To make an image spin in Final Cut Pro, you can use the Transform or 3D Transform effects and keyframes. The Transform effect lets you rotate the image in 2D space, while the 3D Transform effect lets you rotate the image in 3D space. You can also change the anchor point to make the image spin around a different point than its center.
November 8, 2023
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One of the first things you should learn as a beginner FCPX user is how to make an image spin in different ways. Spinning an image can create a dynamic and eye-catching effect for your video projects. You can use it to add some motion and excitement to your clips, or to create transitions and animations. Spinning an image can also help you emphasize a certain point or message in your video.
In this article, you will learn how to use the Transform and 3D Transform effects to make an image spin in Final Cut Pro. These effects allow you to rotate the image in two dimensions or three dimensions, depending on the look you want to achieve. You will also learn how to change the anchor point of the image, which is the point that the image rotates around. By changing the anchor point, you can make the image spin around a different point than its center, such as its corner or edge.
The Steps To Make An Image Spin In Final Cut Pro Are:
How to Make an Image Spin Continuously in a Loop
This guide will show you how to use the Transform effect and keyframes to make an image spin in a circular motion without stopping.
How to Make an Image Spin Around a Different Point Than Its Center
This guide will show you how to use the anchor point to change the pivot point of the rotation.
How to Make an Image Spin in 3D Space, Not Just in 2D
This guide will show you how to use the 3D Transform effect to rotate the image in three dimensions: X, Y, and Z.
How to Make an Image Rotate Continuously in a Loop
If you want to make an image spin in a circular motion without stopping, you can use the Transform effect and keyframes. Keyframes are markers that record the changes you make to a clip’s parameters, such as position, scale, or rotation. By setting keyframes at the beginning and end of the clip, you can make the image spin one full circle and repeat the motion. Here are the steps to do this:
Select the clip that contains the image you want to spin in the timeline. The timeline is the area at the bottom of the screen where you can arrange and edit your clips.
Go to the toolbar at the top of the screen and click on the Transform button. The Transform button looks like a square with arrows pointing outwards. This will activate the Transform effect and show the onscreen controls in the viewer. The viewer is the area at the top right of the screen where you can preview your clips.
In the viewer, you will see a circle with a dot in the center. This is the rotation handle. You can drag it to rotate the image. You will also see a number next to the rotation handle. This is the rotation value, which shows how many degrees the image has rotated. By default, the rotation value is 0 degrees, which means the image is not rotated.
Move the playhead to the beginning of the clip. The playhead is the vertical line that shows the current position in the timeline. You can drag it to scrub through the clip. To move it to the beginning of the clip, you can use the left arrow key on your keyboard or click on the clip and press the I key. The I key sets the in point of the clip, which is the start point of the clip.
In the viewer, drag the rotation handle to set the rotation value to 0 degrees. This will be the starting point of the spin. To add a keyframe, go to the Video inspector. The Video inspector is the area at the top right of the screen where you can adjust the parameters of the clip. You can open it by clicking on the Inspector button in the toolbar. The Inspector button looks like a letter i in a circle. In the Video inspector, under the Transform section, you will see a diamond-shaped button next to the Rotation parameter. This is the Add Keyframe button. Click on it to add a keyframe at the current position. You will see a diamond-shaped marker appear on the clip in the timeline. This is the keyframe indicator.
Move the playhead to the end of the clip. To do this, you can use the right arrow key on your keyboard or click on the clip and press the O key. The O key sets the out point of the clip, which is the end point of the clip.
In the viewer, drag the rotation handle to set the rotation value to 360 degrees. This will be the end point of the spin. To add another keyframe, click on the Add Keyframe button in the Video inspector again. You will see another diamond-shaped marker appear on the clip in the timeline.
To preview the spin, press the spacebar on your keyboard to play the clip. You will see the image spin one full circle from 0 to 360 degrees. To make the spin loop, go to the timeline and right-click on the clip. A menu will pop up. Select Loop from the menu. This will make the clip repeat itself until you stop it. To stop the clip, press the spacebar again.
You have now learned how to make an image spin continuously in a loop using the Transform effect and keyframes. To make the image spin faster or slower, you can adjust the duration of the clip or the keyframes. To adjust the duration of the clip, you can drag the edges of the clip in the timeline. To adjust the keyframes, you can drag the diamond-shaped markers in the timeline. For more details, see [this tutorial].
How to Make an Image Spin Around a Different Point Than Its Center
If you want to make an image spin around a different point than its center, you can use the anchor point to change the pivot point of the rotation. The anchor point is the point that the image rotates around. By default, it is in the center of the image, but you can move it to any position you want. Here are the steps to do this:
Select the clip that contains the image you want to spin in the timeline.
Go to the toolbar and click on the Transform button to activate the Transform effect and show the onscreen controls in the viewer.
In the viewer, you will see a crosshair in the center of the image. This is the anchor point. You can drag it to move it to any position you want. For example, if you want to make the image spin around its top left corner, you can drag the anchor point to the top left corner of the image. You will see the rotation handle and the rotation value change accordingly.
To make the image spin, you can use the same steps as before. Move the playhead to the beginning of the clip and set the rotation value to 0 degrees. Add a keyframe in the Video inspector. Move the playhead to the end of the clip and set the rotation value to 360 degrees. Add another keyframe in the Video inspector. Preview the spin by pressing the spacebar. Loop the clip by right-clicking on it and selecting Loop from the menu.
You have now learned how to make an image spin around a different point than its center using the anchor point. To move the anchor point, you can also use the Video inspector. Under the Transform section, you will see the Position parameter, which shows the coordinates of the anchor point. You can change the values by typing in the numbers or using the sliders. For more details, see [this guide].
How to Make an Image Spin in 3D Space, Not Just in 2D
If you want to make an image spin in 3D space, not just in 2D, you can use the 3D Transform effect, which allows you to rotate clips in three dimensions: X, Y, and Z. The X axis is horizontal, the Y axis is vertical, and the Z axis is depth. To apply the 3D Transform effect, you need to do the following:
Select the clip that contains the image you want to spin in the timeline.
Go to the Effects browser. The Effects browser is the area at the bottom right of the screen where you can find and apply various effects to your clips. You can open it by clicking on the Effects button in the toolbar. The Effects button looks like a star in a circle.
In the Effects browser, go to the Distortion category. The Distortion category contains effects that change the shape or appearance of your clips. You will see the 3D Transform effect in the list. Drag the 3D Transform effect from the Effects browser to the clip in the timeline. This will apply the effect to the clip.
To adjust the 3D rotation, you can use the onscreen controls in the viewer or the Video inspector. In the viewer, you will see three circles with dots in the center. These are the 3D rotation handles. You can drag them to rotate the image along the X, Y, or Z axis. You will also see three numbers next to the rotation handles. These are the 3D rotation values, which show how many degrees the image has rotated along each axis. By default, the 3D rotation values are 0 degrees, which means the image is not rotated in 3D space.
To make the image spin, you can use the same steps as before. Move the playhead to the beginning of the clip and set the 3D rotation values to 0 degrees. Add keyframes in the Video inspector. Move the playhead to the end of the clip and set the 3D rotation values to 360 degrees. Add another keyframe in the Video inspector. Preview the spin by pressing the spacebar. Loop the clip by right-clicking on it and selecting Loop from the menu.
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