Tutorials

Details: Written by Peter Wiggins; Published: 03 February 2014

***Updated with direct iTunes link***

One we have been keeping our eye on for the release, the new Final Cut Pro X 10.1 Professional Post Production book is out in Kindle & Ebook format. Authored by Brendan Boykin and published by Peachpit, this book follows a whole project through from start to finish.

Details: Written by Peter Wiggins; Published: 02 February 2014

transcribing FCPX poster

There are many ways to boil down an interview so that it makes the most sense and comes out at the right duration. Slavik Boyechko has an ingenious method to transcribe his interviews to make life easier.

Details: Written by Peter Wiggins; Published: 28 January 2014

Ripple multicam FCPX training

Ripple Training has just released their new version of Mastering Multicam Editing in FCPX. The tutorial is now on its third edition. Brand new lessons for 10.1, new downloadable examples and all the info on the latest techniques for $39.99.

Details: Written by Peter Wiggins; Published: 21 January 2014

macbreak studio FCPX media libraries

There are some concepts that are easier to show with a live demo then reading about them, even with a lot of graphics included. This is one of them, moving media around in Final Cut Pro X.

Details: Written by Peter Wiggins; Published: 15 January 2014

MBS Libraries FCPX 101 more

Time for another instalment from Steve and Mark on how to use Libraries in Final Cut Pro X. Watch out for one super tip that will make the opening of FCPX Libraries quicker.

Details: Written by Peter Wiggins; Published: 07 January 2014

MBS Media events

The 10.1 update to FCPX brought many improvements, the introduction of Libraries changed the way media is organised. Steve and Mark take a look at the range of options when importing media.

Details: Written by Peter Wiggins; Published: 31 December 2013

MBS Libraries FCPX

The first in a series of tutorial videos about the FCPX 10.1 updates, we kick off with a look at Libraries and how they have changed the way media is organised.

Details: Written by Peter Wiggins; Published: 21 December 2013

fcpx shared environment

FCP.co contributor Alex Snelling has been busy of the last few months: He's been exploring collaborative workflows with the new Final Cut Pro 10.1 update. He's written a comprehensive free document that will help all editors who share their edits.

Details: Written by Peter Wiggins; Published: 19 December 2013

Ripple update

Mark Spencer and Steve Martin have put together this very comprehensive 4000 word article on what is new in Final Cut Pro 10.1. Lots to read, lots to learn in this feature packed free upgrade. A must read for FCPX editors.

Details: Written by Peter Wiggins; Published: 18 December 2013

Hodgetts update

Philip Hodgetts has put together this article on how to upgrade FCPX 10.9 Projects and Events to the new version, 10.1. He knows his stuff and now that Event Manager is free, it makes updating even easier.

Details: Written by Peter Wiggins; Published: 18 December 2013

MBS burning DVD

Sounds like an oxymoron, but it's perfectly possible. When we say Steve goes deep into FCPX this week, we mean it! He discovers embedded apps, one of which will burn DVDs all day long.

Details: Written by Peter Wiggins; Published: 12 December 2013

in the socks fcpx pdf

Martin Gosset has emailed us to say that his interactive PDF about FCPX (written in French) has been updated. Many more pages, tips, a reference and of course that new name.

Details: Written by Peter Wiggins; Published: 10 December 2013

masks fcpx mbs

Another week of hitting the update button without joy means we have room for another MacBreak Studio. This time it's back to FCPX and we explore how to use shape masks.