How to use Photoshop images in Final Cut Pro X
If you manipulate photographs, create graphics, or otherwise work with images, you’ve probably used Adobe Photoshop. And if you edit video, you’ve likely incorporated still images into your video projects.
Final Cut Pro X works with all kinds of image formats, such as JPEG, PNG, and TIFF. It also works with Photoshop's PSD files. You can import Photoshop files directly while maintaining transparency and blend modes. And if the Photoshop file contains multiple layers, you have access to each layer in Final Cut Pro, so you can reorder, disable, transform, or animate them. I'll show you how.
Preparing Photoshop files
Most Photoshop files don’t need any special preparation before you import them into Final Cut Pro X: Any areas of transparency and most blend modes will be respected. However, if you have vector objects (such as shapes) or layer effects (such as bevels, glows, color overlays, or drop shadows), then you will first need to either make a Smart Object out of that layer or rasterize it by merging it down onto an empty layer underneath it.
Importing Photoshop files
You import Photoshop files into Final Cut Pro X the same way you import any media: Select an event in the event library (or create a new one), and then choose File > Import > Media or press Command-I. In the Media Import window that appears, navigate to the file(s) or folder(s) to import, select them, and click Import Selected. To keep your media organized, you may want to check the Copy Files to Final Cut Events folder checkbox. If you are importing folders that have useful names, check the Import folders as Keyword Collections checkbox to make locating your files in Final Cut Pro easier.
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