Episode 55: Color Grading on a Deadline in Final Cut Pro

Let’s face it, sometimes, it ain’t about art. It’s about doing work and getting paid. And sometimes it’s about doing work fast and getting paid. In this Episode of Red Giant TV, Apple Certified Master Trainer, Simon Walker, will talk about Grading on a deadline. And hey, maybe with the help of Magic Bullet Looks, he can bring some of the art back into it.

Watch the Episode HERE.

Red Giant QuickTip #43: Royal Wedding Looks

In this tutorial Apple Certified Master Trainer, Simon Walker, shows you the fastest way to control the strength of your Magic Bullet Looks effects in Final Cut Pro, while also looking at a variety of techniques for making your wedding look… uh… more royal.

Related Links:

• Buy Magic Bullet Looks
• Buy Simon Walker’s Weddings & Events for Looks
• Simon Walker’s Website.

Red Giant QuickTip #42: Using Vignettes in Magic Bullet Looks

Red Giant QuickTip #40: Faster Navigation in Final Cut Pro

In this Tutorial, Apple Certified Master Trainer Simon Walker will show you how to navigate faster on the FCP timeline, and how you can combat muscle ache and tendon burn by replacing mouse movements with keyboard shortcuts. This is especially useful during grading, whilst switching between clips to check color consistency.

Related Links

• Check out Simon’s website HERE.
• Get Colorista II HERE.

Red Giant QuickTip #38: Managing Filters in Final Cut Pro

During grading, itʼs usual to apply several filters to clips on the timeline, when adding color corrections and looks to shots, so in this tip Apple Certified Master Trainer Simon Walker shows how to manage multiple filters on clips more efficiently.

Red Giant QuickTip #37: Using the Fill Light Tool in Magic Bullet Looks

In this tutorial, Apple Certified Master Trainer Simon Walker shows you how to work faster whilst grading using the Fill Light tool in Magic Bullet Looks, which can be more accurate than using the contrast sliders in Final Cutʼs 3 Way Color Corrector filter.

Red Giant QuickTip #36: ToonIt Presets in Final Cut Pro

In this tutorial, Apple Certified Master Trainer Simon Walker shows you quick ways of applying cartoon effects to footage using ToonIt!, as well as FCP tips for working more quickly in the interface.

Related Links:

• Get Red Giant ToonIt HERE.
• Get Simon Walker’s Weddings & Events for Looks HERE.
• Check out Simon Walkers website HERE.

Episode 53: Broadcast Graphics in Final Cut Pro
Hosted by Simon Walker

In this Episode of Red Giant TV, Apple certified Master Trainer, Simon Walker, will show you how you can create Broadcast Quality Graphics in Final Cut Pro, with the host apps’ included tools and Magic Bullet Looks.

Watch the episode HERE.

Related Links:

• Get Magic Bullet Looks HERE.
• Get Simon Walker’s Weddings & Events for Looks HERE.
• Check out Simon Walkers website HERE.

Red Giant QuickTip #34: Fast 3D Effects in Final Cut Pro

In this tutorial Apple Certified Master Trainer Simon Walker shows you how to improve up your workflow by compositing elements in a virtual 3D space with reflections and glow elements, without leaving the Final Cut timeline.

Check out Simon’s site @ simonwalkerfreelance.com

Related Links:

• Get Red Giant Warp HERE.
• Get Simon Walker’s Weddings & Events for Looks HERE.
• Check out Simon Walkers website HERE.

Red Giant QuickTip #31: Showing the Filter Bar in Final Cut Pro

In this tip Apple Certified Master Trainer Simon Walker shows you how to work more efficiently with filters in the Final Cut Pro interface, with techniques for showing and hiding the Filters Bar overlay, so you can see at a glance which of your shots has filters applied.