Final Cut Pro VS Third Party Plugins

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

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Do you need third party plugins for background removal, morph transitions, color correction and noise removal, or does Final Cut Pro have you covered? Today, were doing a head to head challenge to see if third party plugins work better than native FCP effects.
Here are links to all the products used in this video:
Keyper:
fxfactory.pxf.io/g1bAM0
MotionVFX:
mvfx.co/JennJager
White Balance Plugin 2:
www.fcpeffects.com/products/w...
Neat Video: www.neatvideo.com/?linkID=p7976
00:00 Introduction
00:40 Final Cut Pro's Scene Removal Mask vs Keyper
02:27 FCP's Flow Transition vs MorphCut
05:25 Final Cut Pro Color Adjustments vs White Balace Plugin 2
08:00 FCP Noise Reduction vs Neat Video
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@rvoykin Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@egilsbrutans3970 Жыл бұрын

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.

@Onlinepmcourses Жыл бұрын

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.

@Yourguitarworkshop 10 ай бұрын

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!

@SWExplore Жыл бұрын

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.

@KingsleyMusicLessons 11 ай бұрын

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.

@twosheafilms Жыл бұрын

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

@rlbink2498 Жыл бұрын

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!

@real_joey Жыл бұрын

very useful. Thanks for covering this

@hamad-rr Жыл бұрын

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

@janmajchrzak8957 Жыл бұрын

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.

@craigfuchs5464 Жыл бұрын

Part 2 please! Excellent video!

@aarondavis7630 Жыл бұрын

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

@TheFinalCutBro Жыл бұрын

Amazing video Jenn! This was genius.

@JennJagerPro Жыл бұрын

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

@PopGoesTheCultureTV Жыл бұрын

Definitely go for a part 2!

@GwynCole Жыл бұрын

Great comparison!

@ailearners 6 ай бұрын

Also love your content keep up the good work!

@Richard_Broom_Photography Жыл бұрын

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

@JennJagerPro Жыл бұрын

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

@marklholloway Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

Same is tru to me!

@MichaelBouhnikProductions 11 ай бұрын

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

@dustinlloyd2723 11 ай бұрын

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

@JennJagerPro 11 ай бұрын

It's in the works :)

@cervideo2699 6 ай бұрын

@@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.

@joentell 7 ай бұрын

Wow, I didnt know about that Flow feature

@MikeCurranNJ Жыл бұрын

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!

@martinXY Жыл бұрын

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.

@sunrisesunset8843 Жыл бұрын

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.

@robertlang9962 9 ай бұрын

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!

@martinXY Жыл бұрын

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.

@Bas20hz Жыл бұрын

I would love a Color Finale comparison

@MortsGarage Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@chipcurry Жыл бұрын

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.

@lorageproductions 10 ай бұрын

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 10 ай бұрын

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

@ozedsal5581 Жыл бұрын

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

@jgreg95 Жыл бұрын

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.

@StuartHetzler Жыл бұрын

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

@JennJagerPro Жыл бұрын

Bahahahahhhahah Stuart!

@ekphotography Жыл бұрын

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.

@dez5 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@ailearners 6 ай бұрын

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

@martinXY Жыл бұрын

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.

@hetalsdesai Жыл бұрын

please do part 2 as well.

@JennJagerPro Жыл бұрын

Anything in particular you want to see?

@hetalsdesai Жыл бұрын

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

@user-ne5ty9lb3t Жыл бұрын

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

@smyth613 Жыл бұрын

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

@sigridlee3743 3 ай бұрын

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.

@arikrystel9900 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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.

@StarlineHodge 11 ай бұрын

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

@seecraig Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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.