donderdag 24 april 2025

DaVinci Resolve 20 Just UPGRADED Speed Ramping — But There’s a Catch

 DaVinci Resolve 20 just introduced an upgrade to speed ramping… but it’s not quite the game-changer we were hoping for. In this video, I walk you through exactly how the new system works, how to use it step-by-step — and where it still falls short. That’s why I created a concept fix — a better, faster way speed ramping could work in Resolve. If you’ve ever been frustrated with the current method (Fusion nodes, keyframes everywhere, confusing curve handles...), this idea is for you.





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woensdag 23 april 2025

Make Your Shots POP with Color Grading

 n this episode, I’m color grading a viewer-submitted music video shot and showing step-by-step how to turn a flat image into something punchy, professional, and full of emotion. We’ll walk through how to use tools like color wheels, HSL curves, vectorscope monitoring, masking techniques, and even a powerful plugin to finish off the look. If your footage is feeling dull or lifeless, these color grading tips will help bring your shots to life—especially when working in Final Cut Pro. We’ll also go over how to direct the viewer’s eye, clean up skin tones, and add that final cinematic touch.

 




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dinsdag 22 april 2025

The Secret to Smooth Speed Ramps in FCP (No More Choppy Edits!)

 Ever tried speeding up a clip in Final Cut Pro and ended up with something… janky? 😅 In this video, I’ll show you how to properly speed ramp in Final Cut Pro using built-in tools and how to take your edits to the next level with smooth motion blur using MotionVFX’s Motion Blur AI.

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maandag 21 april 2025

Final Cut Pro 11.1 | Everything You Need to Know

 Final Cut Pro 11.1 is here! In this video, I walk you through everything new in the latest FCP update—from long-awaited native Adjustment Clips, to Magnetic Mask improvements, Image Playground AI features, and a powerful new audio effect: the Quantec Room Simulator. While this isn’t the huge update many of us are hoping for, there are definitely some handy improvements and bug fixes that Final Cut Pro users will appreciate. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned editor, these changes will help you work faster and stay organized inside FCP.  

📌 What’s New in Final Cut Pro 11.1: 

Native Adjustment Layers (called Adjustment Clips) 
Image Playground: AI-generated image tool (macOS 15.2 required) 
Magnetic Mask UI and tracking improvements 
New shortcut to show/hide the Magnetic Mask Editor 
Quantec Room Simulator: Realistic reverb audio plugin 
Rename audio effects directly in the Inspector 
New shortcut to reveal Multicam clip sources in browser (Shift + F) 
You can finally move markers in the timeline! 
Multiple bug fixes that improve stability and performance




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woensdag 16 april 2025

No Extra Equipment Needed: Transmitting Timecode Through Cable Without Additional Equipment

 This is a great way to get started with Timecode — if you have any device that features a timecode output port. Then once you gotten to know the system, you can learn about the other devices like the Tentacle Sync E and others. Let's jump in.

 





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dinsdag 15 april 2025

How to Create 3D Animation Story Videos with Free AI Tools – Easy Step-by-Step Guide

 Ready to create stunning 3D animation story videos using free AI tools? 🚀 In this video, I’ll guide you step-by-step through the entire process—from crafting your story to publishing a professional animation. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced creator, this tutorial has everything you need to bring your ideas to life! 


 

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maandag 14 april 2025

10 AI Animation Tools You Won’t Believe are Free

 Free ai animation tools that allow you to animate anything. Text to video, image to video, lip sync, character animation, and more. Viggle AI, Minimax, Kling AI, Krea, Hedra, LivePortrait, Adobe Express, and others. They’re all easy to use ai animation tools that bring life into your ai art for social media, ai films, music videos, and more. AI animation makes content creation easier and more fun with endless creative possibilities.



 

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zaterdag 12 april 2025

Does AI in DaVinci Resolve 20 Replace Editors?

 Learn every new DaVinci Resolve 20 A.I. feature, how to use the brand-new AI, and whether it will help or hurt us as creative editors.



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