: Blade a small section (approx. 3–5 frames) at the end of the first clip and the beginning of the second clip. Keyframe Scale :
: These often include on-screen controls to change the zoom's center point and built-in "Mirror" effects that keep the frame filled even when zooming extremely far out. Pro Tips for Better Zooms
: To make the movement feel natural, search the Effects Browser (Command-5) for "Zoom" or "Directional Blur" and apply it to these small sections. 2. The Ken Burns Method Hyper Zoom Transitions – Final Cut Pro X
Repeat for the second clip: start at a high scale (matching the first clip's end) and keyframe back down to 100%.
: Ensure the center of your zoom-in on the first clip matches the subject's position in the second clip to avoid a jarring "jump". : Blade a small section (approx
: Right-click in the viewer while using the tool to select Ease In and Out for a more professional velocity curve. 3. Using Specialized Plugins
Move to the last frame and increase the scale significantly (e.g., 200–300%). Pro Tips for Better Zooms : To make
: If you need to apply the effect across multiple layers, select them all and press Option-G to create a Compound Clip first.