Hyper Zoom Transitions Вђ“ Final Cut Pro X May 2026

: Place the green (start) box around the whole frame and the red (end) box on the specific detail you want to "fly" into. Zoom Out : Reverse the start and end boxes.

For a "Hyper Zoom" that includes complex effects like "mirroring" (to fill black edges) and automatic motion blur, dedicated plugins are the industry standard. Hyper Zoom Transitions – Final Cut Pro X

: Select your clip, click the Crop icon in the viewer, and choose Ken Burns . Set Direction : : Place the green (start) box around the

: 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". : Select your clip, click the Crop icon

: Blade a small section (approx. 3–5 frames) at the end of the first clip and the beginning of the second clip. Keyframe Scale :

The Ken Burns tool provides built-in easing, which makes the zoom feel smoother than standard linear keyframes.

Select the bladed section of the first clip. In the , add a keyframe to Scale (All) at the start of this section (set to 100%).