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Day courses for DSLR owners who want to know more about FCPX

2013-05-22T16:12:52+00:00

There is no doubt that the introduction of video shooting DSLRs has revolutionised the industry. Final Cut Pro X is perfect for the photographer who wants to get into video production. Calumet are running one day courses for 'hands on' DSLR & FCPX workflow. We also have a coupon code for discount.

More light flares and more tool plugins for Final Cut Pro X

2013-05-22T14:56:27+00:00

Two new plugins from the FxFactory stable. Xflare from SugarFX adds adjustable flares to footage and the sequel to Ripple Tools is out.

Working with RAW images using Photoshop and Final Cut Pro X

2013-05-21T18:22:31+00:00

With more and more of us shooting RAW images on DSLRs, what is the best way to handle them in FCPX? With a bit of help from Photoshop, this new episode of MacBreak Studio shows us how.

Remove reverberation from audio in Final Cut Pro X with Unveil from Zynaptiq

2013-05-21T15:00:33+00:00

We have to give a big thank you to Larry Jordan for spotting this one. Make sure you have Hoovered the carpet in the office this morning as that's where your jaws will be after watching and more importantly listening to the demos.

Text yourself when your Final Cut Pro X shares have completed.

2013-05-20T15:39:19+00:00

FCPX is very quick when it comes to editing, but sharing can take its time depending on what you are sending and to where. Ben Balser has a handy tip to let you know when a share has finished.

Sam Mestman talks 4K FCPX RED workflow at the Los Angeles Creative Pro User Group

2013-05-17T13:25:45+00:00

It's been a while since we featured a presentation from the LACPUG here on FCP.co. This is a good one, Sam Mestman from Lumaforge takes the audience through a 4K RED workflow on Final Cut Pro X.

Apple loan FCP.co a top of the range iMac to test. Part 2 Living with it!

2013-05-16T15:13:01+00:00

A part two to our article on Apple's new 27" iMac that was very kindly loaned to us. We sum up our thoughts on the machine and come to the conclusion that there is one big problem with the iMac.

Stockeon The marketplace to buy and sell footage & templates

2013-05-15T14:19:58+00:00

Do you have Motion templates that you want to sell or maybe you want to buy some? Do you want to buy or sell stock footage? The new Stockeon marketplace might be the place to go.

The correct way to archive a Final Cut Pro X Project

2013-05-14T18:20:15+00:00

So you've finished your edit in FCPX, how do you archive off a project for safe storage? In this new episode of MacBreak Studio we look at the correct way to make sure a project will come back to life in the future.

Coremelt release SliceX with Mocha tracking for Final Cut Pro X #FCPX

2013-05-14T15:27:54+00:00

***Winners Announced***

We have seen it demoed, but today is the official release date for the updated plugin SliceX, the bezier masking tool for FCPX that now features Mocha tracking. We also have 3 copies to giveaway to lucky FCP.co readers!

Three new Final Cut Pro X plugins and an update to a popular colour corrector

2013-05-10T16:50:45+00:00

It's the second week in May and the new plugins keep rolling out. In this update we have three new plugins and an update of an old favourite.

Show all media in a FCPX Event or Project with the free myFiles application

2013-05-09T16:04:56+00:00

myFiles a a free application that allows you to make an external list of all media that is involved in a Final Cut Pro X Event or Project.

Creating cinemagraphs with Final Cut Pro and Motion

2013-05-08T15:47:19+00:00

What are cinemagraphs? In this article we show you a recent broadcast feature made up entirely of cinemagraphs and we also look at how they are made using FCP and Motion.

Animating text in Motion 5 using a custom made behavior and keyframes

2013-05-07T18:00:58+00:00

You would think that from the title of the article that this new episode of MacBreak Studio is covering the basics on behaviors. You would be wrong as it gets complex and very interesting very quickly.

Budget lens flares and anamorphic streaks with the $49 Flarelight plugin from PHYX

2013-05-07T15:21:00+00:00

Light flares and anamorphic streaks are very popular. This new plugin from PHYX won't break the bank at $49, but it will get you those light effects on your video.

Diana Weynand's Apple Certified Final Cut Pro X training goes live online (FCP200)

2013-05-03T03:27:47+00:00

***Winner Announced***

Want to learn Final Cut Pro X but can't get to or haven't got the time to attend an authorised training centre? The author of the official FCPX training book, Diana Weynand is now offering a live certified course online. We've also got a coupon code for 30% discount and a free place to give away!

Tangent FX release FCPX plugin Hot Spots and offer a sale with 30% off everything

2013-05-02T05:45:03+00:00

The start of the month and Tangent FX has released a set of generators and transitions for Final Cut Pro X called Hot Spots 01. They've also got 30% off everything for the rest of the week with a coupon code. (May 2nd to 3rd)

How to make a DVD in Final Cut Pro X without a DVD disc!

2013-05-01T02:03:15+00:00

A slightly cryptic headline for this new episode of MacBreak Studio, but indeed, our duo of Steve and Mark make a DVDless DVD. See how they perform this FCPX magic trick after the break!

Motionbend takes video stabilisation to the next level and adds FCPX XML export

2013-04-30T12:23:02+00:00

Although there is video stabilisation built into FCPX, the $99 Motionbend application has a lot more going on under the hood. With a new XML export into FCPX feature just added, we thought we would take a closer look at "motion editing" with Motionbend.

A quick roundup of April's best free Final Cut Pro X tutorials

2013-04-29T18:36:51+00:00

With not much news on a quiet Monday, we thought that it was a good opportunity to take a look at the best free Final Cut Pro X tutorials that have been published this month.

Get your timing of script reads right with Voice Over and Andy releases two more free plugins

2013-04-25T06:29:00+00:00

The deluge of new plugins post NAB continues. New releases include a utility plugin for getting the timing right when editing to a script and a couple of new free plugins from Andy Mees.

First posted Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera footage gets edited in FCPX and graded in Resolve

2013-04-25T01:01:55+00:00

Hot off the uploads is the first third party test we have seen of the new Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera. The footage was edited in Final Cut Pro X and graded in Resolve. The video and more details shamelessly scraped off Vimeo after the break.

How Emmy winning George to the Rescue gets cut on Final Cut Pro X for NBC

2013-04-24T05:12:01+00:00

When Mike Fernandes from NBC got in touch to tell us that Emmy winning NBC show George to the Rescue gets cut on FCPX, we had to know more. Mike very kindly lets us in on his workflow and equipment setup for the show. Even we were picking up tips!

What is better when animating in Motion - Behaviors or Keyframes?

2013-04-23T18:05:53+00:00

It's back to basics again in this episode of MacBreak Studio. Mark and Steve take a look at using behaviors to animate an object instead of keyframes.

Three free handy plugins for Final Cut Pro 7 and FCPX from Andy Mees

2013-04-22T16:15:58+00:00

It's certainly new plugin Monday here on FCP.co and we have to thank Andy Mees for releasing three free plugins to download. They all work on FCP7 & FCPX, Motion, Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects.

Two new plugins for FCPX XOverlays from Luca Visual FX and Shape Pop from Stupid Raisins

2013-04-22T14:51:28+00:00

Two new products from two Final Cut Pro X plugin developers. Get custom graphics layered over footage with XOverlays and bring those GVG wipe patterns back with Shape Pop.

Matrox announce the Monarch HD video streaming and recording unit

2013-04-21T18:58:28+00:00

In the last of our videos recorded at NAB 2013, we take a look at the Monarch HD video streaming and recording unit from Matrox. It won a lot of awards at the show, so what is it all about?

The official Blackmagic Design Press Conference video at NAB 2013

2013-04-19T13:52:56+00:00

Blackmagic Design were filming on two cinema cameras at the Press Conference on the Monday of NAB 2013. They have just sent us the official video of the event. Grant Petty explains Ultra HD, 6G SDI and of course he takes us through the new products and product updates. A good 24 minute watch with a lot of good background info.

Motu display the HDX-SDI with Thunderbolt at NAB 2013

2013-04-19T13:15:00+00:00

We first saw the HDX-SDI on the Motu stand last year at NAB. The uncompressed I/O box is close to shipping so we thought that we would take another look.

NewBlueFX plugins for Final Cut Pro X at NAB 2013

2013-04-18T12:14:55+00:00

NewBlueFX is one name that isn't that familiar with FCPX editors. Their background has been mainly with Sony Vegas users, so we took the opportunity to talk about their plugins at NAB. Also standby for Denoiser news!