Uploaded September 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
🎨 *Get the PRO LOOK you're looking for* → geni.us/AmazingFCPColorGrading
📣 *Want my SFX?* → geni.us/FilmicCrispSFX
This is one of my favorite ways to open a video and hook someone in the first few seconds. In this Final Cut Pro tutorial I'll show you how to create [the specific effect] using only built in tools, no plugins required. It works whether you're making YouTube videos, Reels, TikToks, or short form ads, and it adds a level of energy and polish that makes people stick around past the opening. Quick to set up once you know the steps.
My Insta 📸 geni.us/dylanjohndickerson
🧰 _*TOOLS & TRAINING TO LEVEL UP YOUR EDITS*_
🎨 *FCP Color Grading Masterclass* → geni.us/AmazingFCPColorGrading
🎧 *Want my SFX?* → geni.us/FilmicCrispSFX
🌈 *Cinematic LUTs* → geni.us/greatvideoLUTs
🔥 *Filmic Burns Pack* → geni.us/filmicburn
📋 *Free FCP Cheat Sheet + video creation tips in your inbox* → fcpacademy.com/free-training
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✏️ _*A FEW OF MY FAVORITE PLUGINS & TOOLS*_
▶ *#1 Plugin Bundle for FCP* | geni.us/absolutepack
▶ *Smooth Zooms with Zero Keyframes* | geni.us/ProZooms
▶ *Incredible Voice Audio Enhancer* | geni.us/AuphonicAI
▶ *Best Music for Videos* | geni.us/epidemicsound1
▶ *AI Silence/Mistake Remover* (big time saver) | geni.us/editquickly
▶ *Huge Creative Asset Library* | geni.us/Artlist2freemonths
_*The other 30+ plugins & tools I can't create without*_ ▸ fcpacademy.com/toolkit
🎓 _*MAKE VIDEOS PEOPLE ACTUALLY FINISH*_
_Courses, digital packs & free goodies for editors_
👉 fcpacademy.com
_PS: Some of the links in this description are affiliate links and I get a small kick back for them at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support!_
CHAPTER MARKERS
00:00 - Let's get it
00:07 - Inspired by..
00:24 - Filming tips
00:38 - Setting up the effect in FCP
01:44 - Shape Masking
02:42 - The cherries on top help to sell it
04:11 - Fix the border issue
04:33 - This will save you so much time
05:37 - Another cool option!
05:52 - Audio effects to pull in your viewer even more!
#finalcutproeffect #finalcutpro
🎨 *Get the PRO LOOK you're looking for* → geni.us/AmazingFCPColorGrading
📣 *Want my SFX?* → geni.us/FilmicCrispSFX
This is one of my favorite ways to open a video and hook someone in the first few seconds. In this Final Cut Pro tutorial I'll show you how to create [the specific effect] using only built in tools, no plugins required. It works whether you're making YouTube videos, Reels, TikToks, or short form ads, and it adds a level of energy and polish that makes people stick around past the opening. Quick to set up once you know the steps.
My Insta 📸 geni.us/dylanjohndickerson
🧰 _*TOOLS & TRAINING TO LEVEL UP YOUR EDITS*_
🎨 *FCP Color Grading Masterclass* → geni.us/AmazingFCPColorGrading
🎧 *Want my SFX?* → geni.us/FilmicCrispSFX
🌈 *Cinematic LUTs* → geni.us/greatvideoLUTs
🔥 *Filmic Burns Pack* → geni.us/filmicburn
📋 *Free FCP Cheat Sheet + video creation tips in your inbox* → fcpacademy.com/free-training
---------------------------------------------------------
✏️ _*A FEW OF MY FAVORITE PLUGINS & TOOLS*_
▶ *#1 Plugin Bundle for FCP* | geni.us/absolutepack
▶ *Smooth Zooms with Zero Keyframes* | geni.us/ProZooms
▶ *Incredible Voice Audio Enhancer* | geni.us/AuphonicAI
▶ *Best Music for Videos* | geni.us/epidemicsound1
▶ *AI Silence/Mistake Remover* (big time saver) | geni.us/editquickly
▶ *Huge Creative Asset Library* | geni.us/Artlist2freemonths
_*The other 30+ plugins & tools I can't create without*_ ▸ fcpacademy.com/toolkit
🎓 _*MAKE VIDEOS PEOPLE ACTUALLY FINISH*_
_Courses, digital packs & free goodies for editors_
👉 fcpacademy.com
_PS: Some of the links in this description are affiliate links and I get a small kick back for them at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support!_
CHAPTER MARKERS
00:00 - Let's get it
00:07 - Inspired by..
00:24 - Filming tips
00:38 - Setting up the effect in FCP
01:44 - Shape Masking
02:42 - The cherries on top help to sell it
04:11 - Fix the border issue
04:33 - This will save you so much time
05:37 - Another cool option!
05:52 - Audio effects to pull in your viewer even more!
#finalcutproeffect #finalcutpro
