How to add a transition between clips in Final Cut Pro for iPad | Mobile Editing Made Easy

Want to smooth out your edits in Final Cut Pro for iPad? In this quick and easy tutorial, I’ll show you exactly how to add transitions between video clips, adjust their timing, and customize transition settings—all on your iPad. Whether you’re working on a short film, vlog, or social media video, transitions are key to keeping your edit clean and professional.

Final Cut Pro for iPad offers powerful tools for mobile video editors and mobile filmmakers, and this video will help you make the most of them. Perfect for beginners and experienced editors alike who are building their workflow in Final Cut Pro on iPad.

How to separate stereo audio into dual mono channels in Final Cut Pro for iPad | Audio Editing Tutorial

Need more control over your audio in Final Cut Pro for iPad? In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to separate a clip’s stereo audio into dual mono channels, so you can edit the left and right audio tracks independently. This is a must-know technique for mobile filmmakers and iPad video editors working with interviews, two-person mic setups, or any project where precise audio control matters.

Final Cut Pro on iPad makes it easy to split stereo audio so you can clean, pan, adjust, or even mute channels separately—all from your iPad. Whether you’re producing content on the go or editing professional interviews and dialogue, this is an essential audio skill for iPad editors.

How to add emoji to your video in Final Cut Pro for iPad 😄

Want to add personality, humor, or emphasis to your mobile videos? In this quick tutorial, I’ll show you how to add an emoji in Final Cut Pro for iPad—perfect for content creators, vloggers, and mobile filmmakers who want to spice up their edits with expressive visuals.

Using emojis is a simple but powerful way to engage viewers, add emotion, or highlight key moments. Whether you’re editing for YouTube, TikTok, or social media, this technique helps keep your content fun, modern, and mobile-friendly.

Take your mobile video editing game to the next level—with just a tap and a smile 😄.

How to view a clip's source timecode in Final Cut Pro for iPad

Need to reference the original source timecode of a video clip while editing on your iPad? In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to view a clip’s source timecode in Final Cut Pro for iPad—a key feature for syncing, referencing, and editing with accuracy, especially when working with multiple clips or multicam footage.

Perfect for mobile video editors, mobile filmmakers, and anyone using Final Cut Pro on iPad for professional editing. Understanding and accessing source timecode is essential for tightening your workflow and collaborating more effectively.

How to pixellate (or pixelate) a clip in Final Cut Pro for iPad

Need to hide parts of your video? In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to pixellate (or pixelate) a clip in Final Cut Pro for iPad — perfect for obscuring faces, censoring sensitive information, or adding a creative effect to your mobile videos. Whether you’re a mobile filmmaker, YouTuber, or content creator working from your iPad, learning to pixelate parts of your footage is an essential skill for professional mobile video editing. Level up your editing with this quick and easy Final Cut Pro iPad tutorial!

How to add a watermark to a video in Final Cut Pro for iPad

Do you need to add a watermark logo to a video that you are editing in Final Cut Pro for iPad? Watch this video to see how you can easily add an image and adjust it to be a watermark.

How to create a slow-motion clip in Final Cut Pro for iPad

Do you want to make a slow-motion clip for dramatic effect in your video? Watch this video to see how you can change the speed of a clip in your Final Cut Pro for iPad timeline to create the slow-motion effect.

You can even match a higher frame rate clip exactly to the timeline's frame rate using the "Automatically Retime" feature. For example, if your clip was recorded at 60 fps and your timeline is 24 fps, you can have the clip's speed retimed to play its frames exactly with the timeline's frames. This will create a crisp, slow-motion effect.

How to automate creating a folder with subfolders using Shortcuts on an iPad

Do you regularly need to create a folder with a standard set of subfolders? Watch this video to see how you can use Shortcuts on the iPad to automate this process. This process is great for video editing projects where you want to have a standard set of subfolders to organize your materials.

How to share or save a video in iMovie on iPad to your photo library

Do you need to save your iMovie on iPad project to a video file? Watch this video to see how you can easily export a file of your iMovie project to your Photos library. This is great to do if you need to share a file with someone else or if you want to make sure that you have a final video file of your editing work.

How to export an MP4 in Final Cut Pro for iPad

Do you need to export your video project to an MP4 file? Watch this video to see how you can adjust the export settings in Final Cut Pro for iPad.

You can also use this process to convert a Quicktime movie to an MP4 by placing the video in a Final Cut Pro for iPad Timeline and exporting the Timeline to an MP4.

How to archive a project in Final Cut Pro for iPad

Do you need to export or save a project in Final Cut Pro for iPad in order to backup your work or share the project with another editor? Watch this video to see how you can quickly export a project along with all of its media into one file that can be easily transferred to another iPad or a Mac for further editing.

How to install a font on an iPad

Do you want to install or add a font on an iPad? Watch this video to see how you can use the iFont app to create a custom profile for a font so that you can use your own custom fonts within apps on iPadOS. This same process can be used for an iPhone as well. Installing fonts on iPadOS currently requires an app to create and install a configuration profile.

How to render a selection in Final Cut Pro for iPad

Do you need to improve the playback performance in Final Cut Pro for iPad? Watch this video to see how you can render a selection of clips to improve the playback of your timeline in Final Cut Pro for iPad.

How to reframe a 4K video clip in an HD timeline in Final Cut Pro for iPad

Do you want to reframe a 4K video clip in an HD timeline in Final Cut Pro for iPad but still maintain HD quality? Watch this video to see how you can easily adjust the Auto-Resize setting on a video clip to match the pixel size. This will let you take advantage of reframing higher quality source footage while maintaining your timeline's resolution.

How to filter your browser to show only photos in Final Cut Pro for iPad

How can you just see your project photos in the browser in Final Cut Pro for iPad? Watch this video to see how you can filter the media in the browser to only see your project photos.

How to change the clip height in Final Cut Pro for iPad

Do you want to change the size or height of the clips in the timeline in Final Cut Pro for iPad? Check out this video to see how you can easily adjust the size of the clips.

How to add a cursor in Final Cut Pro for iPad

How can you overlay a cursor in Final Cut Pro for iPad? Watch this video to see how you can use the Objects in the browser to add a cursor.

How to duplicate a timeline in Final Cut Pro for iPad

Are you editing one timeline on Final Cut Pro for iPad and need to duplicate so that you can make a revised version? (or the next cut?) Watch this video to see how you can easily duplicate a timeline (which is different than a duplicate project) in Final Cut Pro for iPad.

How to trim the middle of a video clip in Final Cut Pro for iPad

How can you trim or edit out the middle of a video clip in Final Cut Pro for iPad? Watch this video to see how you can use the split button to cut in the middle of a clip.

How to zoom in on a video clip in Final Cut Pro for iPad

How can you reframe a clip in Final Cut Pro for iPad? Watch this tutorial to see how you can easily use multi-touch to reframe a shot in the timeline so that it's more zoomed in.