Using multi-layered Photoshop files in Final Cut Pro and Final Cut Express
Learn how to work with multi-layered Photoshop files in Final Cut Pro and Final Cut Express.
Products Affected
Final Cut Pro, Final Cut Express
Final Cut Pro and Final Cut Express treat multi-layered Photoshop files like sequences. When placed into a sequence, these clips are scaled, but the aspect ratio is not automatically adjusted. Also, additional steps are required to change the duration of imported multi-layered Photoshop files.
Multi-layered Photoshop files do not automatically adjust aspect ratio when you add them to the timeline. Also, clip duration may not be extended beyond the initial import setting.
When editing multi-layered Photoshop files into the timeline, you may need to adjust the Scale and Aspect Ratio.
After importing a multi-layered Photoshop file the duration cannot be extended. Instead, you can adjust the duration of stills before importing the file:
Multi-layered Photoshop files do not automatically adjust aspect ratio when you add them to the timeline. Also, clip duration may not be extended beyond the initial import setting.
When editing multi-layered Photoshop files into the timeline, you may need to adjust the Scale and Aspect Ratio.
- Open the clip in the viewer.
- Select the Motion tab.
- To match the frame size of the sequence, adjust the Aspect Ratio under the Distort option and adjust the Scale under the Basic Motion option.
After importing a multi-layered Photoshop file the duration cannot be extended. Instead, you can adjust the duration of stills before importing the file:
- From the Final Cut Pro or Final Cut Express menu, choose User Preferences.
- Change the Still/Freeze Duration to the desired length of the clip.
- Import the multi-layered Photoshop file.