FCP + Plugins??? at DVinfo.net

Thanushan Kanagaratnam · October 13th, 2009, 06:29 AM

Hey guys,

I have decided to move to MAC for HD video editing and bought the Macbook pro. I just ordered FCP and i was just wondering what are some of plugins i can use for color corrections, video transition and ect..

thank you

Edward Carlson · October 13th, 2009, 07:38 AM

FCP comes with its own transitions and color correction plugins, but Red Giant software makes Magic Bullet which I hear is a great color correction suite, although I have never used it. There are lots of free plugins, too. Just look on Google. CrumplePop is another company, although they have some more esoteric filters. They also offer two free plugins, one for lower thirds, and one for making frames into polaroid pictures. Check them out.

Olof Ekbergh · October 13th, 2009, 07:42 AM

3 way CC filter is built in and it is really good and easy to use.

Color is the best CC program I have ever seen for less than 6 figures, and it comes with FCP Suite.

There are more transitions than I will ever use in FCP but if you need more I would recommend Boris Red or the whole Boris collection.

BTW check out the new M100 Suite. Free 14 day trial, it is hands down the fastest easiest to use NLE on the planet, IMHU. And it includes Boris Red.

Media 100: Digital Nonlinear Editing Systems for Mac

Welcome to the Mac side of things, enjoy.

Thanushan Kanagaratnam · October 13th, 2009, 08:11 AM

thanks a lot guys, I'll check out those plugins.

Robert Lane · October 13th, 2009, 08:13 AM

One of the best and most affordable plug-in packages for FCP, AE and Motion is FxFactory Pro from Noise Industries. In fact I can't think of any plug-in suite that has a greater selection of filters, effects and generators than FxFPro and they're adding new stuff all the time.

The latest version is Snow Leopard compatible with new free filters added.

Noise Industries - FxFactory – Plug-Ins for FCP, Motion and After Effects

Gabe Strong · October 13th, 2009, 04:21 PM

I second Robert's recommendation. Good plug ins and a good price. If you have money
to spend, Gen Arts Sapphire plugs are good (but they cost as much as FCS I think).
And there are a TON of other ones......one of the things I like about FCP is that you
can literally find a plug in to do about anything......there are a LOT of people using
FCP and a LOT of third party companies making plug ins for it.

Floris van Eck · October 14th, 2009, 03:02 AM

I love the combination of Magic Bullet Colorista and Looks.

And of course you get Apple Color.

Thanushan Kanagaratnam · October 14th, 2009, 10:00 AM

thanks a lot guys, some of the plug ins looks amazing. i like the magic bullet and FxFactory Pro looks interesting.

thanks a lot again guys

October 13th, 2009, 06:29 AM	#1
Thanushan Kanagaratnam New Boot Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Toronto, CA Posts: 15	FCP + Plugins??? Hey guys, I have decided to move to MAC for HD video editing and bought the Macbook pro. I just ordered FCP and i was just wondering what are some of plugins i can use for color corrections, video transition and ect.. thank you

October 13th, 2009, 07:38 AM	#2
Edward Carlson Major Player Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: North Hollywood, CA, United States Posts: 807	FCP comes with its own transitions and color correction plugins, but Red Giant software makes Magic Bullet which I hear is a great color correction suite, although I have never used it. There are lots of free plugins, too. Just look on Google. CrumplePop is another company, although they have some more esoteric filters. They also offer two free plugins, one for lower thirds, and one for making frames into polaroid pictures. Check them out.

October 13th, 2009, 07:42 AM	#3
Olof Ekbergh Sponsor: Westside AV Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Mount Washington Valley, NH, USA Posts: 1,365	3 way CC filter is built in and it is really good and easy to use. Color is the best CC program I have ever seen for less than 6 figures, and it comes with FCP Suite. There are more transitions than I will ever use in FCP but if you need more I would recommend Boris Red or the whole Boris collection. BTW check out the new M100 Suite. Free 14 day trial, it is hands down the fastest easiest to use NLE on the planet, IMHU. And it includes Boris Red. Media 100: Digital Nonlinear Editing Systems for Mac Welcome to the Mac side of things, enjoy.

October 13th, 2009, 08:11 AM	#4
Thanushan Kanagaratnam New Boot Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Toronto, CA Posts: 15	thanks a lot guys, I'll check out those plugins.

October 13th, 2009, 08:13 AM	#5
Robert Lane Go Go Godzilla Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Scottsdale, AZ USA Posts: 2,823 Images: 15	One of the best and most affordable plug-in packages for FCP, AE and Motion is FxFactory Pro from Noise Industries. In fact I can't think of any plug-in suite that has a greater selection of filters, effects and generators than FxFPro and they're adding new stuff all the time. The latest version is Snow Leopard compatible with new free filters added. Noise Industries - FxFactory – Plug-Ins for FCP, Motion and After Effects

October 13th, 2009, 04:21 PM	#6
Gabe Strong Major Player Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Juneau, AK Posts: 814	I second Robert's recommendation. Good plug ins and a good price. If you have money to spend, Gen Arts Sapphire plugs are good (but they cost as much as FCS I think). And there are a TON of other ones......one of the things I like about FCP is that you can literally find a plug in to do about anything......there are a LOT of people using FCP and a LOT of third party companies making plug ins for it.

October 14th, 2009, 03:02 AM	#7
Floris van Eck Major Player Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 993	I love the combination of Magic Bullet Colorista and Looks. And of course you get Apple Color.

October 14th, 2009, 10:00 AM	#8
Thanushan Kanagaratnam New Boot Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Toronto, CA Posts: 15	thanks a lot guys, some of the plug ins looks amazing. i like the magic bullet and FxFactory Pro looks interesting. thanks a lot again guys