- Fly from One Location to Another
- Choose a 2D or 3D Transition
- Use Any Map or Image
- Create Animated Paths
- Add User-Adjustable Pins
- Customize the Camera Framing
Introducing RT Flyers
RT Flyers is a set of Final Cut Pro X transition effects that allow you to graphically move your viewers through terrestrial space. Choose a 2D or 3D transition then add your own map to the built-in drop zones. Add points of interest with user-adjustable pins or drop zones. Adjust the camera to create the exact map framing you like. RT Flyers: the world’s first Final Cut Pro X effect that transports your audience from here to there in style.
Software version: FCP 10.4.7 or later
We have created help movies for each individual plugin in RT Flyers.
How to Use RT Flyers
RT Flyers are animated 2D and 3D transitions that can easily be applied to your clip edit points. Use any photo or graphic for your map, then precisely adjust the start and end point locations using our unique Director’s View.
Use Your Own Maps
RT Flyers have built-in drop zones for quickly adding your own map or other geographic images. Add points of interest with user-adjustable pins or drop zones and adjust the camera to create the exact map framing you like.
Customize Your Map
There are a variety of options for customizing the look of your map graphics. Change the pin placement, scale, style and color. Add custom text for your starting and ending destinations, and even change the look of your maps with tints and blurs.
Add Animated Paths
RT Flyers allow you to add path animations from the starting location to the ending location. Choose different path types and shape the path trajectory using up to 5 on-screen controls.
About the Author: Steve Martin and Mark Spencer
Steve Martin is the creative force behind Ripple Training and has been using and teaching Final Cut Pro since 1999. Since Final Cut Pro's introduction, he has introduced thousands of people to Final Cut Pro through his classes, workshops and training products. He has consulted and/or trained for Apple, Adobe, Disney, Canon, Walmart and other companies. He is also a writer, producer and avid photographer.Full BioMark Spencer is a bay-area based producer, editor, teacher and writer. Mark is also an Apple-certified instructor for Final Cut Pro X and Motion 5 and the author or coauthor of 5 books on Motion, including the Apple Pro Training Series Motion 5, all from Peachpit Press.Full Bio
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Mike M. (verified owner) –
I like the plug-in, but I can’t find any decent hi-res maps of the US
Jill Martin (verified owner) –
Hello Mike. During our Ripple Live #20, Mark and Steve mentioned where to get maps. Here is a link to the episode: https://www.rippletraining.com/blog/final-cut-pro-x/ripplelive-episode-20/
Ross H. –
USGS is another map source for USA maps. I don’t find their site the easiest to use, but there are lots of maps.
Jason (verified owner) –
Hi. What are the system requirements for RT Flyers? I am currently on 10.13 and FCPX 10.4.6. Thanks
Jill Martin (verified owner) –
Hello Jason. You need to be running FCP 10.4.7 or later.
Larissa (verified owner) –
Just got this Plugin. Could you please advise where to get maps from? Thank you.
From Ripple: We didn’t include maps with this plugin but have included a help movie showing you where to find maps for your specific project requirements.
Tilo (verified owner) –
The plugin is absolutely awesome!