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433Final Cut Pro User Guide
Adjust effect curves in Final Cut Pro
Some effects in the Video Animation editor include fade handles, which allow you to adjust
how long it takes for an effect to fade in or out. For example, you can use fade handles to
adjust how long it takes for an opacity effect to fade in, how long it takes to fade up from
black, or how long it takes to fade to black.
You can also move keyframes up or down to create a curve for the effect parameter and
change the curve shape (interpolation) between keyframes.
Creating a fade or an effect curve smooths the transition so that the effect changes appear
more natural when the clip plays.
Change an effect using fade handles
1. In the Final Cut Pro Video Animation editor, click the disclosure button for an effect to
expand it.
Note: If an effect doesn’t have a disclosure button, it doesn’t have fade handles.
2. Drag the fade handle to the point in the clip where you want the fade to begin or end.
Fade handles from the beginning of a clip create a fade-in, and fade handles at the end
of a clip create a fade-out.