Archive for the 'Final Cut Express' Category

Why does audio sound bad, or need to be rendered, in Final Cut Pro, Avid, Premiere or iMovie?


Final Cut (and other editing apps) will accept many kinds and formats of audio for import into the Browser or Timeline.

However, just because they will, doesn’t mean you should! :)

If you import compressed audio, for example, in MP3 or AAC codecs, or audio in a different bit or sample rate than your Timeline (such as 44.1 KHz, 32 KHz or …


Final Cut Express Foundations


DVcreators.net has been known as the world leader in Final Cut training since the day Final Cut Pro 1.0 was released.

We were the training company Apple chose to help launch Final Cut Pro with training on disc, in workshops in over 60 cities and all major trade shows. We have taught alongside Randy Ubillos, the …

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Rayz O Lite - free half-hour course on programming awesome light rays in QC


Ever since the release of our DV Enlightenment lighting course, people are always asking us, “How did you make those awesome light rays on your titles?”

In that case, we used an excellent plugin for After Effects called Shine. Shine worked for a bit in Final Cut Pro years back, but then Apple changed the …

 

Warp Speed Workflow #8: There you Glow


Here’s a quick tip (under 40 seconds) for instantly adding a soft glow to titles in Final Cut Pro or Express - without going into LiveType or Motion.

postcode: 3.45

 

Do I need a studio monitor?


If your projects are going to be delivered on DVD or broadcast, it’s important to have an accurate studio monitor on your desk so you can see your project as your viewers will see it while you’re editing.

Why?

First, many editing programs show you a low quality "proxy" of your timeline, so you can’t judge color …


Editing a title in Final Cut


A frequently asked question by new Final Cut users is about creating titles and not being able to see changes as they make them. This movie shows how to see changes while editing your title, all in real-time! Wa-Hoo!

Click here to ask a question about Final Cut Pro.

 

Logic Keyboard for Final Cut


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Logickeyboard’s custom keyboard for Apple Final Cut Pro / Express, is based on the original Apple Pro keyboard. It offers plug-and-play setup with any current or recent USB-equipped Apple computer, with good feel and stylish appearance.

The custom keyboard for Final Cut Pro / Express makes Final Cut editing with the …


Final Cut Studio Warp Speed Workflow 1: Applying a transition to multiple clips


Here is a sneak preview of some Warp Speed Workflow™ Power Tips coming your way.

This trick, originally posted by us in 2001, and redone for the latest FCP version, shows the secret to adding a transition to multiple clips all at once with a simple click and drag!

 

Click here to ask a question about Final Cut Studio workflows.


Why are my transitions too short? or why do I get the “Insufficient content for edit” error?


Watch this movie for the probable solution.

When you trim a clip, there is (usually) "extra" media before and after the part of the clip you want in your timeline. (That’s what trimming does, allows you to select a portion of a clip that will show in your movie)

COOL TIP: If you select the …


What is the best way to do multi-camera shoots?


I have shot multicam concerts locking up timecode by beaming wireless audio SMPTE timecode to all cameras and recording it on Ch 2, but I can tell you it was a big hassle and a waste of time.

My recommendation for multi-camera shoots is to either:

1. Use TOD (Free Run) Timecode

TOD (Time of Day) …


Something is not working with my Final Cut system. How do I fix it?


Video editing systems will have problems. The process of pinpointing the problem is called "troubleshooting".

Troubleshooting is the art of changing one thing at a time until the problem is pinpointed.

For example, you’re having a problem with a project. Try creating a brand new project. Does the problem persist? If the brand new project works fine, that …


Core Duo versus Core 2 Duo speed tests


Bare Feats is at it again, with speed tests of the new Core 2 Duo MacBook Pros:


QT Movie NoteTaker .5 RELEASED! (free)


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If you ever need to watch a series of video clips and take notes, or if you need to get dailies or raw footage to clients or collaborators for comments, you know what a huge hassle it can be- doing window burns, waiting …

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solutions to tape capture problems with Final Cut


Here are some potential problems that you may encounter while capturing, and some possible solutions.

If you have a problem not mentioned here, the best way to solve it is to "troubleshoot" the problem. Troubleshooting is a process where you change variables, usually one at a time, to pinpoint the problem. Here’s a …


How fast are the MacBook and MacBook Pro?


Dave Nagel puts the new 13" MacBook and MacBook Pro through some tests with Final Cut Pro and Motion.

Bottom line, the Intel portables edge out a G5 dual 2 GHz desktop…

article here

More speed tests at Bare Feats

A user experience with Final Cut pro on a Macbook …


How do I edit content from a DVD?


It seems more and more common that editors are being asked to use content from a DVD- perhaps the client has provided you with last years annual report DVD… and wants you to redit it. (Remember, ripping off copyrighted content is a Federal offense with imprisonment and large fines possible!)

You can use MacTheRipper or OSEx