How to apply special effects to your videos in Final Cut Pro X
Using the right special effect can make your video match your creative vision. Whether it’s simply tinting a shot to fit a mood, creating an old-fashioned film look, or turning a video clip into an abstract animated background, the right video effect is just a click away.
If you’ve been using iMovie to edit your videos, you may have found that its effects are useful but limited: There are only 20 to choose from, you can use just one at a time, and you can’t modify them at all.
Final Cut Pro X on the other hand includes a huge variety of effects that you can modify and combine to create just about any look you can imagine. And since you can easily import your iMovie project into Final Cut Pro, it’s a straightforward way to expand your creative options.
Previewing and applying effects
To preview an effect in Final Cut Pro X, first move the playhead over the clip you want to see the effect applied to so that it appears in the Viewer. Select the clip. Then open the Effects Browser by clicking its button in the Toolbar or pressing Command-5.
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