How to Add an Oval Iris Transition 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. 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.

Things You'll Need

• Apple Final Cut Pro software

Instructions

1. Hit the "A" key or click on the arrow shaped icon in the Tool palette to ensure that Final Cut Pro recognizes your cursor as the Selection tool.

2. Click in the timeline between two adjacent video clips to select the edit point.

3. Click on "Effects" in the toolbar at the top of the screen. Mouse down to "Video Transitions," then "Iris."

4. Click "Oval Iris." This effect causes an oval shape to appear in the center of the outgoing image which splits in all directions and peels away to reveal the incoming image underneath.

References

• Apple : Final Cut Pro 7 User Manual