Adjustment Layer for Final Cut Pro X

Don’t join the bandwagon of critics who thinks the Final Cut Pro X is too simple. There are actually a few powerful tools that the software packs but lacks the popularity it deserves. This could be due to the clean look of the user interface of FCPX, thereby hiding certain tools. One of such tools is the Adjustment Layers which could be extremely helpful if trying out an effect on your entire timeline is your thing.

Note that Final Cut Pro X does not actually have a built-in Adjustment Layer. However, with a little technical know-how, you can create one via Motion and publish it to FCPX. You don’t really have to go through that route anyway, they are already pre-created Adjustments Layers if you know where to look. These pre-created Adjustment layers can be downloaded for free.  When it comes to using Adjustment Layers, there are limitless uses to it. Usually, once you have a grasp of it, they become a must-use part of your video editing process.

Nonetheless, we’ve identified three of the most important usage of Adjustment Layers which you should be using;

• Color Correction and Multiple Add Effect

Using the adjustment layer, you can save time and energy by color correcting multiple clips with few clicks. All you have to do is to add the grades to the adjustment layers including the effect. When it’s multiple frames, extend the layer to each of the clips. This does not mean they cannot be disabled if you have no need for it again.

• Create Movable Markers

Of course, everyone knows that markers cannot be moved in Final Cut Pro X, that’s if you don’t know your way around Adjustment Layers. Stop wasting creative time involved in nudging a frame at a time. Dragging them around comes useful with Adjustment layers.

• One Time Clip Transformation

Another super useful feature of the Adjustment Layer is one-click transformation of all clips. Say bye to clip by clip modification if you know your way around adjustment layers.

You can download the Adjustment Layer for Final Cut Pro X for free here. To install it, simply unzip it to /Users/username/Movies/Motion Templates/Titles/ folder.

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