Better Dialogue Edits with L & J Cuts in Final Cut Pro

Written by Mark Spencer

March 11, 2022

This week on MacBreak Studio, Steve shows us how to use L & J cuts to tighten up and...

Learn Final Cut Pro in Under 60 Minutes

Written by Mark Spencer

February 18, 2022

Our regular MacBreak Studio episodes are 5 to 10 minute tips, usually focused on post-production, and often covering Final...

Faster Editing in Final Cut Pro with “Press & Hold”

Written by Mark Spencer

January 20, 2022

Experienced editors know the value of minimizing clicking and keystrokes: they can edit faster and focus more on crafting...

Creating a Background in Motion

Written by Mark Spencer

December 16, 2021

Last month I taught several sessions at the Final Cut Pro Global Summit. In between my sessions, I checked...

Final Cut Pro 10.6 New Features

Written by Mark Spencer

October 18, 2021

Full dot releases for both Final Cut Pro and Motion today with a few new and interesting features. First,...

Matching Microphones in Final Cut Pro

Written by Mark Spencer

September 9, 2021

When I shoot MacBreak Studio, I use two microphones: one for the on-camera portion, and one for the user...

5 Things

Written by Mark Spencer

August 10, 2021

5 Things Distractions, Lists, and Creativity I crashed my motorcycle on this day, August 10th, 21 years ago. It...

Audio Finishing using Roles in Final Cut Pro

Written by Mark Spencer

July 6, 2021

How do you work with audio in your NLE when it doesn’t have tracks or a mixer? This week...

Editing iPhone HDR Video in Final Cut Pro

Written by Mark Spencer

June 9, 2021

Last Fall shortly after the iPhone 12 was announced, we published a video where I explained how to work...

Using Magic Mask & Qualifiers in Resolve 17

Written by Mark Spencer

May 7, 2021

One of the marquee new features in Resolve 17’s Color Page update is the new Magic Mask palette. Available...