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New ! Problems Importing Text into Final Cut Pro
Final Cut Pro allows you to import text into a text clip, which allows you to write your text in one place, then display it in Final Cut. The problem is, that importing doesn't always work properly. This article describes the problem and provides a solution. (Published: Mar. 2010 ; Final Cut Pro v. 4, HD, 5.0x, 5.1x, 6, 7.x)

Using Keynote for Animated Sequences in Final Cut Pro
Here's a fast way to use Keynote create text animations -- especially for text-heavy clips. This is also a much faster way to create animated bulleted lists as well. This technique shows you how to make this work. (Published: Aug. 2008 ; Final Cut Pro v. 5.0x, 5.1x, 6)

Improving the Look of your Graphics and Text.
This is a comprehensive look at how computer and video graphics are different and what you need to know to create great looking video text and graphics. This article can make your life a LOT easier!  (Published: May 2006 - Updated: Jul. 2008 ; Color)

Technique: Scrolling Text in LiveType
Creating scrolling text in Final Cut is awkward at best. Here's a much more flexible way to create scrolling text in LiveType that allows multiple font sizes, colors and, gasp, a pause at the end! (Published: Aug. 2006 - Updated: Jun. 2008 ; LiveType v. 1.x, 2.x)

Positioning Text
There's a right way and a wrong way to position text in Final Cut Pro to get the highest quality. This article explains what you need to know. (Published: Mar. 2008 ; Final Cut Pro)

Creating a multi-color credit scroll.
Final Cut's text tools are pretty limited in the design department. But here is a simple way to make your closing credits look much more interesting without a lot of work.  (Published: Feb. 2006 - Updated: Feb. 2008 ; Final Cut Pro v. 4, HD, 5.0x)

Adding Timecode to a Sequence
Here is a fast way to create a sequence with burned-in timecode - very useful for client reviews and revisions. In fact, we can do this in about six steps, as this tutorial shows how. (Published: Nov. 2007 ; Final Cut Pro v. 4, HD, 5.0x, 5.1x, 6)

Warning: Text size in Motion Differs from Final Cut.
If you've tried matching text sizes between Final Cut and Motion, you've discovered they aren't the same. This article explains why.  (Published: May 2006 ; Motion)

Creating text favorites.
Many times we need to use the same text formatting for multiple text clips. Here's a fast and easy way to create text favorites, including drop shadows, that make the whole process simple.  (Published: Feb. 2006 ; Final Cut Pro v. 4, HD, 5.0x)

Use Superimpose for text clips
Simply editing a text clip to the timeline isn't enough. If you are planning on keying your text, use superimpose instead. This article shows you the three-step process and tells you why its important.  (Published: Feb. 2006 ; Final Cut Pro v. 4, HD, 5.0x)