Hi! This is Dylan from Stupid Raisins. In this video I’m going to show you how to compress a video in Final Cut Pro so that it’s smaller in size without sacrificing quality and easier to upload and share online to sites like YouTube. Now, if you’re like me, you probably have a computer full […]

Hi! This is Dylan from Stupid Raisins. In this video I’m going to show you how to quickly and easily straighten a video in Final Cut Pro. This is a great technique to use if your footage isn’t quite level or if you want to change the orientation of your shot. So whether you’re new […]

Hi! This is Dylan from Stupid Raisins. In this video I will show you how to make a mask in Final Cut Pro. A mask isolates a specific area of the frame. You can use masks to remove a background, cut out a person or face or apply an effect to a specific area.  There […]

Hi! This is Dylan from Stupid Raisins. In this video I’m going to show you how to get Final Cut Pro for free. Now, I know what you’re thinking – “There’s no such thing as a free lunch.” or you’re just going to show me a pirated version. But trust me, this is a legitimate […]

I’m sure you’ve been on the receiving and editing side of grainy videos. I know they’re widespread, especially when you’re filming using an iPhone, under low light, an older camera, or a low-budget rig. A grainy video is often caused by underexposed footage, damaged footage, sensor noise, digital compression, messed up camera settings, or struggles […]

In Final Cut Pro, you can use different backgrounds to make your video look better. There are solid colors and textures that you can use as effects, title backdrops or regular clips. You can change the background color of your video in Final Cut Pro. This can be done to make your video look more […]

Hello-oh-oh-oh-oh-ooooooooo (cavernous sound), Raisin Haters!  Today’s blog talks about one of the peskiest issues of audio editing: echo. A sound that repeats because of reflection or reverberation is called an echo and is from the Greek word, ekho, meaning “sound.” Echo and other sound-related concerns are bad for business because your audience will turn away […]

What’s the first major rule for posting videos online besides ensuring there’s a cat in it?? It’s making sure your videos are properly and perfectly formatted so your audience can watch comfortably while enjoying your videos. Yes, for their maximum viewing pleasure! Sticking to required video formats and keeping up-to-date with specific video dimensions for […]

Glitching is the process of using digital or analog malfunctions and distortions for aesthetic purposes in your videos. Adding glitch effects is one of the most exciting ways to add high-voltage intensity and crazy vibrancy to sports, music, and action-packed or suspenseful videos. They come across as unexpected digital errors that give videos a cool […]

The magnetic timeline is what makes Final Cut Pro extraordinary. It is a marvelous breakthrough in precise video editing because it lets you work fast, shields you from unnecessary editing pitfalls and saves you so much time letting you focus on your story.  There are three main areas in Final Cut Pro aside from the […]