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SharpenerSharpening for Final Cut Pro

A powerful, easy-to-use sharpening plugin for Final Cut Pro.

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FCPeffects appears in Apple's Final Cut Pro developer directory.

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What it does

Sharpening for Final Cut Pro

Sharpen the entire image, or the shadows, midtones and highlights on their own. Multiplier and threshold controls add detail without harsh edges.

Guide the viewer's eye, too: sharpen your subject with up to three masks, then soften everything else with blur or defocus. Brightness, contrast, saturation and color balance are built in.

  • Tonal sharpening: all, highlights, midtones or shadows, each with Multiplier and Threshold.
  • Up to three masks: sharpen only the areas you choose.
  • Draw attention: blur or defocus everything outside the masks.
  • On-screen mask controls: drag to move, resize and rotate, with feather and roundness.
  • Basic corrections: brightness, contrast, saturation and color balance in the same effect.
How to use
  1. In the Effects browser sidebar, click My FCPeffects.
  2. Drag Sharpener onto your clip.
  3. In the Inspector, use All Sharpen, or the Highlights, Midtones and Shadows controls.
  4. To sharpen one area, set Sharpen Range to a mask and position it in the viewer.
  5. Add Outside Mask Blur or Defocus to soften the rest. Turn off the mask outline before you export.
Requirements
  • Works with all versions of Final Cut Pro from the last 5+ years, including Final Cut Pro 11 and the current Final Cut Pro 12
  • Works with the current versions of macOS
  • Runs on Intel Macs and natively on Apple silicon (M1 and later)
  • No Apple Motion needed
  • Works with every resolution Final Cut Pro supports, including 4K and 8K
  • Install on any Mac you own that’s signed in to the same Apple account (Apple allows up to 5 Macs)
FAQ
Can I sharpen only part of the image?

Yes. Sharpen by tone, or use up to three masks.

Can it blur the background?

Yes. Outside Mask Blur and Outside Mask Defocus soften everything outside the masks.

Where do I find it after installing?

In the Effects browser, under My FCPeffects.

Can I go beyond the slider limits?

Yes. Click and drag on the number to go past the slider's range on several controls.

Is Sharpener part of the MEGA BUNDLE?

Yes. It's in the MEGA BUNDLE: all of our plugins (over 80), a $1,600+ value, for $80.

What's the best deal?

The MEGA BUNDLE: all of our plugins (over 80) for $80, about $1 each. Single plugins are $20 each.

How do I install it?

Instant download. Just double-click the installer. It only takes a couple minutes.

What if it isn't right for my project?

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