Free #fcpx transition from @alex4d to create an audio only transition in Final Cut Pro X 10.4 – avoid clicks and pops when cutting

I recently had the question of how to remove clicks and pops that happen when doing straight cuts on your footage.

The free sound only transition plugin from Alex Gollner (aka Alex4D) creates an easy to use transition that will fix this in a jiffy.

Download Alex’s plugin here: Final Cut Pro X transition plug-in: Sound only

Final Cut Pro X: Change The Duration of Multiple Images in One Go

This tutorial will work in Final Cut Pro X 10.2, 10.3 or 10.4. Just follow the steps below or watch the video and away you go!

Whether you have 10 image, 100 image or 1000+ images this technique will allow you change the duration of multiple images on the timeline in one go. This is great for getting the timing of a slideshow presentation right without having to individually edit files. We walk through how to do this on the main storyline and on a connected storyline. This question is from Gaasm’s comment on the tutorial Final Cut Pro X: Import an Animated GIF with Transparency .

Step-by-step process – change multiple clip durations

  1. Click anywhere on your timeline
  2. CMD + A which will select all your images (they should all outline in yellow). If you only want to select a few use the SHIFT or CMD modifier and click on the clips that you want to select.
  3. CTRL + D will select the duration option for all the clips you have selected.
  4. Type in 4.00 (4 seconds and 0 frames) or another value for example 2.15 (two seconds and 15 frames) and click enter.

Full Final Cut Pro X Introduction on Skillshare

Looking for my full intro to Final Cut Pro X you can find it here on Skillshare – https://skl.sh/2BTUvhy .

Final Cut Pro X: Create a Countdown Timer with Built-in Plugins #fcpx #effects

In this tutorial learn how to make a countdown timer in Final Cut Pro X 10.3 with built-in plugins. You will learn useful skills about the benefits of working with compound clips in order to manipulate and get the most of Final Cut Pro X’s built-in plugins.

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About My Final Cut Pro X Tutorials

My Final Cut Pro X help tutorials aim to answer the tricky questions that users come across everyday. These are great classes if you want to learn Final Cut Pro X and each lesson or tip will guide you through in easy to follow steps.

If you are a beginner looking for tutorials in Final Cut Pro X take a look at my free introductory lesson “Final Cut Pro X Beginner Tutorial : Import, Edit & Export in 25 Minutes” which will get you started. This basic tutorial gives you a full run through of how to what you need to know in order to edit videos.

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About My Live Online Training & In Classroom Training

I am a professional trainer of Final Cut Pro X, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Acrobat Pro & Adobe Illustrator.

I regularly teach classes in Regina and across Saskatchewan as well as running live online workshops. If you’d like to find out more then please drop me a message design@benhalsall.com or visit my web-site www.benhalsall.com .

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Recent Videos

A selection of some of my recent weekly uploads to my YouTube channel:

Final Cut Pro X 10.3: Full Tutorial Class for Beginners – Import, Edit & Export –

Final Cut Pro X Tutorial: Sliding Title Animation with Text on Backgrounds using the Tap5a Plugin –

Final Cut Pro X 10.3: Time Titles to a Beat Beginner Tutorial –

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Final Cut Pro X & Apple Motion: Stylish Animated Title Generator with Outline #fcpx

In this tutorial learn how to make an animated title generator in Apple Motion that can be used as an editable plugin in Final Cut Pro X.

In this easy to follow tutorial class you will cover the essentials for placing text, creation animation as well as some smart keyframing tips.

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Download the plugin you see in the tutorial:

Download Plugin: Title with Animated Outline.zip

To learn how to install a plugin watch this video: Final Cut Pro X Tutorial: Install a Plugin Beginner Class

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Skillshare class:

Final Cut Pro X 10.3 – Complete – from Import to Edit & Export
http://skl.sh/2uHlK8J

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About My Final Cut Pro X Tutorials

My Final Cut Pro X help tutorials aim to answer the tricky questions that users come across everyday. These are great classes if you want to learn Final Cut Pro X and each lesson or tip will guide you through in easy to follow steps.

If you are a beginner looking for tutorials in Final Cut Pro X take a look at my free introductory lesson “Final Cut Pro X Beginner Tutorial : Import, Edit & Export in 25 Minutes” which will get you started. This basic tutorial gives you a full run through of how to what you need to know in order to edit videos.

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About My Live Online Training & In Classroom Training

I am a professional trainer of Final Cut Pro X, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Acrobat Pro & Adobe Illustrator.

I regularly teach classes in Regina and across Saskatchewan as well as running live online workshops. If you’d like to find out more then please drop me a message design@benhalsall.com or visit my web-site www.benhalsall.com .

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Recent Videos

A selection of some of my recent weekly uploads to my YouTube channel:

Final Cut Pro X: Create an On-Screen Countdown Timer with Built-in Plugins

Final Cut Pro X 10.3: Full Tutorial Class for Beginners – Import, Edit & Export –

Final Cut Pro X Tutorial: Sliding Title Animation with Text on Backgrounds using the Tap5a Plugin –

Final Cut Pro X 10.3: Time Titles to a Beat Beginner Tutorial –

 

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Final Cut Pro X: Edit Buttons – Essentials & Shortcuts – Connect Layers, Insert & Append Edits #fcpx #finalcutprox #finalcutproshortcuts

If you are brand new to Final Cut Pro X or video editing then this tutorial is for you. You will learn the essential editing tools and how they add clips to your timeline in different ways. Whether you need to create layers in your edit, insert clips precisely into your edit or recognise important icons that will help your video editing this tutorial is packed with useful information. You will also learn some of the essential editing shortcuts for navigating and editing on your project timeline.

This tutorial is taught in Final Cut Pro 10.4.

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In-Depth Introduction on Skillshare:

http://skl.sh/2uHlK8J

Free Intro to Final Cut Pro X on YouTube for Beginners:

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About My Live Online Training & In Classroom Training

I am a professional trainer of Final Cut Pro X, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Acrobat Pro & Adobe Illustrator.

I regularly teach classes in Regina and across Saskatchewan as well as running live online workshops. If you’d like to find out more then please drop me a message design@benhalsall.com or visit my web-site www.benhalsall.com .

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Final Cut Pro X: Square Video for Facebook & Instagram, Letter-boxed with Type – Tutorial #fcpx #finalcutprox #videoediting

If you need to create square videos, including text, then this tutorial will quickly run you through everything you need to know. From setting up your project timeline resolution, scaling your video and adding text with a background it is all covered in easy to follow steps in this beginner tutorial.

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About My Final Cut Pro X Tutorials

My Final Cut Pro X help tutorials aim to answer the tricky questions that users come across everyday. These are great classes if you want to learn Final Cut Pro X and each lesson or tip will guide you through in easy to follow steps.

If you are a beginner looking for tutorials in Final Cut Pro X take a look at my free introductory lesson “Final Cut Pro X Beginner Tutorial : Import, Edit & Export in 25 Minutes” which will get you started. This basic tutorial gives you a full run through of how to what you need to know in order to edit videos.

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About My Live Online Training & In Classroom Training

I am a professional trainer of Final Cut Pro X, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Acrobat Pro & Adobe Illustrator.

I regularly teach classes in Regina and across Saskatchewan as well as running live online workshops. If you’d like to find out more then please drop me a message design@benhalsall.com or visit my web-site www.benhalsall.com .

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Final Cut Pro X: Adding Type + Modifying & Animate your Titles Beginner Tutorial #FCPX #FinalCutProX #SanPancho

In this tutorial we run through the essentials of adding, modifying and animating your type / text in Final Cut Pro X. Jam packed with useful tips for adding transitions, working with colour corrections to make your text pop and creating keyframe animations this tutorial has everything you need to get started.

This is an easy to follow beginner tutorial that will take you step-by-step through everything you need to know to get started with adding type to your video edits in Final Cut Pro X.

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In-Depth Introduction on Skillshare:

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Free Intro to Final Cut Pro X on YouTube:

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About My Live Online Training & In Classroom Training
I am a professional trainer of Final Cut Pro X, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Acrobat Pro & Adobe Illustrator.

I regularly teach classes in Regina and across Saskatchewan as well as running live online workshops. If you’d like to find out more then please drop me a message design@benhalsall.com or visit my web-site www.benhalsall.com .

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Where to digitize your old VHS to DVD or for upload to the internet in Regina #yqr #videohomesystem #sask

I get asked about digitization a lot. Its not a service I offer but if you head over the Regina Public Library they have their very one Digitization Station where you can download your family movies and VHS videos and even film & negatives into a digital format.

You can find out more about the service on their web-site – https://www.reginalibrary.ca/services/digitization-station .

Regina Public Library – Central & Children’s Branch

2311 12 Ave, Regina, SK S4P 0N3

Game changer – my review of the @surfinshape surf paddle training board #landlocked #surfing #surftrip #surf #masterswimming #yqr #sask #sk #yvr #tofino #canada

I just reviewed the Surfinshape Model O board and decided to share it here as well as a Facebook group that I’ve just setup where fans of the board can share their thoughts, experiences and workouts.

Below is my review!

Game changer – review by masters swimmer, water polo player and landlocked surfer!

Fate has made my home Regina, Saskatchewan. This is about as landlocked as you can get!

I swim with the masters swim club here and since moving from the UK the trips I’ve taken have been preceded by a lot of swim training but doing workouts in the prone position on the Surfinshape board has been a game changer.

Before I bought the board I decided to take my shortboard to the pool to workout on just to see if I felt a difference before busting out the credit card. After a trip to Panama that followed some training on my shortboard I found a big difference compared to just swimming so I decided that getting the Model O would be worth the risk (I’m 230lbs which is above the recommendation) but I did a good stint of training on it before another trip to Mexico and the difference in paddle power for the last few critical strokes was noticeable. It also made it possible to paddle out and paddle in instantly rather than waiting to catch my breath!

I’ve now begun to develop some new sets for training based on the masters swimming I do. So some paddle warm-ups, easy/fast speed work by 50m and 25m, some sculling and also some work with hand paddles. I head to Tofino on Monday and am excited.

I’ve also found that both on a surfboard and on the Surfingshape board as you have to turn every 25m it really helps my turn for a wave. To practice the quick whip round of the legs and back onto the board is great. I saw some comments suggesting that this would be annoying but I think it can only be another plus.

The other area the board has helped with is my butterfly, breaststroke and head up front crawl for water polo. This is primarily because from strengthening my back in the prone position so my whip kick and dolphin kick is improved too.

The board is worth every penny! I will use it for years to come and it will significantly increase the number of waves I get on every trip!