Masking technique?

[TheJetBlack]

Hello. I am a total noob at that thing called masking. I've seen a few examples online for After Effects used for subtle and/or cool no budget special effects. So, to me, it seems a like a very useful thing for a no budget filmmaker like myself. But I don't have After Effects -- is it possible to do masking in Final Cut Pro 7?

Thank you!

EDIT: I should probably be specific on what I want. Explosions. Muzzle flash for guns. Gory effects like blowing a head off, etc.

 

[David Saraceno]

You might try Motion, but I believe you are referring to compositing, and FCP is for the larger part, an editing application

 

[mmka1985]

You can do masking in Final Cut Pro. You have the option of garbage matte, image mask, mask shape and more. I recently posted a tutorial of how to do creative split screening in Final Cut Pro. Here is the link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZVd_cU8Ack

 

[David Saraceno]

Yes you can mask in FCP. There are several tools for it.

However, the OP indicates that he was interested in doing special effects -- I want. Explosions. Muzzle flash for guns. Gory effects like blowing a head off, etc.

While possible in FCP, these FX are more properly part of AE or Motion.

 

[TheJetBlack]

Thanks, guys, for the replies. Been helpful.