Built-in plug-ins

I intend to discuss the built-in plug-ins by category. First, I’ll cover Titles, starting with the Build In/Out category of basic animated titles, followed by Lower Thirds and Bumper/Opener.

Then, I’ll cover three subcategories of Generators, starting with Elements and Solids.

After Titles and Generators, I will first cover effects in the Effects browser, specifically those that are related to color and looks. Then, I will cover effects that make dramatic changes to a clip in the timeline. These include Keyer for a green screen effect and Masks, which allows you to hide parts of an image or cut out objects.

I will then cover two representative categories of Transitions, including the morphing Flow transition and Wipes, which are suitable for introducing new sections of a video.

Because all editors using Final Cut Pro have access to built-in plug-ins, effects added with these plug-ins tend to be recognizable and may not look fresh. In this...