Using Avid DNX files in Final Cut Pro

If you get sent some Avid DNX files you can use them in FCP as long as you have the right drivers.

You can download the drivers free from Avid.

Install the package, but don't worry if you get a weird error message like this:

The codecs should work despite the error.

The files won't work directly with FCP, but you can now slap them into Compressor and convert to ProRes

Rendering. Fuck that.

Ejecting Hard Drives

Come on Final Cut X, don't fuck me about.
I want to eject a hard drive. Just eject the project and event as well if you have to.
Don't make me quit you....because I will. I fucking will you know.

Moving the CLIP CONNECTION points in FCPX

I keep wanting to call these anchor points, but that's something else.

To move a connection point hold down alt and command and click where you want the connection to be.

Very useful and not remotely obvious.

Free Vintage Photo / Instagram style filter for FCPX

I just found this lovely vintage photo filter effect for fcpx courtesy of Final Cut Pro Argentina.

Download it and stick it in Movies/Motion Templates/Effects.

Simple and free. Love it.

Easy Way to Solve Dropped Frames in FCPX

Just do the following:

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...and you'll be fine.

Oh yeah, and.....don't warn me about this again.

Quick Screen Grab

Not a FCPX issue, but very useful all the same:

SHIFT CMD 4

This gives you a crosshair that allows you to select an area to take a screenshot.

Very useful.