Final Cut Pro for iPad - Full Tutorial & Tips!

[@BrandonButch]

Will you be using FCP for the iPad?

[@user343-r6g]

Of course!!!

[@person-fy8kd]

No

[@RealJoseph123]

I want to be a video editor (again) all of a sudden… back in the day I used to edit videos in iMovie on the budget iPads… Now I can edit “professionally” on the iPad Pro… l even want to get rid of my 2020 12.9 iPad Pro now… This is cool!

[@kreigerbailey3550]

Portland, JAMAICA in the Building!!!

[@Casonplayz]

Yes it will help my KZbin channel A lot

[@creatorsmafia]

I am impressed by the capabilities of Final Cut Pro on the iPad, especially its ability to work with multicam footage.

[@Lifestylemedicineman]

This is such a great video - I enjoyed every minute and replayed it several times. I learnt what I need to learn. Thank you Brandon 🙏👍

[@RealJoseph123]

Hot Take: Apple did the right thing making this a subscription model. I’m hoping for a Lifetime option in the future. I want to pay in full. Now more people CAN afford to use the app extensively… 🤷‍♂️

[@TheChameleon2008]

well maybe a jailbreak mod can do some magic

[@BrandonButch]

Fully agree!

[@tarontex2076]

I really wanted to get an M1 macbook for editing buh It seems Final cut on ipad is so intuitive & much easier to work with than on a macbook,i feel like grabbing myself an ipad for real 😅

[@u4tmradio]

ya good luck with that not happening subscriptions are stupid

[@apswirl]

You do such a brilliant job of breaking down Apple products, giving us a lot of valuable information and insight in minimal time. I never come away from your videos feeling any of portion of them was time wasted!😊

[@BrandonButch]

I appreciate that, thank you!

[@AnthonyAllioo]

I bought Final Cut Pro for Mac and barely used it, I’m not a video editor but I have to edit my content. I preferred Lima fusion because it was on the iPad but I didn’t like the UX. I stopped creating all together because shooting and editing is a lot for me but then I found out about descript which makes it a lot easier to edit videos but it’s not available for iPad. Then I heard FCP was coming to iPad and was excited as I prefer to edit videos on my iPad but it’s a subscription. I feel like if you purchased it on Mac you should have it available for iPad… or with the subscription, we should be able to choose what Apple apps are included in Apple One. I pay $32 and I don’t use the arcade app, it would be great to add FCP instead of that app. I’ve played with FCP on my iPad and it’s good for me I would like to use it, trying to figure out a workflow with descript (it would be amazing if Apple added transcribing type editing), but I love FCP on iPad because it’s pretty simple, i didn’t get too deep into the Mac version to know any features to miss and it’s so easy for me to make changes to cinematic mode.

[@ThePoppers100]

This video is extremely helpful ! Thank youuuu

[@SimonWilke]

Seems like a very reasonable alternative (or option) to Final Cut Pro for Mac!

[@TheChameleon2008]

shame its subscription based tho

[@BrandonButch]

@@TheChameleon2008 not really. It would take 6 years of usage to equate to the $300 it costs on desktop. Most won't use it that long, so subscription is more affordable for 95%

[@TheChameleon2008]

@@BrandonButch but the problem is that with a subscription you pay even when you dont use it so unless you are using it daily then i can understand but for people who use it like 2 times a months it doesn't seem worth it since i can just use my PC for those 2 occasions.

[@SimonWilke]

@@TheChameleon2008 I would consider the Mac version more of an investment. The subscription based for iPad is great for those who only use it here or there. Like if they have an editing project coming up

[@mosijahi3096]

@@TheChameleon2008if you live in the US and you can’t afford $5 a month you shouldn’t be watching You Tube.

[@brandondarnes3699]

I definitely feel like non M1 iPads could easily run this, but it’s a way to get people to upgrade lol.

[@BrandonButch]

I don't. The AI/ML features likely aren't possible on older chips

[@brandondarnes3699]

@@BrandonButch Yeah, makes sense.

[@niccolo_tommasi]

They could disable the features.. why can I fully edit on final cut even in older intel-based macs? And LumaFusion is perfectly functional in older iPads

[@dellol]

@@niccolo_tommasi macs and ipads are two completely different hardware. even if intel based, its a computer not a tablet

[@Ghost-jy9hk]

I have the newest m2 (got it yesterday) the timeline is laggy on it. If that tells you anything

[@vectorifix3218]

Superb tutorial, great job.

[@classicsbycandace]

Thank you for this tutorial! ❤😎🙋🏽‍♀️

[@rushilandrews]

Great video. Felt like watching a Apple Live Demo lol.

[@BrandonButch]

Thanks! 😅

[@lolbruh5621]

Wow that’s so cool!

[@BrandonButch]

agreed!

[@Milashka_x]

Hmmm

[@dtvt8421]

Sir... Thank you for this useful tutorial. I've searched up ''finalcut pro for ipad'' literally every video on the top results were complete dog poop... He/ she went from step 1... all the way to step 12.55.6 then back to step 3.. But your's was on another level well organized and explained it at a stable speed... Thank you.... XDD

[@Alessa-Kaz]

Great video! Thank you

[@clararichardson3558]

Good job! explaining how FCP works.

[@coolplastic_]

Good video! I was hoping to see how keyframing works on this app. Gonna have to mess around with it myself to try it out.

[@johnjudson3466]

Been using it for the past 24 hours and my only real issues are a lack of stabilization and LUTS/better color correction for my SLog3. Much easier to use than DaVince which i use all the time. Great app at a decent price

[@AmericanJustice22022]

Thanks for this video Brandon I have been looking to upgrade to an iPad that can support FCPX so I can integrate from my Mac but I wasn’t aware of the subscription! I’ll keep using FCPX on my Mac, I refuse to do another subscription

[@BenjaminLupton]

If you are right handed, you should have the camera observe from the left, that way we can see what you tap and closer without your hand obstructing the view. I think there is also a presentation recording mode or so for screen recording where you can see taps and hovers, but I'm not sure.

[@BrandonButch]

Agreed

[@person-fy8kd]

Great video

[@BrandonButch]

thanks (lmk when you finish the video and if you still think it was great haha)

[@MyrtleBeachCam]

Thanks my friend I watched the whole video and I learnt a lot ..watching and practicing at the same time!

[@TimberWolf1000]

How do I put it the video on youtube or on the photos app?

[@MatthewKarlGrunewald]

Any idea how to slow down an effect like the radial effect without slowing down the video itself?

[@AsAlwaysAleia]

Love the video but it would have def been helpful if you had a cursor over the video so we can see what you’re clicking, this tutorial was hard to follow..

[@BrianaEstrada]

I’m having issue with my pro cut - it’s states “export failed” not sure what I’m doing wrong

[@KenzieFae]

I’m using an SSD drive to edit on my iPad Air with Final Cut Pro but my clips are already lagging when I use the live pen and headings. What am I doing wrong?? Is there a proxy setting I should have turned on?

[@foodotravel7020]

Hey thanks for this video. How can we add voiceover ?

[@terranceg9967]

Thank U. The video makes getting acclimated to Final Cut for iPad easier. Thanks again.

[@TheRealBootz]

Is there a way to batch export clips in your timeline?

[@JimEdds]

How do you sharpen iPhone 15 pro Log footage in FCPx on iPad?

[@TechnicalGyan8765]

Kindly note there is no option for voice makeovers on Ipad version

[@georgehuitz]

Can you EQ Audio on FCP on iPad?

[@lockdownfilms1057]

Just started using this. How do you import music other than the supplied soundtracks?

[@codyleerichardson12]

Same that’s what I’m trying to figure out

[@chrisanthony5501]

Not able to use audio from Apple Music ??

[@nasergh9354]

Is this app performance like on mac or in ipad is so weak and have lag on long videos? Is it worth to buy 16 gb ram new ipad pro for editing heavy long videos or 8 is enough or totally mac is better by far on editing 4k60 long 2 hour videos or new ipad pro can do it too with 8 gb ram without any lag?

[@will.gallegos]

If they bring Xcode to the iPad, and maybe iPad Catalyst that developers actually take advantage of, I may be tempted to daily drive an iPad instead of a MacBook. The things I dont like about the MacBook is that its animations aren't as fluid as iOS's is, Menu Bar complexity, and less customization as iOS. If they bring the features I just mentioned (and a calculator) to the iPad, I may want to just buy a brand new M2 iPad Pro and just use it as my main device! Its limitations dont seem to affect me except for third party plugins as well.

[@apratimtiwari]

How do we split using iPad and not a. bluetooth keyboard?

[@peterthung-u4o]

hi there how can i seperate the audio from video and delete the audio

[@aditiraghavendra]

Does anyone know how to change the duration of multiple clips at once for Final Cut Pro on iPad? On mac it’s easy you would just click control D however I can’t find any short cuts to make all clips one length without manually having to change the length of each one on iPad, its a bit frustrating to be honest.

[@tiffanynelson299]

I don’t know if I overlooked it but may you show how to do overlay?

[@eanixs]

Notice me if someone shows that

[@craigostertag1335]

Does the trackpad on the keyboard case work with FCP for iPad?

[@StudywithMisko]

i believe so

[@83justinbrandt]

Is there a way to import songs to FCP on the iPad or only able to use the “Soundtracks” installed on FCP

[@k.nilsson]

Great video! Question is it possible to add a voice over inside the app? Cheers from Sweden

[@1nahalfmen980]

How do you change aspect ratio? My videos come out small and not full .

[@alastaircomfort1034]

Can I make cross dissolve a default instead of straight cuts between clips, I do that in windows vegas editor, thanks

[@fionnsii.clipsz]

Thanks for the amazing Video! Very well explained!

[@lolbruh5621]

Why can’t the A bionic iOS devices run FCP?

[@tkacsandy]

How do I unlink the audio and video of a clip?

[@LUNARKIDDPLAYZ-cq7jg]

Hey bro! Anyone know how to detach/separate audio from video on iPad? So i can keep the audio and delete the video or audio I don’t need without it deleting both. Thanks!

[@ELECTRONICSANDGADGETS]

Use lumafusion. No monthly price. That’s stupid.

[@vandersteentim]

I use Luma as well. Similar app and no montly cost.

[@BrandonButch]

I've used Luma for years. This is already superior to Luma and once 3rd party plugins come, it'll be far superior

[@mosijahi3096]

Luma fusion is great but if you can’t afford $5 a month if you you live in the US you shouldn’t be having an IPad.

[@dffoosag3583]

@@mosijahi3096facts

[@christianr.5868]

@@mosijahi3096yeah there should still be an option to purchase outright.

[@mikezillapetm7981]

Thanks for sharing bro 😊

[@paulsanders2673]

There seems to be no way in FCP iPad to set default duration of stills in the timeline equivalent to “Command D” for the laptop. Argh

[@gemjem20]

Hi, how can I add downloaded music (from My Music/ itunes)? I was able to access My Music folder (final cut pro app) but not all the songs that I have in My Music App. Example, I have 47 downloaded songs in My Music app but only 38 songs are available if I try to access it from the Final Cut Pro insert File. Thank you

[@robertdurhammusic]

Any idea how to detach the audio from clips.

[@erinsullivan2727]

Thank you so much for doing these video’s. They are super helpful. Thanks again.

[@FSDwithme]

Hoping they deliver on some plugins you can get for the desktop version. Would love to use this as my primary editor.

[@thebandit188]

Can you keep a subject in frame when it’s moving? In Lumafusion you can add keys to keep let’s say a car moving out of frame to keep it in frame.

[@emiel333]

Great 👍 video!

[@Meekismwisdom]

This is gold 🎉 Thank you 🙏

[@DotnetistEnterprise]

Bro my insert freeze frame not working

[@dhruvthukral7]

Can I add audio file from zoom h1n

[@SheikAshii]

Is there a way to make the timeline not delete things that aren’t directly clicked on? When I delete the layer under it also deletes the video above it for some reason. Why can’t it just let you move things around freely by default? Lol. I have to learn all over again

[@GoGetFree]

Will you consider making a color grading video for FCP iPadOS?

[@dr.pedrol.hernandez6853]

Iphone 15 handle fcpx for ipad?

[@LifewithSharm]

Hi! I have a question about the sound effects. Is it very limited? Does it have the same sound effects on a desktop fcp or no? Thanks in advance

[@NahianRahman_Nehal]

Is that tim cook number?

[@mattjamesss1]

Wish imovie and GarageBand would be replaced with them tbh i mean im pretty sure iOS and iPadOS could be capable

[@ghost-user559]

Why?

[@ModernLoveTantra]

Great video, thank you! Quick question - when I edit, I keep creating a gray gap when I delete a part of the clip that I can’t get rid of.. appreciate any insights on this!

[@damienliriano]

Question. Can I add my custom titles I made and custom LUTS I made?

[@wei-shengteng1846]

How to do voiceover a clip

[@jamesholloway0180]

If i delete my files that I don’t want will my iOS updates go?

[@SuksesSmart]

I been trying to edit a 8k 30fps on my iPad Pro M2 with FPCX and it doesn’t even playback, but if I open the same Video on the same iPad with Davinci Resolve I have no issues at all, the playback it’s really smooth, If by the end of my trial they don’t fix that I’m gonna cancel it.

[@tarheeljim]

Is there a way to do a slip edit on a clip? Thanks for the great video!

[@loriw2661]

This is incredible. As usual, Apple does it right!

[@MartyHarrison-cx4gu]

As usual? Have you been paying attention to anything for the last five years lol

[@jackpower5036]

is there a way to export just a clip of the timeline?

[@BeesBugsJapan]

can you save titles?

[@LuisRivas-ir6ul]

Thanks for the video... Is there a way to do 'voice over', I've been looking for it and can't find it

[@Kuhho]

literally looking for the same thing

[@foodotravel7020]

I am looking for the same as well

[@gh6fans]

Is it possible to move all the project and video to ext HDD without copy to iPad? becoz i am lack of storage

[@johnangelojohansen1305]

This is why Apple allowed Davinci Resolve to be the first proper mobile video editing app. Hopefully it will catch up over time.

[@mosijahi3096]

LumaFusion was the first.

[@Drone_Z4126]

Hi! I was wondering if anyone was having problems with the Face ID. Since iOS 16.5 my Face ID dosn’t run properly. It’s slow and when i pick up my phone doesn’t unlock it right away. I have already restore my iPhone but this problem is driving me crazy. Ps I’m on a iPhone 13 pro max

[@PierreMarcLegault]

I wasn't able to find the key command for the blade tool 🔫

[@minkorganicsjalandhar8476]

How can we add auto captions on Final cut pro for ipad? I am not able to find. If anyone can help?

[@minkorganicsjalandhar8476]

@brandonbutch please help

[@iHendew]

Does it have sound fx? Like if I want to add little sounds? Or do I have to import those?

[@fauzytech]

0:18 so it does not work on iPad Pro 11-inch 5th or 6th gen?

[@user343-r6g]

We need to see this on stage manager

[@wolfiemedia]

I see you have LumaFusion, is this better?

[@BrandonButch]

It is to me, but not by much. I think it’ll get MUCH better with future updates/promises though

[@wolfiemedia]

@@BrandonButch hmm 🤔 I have Luma, it’s solid, but limited. This might be the next step. Cheers for the reply 👍🏻

[@wolfiemedia]

I found the key frames, but is there a sharpness adjustment?

[@ansonkiek6471]

Can I edit 360 or vr video for iOS version ?

[@iphone8fan1]

Hi

[@BrandonButch]

1st!!

[@ramkadiyala6026]

The most disappointing thing is you can’t do speed ramping, stabilisation. LumaFusion has a better interface and user friendly, 😮

[@AlexSels]

For the auto crop feature, if you made a whole standard wide video 16:9, is there a way to auto crop it to 9:16? I’m not finding a quick way to do this.

[@bryanbuff]

I’m also trying to figure out how to get 2.35:1

[@Rogama]

apple realising fcp on my birthday is kinda crazy

[@Mrpotatoheady]

Luma Fusion blows it away.

[@BrandonButch]

I wish

[@jeffreylawrence6928]

LumaFusion is great to use, but it doesn’t have masks (yet)…

[@Mrpotatoheady]

@@jeffreylawrence6928 You mean like pen tool masking? Well Final Cut for iPad doesn’t have that either as far as I can tell.

[@Mrpotatoheady]

@@BrandonButch After testing Final Cut for iPad yesterday I can say I came away extremely disappointed. Missing way too much, that Luma has had for years. Final Cut for iPad has no direct audio in/in timeline audio recording built in which is crazy. Instead they put effort into gimmick features like the camera app as if people are taking their iPads and filming with them. The totally useless pencil feature. Just silly. I’m sure a video will come out showing Luma vs Final Cut feature for feature. I mean they already have those videos out there anyway comparing it to desktop Final Cut. Doesn’t compare in any way, truly doesn’t.

[@jeffreylawrence6928]

@@Mrpotatoheady Oh bummer- thought it did😬Roll on 2025 for masking with LumaFusion then…

[@aarontt]

I'd love to give it a try, but for some reason Apple have decided that the 12.9" version of the 3rd gen iPad Pro is not supported? The 11" equivalent has identical hardware and supports FCP for iPad, so seems like a bit of an oversight, but Apple support were not interested in looking into it when I spoke to them. Requirements state A12 Bionic or later, and the 3rd gen has A12X, so I don't see why this would be the case - really sucks that they would just arbitrarily decide not to support the larger variant on older devices with the right hardware.

[@johnbanton8223]

I think the A12 chip is the requirement for Logic Pro on iPad. Final Cut Pro needs an M1 or later chip.

[@aarontt]

@@johnbanton8223 the app store page says A12 or higher, and lists the 3rd gen 11-inch iPad pro as compatible. It's really not clear though - the website lists the requirement as M1. Regardless though, it makes zero sense to support the 11-inch but not the 12.9-inch of the same model 🤯

[@ruthagbas]

The 3rd gen ipad pro 11” is similar to the 5th gen ipad pro 12.9”, not the 3rd gen 12.9, apple started the ipad pro series with the 12.9 inch and later introduced the 11 inch option

[@aarontt]

@@ruthagbas ah so the 3rd gen 12.9 is equivalent to the 1st gen 11 inch? Is that what you're saying? It would have been nice if Apple could've told me that when I contacted them about it - would've saved a LOT of frustration & back and forth!

[@SkillipEvolver]

"insane power" 😂😂 come on ...

[@rolandrickphotography]

Subscription? OK, deal breaker. You will own nothing and the elites be happy. Greetings from a ski resort in Switzerland.

[@roryonabike5863]

You don't know what you're talking about. In the 13 years that I've owned Final Cut Pro X, I haven't been charged a single upgrade fee. I don't think that the price has changed either.

[@DEADBUGsays]

The key thing missing on this is you can't even record a V.O into the app, it's embarrassing!

[@bryanbuff]

So many things missing from this app.

[@theking-hm7yg]

I would use it if I had a compatible iPad

[@BrandonButch]

which iPad do you have?

[@theking-hm7yg]

@@BrandonButch i have a iPad 9

[@SkillipEvolver]

A whole lot of chat but nothing particularly compelling about this MVP. Luma Fusion has been doing most of this stuff for years...