Entries Tagged as 'final cut'

Steep Gradient (Wipe) Ahead

All trucks use low gear!

Seriously, though. Recently, I learned about a very neat transition in Final Cut. Introducing… The Gradient Wipe!

(Disclaimer: Remember when I talked about cheesy transitions? A gradient wipe can be just as cheesy if you overdo it. Don’t.)

Okay, with that out of the way, let’s jump in. First of all, what is a gradient wipe? My local dictionary says nothing on the subject, so you can make up your own definition based on the explanation. Let’s play with a gradient wipe. [Read more →]

iDVD Menus Unchained

Hey, you survived the suspense! Good for you! Here’s part two of last week’s article on iDVD menus. This week, we’ll see how to get your menu and intro into iDVD, and how to customize scene selection. [Read more →]