Final Cut Pro VS Third Party Plugins | Which Works Better?

[@SWExplore]

Jenn, I totally agree with your assessments. I've got my eye on Keyper at $99 which does a great job. Please make a part 2...love your videos...I've learned sooooo much, and thank you.

[@rvoykin]

The plug-in prices are getting crazy. They’re all 99-300+ now. I remember when they used to be $20-60 like 1-2 years ago. It’s crazy to spend more than the software with 1-2 plugins

[@CaptainRicoSuaveCheer]

Direct comparisons like this are incredibly useful. Thanks for covering them. I definitely think another round of comparisons would be good!

[@Yourguitarworkshop]

Been using fcpx since it came out and bought morphcut. Never knew that fcpx had a native version of it. Also the color adjustments are new to me. Not sure if I would buy the white balance plugin but who know. Lots of great info in your videos Jenn!

[@hamad-rr]

I can't wait for a second part to be released.

[@joentell]

Wow, I didnt know about that Flow feature

[@TheFinalCutBro]

Amazing video Jenn! This was genius.

[@JennJagerPro]

Thanks! I thought maybe we'd finally meet in person at NAB-- maybe next year!

[@martinXY]

To me, Flow Transition always looks like the subject is doing some funky dance move, but trying to be subtle about it. Glad I never bought the plug-in back when it was the only option. I still only use cross dissolve.

[@martinXY]

FCP's Scene Removal Mask needs a locked off camera on a tripod. Keyper is more flexible. I was using Keyper just yesterday to clean up the walls behind interviewees that had no clean frame. Keyper is perfect for cleaning up backgrounds rather than replacing backgrounds. Not saying it can't be used to replace BG, but that's not its strong point.

[@MortsGarage]

Really love these comparisons. Been using FCPX as a first time editor for a year and need practical insights to keep growing. Haven’t once used noise reduction, and bought Keyper based on your previous recommendation. However, i feel like Apple is leaving behind FCPX with table scraps while DaVinci is hosting banquets. I’m so close to switching that I’m not sure if buying these plug ins to keep FCPX is worth it. If I stick with FCPX, what would be the best way to start learning Apple Motion? That program looks seriously intimidating. (Also - jump cuts are great if you can get the timing right. They’re a gift for humorous content!)

[@JennJagerPro]

Ok, yes, I'm on board with jump cuts for stylistic purposes. Just not in interviews.

[@AnthonyIreland-d3x]

Try running the FCP noise removal on medium but add it twice.

[@MikeCurranNJ]

Great video - and I agree with your assessments on the plugins I have (MorphCut and White Balance 2 ). Also a big "NO" on the jump cuts - lazy editing. But a "YES" on a part 2!

[@ekphotography]

Your neat video was just an upgrade price , there are 2 prices 1 for HD and another for 4K and I think it it like 99.00 and 199.00, quite expensive but apparently good, I still would use Davinci for noise reduction if I had to since I already own it.

[@ozedsal5581]

finally! ive been waiting for this comparison. the scene removal mask really sucks :(

[@arikrystel9900]

the background remover requires tripod usage, your test shots are moving so It wasn’t gonna work, i’m surprised how well it did do,

[@JennJagerPro]

I can't ever remember the last time I shot something with someone walk in or out of frame AND on a tripod. It's very specific.

[@Al-ImprovEd2022]

Jump cuts good for action movies but overall, used too much.

[@Onlinepmcourses]

I use mMorphCut a lot. But I use it on green screen footage. Where there is no background, I get better results than with the FCP Flow plugin.

[@MichaelBouhnikProductions]

Hi Jenn, great video, could you do a text when the camera is not moving (tripod) to see if keyper or FCPX BG removal gets a cleaner look, i have a feeling that FCPX might be better and precise in that case. Thanks

[@hetalsdesai]

please do part 2 as well.

[@JennJagerPro]

Anything in particular you want to see?

[@hetalsdesai]

@@JennJagerPro i like the comparison between native and 3rd party tools so if you can come up with more like that with new FCP..

[@chipcurry]

I feel like I can get away with maybe one flow dissolve per interview in most cases. But I most always shoot B roll that will cover my bad jump cuts, like showing the guy from the side with a big wide shot where we can't see his lips moving. Nice to know about these, though I may need them. The one affect that really blows me away in final cut pro is the audio noise reduction tool. Wow! And yes, I hate jump cuts. It's the difference between amateur and professional.

[@7Spot556]

Jump cuts suck

[@JennJagerPro]

Thank you. 👏🏻

[@martinXY]

Neat is US$74.90 for a complete (not upgrade) Home licence. Maximum frame size is 1920 x 1080. US$129.90 buys you the commercial licence, with no limit on frame size and able to use in commercial projects.

[@BBBTV12]

AMEN! I hate JUMP CUTS and KZbin is full of them!!!

[@StarlineHodge]

I much prefer seeing a jump-cut over a weird morph. The morph is super distracting

[@twosheafilms]

Jenn! You rock! You have the best video ideas!!! Just started watching this one but let me get my 🍿 ! 🤣😂

[@real_joey]

very useful. Thanks for covering this

[@sigridlee3743]

I also hate jump cuts and will do just about anything to avoid them. But flow doesn't always cut it, in fact, rarely in my experience.

[@ailearners]

Why all the good motion vfx plugins subscription now. ? If you are on a budget what’s your advise for good plug ins?

[@videosamurai]

Came here to agree that jump cuts in interviews look lazy at best.

[@smyth613]

Hi, How can we update 3rd party software that's not working after the last FCPX update?? thx

[@rlbink2498]

This is a great idea, Jenn. Could you perhaps do more of these comparison videos? Would love to see comparisons with 3D tracking, shape, line and animation options (versus Motion perhaps), and colour grading! Keyper's a keeper! The built in screen removal Apple put in just does not cut it!

[@robertlang9962]

I have a lot of VHS converted to digital movies. They get the VHS lines in them, is there a plug in to remove the lines? and great stuff!

[@jgreg95]

It would appear the FCPX does add fringe in areas with the noise reduction. I noticed it over by the boats in the first video and once I see it I can’t I see it so it would bother me,lol.

[@tech-no-logictech9743]

Scene removal is such a disappointment

[@aarondavis7630]

I loved this video, I’ve always wondered but have been to lazy to test.

[@Bas20hz]

I would love a Color Finale comparison

[@ailearners]

Also love your content keep up the good work!

[@avs2978]

Yes please on the part 2 and NO thank you to the jump cuts.

[@GwynCole]

Great comparison!

[@freshsince1985]

color finale 2 vs final cut

[@marklholloway]

Great video! ❤ Not sure I’d survive without MotionVFX and Color Finale. Really takes FCP and Motion to new levels. mTracker 3D is incredible. Can’t wait for mO3!

[@guntermoser5879]

Same is tru to me!

[@dez5]

Q: What Mac did you use and what's the difference between rendering time? This can have a big affect if I would use a Plugin or Not. Thank you, Great Video.👍

[@JennJagerPro]

I’m on a Mac Studio. They both just took a few moments to render.

[@StuartHetzler]

I'm sitting here like "wait what there's been a flow transition built in all this time?!" so thanks for that 🤣

[@JennJagerPro]

Bahahahahhhahah Stuart!

[@lorageproductions]

Thank you for showing these comparisons. Do you know of a plug in that will increase the resolution of clips that are archival (originally SD)and need to be sized up into a 1920x1080 timeline ?

[@JennJagerPro]

There is a product called Topaz, which I have not yet tried. I think its pretty pricey but it looks very promising.

[@KingsleyMusicLessons]

I must honestly say your videos are so helpful and informative ,i am happy i found your channel you open up another level to me thank you.

[@PopGoesTheCultureTV]

Definitely go for a part 2!

[@dustinlloyd2723]

This is awesome! Thanks for making these comparisons! Can you please do one dedicated to Color Finale vs FCP’s color editing tools?

[@JennJagerPro]

It's in the works :)

[@cervideo2699]

@@JennJagerPro Can you also add in Cinema Grade. It has been my go to color grade tool for FCPX. I seldom use Color Finale anymore.

[@sunrisesunset8843]

Hi Jenn. Can you do window pulls for videos at all? I'm thinking about real estate videos and editing from day footage in rooms and change to either sunrise or sunset footage through windows, putting a transition in between the day/sunset footage.

[@janmajchrzak8957]

Thanks for this, Jenn. We are using Neat Video for years now. Excellent results and even better if you use the sharpening tool under the spatial tab. The massive render time is worth it.....and yes, jump cuts suck.

[@egilsbrutans3970]

Thanks Jenn for the comparisons. I find your videos very useful and informative. I don't understand why you don't have more subscribers. I would definitely like to see a part two on this one.

[@craigfuchs5464]

Part 2 please! Excellent video!

[@seecraig]

I get the opposite with Flow vs MorphCut. Flow almost always looks like a dissolve and MorphCut almost always is a clean morph. I use this often so it is very much repeatable and this in the 7 years or so since both were available.

[@seecraig]

Investigating why my experience is the opposite of yours. MorphCut is now at version 2.0.2 so it certainly has gone through updates. It also has three levels of analysis, Default, Medium, and High, and has a Re-Analyze button. I don't recall needing to use them much. I use this effect weekly and sometimes several times a week. It almost never fails me. For the longest time, I'd test with Flow as well. I believe over 50% of the time (possibly more) it looks like a straight cross dissolve. In a few cases removing and adding it fixed that issue. Perhaps the variable is the codec/GOP structure involves as I'm using Sony cameras recording in Long GOP most of the time. Occasionally I use Blackmagic recorded in ProRes so perhaps codec is the variable on the performance. Since my issues with Flow are so frequent I always use MorphCut now and it doesn't fail me. Perhaps contact MotionVFX on this.

[@Richard_Broom_Photography]

Loving your 'Render Face.' Thank you for another excellent tutorial. Scotland loves you!

[@JennJagerPro]

Richard, what's your take on the Vision Pro goggles?

[@DenisHartmann]

Danke, das ist sehr hilfreich! Einen vergleich von einem erfahrenen Nutzer zu bekommen. 😊

[@faridrastagar968]