Matthew O'Brien

@UC45W_AtKcDxSmWR1s1xsLEg - 34.4K subscribers

Final Cut Pro Tips, Tricks & Tutorials Camera & Film Gear Reviews Post-Production Workflows & Data Management Insight and Conversation About How to Price Video Work BTS of the Films & Videos I Produce Business Inquires: info(at)midlandpictures(dot)com Send Me Stuff: Midland Pictures c/o Matthew O’Brien 1441 Mall Dr Ste 100 #188 Council Bluffs, IA 51503

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Editing a Complex Story for my Vinyl Record Channel

Editing a Complex Story for my Vinyl Record Channel Matthew O'Brien

1 week ago

The Return of Hope for Final Cut Pro?

The Return of Hope for Final Cut Pro? Matthew O'Brien

6.4K views - 3 weeks ago

How I Used Compressor Today In My Final Cut Pro Workflow

How I Used Compressor Today In My Final Cut Pro Workflow Matthew O'Brien

4 weeks ago

"Creator Studio KILLED Final Cut Pro!"

"Creator Studio KILLED Final Cut Pro!" Matthew O'Brien

11.9K views - 1 month ago

Incredible New Final Cut Pro Features in Apple's All-New CREATOR STUDIO

Incredible New Final Cut Pro Features in Apple's All-New CREATOR STUDIO Matthew O'Brien

30.9K views - 1 month ago

How I Set Up a New Video in Final Cut Pro

How I Set Up a New Video in Final Cut Pro Matthew O'Brien

2 months ago

Black Friday Gear Deals for Video Editors | B&H 2025

Black Friday Gear Deals for Video Editors | B&H 2025 Matthew O'Brien

2 months ago

My Favorite Final Cut Pro Black Friday Deals for 2025

My Favorite Final Cut Pro Black Friday Deals for 2025 Matthew O'Brien

1.7K views - 2 months ago

Apple Ends 2025 With a Whimper...

Apple Ends 2025 With a Whimper... Matthew O'Brien

1.7K views - 2 months ago

Update Your Final Cut Pro Library Template and SAVE TIME!

Update Your Final Cut Pro Library Template and SAVE TIME! Matthew O'Brien

4 months ago

Someone Stole My Video

Someone Stole My Video Matthew O'Brien

4 months ago

Apple Just Killed FireWire. Forever.

Apple Just Killed FireWire. Forever. Matthew O'Brien

4.4K views - 4 months ago

Final Cut Pro 11.2 is Official! New ProRes RAW, Apple LOG 2... BRAW?

Final Cut Pro 11.2 is Official! New ProRes RAW, Apple LOG 2... BRAW? Matthew O'Brien

12.7K views - 5 months ago

Out of Hard Drive Space + Some Retro Tech Studio Projects

Out of Hard Drive Space + Some Retro Tech Studio Projects Matthew O'Brien

5 months ago

Final Cut Pro at the iPhone 17 Event? Yeah, no.

Final Cut Pro at the iPhone 17 Event? Yeah, no. Matthew O'Brien

1.9K views - 5 months ago

The Death of Hope for Final Cut Pro

The Death of Hope for Final Cut Pro Matthew O'Brien

11.2K views - 5 months ago

This Incredible Tool Makes Mastering Voiceover Audio EASY

This Incredible Tool Makes Mastering Voiceover Audio EASY Matthew O'Brien

6 months ago

Final Cut Pro Editing Breakdown of My Viral TikTok Video

Final Cut Pro Editing Breakdown of My Viral TikTok Video Matthew O'Brien

2K views - 6 months ago

MacBook Air vs Pro: Which is Best for Video & Photography?

MacBook Air vs Pro: Which is Best for Video & Photography? Matthew O'Brien

14.7K views - 7 months ago

Thoughts on my Viral TikTok...

Thoughts on my Viral TikTok... Matthew O'Brien

7 months ago

Serious Audio Bug in Final Cut Pro SOLVED! (No Sound in the Browser)

Serious Audio Bug in Final Cut Pro SOLVED! (No Sound in the Browser) Matthew O'Brien

2.9K views - 7 months ago

Discovering & Curating Killer Vintage Products in Omaha

Discovering & Curating Killer Vintage Products in Omaha Matthew O'Brien

7 months ago

Learn Your Keyboard Shortcuts for Final Cut Pro!

Learn Your Keyboard Shortcuts for Final Cut Pro! Matthew O'Brien

8 months ago

WWDC 2025: Anything Good for Video Editors & Final Cut Pro?

WWDC 2025: Anything Good for Video Editors & Final Cut Pro? Matthew O'Brien

10.7K views - 8 months ago

5 AI Features Final Cut Pro Needs NOW

5 AI Features Final Cut Pro Needs NOW Matthew O'Brien

2.6K views - 8 months ago

How I Used ChatGPT To Make This Thumbnail...

How I Used ChatGPT To Make This Thumbnail... Matthew O'Brien

8 months ago

The Future of Video Editing is... Death? ☠️🪦

The Future of Video Editing is... Death? ☠️🪦 Matthew O'Brien

16.3K views - 8 months ago

I'm Trying To Appreciate Incredible Tech When WWDC Might Be "Meh"

I'm Trying To Appreciate Incredible Tech When WWDC Might Be "Meh" Matthew O'Brien

8 months ago

Arranging Your Audio Roles with the Timeline Index in Final Cut Pro

Arranging Your Audio Roles with the Timeline Index in Final Cut Pro Matthew O'Brien

8 months ago

Your Mac Studio Might Be CAKED with Dust (Not Good) - Let's Clean It!

Your Mac Studio Might Be CAKED with Dust (Not Good) - Let's Clean It! Matthew O'Brien

4K views - 8 months ago

How To Set Your Files to Open With the Right App in macOS For Good! 👨‍💻

How To Set Your Files to Open With the Right App in macOS For Good! 👨‍💻 Matthew O'Brien

2.5K views - 8 months ago

Making My "Bye Bye Adobe" Thumbnail in Affinity Designer 2

Making My "Bye Bye Adobe" Thumbnail in Affinity Designer 2 Matthew O'Brien

8 months ago

Will You See Final Cut Pro at WWDC 2025?

Will You See Final Cut Pro at WWDC 2025? Matthew O'Brien

3K views - 9 months ago

Saying "No!" to Adobe & Building an Aperture 3 Photo Editing Workflow on my 2013 Mac Pro

Saying "No!" to Adobe & Building an Aperture 3 Photo Editing Workflow on my 2013 Mac Pro Matthew O'Brien

3.2K views - 9 months ago

What Are My Video Properties? Final Cut Pro Can Help...

What Are My Video Properties? Final Cut Pro Can Help... Matthew O'Brien

9 months ago

Can You Use This 20 Yr Old G-Drive in 2025?

Can You Use This 20 Yr Old G-Drive in 2025? Matthew O'Brien

1.3K views - 9 months ago

Drinking a National Champion Barista's Latest Competition Coffee

Drinking a National Champion Barista's Latest Competition Coffee Matthew O'Brien

9 months ago

Edit a Sequence of Photos FAST in Final Cut Pro

Edit a Sequence of Photos FAST in Final Cut Pro Matthew O'Brien

10 months ago

Update Your Final Cut & Finder Templates For EVEN FASTER Editing

Update Your Final Cut & Finder Templates For EVEN FASTER Editing Matthew O'Brien

2.6K views - 10 months ago

The Story of NAB 2025 - Viva Las Vegas!

The Story of NAB 2025 - Viva Las Vegas! Matthew O'Brien

10 months ago

Uhhhhhh Final Cut Pro 11.1... 🤷‍♂️

Uhhhhhh Final Cut Pro 11.1... 🤷‍♂️ Matthew O'Brien

6K views - 10 months ago

When Bruce Springsteen Says Something That Blows Your Mind 🤯

When Bruce Springsteen Says Something That Blows Your Mind 🤯 Matthew O'Brien

10 months ago

Recording Your Mac's System Audio for EVEN BETTER Final Cut Pro Tutorials

Recording Your Mac's System Audio for EVEN BETTER Final Cut Pro Tutorials Matthew O'Brien

10 months ago

Is Final Cut Pro... Boring?

Is Final Cut Pro... Boring? Matthew O'Brien

2.4K views - 11 months ago

Adding A New Scene To A "Finished" Edit in Final Cut Pro

Adding A New Scene To A "Finished" Edit in Final Cut Pro Matthew O'Brien

11 months ago

2 Simple Tricks For Rage-Free Editing in Final Cut Pro

2 Simple Tricks For Rage-Free Editing in Final Cut Pro Matthew O'Brien

1.1K views - 11 months ago

How I Get Inspired When I Don't Feel Like Editing a Video

How I Get Inspired When I Don't Feel Like Editing a Video Matthew O'Brien

11 months ago

My HEAVY METAL Concert Video Editing Setup Tour 🎸🤘

My HEAVY METAL Concert Video Editing Setup Tour 🎸🤘 Matthew O'Brien

11 months ago

2025! Channel Update & What’s Coming Next…

2025! Channel Update & What’s Coming Next… Matthew O'Brien

1 year ago

Epic YouTube Studio Overhaul + Tour 2025

Epic YouTube Studio Overhaul + Tour 2025 Matthew O'Brien

1.7K views - 1 year ago

Christmas Show & Tell

Christmas Show & Tell Matthew O'Brien

1 year ago

The Coolest Final Cut Pro Thing Ever

The Coolest Final Cut Pro Thing Ever Matthew O'Brien

1.1K views - 1 year ago

Outlining My Next Video (On a Typewriter)

Outlining My Next Video (On a Typewriter) Matthew O'Brien

1 year ago

FilmConvert's AMAZING Plug-ins For Final Cut Pro Just Got BETTER

FilmConvert's AMAZING Plug-ins For Final Cut Pro Just Got BETTER Matthew O'Brien

4.3K views - 1 year ago

The INSANE Price for a 40 Yr Old Apple Sweatshirt 💰💸

The INSANE Price for a 40 Yr Old Apple Sweatshirt 💰💸 Matthew O'Brien

732 views - 1 year ago

Let's Chat About FCP 11 & Upcoming Videos

Let's Chat About FCP 11 & Upcoming Videos Matthew O'Brien

1 year ago

Final Cut Pro 11 Is Here

Final Cut Pro 11 Is Here Matthew O'Brien

28.3K views - 1 year ago

Pixelmator Pro + Final Cut Pro Subscription???

Pixelmator Pro + Final Cut Pro Subscription??? Matthew O'Brien

1 year ago

Will It Be Final Cut Pro 11???

Will It Be Final Cut Pro 11??? Matthew O'Brien

13.1K views - 1 year ago