Learn how to edit Cinematic mode video recorded with your iPhone directly inside Final Cut Pro for iPad in this beginner-friendly tutorial. Cinematic mode captures beautiful depth-of-field effects, but to get the most out of it, you need to fine-tune focus points and adjust depth settings—and Final Cut Pro for iPad gives you powerful tools to do exactly that.

In this video, I’ll show you how to import your Cinematic mode clips, adjust focus points, change depth intensity, and use the tracking tools to refine your subject focus. You’ll also see how Cinematic editing on the iPad fits into a mobile filmmaking workflow, making it easier than ever to polish iPhone footage on the go.

If you shoot videos on your iPhone and edit on your iPad, this tutorial will help you unlock the full potential of Apple’s Cinematic mode using the speed and precision of Final Cut Pro for iPad.

The video clip in this tutorial was recorded with an iPhone 17 Pro in Cinematic mode.

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