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For a "Hyper Zoom" that includes complex effects like "mirroring" (to fill black edges) and automatic motion blur, dedicated plugins are the industry standard.
Select the bladed section of the first clip. In the , add a keyframe to Scale (All) at the start of this section (set to 100%). Hyper Zoom Transitions – Final Cut Pro X
: These often include on-screen controls to change the zoom's center point and built-in "Mirror" effects that keep the frame filled even when zooming extremely far out. Pro Tips for Better Zooms For a "Hyper Zoom" that includes complex effects
: Blade a small section (approx. 3–5 frames) at the end of the first clip and the beginning of the second clip. Keyframe Scale : : These often include on-screen controls to change
: If using a transform effect, increasing the "Shutter Angle" (to 180 or 360) in Motion-based effects adds realistic motion blur.
: Right-click in the viewer while using the tool to select Ease In and Out for a more professional velocity curve. 3. Using Specialized Plugins
Move to the last frame and increase the scale significantly (e.g., 200–300%).