Apple Final Cut Pro 6 - Manual (Page 1019)

234 Part II Effects
About FXScript
FXScript effects are text files written in FXScript, a scripting language for creating
Final Cut Pro filters and transitions. You can create effects from scratch or, if you are
new to the FXScript language, you can copy and modify existing Final Cut Pro effects.
Using FXScript, you can create effects in any text editing application, but most people
prefer to use the built-in FXScript editor in Final Cut Pro, called FXBuilder.
To open FXBuilder in Final Cut Pro:
m Choose Tools > FXBuilder.
For details about the FXScript scripting language and using FXBuilder, go to
http://developer.apple.com/appleapplications .
About FxPlug
FxPlug is an image-processing plug-in architecture developed by Apple. FxPlug makes
it possible for any plug-in developer to develop hardware-accelerated effects using
technologies such as OpenGL, CoreGraphics, and CoreImage. Processor-based effects
are also supported. For more information about developing FxPlug plug-ins, go to
http://developer.apple.com/appleapplications/fxplugsdk.html .
Installing Video Filters
During the installation of Final Cut Studio, Final Cut Pro installs a number of default
FXScript plug-ins and Motion installs FxPlug plug-ins.
Important: If Motion is not installed, the FxPlug plug-ins included with Final Cut Studio
are not installed.
You can install additional plug-ins that you create yourself or purchase from a third
party. Always follow installation instructions included with third-party plug-ins.
Final Cut Pro examines specific folders for plug-ins when the application opens.
Installation is often as simple as placing a plug-in in the correct folder on your hard disk
and then restarting Final Cut Pro.
Final Cut Pro checks more than one location for each kind of plug-in (the specific
plug-in folder locations are given in the next sections):
 A plug-in folder stored in the Library folder at the root level of the hard disk:
Plug-ins installed here are available to all users of the computer.
 A plug-in folder stored in the Library folder within in a specific user’s home folder:
Plug-ins installed here are only available to that user when the user is logged in.