Hi, so today I will be sharing with yall on how to create a countdown timer in Final Cut Pro X (FCPX). You can use it for long countdowns, and can use for countdowns for 10 seconds too!
It is very simple:
1. Go to "generators"
2. Find "timecode"
3. Drag in to timeline, double-click the time on the bottom-middle of your video inspector, type whatever time you want. use "." to change the time.
4. IF your clip is shorter than, say 10 seconds, drag the clip frame by frame.
5. Press 'option + G' to create a "compound clip".
6. Press 'cmd + R' to make time adjust bar appear, and choose "custom - Reverse"
7. Adjust the font, colour, and all the other details.
8. Delete 'Project' for label
9. CROP the time if you want it to be only showing minutes and/or seconds!
10. DONE!！
