Part 2. Final Cut Pro Effects
Editing is a craft that requires a balance between the logical and creative sides of our brain. Strong organization and technical skills are balanced by creative storytelling and visualization.
In the previous section, we looked at editing. This is the key place to begin. First, you have to tell your story. Until the story is locked in, it is a waste of time to work on effects. Once the story is complete, then you can make it look as good as possible. That’s what this section is about—effects.
Final Cut Pro has an almost limitless number of effects, but we decided to focus on four that are lesser known.
Kevin Monahan leads off with an overview of composite modes. These are the heart and soul of effects compositing in ...
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