How to Add a Ripple Dissolve in Final Cut Pro
Final Cut Pro is Apple's robust application for digital video editing and finishing. It has become the industry standard for digital media content professionals and amateur enthusiasts. Gone are the days of cutting and splicing celluloid in this nonlinear world of multitasking, budget balancing and deadline sensitivity. Video and audio presentations must be edited with speed and efficiency. The modern video editor has to wear many hats--graphic designer, animator, sound engineer and visual effects artist, just to name a few. Creativity and precision detail are key in the ever-advancing world of nonlinear video editing, and Final Cut Pro is the tool of choice for editors "in the know" because of its versatility, speed and intuitive interface.
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Instructions
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Press the "A" key or click the arrow-shaped icon in the Tool palette to ensure that Final Cut Pro recognizes your cursor as the Selection tool.
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Click in the timeline between two adjacent video clips to select the edit point.
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Click on "Effects" in the toolbar at the top of the screen. Mouse down to "Video Transitions," then "Dissolve" and click "Ripple Dissolve." This effect will smoothly morph one image into the next while creating an effect similar to a drop of water sending out a wave of "ripples" across a pond. The Ripple Dissolve works well when used on footage dealing with water or water-sports.
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