Category: Tips

Aerial Cinematography Services
March 18, 2015
Blog, Tips
Honcho Media is one of only a handful of companies in Northern Ireland that has acquired permission from the Civil Aviation Authority to carry out aerial cinematography/video...
After Effects Alpha Channel in FCPX
July 11, 2012
Blog, Tips
I was working on a project recently where I was bringing in some rendered After Effects layers with alpha channels. I layered the imported ProRes 4444 files in the FCPX timeline...
Phantom Post Workflow with GlueTools
April 24, 2012
Blog, Tips, Tutorials
I was recently asked to edit a commercial shot with a Phantom high speed camera, so was presented with the task of figuring out some kind of work-flow. The commercials had to be...
Multiple versions in FCPX
June 29, 2011
Blog, Tips
This is a quick tip and not necessarily the best way of managing multiple versions of edits but so far I find it works well.  Just like you can audition specific clips in the...
Managing Media in Final Cut Pro X
June 23, 2011
Blog, Tips
Update July 20 2012 Since it's initial release, FCPX has had some welcomed improvements in performance and usability including the ability to reconnect footage. Why Apple did not...
HDSLR using your computer as a monitor
February 26, 2011
Blog, Tips
This is a pretty obvious tip, but one I have totally overlooked because I usually disregard any software that comes with cameras, resorting to third party solutions.  Most Canon...
Time Machine and FCP conflict
January 25, 2011
Blog, Tips
This is a small problem with a simple fix but might not be apparent at first.  I'm using an external hard disk connected to an Airport Extreme to backup my files with Time...