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30/01/2025

Can a custom GPT teach you Final Cut Pro?

In this video, Mark takes a second bite at the Apple (so to speak) to show us how to build a custom GPT for answering Final Cut Pro questions accurately. Eth...

08/01/2025

Is this the end?

In our 1000th video, Mark asks a provocative question in light of the release of Gemini 2.0. Can AI really teach people Final Cut Pro? Is this the beginning...

18/12/2024

My review of the iFootage Shark Slider Nano II is live

In this video, Mark demonstrates the production capabilities of the new Shark Slider Nano 2 from iFootage. Check out Mark's library of Final Cut Pro and DaV...

17/12/2024

Coming soon: big slider review

26/06/2024

Brand new Color Grading in FCP 10.8 - free lesson on MBS

Mark demonstrates how to use Final Cut Pro's comparison viewer to match related shots in a project. Check out our new Color Grading tutorial - https://bit.ly...

24/04/2024

Frustrated with the limited styling options for captions? Convert them to titles!

In this video Mark showcases a free app that will allow you to convert captions (aka subtitles) in titles. Check out our Final Cut Pro tutorials here: https:...

19/04/2024

What we saw at NAB

In this video Steve & Mark walk the NAB show floor to show you what's new at Blackmagic Design, Atomos and more!Timestamps:00:00 - Steve & Mark NAB Intro00:2...

28/02/2024

Building an FCP plugin in Motion

In this video, Mark breaks down his creative process for building another plugin for Final Cut Pro. Purchase RT Arrows here: https://bit.ly/3V0wKwbGet RT Arr...

23/12/2023

Steve knocks it out the park with this one

In this video Steve shows you how to color correct Apple-Log HLG video for HDR delivery. Check out his full tutorial on HDR workflow here: https://bit.ly/3N...

30/11/2023

10.7 is out! Here's what's new:

In this video, Steve & Mark give you an in-depth look at the new features in Final Cut Pro 10.7 Check out our in-depth Final Cut Pro for MAC Tutorials here: ...

20/09/2023

5-minute set replacement with Final Cut Pro and Photoshop

Now that Generative AI in Photoshop has moved out of beta and into the current shipping version, here’s a quick tutorial on how to create a simple “set extension” or “scene replacement” on a video clip using that powerful feature. To pull this off you’ll need a locked down shot (e.g. sho...

23/06/2023

Join Mark Spencer on TUESDAY June 27th at 10am Pacific as he interviews filmmaker Daniel Robert Cohn. At the height of the pandemic, Daniel created a short film called "World Gone Nutz" that feature live squirrels that he and his wife tamed and trained. Even more amazing, he composited every scene using Apple's Motion!

If you've ever wondered just how far you can push a $50 piece of software, Daniel will break down his creative process and show you what's possible.

If you haven't seen his film, check it out here; it's only 4 minutes.

As with all our livestreams, Mark and Daniel will take your questions live, and if you miss the show, it will be posted soon after.

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In this episode Mark interviews filmmaker Daniel Robert Cohn as they discuss how he used Motion to create his short film "World Gone Nutz" - https://youtu.be...

09/03/2023

3 steps to perfect archives

In this video Mark shows you a foolproof way to archive your Final Cut Pro libraries. Check out Mark's full media management tutorial here: https://bit.ly/me...

13/01/2023

Livestream starting in 75 minutes, join us!

Join Mark & Steve for their first livestream of 2023, where they discuss all things Final Cut Pro and Motion.

11/01/2023

Considering a control surface for speeding up your editing or grading workflow in Final Cut Pro?

In this video Mark showcases the Monogram Creative Console for editing and color grading in Final Cut Pro. Chapter Hyperlinks:00:00 - Introduction02:13 - Con...

10/11/2022

New MBS this week showing what you can do with Pixelmator Pro and Motion

Mark demonstrate how to use Pixelmator Pro and Motion to animate a map. Check out Mark's Pixelmator Pro to Motion tutorial - https://bit.ly/Pixel2MotionChec...

26/09/2022

All of Final Cut Pro's color grading tools, presented in the context of a grading workflow, in under 60 minutes. For free. https://www.provideocoalition.com/grading-in-final-cut-pro/

13/05/2022

Once again, if you use Final Cut Pro, Motion is your ace in the hole.

Today’s video solves two shortcomings when it comes to creating pans and zooms on stills and video clips in Final Cut Pro. The first is the “Ken Burns” effect made popular, but by no means invented, by the famed documentary filmmaker: while it works very well to create these kinds of moves and...