In this video tutorial, Ben demonstrates how to use the new tracking features in Final Cut Pro to blur out a number plate in a video. He starts by selecting a video clip with a visible number plate and applying the Gaussian Blur effect from the blur effects menu. Instead of dragging the effect directly onto the timeline, he applies it onto the viewer, specifically targeting the number plate.
Once the blur is applied, Ben explains the two available options: adjusting the shape of the blur and enabling the tracker. He modifies the shape to fit the number plate and then initiates the tracker to automatically follow the plate as it moves in the video. He plays the clip to show how smoothly the tracker works, noting that the blur follows the number plate consistently even when its size changes.
For fine-tuning, Ben goes back to retrack the footage from an earlier point, showing how adjusting the tracker position can improve the tracking accuracy. He finishes by offering additional tips for enhancing the blur effect and invites viewers to ask questions in the comments. The tutorial is quick, clear, and focused on making the most of Final Cut Pro’s tracking tools.
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