How to rename clips in Final Cut Pro for iPad (browser vs. timeline)

Learn how to rename your clips in Final Cut Pro for iPad with this step-by-step tutorial designed for beginners and intermediate users. Whether you’re organizing footage in the browser or keeping your timeline clean and easy to navigate, knowing how to rename clips properly is essential for a smooth mobile editing workflow.

If you’re using an iPad for video editing, mobile filmmaking, or content creation, this tip will help you stay organized and efficient in Final Cut Pro for iPad. Perfect for creators editing YouTube videos, vertical content for TikTok or Instagram, or professional mobile projects using Apple’s iPad-based editing tools.

How to create a blurry landscape background for a vertical video in Final Cut Pro for iPad

Want to make your vertical videos look polished in a horizontal (landscape) timeline? In this Final Cut Pro for iPad tutorial, I'll show you how to create a blurry background behind a vertical video to make it look great on widescreen formats like YouTube or TV.

This beginner- and intermediate-friendly video shows you how to easily duplicate your vertical clip, apply a blur effect, and create a landscape-friendly version of your mobile footage—all directly on your iPad using Final Cut Pro.

Perfect for mobile filmmakers, social media content creators, and anyone editing TikTok, Instagram Reels, or iPhone footage for horizontal screens. Upgrade your mobile editing workflow with this powerful layout technique!

How to create a vertical video timeline in Final Cut Pro for iPad (Portrait Mode Tutorial)

Want to edit vertical videos for TikTok, Instagram Reels, or YouTube Shorts using Final Cut Pro for iPad? In this step-by-step tutorial, you'll learn how to manually create a vertical video timeline by adjusting the custom project settings and setting the orientation to Portrait.

Whether you're a mobile content creator, filmmaker, or social media editor, this method helps you start with the correct aspect ratio from the beginning—saving you time and ensuring your content fits the platform perfectly.

This is a must-know technique for anyone editing vertical videos using Final Cut Pro on iPad.

How to use audio keyframes in Final Cut Pro for iPad

Take full control of your audio with audio keyframes in Final Cut Pro for iPad! This beginner-friendly tutorial shows you how to add, delete, navigate between, move, and adjust audio levels using keyframes directly within your clip’s audio waveform.

Whether you’re working on a mobile filmmaking project, editing social media content, or refining your audio mix, this quick guide will help you master precise sound editing on your iPad. Learn how to smooth out volume transitions, duck music under dialogue, and create dynamic audio mixes—all while editing on the go with Apple’s powerful mobile video editing tool.

Optimize your sound like a pro—even when you’re editing on a tablet.