In this episode we explore how to move and adjust connected clip anchor points in Final Cut Pro X. This will allow you to easily make slip edits and other trims without altering the timing of connected clips.

Secondary Storyline: Moving Connected Clip Anchor Points in Final Cut Pro X

Have you ever had a project where you need the audio to match exactly with either a sound effect or music hit and couldn’t quite get it to match up properly? Ever needed to correct for the tiniest amount of audio drift in an interview? Here's your answer!

Secondary Storyline: Sub-Frame Audio Editing

In this episode we'll be covering white balance, Final Cut Pro X's built-in Match Color feature, and how to utilize a color checker if your DP or Cinematographer shot one while on set.

White Balance, Match Color, and Using Color Checkers with Color Finale

In this episode we'll be working closely with shape masks, color masks, and a combination of the two. We'll learn how to color correct just smaller parts of an image based on a shape or just a single color range.

Shape and Color Masks in FCP X

If you have a dolly-in shot in 4K, you can really make some magic happen, just like in Alfred Hitchcock's iconic film Vertigo.

Faking the Dolly Zoom Technique in Final Cut Pro X and Motion 5

Using the power of XML to transfer your edits over for color correction and then bring the clips back.

Roundtripping between Da Vinci Resolve and Final Cut Pro X

Take back hard drive space and become the master of editing RAW or 4K footage

Managing Proxy and Optimized Media in Final Cut Pro X

The episode wherein we ponder: Maybe we should transcode beforehand?

Using EditReady to Transcode and Prep Your Files

Final Cut Pro X 10.3's Shiny New Interface

Gearing up for some smooth Kinetic Typography

Motion's Interface

Retiming, High Frame Rates, and You

Why keep reinventing the proverbial export wheel? The wheel is perfect as-is.

Exporting with Bundles in Final Cut Pro X

Using Smart Keyword Collections is scientifically proven to better your mental well-being

Footage Organization Tips in Final Cut Pro X

Quick and mostly painless timelapses right in FCP X

The Primary Storyline

The Primary Storyline

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