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%).
Move to the last frame and increase the scale significantly (e.g., 200–300%).
: If you need to apply the effect across multiple layers, select them all and press Option-G to create a Compound Clip first. Hyper Zoom Transitions – Final Cut Pro X
: Select your clip, click the Crop icon in the viewer, and choose Ken Burns . Set Direction :
: Place the green (start) box around the whole frame and the red (end) box on the specific detail you want to "fly" into. Zoom Out : Reverse the start and end boxes. Select the bladed section of the first clip
This method uses keyframes to rapidly scale clips to simulate a high-speed zoom.
For a "Hyper Zoom" that includes complex effects like "mirroring" (to fill black edges) and automatic motion blur, dedicated plugins are the industry standard. : If you need to apply the effect
The Ken Burns tool provides built-in easing, which makes the zoom feel smoother than standard linear keyframes.
