How to Add a Border in Apple Final Cut Pro

How to Add a Border in Apple Final Cut Pro

The small border surrounding the video helps in changing the aspect ratio and provides a feeling of uniformity. Aside from these simple borders, several video makers use elegantly designed frames to utilize the space by adding text, their channel or company logo, or other icons.

• Step 1: Launch Final Cut Pro

  

  You can’t start the project without opening the software, so begin by locating where the file is placed. But if you don’t have a file that you intend to add a border to, then you can open a sample video to follow along with the guide. Either way, have something ready to launch Final Cut Pro.

• Step 2: Add a Background

  

  Once your video has been added or loaded into the software, you will need to create a solid color or a separate PNG or JPEG image and add it behind or under the video file. This will help out when scaling your main video.

• Step 3: Scale the Vide

  

  On the controls found on the right side or section of the software, you can find different settings or options to edit your video. For this guide, you will need to locate the “Scale X” option. Lower the arrow or encode a smaller number than 100%. This will make the background you have added to be visible and the video will no longer fill the entire viewer.

  

• Step 4: Add Simple Border

  Open the “Effects Browser” and proceed to the search bar and type in “Border,” the option of a simple border will then appear. Drag it on top of the video and you can see it reflect on the viewer. To edit the border, an additional setting will appear on the right side of the software. Adjust the width, color, or mix according to your preference.