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  • čas přidán 15. 08. 2024
  • The Voice Isolation feature in Final Cut Pro is super powerful and can save you a ton of time. However, it can also cause some unpleasant pops and sounds when used on multiple audio clips or on clips that are next to each other.
    This video explains how to solve that problem by editing your audio, creating a compound clip, and then applying the Voice Isolation effect to that new compound clip. 👍
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    Episode 314: Make Your Voice Sound Its Best with Final Cut Pro’s Voice Isolation

Komentáře • 97

  • @tombuck
    @tombuck  Před rokem

    If you want to level up your editing skills with Final Cut Pro, check out my video editing course "Rough Cut to Final Cut" where I'll share literally everything I know to help you become a true Final Cut Pro: learnfinalcutpro.com

  • @Wbc1811
    @Wbc1811 Před rokem +2

    I love this hack, i use it all tone time when there is background noise, but it sometimes makes my voice sound bubbly, or I’m underwater. Great video, keep it up 👍

    • @tombuck
      @tombuck  Před rokem

      It can definitely be taken too far, but it also totally saved the day sometimes 🙌

  • @ChadMasonFilms
    @ChadMasonFilms Před rokem +1

    I have the same popping problem when I use RX (de-reverb and spectral de-noise) as an on-the-fly plugin in FCP. Same problem- small cross fades don’t always solve it. Really helpful alternative tips from you here (as ever). Glad I popped in! (Boom boom)

    • @tombuck
      @tombuck  Před rokem

      Ba dum tsshhh 🥁
      Haha, I'm really glad it was helpful. Good to know it also works with other plugins and stuff!

  • @JamesMusicCo
    @JamesMusicCo Před rokem +1

    I love this new feature. Listening to your video with the iPhone speakers I thought the audio from the built-in camera at 100% actually was best! I believe this feature really makes a difference for people who listen with their phones tiny speakers compared to headphones or large speakers. Great comparisons!

  • @boxdenfresh
    @boxdenfresh Před rokem +1

    Thank you. I was going crazy wondering where all the popping and bad feedback was coming from. I didn’t know it was the Voice Isolation

    • @tombuck
      @tombuck  Před rokem

      It's so annoying, but thankfully it's fixable!

  • @JaimeJMarrero
    @JaimeJMarrero Před rokem +2

    Final Cut has auto-fader now! Select all of the audio, Option + T will take care of those pops, might still need to play with it---but pretty good for only a couple clicks!

    • @tombuck
      @tombuck  Před rokem

      Awesome! I'll have to try this next time I edit!

    • @KanapaKnapa
      @KanapaKnapa Před rokem

      Are you sure its Contol+T? Doesn't work in my FCP.

    • @JaimeJMarrero
      @JaimeJMarrero Před rokem

      @@KanapaKnapa Option T ads that audio fade

  • @mattwruff
    @mattwruff Před rokem +1

    Sorry, but I'm hugely attached to all my audio because audio is 60 percent of the Video. Seriously this is you at your best! Teaching!

    • @tombuck
      @tombuck  Před rokem +1

      Thanks Matt! Audio is definitely the most important part of video 👍

  • @theoldvideoguy
    @theoldvideoguy Před rokem +1

    I don't know if this has been brought up, but you can assign your audio clips to a roles. Then picking specific related audio is a lot easier. Thanks for all your videos.

    • @tombuck
      @tombuck  Před rokem +1

      Definitely an amazing organizational tool!

  • @JonAdamsMinistries
    @JonAdamsMinistries Před rokem +2

    Voice isolation feature is so freaking good!!

  • @adrienvillez
    @adrienvillez Před rokem +1

    Thank you for the deep dive!
    That's a good looking desk/mat cover under your keyboard by the way!

    • @tombuck
      @tombuck  Před rokem

      Thanks so much Adrien! 🙏

  • @augustoliver2779
    @augustoliver2779 Před rokem +2

    Please make more videos on Final Cut Pro. Thanks

    • @tombuck
      @tombuck  Před rokem

      I’d love to, especially if there’s anything specific that would be helpful.

  • @markforeman7082
    @markforeman7082 Před rokem +1

    As always, the explanations are great. You only explained the Voice Isolation applied to studio quality sounds. I have found Voice Isolation to be very useful in improving poor or less desirable audio recorded in an uncontrolled environment. Wind noise, machinery etc are reduced or eliminated making the voice more useable. Not perfect but useable.

    • @tombuck
      @tombuck  Před rokem

      It's definitely a lifesaver in those less than desirable situations!

  • @willtindall2283
    @willtindall2283 Před rokem

    You can also use the timeline index in Final Cut Pro to select all the videos from your fx30 in the Final Cut Pro timeline and it highlights everything and then detach the audio that way. Much easier and saves a lot of time. You can use this to multi select effects or pretty much anything in your Final Cut Pro timeline before creating a compound clip. Learned this from a fellow creator called Mathew O’Brien

  • @kobyaw
    @kobyaw Před rokem +1

    I've same issue (POP) when using voice isolation, thanks for the valuable tips.

    • @tombuck
      @tombuck  Před rokem +1

      It was so frustrating because I love the feature, but the pops were making it tough to use.

  • @ablemediaproductions
    @ablemediaproductions Před rokem +2

    Hey Tom, great video. I didn’t know about the pop issue but that could be because I generally use compound clips at the end of an edit apply any effect i want to any particular stream of audio including the voice isolation to the dialogue role without the need to detach all the dialogue. And if there’s clips with talking in different locations etc I use dialogue subroles to split those out. Either way the principle is the same. Thanks again for another great to trial video.

    • @tombuck
      @tombuck  Před rokem

      Sounds like you were already solving the issue before it became a problem. Nice! 😎

  • @WillRobertsonsWildlife
    @WillRobertsonsWildlife Před rokem +1

    the compound clip solution is genius

    • @tombuck
      @tombuck  Před rokem

      I've been using it in every video and it's been a huge help!

  • @DoppioScarico
    @DoppioScarico Před rokem +1

    You're great it's just the video that was needed! if you have time, make one on the j cut and l cut for final cut, i'll be the first viewer! Thanks again!

    • @tombuck
      @tombuck  Před rokem

      Thanks of rate kind words! I'll keep in mind the j-cut, l-cut idea!

  • @AaronAbernethy
    @AaronAbernethy Před rokem +1

    I’ve been using this feature on a few videos recently, and it’s a game changer.
    I used it on some video of talent outside, with traffic noise in the background. The Voice Isolation slider just removed it all. It was pretty shocking how effective it was.

    • @AaronAbernethy
      @AaronAbernethy Před rokem +1

      Ah, I finally got to finish this video. Yes, I apply VI at the end - what I normally do is compound my voice audio into it’s own track, then apply it. I’d normally be working with audio track view at that stage.

    • @AaronAbernethy
      @AaronAbernethy Před rokem +1

      I need to remember that you will inevitably say the thing that I do, and that it’s silly of me to try and have a back and forth dialog with a video. Especially before it’s over.

    • @tombuck
      @tombuck  Před rokem +1

      I’m glad you could have that discussion with Video Tom 😁

    • @AaronAbernethy
      @AaronAbernethy Před rokem +1

      @@tombuck the next best thing to Real Tom!

  • @GuilDormeus
    @GuilDormeus Před rokem +1

    Voice isolation is the unsung hero. I also do the same thing to get rid of that pop sound.

    • @tombuck
      @tombuck  Před rokem +1

      I'm surprised they didn't make a bigger deal of it when Voice Isolation was added- it's a HUGE benefit!

  • @YasmineAndHenrik
    @YasmineAndHenrik Před rokem +1

    Another super tutorial 🔥

  • @JamesKerLindsay
    @JamesKerLindsay Před rokem +1

    Another great video, as usual. Many thanks.

    • @tombuck
      @tombuck  Před rokem +1

      Thank you so much! I'm really happy is was helpful! 🙏

  • @mirodavis3152
    @mirodavis3152 Před rokem +1

    I have just been schooled! Thank you!

    • @tombuck
      @tombuck  Před rokem

      Haha, I'm glad it was helpful! Class dismissed 🎓

  • @TheAppleBias
    @TheAppleBias Před rokem +1

    Great tip. Those pops drove me crazy!

    • @tombuck
      @tombuck  Před rokem +1

      Sup er annoying! Good to know I’m not the only one who has them though 😁

  • @PaulFeinberg
    @PaulFeinberg Před rokem +1

    Freaking life saver! I have been going crazy trying to figure out how to fix that pop by fades but it then sounds off! Great job!

    • @tombuck
      @tombuck  Před rokem

      Glad it helped! I loved the feature so much but was so bummed that I kept having this problem.

    • @PaulFeinberg
      @PaulFeinberg Před rokem

      @@tombuck ya I was going to make a video about it because just an amazing tool. I was able to remove landscapers from the background of a client video that were using blowers! It’s just crazy good.

  • @roamingyak
    @roamingyak Před 5 měsíci

    Much easier to just add in the VI as your last step before exporting. No pops or clicks then.
    Audio is the last step in my workflow, so I haven't experienced this problem myself.

  • @joshuaberrios
    @joshuaberrios Před rokem

    This is a welcomed featured for podcast episodes, especially when I am editing a guest's video/audio feed. I would probably also use it on my feed until I sound treat my new office studio.

    • @tombuck
      @tombuck  Před rokem +1

      Definitely great when working with guests who don’t always have ideal recording environments 👍

    • @joshuaberrios
      @joshuaberrios Před rokem

      @@tombuck I might just revisit my last podcast episode that I didn't get to launch over the weekend and apply it to my guest's audio ;) Thanks for this video Tom!

  • @ygiagam
    @ygiagam Před rokem +1

    Your tutorial content is awesome. Keep up the good work. THANKS!

  • @StetsonDoggett
    @StetsonDoggett Před rokem

    What happens if you:
    1. Throw all your A roll on a timeline
    2. Select all and make a compound clip
    3. Apply Voice Isolation
    4. Create ANOTHER compound clip
    5. and then edit that final one?
    Curious if you have experience with this. Usually I use the two-compound clip method for myself to make it easy to adjust audio and video effects across all my a roll clips. I throw everything in my timeline and then make a compound clip called “Adjustments.” I apply all my audio and video adjustments to that compound clip. Then I make a SECOND compound clip called “Edit this one” which is what I use to actually cut and edit the a roll together. This makes it so I can tweak the audio or video effects at any time, and they apply across all my cuts. I may try this tomorrow and report back!
    Either way, thank you for an excellent tutorial!

    • @tombuck
      @tombuck  Před rokem

      I've never done this myself, to be honest, so I don't know exactly how it would work. It sounds like you've developed your own way of creating adjustment layers in FCP, which is pretty darn awesome. 😎

  • @HomesickMac
    @HomesickMac Před rokem +1

    I'll have to try this while I'm editing the latest client video. It's been recorded in a big hall and despite using a lav there's a lot of "reverb". Will apply these tips, thank youuuuuu!

    • @tombuck
      @tombuck  Před rokem +1

      I'll be interested to how how it works!

    • @HomesickMac
      @HomesickMac Před rokem

      @@tombuck Yupp, worked great! Client happy!

  • @vinimanara
    @vinimanara Před rokem +1

    Nice feature! Testing right now!

  • @ImpressiveTony
    @ImpressiveTony Před rokem +1

    LOVE the video editing videos. I don't know if you've ever messed around with Davinci Resolve, but it would be cool to see some vides using that software. Maybe even some comparisons to Final Cut? Just a thought.

    • @tombuck
      @tombuck  Před rokem

      Resolve is great! I'd love to learn more about it. Right now I don't think my skills are at a point where I could make a fair comparison. 😬

  • @MantraConnexions
    @MantraConnexions Před rokem

    The trick is to extend the clips that are meeting up by about a few seconds and then manually create volume point after of course detaching all your audio separately from the video clips and then do a manual fade in and fade out of each respective clip - that way the voice isolation plugin has time to process the fade in and fade out reading and does not create the click and pop. This happens because of audio buffer issue - but by manually giving each clip more breathing space - the issue is resolved. Hopefully FCPX will fix this soon.

    • @tombuck
      @tombuck  Před rokem

      For me, I've done this and still have the popping issue. It almost seems like it's how FCP handles the Voice Isolation when a clip ends, regardless of whether or not it overlaps something else 🤷🏻‍♂️

  • @elmaldonado
    @elmaldonado Před rokem +1

    Hey Tom. Have you used crumplepop’s echo remover? I like their tool but I’m glad to see this can help so much as well.

    • @tombuck
      @tombuck  Před rokem

      I've used their wind remover and it's saved my butt a few times, but not the echo remover.

  • @ClassicCyclingCC
    @ClassicCyclingCC Před rokem +1

    Thing is though, when you boost the low frequencies, you will most likely also accentuate reverbs, room noises and the likes. Ah! If only voice recording booth were cheaper!

  • @seecraig
    @seecraig Před rokem

    Of course, the dilemma is when the client comes back with some edit changes after you've done all that. You can't reattach the detached audio. You could uncompound your audio and the compound with the video but now you're getting into lots of steps and complexity.

  • @sunnilin
    @sunnilin Před rokem +1

    hey!! thank you so much for the video. I was wondering if it's possible to do like a reverse voice isolation? i was in a concert and in one of the clips there's an audience talking in the middle of the song and i want to remove the talking voice. when i set the isolation amount to 100% it actually did really good (only the person talking, no music at all lol) and i want to reverse that to save the music but remove the talking. wondering if you know how!! i hope it makes sense, thank you so much in advance!!

    • @tombuck
      @tombuck  Před rokem +1

      Hmm, this is a tough one. I don't have a surefire solution, but you might want to go into the Equalizer (maybe even the 30 band EQ) and see if you can turn down the frequencies of the voice while keeping the crowd. If their frequencies overlap, it probably won't work, but if they're different enough, it could get the job done.

    • @sunnilin
      @sunnilin Před rokem

      @@tombuck Thank you!!! I tried and it helped reduce it! It did overlap a lot especially because there were live instruments but I'm glad I learned the technique at least! Thanks for sharing!

  • @filmabkoln1995
    @filmabkoln1995 Před rokem +1

    For me, the much bigger problem is that I can't click on the voice isolation on my m1 pro macbook. I read somewhere that this could be related to mono and stereo tracks, but with most videos nothing happens at all. I simply can't click on it.

    • @tombuck
      @tombuck  Před rokem +1

      Yes, mono and stereo tracks can change the available settings. Sometimes you can right click on them, turn them into a compound clip, and then apply the isolation to that.

    • @filmabkoln1995
      @filmabkoln1995 Před rokem

      @@tombuck thanks for your help! I really appreciate it 🙂

  • @RetroBreak
    @RetroBreak Před rokem

    I found a way to fix the pops. Weird fix, but if you make the clip a compound clip first, then edit it as normal that fixed it for me

    • @tombuck
      @tombuck  Před rokem

      You summed up most of my video in one sentence 😁

    • @RetroBreak
      @RetroBreak Před rokem

      @@tombuck ha this video could have been a tweet :P seriously though, thank you for making such useful videos! Always enjoy watching, and enjoy your podcasts too! I’m getting my first XLR microphone tomorrow and I’m quite excited!
      Also, I meant use compound clips in an easier way, literally just make the main video clip a compound clip, then back straight out and edit as normal and apply all the filters etc as normal and it fixed it. No need to even open the compound clip

  • @polobubblevest
    @polobubblevest Před rokem

    im using the latest version of final cut and voice isolation isnt an option for me?

    • @tombuck
      @tombuck  Před rokem

      Sometimes it depends on the specific audio file. Try right-clicking on the audio and creating a Compound Clip- you should be able to add Voice Isolation to the new compound clip.

  • @roberthaireducation
    @roberthaireducation Před rokem +1

    Hello You are the best….

  • @FharishAhmedPortfolio

    What about "Resolving" the issue that some of us actually use DaVinvi!

    • @tombuck
      @tombuck  Před rokem +1

      Resolve is awesome too 👍

    • @FharishAhmedPortfolio
      @FharishAhmedPortfolio Před rokem

      @@tombuck Thank you for the participation trophy, we both get what we pay for in our editing software... 😁

  • @cmichaely
    @cmichaely Před rokem

    For some reason I don't have the Voice Isolation option in my FCP. 😐 Does anyone know how this can be fixed?

    • @tombuck
      @tombuck  Před rokem

      As long as you’re updated to the most recent version it should be there automatically 👍

    • @cmichaely
      @cmichaely Před rokem

      @@tombuck Yes, it makes sense.) Thank you!

    • @sunshowerseed
      @sunshowerseed Před rokem

      i also don't have it and mine is updated :/ would really save my life right about now...

    • @michiganpeacecouncil4486
      @michiganpeacecouncil4486 Před rokem

      won't work on Big Sur. Must have at least Monterey for voice isolation

  • @Alex-lp6bg
    @Alex-lp6bg Před rokem

    Is it just my iPhone speakers or is the sound of his voice kinda crackling sometimes throughout the whole video?

    • @scottrimm
      @scottrimm Před rokem

      I’m not noticing any crackling ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ could be your phone?

    • @tombuck
      @tombuck  Před rokem

      I've definitely been known to make audio mistakes, but I think I watched this video at least a dozen times while editing and before uploading and didn't notice any crackles.