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If you missed part 1…here you are.

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FxFactory Pro is absolutely amazing and the plugin developers are making filters and transitions that are simply sensational. Here is my video review of Volumetrix 2 from Industrial Revolution part of the FxFactory Pro plugins for Final Cut Pro, Motion and Final Cut Express.

My 2¢
FxFactory Pro is supplying some of the coolest and most [...]

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This is the first part of a few reviews for CHV-Electronics. In this review I concentrate on the Filters and Transitions, QC Integration FX V1.7.1. CHV-Plugins are great and allow you to open your imagination to create your own custom plugin with their Quartz Composer Developer Tool. What is Quartz Composer you [...]

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Final Cut Pro Guru Larry Jordan walks us through a demo of Sonicfire Pro 5. I want more after watching this. Cool app.

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Crumplepop is a cool add on to your bag of tools. This is made especially if you are an editor that doesn’t have the time or the skill to make your own lower thirds or overlays to present information. It is real easy to use and comes in HD which means you can [...]

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I got a few emails from my last post and I thought now would be a great time to discuss this topic.
What should I charge for my services?
Right now my rate for any service is $50 an hour, with a minimum of $200 to shoot.
10 years ago you had videographers charge [...]

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Final Cut Pro Quick Tip: Select Track Tool from Andy Coon on Vimeo.
This is a great tool. You can select 1 or all tracks in front or behind the area you need to edit and move the tracks without manually selecting all the tracks. I explain it a lot easier in the video.

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I’m a huge fan of FX Factory Pro plugins. They keep pushing the limits and are being recognized as some of the best plugins available. What’s new in the update?
Current FxFactory Pro customers get three new plug-ins in this release: the “PDF Animator” and “Perlin Noise” generators, and the “Alpha Merger” filter in [...]

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KeyXL has a great list for keyboard shortcuts for Final Cut Pro.
They also have keyboard shortcuts for many other useful applications.
I’ve printed out the list and have it by my side. Each week I pick up 3 new shortcuts that I had no idea about. I’ve always been a [...]

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