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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)

Updated ! 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)

Updated ! 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)

Updated ! 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)

Fancy LiveType Tricks.
If you haven't worked with LiveType you are missing a treat. This article shows you how to take LiveType past bouncing TV sets and sunflower characters into creating some amazing animated text effects.  (Published: Jan. 2006 ; LiveType v. 1.x, 2.x)