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...
How to create onscreen controls with Motion 5 for Final Cut Pro X
How to create onscreen controls with Motion 5 for Final Cut Pro X
The ability to publish parameters in Motion has been wonderful for graphics you create to use over and over again. However, creating onscreen controls for Final Cut Pro X has been... Read more...
Create Email Notification when exporting from FCP X using Automator
Create Email Notification when exporting from FCP X using Automator
Automator is an application that comes on every Apple computer. In this episode I show you how you can utilize some of its actions to send you an email notification... Read more...
Getting the most from UAV (Drone) footage with FCP X
Getting the most from UAV (Drone) footage with FCP X
In this episode I show you some cool techniques using Drone footage from Chris Sherman of www.OverAustin.com. You will learn speed ramping, optical flow, and speed conform- as well as... Read more...
mMorphCut by MotionVFX
mMorphCut by MotionVFX
  MotionVFX.com has so many great things for FCP X and Motion users. I'm happy to say, the mMorphCut plugin ($59) works really well! And in this video- I show you how... Read more...
Instagram Video Settings
Instagram Video Settings
   I thought it was once funny that people want to shoot video on their iPhone, now there's full fledged production units doing this, along with iPhone Film festivals! Similarly,... Read more...
Skin smoothing and color correction.
Skin smoothing and color correction.
In this video I show you an interesting way to smooth skin and correct for unearthly skin tone using just the built in features of FCP X.  Don't forget to... Read more...
Automate Voiceovers in FCP X
Automate Voiceovers in FCP X
In this video, I show you an interesting way to keep working while you wait for you scheduled voice over talent.  Please subscribe for more videos like these.   Read more...
Basic Troubleshooting for FCP X
Basic Troubleshooting for FCP X
In this video, I show you some of the best practices for times that FCP X isn't behaving as it should.  Please subscribe for more videos like these.   Read more...