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Chapter 11
Final Cut Pro X templates
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Create and edit an effect
Create an effect template
Use the Final Cut Effect template to create a custom effect for use in Final Cut Pro X.
For detailed information on the Project Browser, see
on page 146. For
information on applying and editing effects in Final Cut Pro X,
.
For an example of creating a Final Cut Effect that includes a rig, see
SLR effect template using rigging
on page 397.
Create a new effect template
1
In Motion, choose File > New From Project Browser (or press Option-Command-N).
The Project Browser appears.
2
In the Project Browser, click Final Cut Effect, then choose a project size from the Preset pop-up menu.
Important:
Be sure to create the template at the highest resolution you will use in your
Final Cut Pro project. If you are creating 4K-specific templates, you can enable a setting that
allows the Final Cut Pro media browsers to display only templates designed for use in 4K
projects. For more information, see
on page 433.
3
Click Open (or press Return).
If the correct preset is already chosen, you can double-click Final Cut Effect in the Project Browser.
A new, untitled Motion project opens, with the Effect Source placeholder layer selected.
4
To add a reference image to the Effects Source placeholder to preview your work, do one of
the following:
•
From the File Browser or Library, drag an image onto the placeholder arrow in the Canvas.
When the pointer becomes a curved arrow, release the mouse button.
•
From the File Browser or Library, drag an image to the Effect Source layer in the Layers list.
When the pointer becomes a curved arrow, release the mouse button.
Be sure to drag the image from the File Browser or Library to the placeholder. If you accidentally
place the image into a new layer, you can’t move it to the placeholder layer.
The image is added to the Effect Source layer, replacing the arrow graphic in the Canvas, and is
resized if it is not the same size as the project. The image is temporary media used to preview
the result of the effect you are building. It is not used in the Final Cut Pro X effect.
5
Add filters or behaviors to the Effect Source layer to create a custom effect.
The filter and behavior parameters can be modified and animated. For more information on
working with filters, see
on page 741. For more information on behaviors, see
on page 293.
6
To allow Final Cut Pro users to modify specific parameters, choose Publish from the Animation
pop-up menu of each parameter you want to make accessible.
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