Tip #295: Save Time – Use Master Effects
You’ve editing a flock of clips into your sequence in the Timeline – only to discover a problem. Fixing all these clips at once is what master effects are designed to do. Here’s how.
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Tip #400: Speed Your Audio-mixing in FCP X
These shortcuts help to adjust audio levels in a fast and precise way, from changing entire clips to just a short range. Here’s how.
Tip #378: Rename Clips in Batches
When you import media into Final Cut Pro, the clips often contain meaningless names, such as those assigned by the camera. Although you can rename clips individually, you can also rename a selection of clips as a batch in the browser. Here’s how.
Tip #367: How to Render a Portion of the Timeline
Rendering is the process of creating temporary video and audio files for segments of your project that Final Cut Pro cannot play in real time. Here’s how to render all, or part, of your timeline.
Tip #395: 4 Cameras Hacks That Save Time
Here are four filmmaking camera hacks for great effects without spending more than five bucks for each tip.
Tip #372: 5 Prep Tips for Directing Commercials
Here are five tips, from PremiumBeat, of ways to improve your preparation before directing your next commercial.
Tip #368: 12 Tips for Better Locations
Picking the right location can make all the difference for your film. Here is a list of 12 tips to consider, from “The Guerrilla Film Makers Pocketbook,” when trying to find the right location on a budget.
Tip #388: Garbage Masks in Motion
Garbage masks are really useful because they help you, ah, get rid of the garbage such as light stands, or portions of the background. Here’s how it works.
Tip #387: Motion Tracking Strategies
Motion tracking in Apple Motion isn’t always perfect. Here are some tips that can improve the quality of your tracks.
Tip #386: Filters that Blur Alpha Channels
Blurring the alpha channel allows you to blur a foreground object into a background element. Here are two filters that can help.