How do I change the transition time in FCPX?

Change the transition duration

  1. Choose Modify > Change Duration (or press Control-D), type the duration (it appears below the viewer), then press Return.
  2. Drag one end of the transition away from the transition’s center to lengthen it, or toward the center to shorten it.

Do professionals use Final Cut Pro?

Final Cut Pro X is designed for easy use and can be used by both amateurs and professionals. Complete beginners could install the free 90-day trial before purchasing the full software to get used to using the editor.

What does transform do in Final Cut Pro?

You can resize, move, and rotate an image using the Transform built-in effect. This effect is commonly used on a clip placed over a primary storyline clip, which becomes the background of the resized clip.

Why can’t I make transitions longer in Final Cut Pro?

You probably don’t have enough media available (read: handles), therefore FCP X cannot make your transitions longer. Just remember that this behavior will always shorten the clips.

How do I change the default transition in Final Cut Pro?

Set the default transition in Final Cut Pro

  1. Click the Transitions button in the top-right corner of the Final Cut Pro timeline.
  2. In the Transitions browser, Control-click a transition, then choose Make Default.

Does Final Cut Pro come with transitions?

Final Cut Pro creates the transition at the edit point using media handles. If the video clip has attached audio, a crossfade transition is applied to the audio. For more precise control over fade effects, see Intro to video keyframing in Final Cut Pro.

How do you make a clip longer in Final Cut Pro?

Position the playhead or the skimmer at the point in the timeline to which you want to move the edit point. Choose Trim > Extend Edit (or press Shift-X). The edit point is extended (or shortened) to the playhead or skimmer position.