The Edit Room

Reduce Echo in FCPX
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How to track Masks using Chromatic
How to track Masks using Chromatic
In this video, I show you how easy it is to track a mask using Coremelt's new professional color grading plugin for FCP X, Chromatic. You can download a trial... Read more...
The Definitive Multicam Workflow
The Definitive Multicam Workflow
In this FCP X Multicam tutorial I show you how to create, edit, and transfer projects with multicam clips. This is a must watch to get you up to speed... Read more...
How to slip clips inside Masks with FCP X
How to slip clips inside Masks with FCP X
In this quick tip, I show you how to move clips around inside of a mask. I use an Adjustment Layer that you can download for free here.  Read more...
Does Rendering Speed Up Exporting?
In this video, I do an open test of outputting my project before and after rendering to see if exporting speeds differ. Spoiler Alert: They do.   Read more...
How to use FCP X Hands Free
How to use FCP X Hands Free
In this episode of The Edit Room, I show you a great Mac OS feature- dictation commands! Now you can create your own commands that allow tasks to be completed... Read more...
How to Key Green-Screen in FCP X
How to Key Green-Screen in FCP X
In this video, I show you my workflow for keying green-screen footage. I use a few effects including the FCP X Keyer, an Adjustment layer, Gaussian blur, Lights and Shadows-... Read more...
How to reduce Flicker in Time-Lapse video
How to reduce Flicker in Time-Lapse video
 Flicker can happen when taking still images and combining them together to create a video. This plugin from Seed Digital Media helps reduce this type of flicker, as well as many... Read more...
The Über Proxy Workflow in FCP X
The Über Proxy Workflow in FCP X
 In this tutorial, I show you how to create a "Travel" library that references media outside the library in what Apple calls a "Referenced" library. I take it a step further... Read more...
How to upload video to Twitter in FCP X
How to upload video to Twitter in FCP X
   Arctic Whiteness, the creators of Final Cut Library Manager, has created a new app called Video Tweet which allows you to upload your video directly from FCP X. In... Read more...
Replacing Drop Zones from Motion Generators in FCP X
Replacing Drop Zones from Motion Generators in FCP X
  Drop Zones are a great way to create Motion graphics before you have video you plan to use. They also allow for using the same graphics again and again... Read more...
How to Retime Motion Generators inside Final Cut Pro X
How to Retime Motion Generators inside Final Cut Pro X
In this video, I show you the fastest way to retime generators inside Final Cut Pro X without having to go back to Motion. Don't forget to subscribe here!  Read more...