Summary

This chapter covered many diverse styles of plug-ins. You now know that it’s the add-ons that make Final Cut Pro the powerhouse that it is. You learned that a number of plug-ins are supplied with the software when it is first installed.

You were shown the built-in Titles plug-ins, leading with the Build In/Out category of basic animated titles, Lower Thirds, and Bumper/Opener.

You learned that Titles plug-ins allow you to both enter text and add video and stills to portals on the screen, using a drop zone.

You were introduced to Elements, Solids generators, and then effects in the Effects browser. You saw two representative categories of Transitions, including the morphing Flow transition and Wipes.

You learned that Effects plug-ins are not just about color manipulation and have diverse options to produce results, such as green screen videos and cutouts using Masks.

You were introduced to the concept of combining built-in plug-ins to create unique effects...