Is EXFAT the best option for me?Hi, I bought a new WD 2TB HDD for using to copy my edited video files from FCP and many other forms of data from my Mac to this drive. I want to use it with Time Machine too at the same time. I also want to be able to...view more
How to make multiple clips look cohesiveHi! I created a project where I put together about 25 different little video clips - of varying quality, some shot on smart phones, some on shaky or blurred home video, some on a clearer video camera. I want dot find ...view more
FCP x Vectorscope to X2I'm writing a book about digital cinematography so I have a chapter on waveform monitors, vectorscopes, test charts, etc. I made some demonstrations on FCP X using professional test charts (mostly from DSC Labs). ...view more
Thread Questions about Resolve roundtriping and Medias.
Questions about Resolve roundtriping and Medias.Hai guys, we just shot a Telemovie with A7S in AVCHD. For the first few days we had Atomos Ninja Star to directly output a ProRes 422, but due to the Metadata Problem( each and every single clip will having t...view more
Magic Bullet and FCPXI have had magic bullet looks 2.0.3 and have been using it on premiere for a few years. I just got fcpx and can not use magic bullot because it doesn't show up in my effects tab. What shall I do to have Magic bullet i...view more
why is my final cut not workingplease look at the image below it keep freezing and gliching as well as it keep show my video back in low definition and i have a show this video need to be made for in 2 daysview more
s-log to prores for gradingHi, If you convert s-log to prores 4:4:4 or HQ to use in Da Vinci for grading, do any properties or quality of the s-log material get lost in the proces? Does it matter if you grade on s-log that has been conv...view more
Blackmagic mini monitor not workingHi, i connect my BM ultrastudio mini monitor and set the setting of my project at 1080p 25fps. then i select a/v output device and select Blackmagic ultrastudio mini monitor. Then go in Window > A/V Output...view more
Thread Selective Chroma Keying (choosing one shade of green to key)
Selective Chroma Keying (choosing one shade of green to key)I have a green screen background that I want to key out, but my subject is holding a darker green light saber. How do I key out the background but not the light saber? When I use the keyer in FCPX it knocks out both t...view more
Thread select a portion of screen for video scopes
select a portion of screen for video scopesI can't for the life of me figure out how to do something I know I've done before. How can I select just a portion of the screen to it analyzes only that portion in the video scopes? I have a grey card...view more
Thread Making small color adjustments on multiple clips
Making small color adjustments on multiple clipsI have a timeline with tons of clips on it, some of the clips make have small differences on the color settings. Can I make one adjustment that will affect all the clips, but also not be destructive to the other sett...view more
Calling on Colorists!Hi Color professionals-- I’d love to pick your brains about color for a bit. We produce a TV series that is beginning to do fairly well on Vimeo on Demand. There are a few of us in post. We each have a genera...view more
Thread How can I adjust the Color Board on-the-fly?
How can I adjust the Color Board on-the-fly?I have a Canon G7 X camera that auto-adjusts the video exposure unless you lock it in. (A screen tap will do it but I forgot.) The result is that the overall exposure might vary several times during a recording segmen...view more
Panasonic GH4 vlog lHi, I have just upgraded my Panasonic GH4 with the latest Firmware, so now I can shoot in vlog L. I understand, that different LUTs/vlog-Profiles are already included in the current version of fcp x. But none...view more
Can I spot correct in FCPX?Hi Everyone, My skill levels are pretty basic in FCPX, but I do love the program so far. Is it possible to make "spot corrections"? Perhaps similar to the blur tool or match tool in Photoshop? I have...view more
Thread Final cut pro x Color finale window not showing all options
Final cut pro x Color finale window not showing all optionsHi I'm new using color finale but when I open the window it doesn't show all options, the window gets cut almost at the end of my color wheel or curve, can't edit last settings without seeing it. Please help. Here is ...view more
Thread Export with first few frames of the grade missing that I applied
Export with first few frames of the grade missing that I appliedWhen I send my project from FCPX 10.2.2 to Compressor 4.1.3 the first few frames are missing the colour correction I applied using Color Finale. Sometimes I can see that it's going to do it in Compressor and other tim...view more
Thread False Colors When I toggle between RGB Parade and full screen
False Colors When I toggle between RGB Parade and full screen As you can see when I toggle between the different modes in FCPX the color saturates more in RGP Parade mode. Any idea what this is? This is the same monitor. I use an HP ZDisplay. Which of the images is the f...view more
Accenting red hair - color correctionHello All, The subject has auburn/red hair but is also wearing a slightly bright red top and I'm trying to emphasize her hair some but the shirt goes brighter at the same time. Any tips on just focusing on th...view more