50 • How to Get an Ink Splat from Motion
16:35 • Use Pages to Create Shapes
Get Apple Motion from the App Store https://apple.co/2OTYRJj
Final Cut Pro Glossary
As video editors, we know post-production takes time. When all assets needed to complete a project are not available, get started with the Placeholder generator. Open the Titles and Generators sidebar and, inside the Elements category, locate the Placeholder generator. Add the Placeholder clip to your project. If desired, add effects and transitions to the placeholder like you would any other clip. Drag the edges to extend or shorten the duration of the placeholder clip. By default the generator is set to a long shot with two people. Open the Generator inspector to customize the look.
0:00 • Add the Placeholder generator
0:41 • Customize the Placeholder
1:36 • Use Replace to switch out the Placeholder with a clip
2:02 • Replace with Retime to Fit, Replace from Start, and Replace from End
2:48 • Using Auditions
If you’ve ever experienced a video rendering error 10008 or similar message while using Final Cut Pro, you know how frustrating it can be. Fortunately, there are some simple steps that can help you troubleshoot the problem and get your project back on track. In this blog post, we’ll explore these steps and explain how to use them to find the cause of and resolve errors when working with Final Cut Pro. So if you’re ready to start troubleshooting your video rendering issues, read on!
00:00 • What the error looks like
When you encounter a video rendering error in Final Cut Pro, it can be difficult to know where to start. Fortunately, in some cases, the program provides an error message that gives you insight into what is causing the issue. Check to see if the message includes a timecode or frame number had the problem. Example: “The operation could not be completed because an error occurred when creating frame 1401 (Error (10004): preparing frame. “Name Here” cannot be rendered at 00:00:46:21.” In that example error the frame number and timecode are bold. Take note of the information and try the export again. In some cases the frame number changes which can indicate multiple clips are corrupted. With this information in hand, you can begin troubleshooting your project and find a solution quickly.
01:20 • How To Locate a Frame Number
02:45 • Cutting Out a Bad Frame
If you’re editing video in Final Cut Pro, it’s almost guaranteed that you’ll need to cut out a portion of a clip from a project. Fortunately, the Blade tool is the key to quickly and easily cutting out portions of a clip or bad frames you’ve discovered. Simply press “B” on your keyboard to activate the Blade, make two distinct clicks before and after what you want to remove – effectively isolating it in between – then delete it with the delete key! Just remember that this may adjust the project so be sure review afterwards for any unintended consequences and correct them as needed.
03:40 • How to use a Split Half Search
Using a split half search is a great troubleshooting tool available to you in Final Cut Pro that can help you quickly and easily locate problem areas within a timeline. The idea is to start by splitting your timeline in half. Export the first half of the project and then the second half. If you’ve been getting an error, you should get the error message and know which side of the project has the issue. If you’re not getting an error but seeing some other issue, review each side of the export independently to determine which side contains the issue that needs to be fixed. After you have identified which half of the timeline is causing the issue, split that half in two and continue to isolate the problem until you can identify a single frame or clip that is causing the problem. This process can take time but allows you to find problems without having to manually review each frame of your video project. Once you’ve identified an issue with a specific frame or clip, you can then take the necessary steps to fix that clip or remove it from your project. Make sure you have a backup of your project and then try out the split half search to find the issue with your project.
05:23 • Range Selection Tool to export a portion
08:15 • Determining when a clip went bad – Reveal In Browser
10:05 • Bad Render File
12:00 • Background Rendering Tip
13:22 • Check Media using Reveal in Finder
15:23 • Replacing a bad media file
If editing around the issue doesn’t work, you may need to replace the video clip in the Final Cut Pro timeline. The process can seem convoluted so it’s important to verify you have a backup of your data before attempting to replace the clip. First, right-click on the clip in the timeline and choose Revel in Browser (Shift-F). Right-click on the clip in the browser and select Reveal in Finder (Shift-Command-R) to display the file with the issue. Replace this clip with the copy of the clip that’s not having the issue. This can be a backup you previously made or a copy from the original source. Note that if the original source also has an issue, you won’t be able to fix it by replacing it and may need to seek an alternative method to resolve the problem. It’s also crucial that the clip durations of the current clip and the replacement match to have this work. Once replaced, open Final Cut Pro and test the clip to see if the problem is resolved.
17:25 • Returning to Final Cut Pro
In Final Cut Pro, troubleshooting a project can be quickly done with the Blade tool and split half search. The Blade tool allows editors to cut out portions of clips or bad frames, by pressing “B” on the keyboard to activate the Blade and making two distinct clicks before and after what needs to be removed. Split half search is also a great tool that can be used to quickly identify where the issue lies in a timeline. Finally, if editing around the issue doesn’t work, you may need to replace the video clip using a backup or copy from the original source. Keep in mind that if the original source has an issue, it won’t be fixed by replacing it with another copy of the file. Knowing how to use these tools will save you time and help you quickly troubleshoot any issues in your project. The next time an issue arises in Final Cut Pro, try using the Blade tool and split half search! Make sure to watch the video for additional troubleshooting tips.
Final Cut Pro includes both simple and complex effects for creating masks. All of the included mask effects are discussed in this episode of Final Cut Pro Help Live. We will then demo how to use Pages to create custom shapes, converting those shapes to a PNG image with an alpha channel, and using Blend Modes in Final Cut Pro to utilize those shapes to create a mask.
00:00 • Overview What is a Mask
03:04 • Draw Mask Effect
07:42 • Inspector Mask Parameters
12:13 • Quick Triangle Mask with Draw Mask
13:25 • Graduated Mask
14:34 • Image Mask Overview
16:40 • Shape Mask
19:10 • Vignette Mask
20:33 • Create a Shape with Pages
22:30 • Convert Shape into PNG with Preview
23:46 • Add Shape to Final Cut Project
26:05 • Using Blend Modes
27:40 • Complex Shape (Page-Preview-Final Cut)
29:40 • Animate with Keyframes
35:00 • Adding Text to a Mask with Pages
Final Cut Pro Glossary
Final Cut Pro makes it simple to add clips with various resolutions to a project. When the resolution of a clip is different from the projects, an adjustment to the clip is made. Select the clip, open the Video Inspector and locate Spatial Conform to see what type of adjustment was made. This section may not be visible when the resolution of the clip matches the projects.
0:00 • Spatial Conform
0:27 • Type | Fit
0:56 • Type | Fill
1:20 • Project and Clip with same frame size
1:58 • Clip with smaller frame
2:23 • Clip with larger frame
3:12 • Clip has different aspect ratio
4:10 • Copy and paste adjustments
Motion is an app developed by Apple Inc. and commonly used with Final Cut Pro. Behaviors are applied to objects in Motion to create animation. One of the behaviors is called Match Move. Match Move analyzes movement of a source to create movement data. That data is then applied to an object to create animation.
Watch this replay of Final Cut Pro Help Live above or use the links below to jump to a specific section of the stream.
00:00 • Show Overview
03:30 • Getting a Sample Image Sequence from https://www.hollywoodcamerawork.com/g…
04:31 • Create and Save the Motion Project
06:35 • Import the Image Sequence into Motion
09:11 • Match Move vs Analyze Motion
11:02 • Adding Match Move
12:50 • Adding Anchor Tracker
13:50 • Using the Tracker Preview and Analyze Motion
17:55 • Reverse Track
19:15 • Reset Anchor Point and Select a New Point
21:10 • Adding a second tracker for Scale and/or Rotation
24:53 • Adjusting an object after adding tracking data
27:28 • When using Match Move, is the Analyze Motion behavior needed?
28:22 • Adding and using the Analyze Motion behavior
35:27 • Applying Analyze Motion behavior data to a Match Move behavior
38:06 • Sending a clip from Final Cut Pro to Motion
39:40 • Share – Master File (from Final Cut)
41:33 • Create a new Motion Project
42:40 • Import the clip
44:40 • Adding Match Move behavior
47:10 • Share – Export Movie (sending from Motion to Final Cut)
49:20 • Adding exported clip from Motion to Final Cut project as an audition
50:20 • Returning to Motion to make a change and then updating Final Cut project
Use Motion to create a reusable title template for use in Final Cut Pro.
0:00 • Create Motion Project
0:40 • Quick Overview of Motion Interface
1:42 • Create Pointer (Arrow)
2:28 • Add Text
3:08 • Save the Project
3:53 • Convert Project To Title
4:37 • Name Template and Select a Category
6:03 • Using the template in Final Cut Pro
7:03 • Adding additional control (Published Parameters)
8:30 • Using the additional published parameters in Final Cut
Watch the full replay of this Final Cut Pro Help Live episode https://youtu.be/pbXiLaVL7l8
Final Cut Pro Glossary
While skimming a project, have you noticed the skimmer doesn’t move smoothly across clips? This happens when Snapping is enabled because the skimmer is jumping or snapping to the various edits. Press the N key on the keyboard to enable or disable snapping.
00:00 • Snapping
00:20 • Turn Snapping on or off
00:52 • Enable or disable Snapping on the fly
01:26 • Snapping with Markers and Keyframes
