Pixel Film Studios – ProFreeze Photo Lesson – Freeze Frame Effects – Final Cut Pro X Tutorial

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Welcome to a ProFreeze Photo Lesson from Pixel Film Studios.
ProFreeze Photo allows FCPX editors to apply dynamic parallaxing effects to any frame in any video clip instantly. With ProFreeze Photo’s intuitive controls the possibilities are endless.
TIMELINE
Let’s begin by selecting our footage from the FCPX media library and dragging it to the timeline.
First we will need to add a freeze frame to our media.
Drag your curser over the frame you want to be frozen.
Then press shift and H at the same time on your keyboard.
Doing this hold the selected frame in place.
If want to adjust the placement of the hold you can alter the hold by dragging the ends forwards or backwards.
Once you have the hold in place, Locate ProFreeze Photo is the FCPX Titles Library.
Click and drag the effect over the hold mark on your media clip.
Next, Select the ProFreeze Photo adjustment layer and go to the inspector window.
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EFFECT CONTROLS
First you will begin adjusting the cut-out controls
The instructions checkbox gives you a brief reminder of how to add points and how to delete or clear all of your points.
Underneath is the guides checkbox.
This needs be turned on in order for you to see the points you are making on screen.
Once the guides are turned on start outlining the subject you are going to cut out.
Position the cut out over the original subject so the effect is flawless.
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CUT-OUT STYLE
Now let’s move on to the Cut-Out Style
In this section you will be able to adjust the sharpness, outline and shadow of the cut-out
Adjusting the shadow controls will add more depth to your cut-out.
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OVERLAY CONTROLS
Next is the Overlay Controls where you can adjust the particle opacity as well the particle size.
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FRAME CONTROLS
Once you have the Overlay controls set you can go on to adjusting the Frame controls.
Adjust the frame depth, color, width, angle and shadow to get a more dynamic look.
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FINAL TOUCHES
Now for some Final Touches
Let’s start with the Background controls
You can first start by choosing a background color or
you can create a custom background by enabling the custom check box where you will be able to insert your very own media by using the drop zone given.
Once the drop zone is filled you can then adjust the position and scale of your media.
After adjusting the background controls you can then alter the camera controls.
By clicking the new camera generate button users will be able to quickly cycle through different camera movements with complete ease.