Apple Final Cut Pro X (10.1.2) - Manual (Page 234)

Chapter 9 Add transitions, titles, effects, and generators 234
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Linear: Removes all easing effects.
Tip: Use the Crop effect and intermediate keyframes to create a Ken Burns–style effect that
follows a more complicated path.
For details on working with built-in effects, see Work with built-in effects on page 235.
Skew a clip’s perspective
The Distort effect is similar to the Transform effect, except that you can drag each of the corners
independently of the others, allowing you to create a skewed look or add a 3D perspective to
the image.
Note: The Distort effect alters the shape of the video but does not actually move the video. To
move the video to a different position, use the Transform effect.
Adjust the Distort effect
1 Select a clip in the Timeline.
2 To access the Distort controls, do one of the following:
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Choose Distort from the pop-up menu in the lower-left corner of the Viewer (or press
Option-D).
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Control-click in the Viewer and choose Distort from the shortcut menu.
3 To adjust the effect using the onscreen controls:
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Blue handles at each corner: Drag these to adjust the position of each corner, adding a 3D
perspective to the image by making parts of it appear closer to you than other parts.
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Blue handles in the middle of each side: Drag these to adjust the position of each side. You can
create a skewed look by dragging them in the same direction as their edge (as opposed to
toward or away from the center).
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