How can transitions be customized in Final Cut Pro?

Transitions in Final Cut Pro can be customized primarily by adjusting the duration and alignment settings. This allows editors to modify how long a transition lasts, which can significantly affect the pacing and flow of a video. Additionally, adjusting the alignment of the transition determines how it interacts with the media clips it connects, whether it overlaps, begins at the end of one clip, or starts with the next clip.

Using these tools provides flexibility to achieve the desired aesthetic and emotional impact of a scene, ensuring that transitions are tailored to fit the specific needs of a project. Customization is essential for maintaining the overall storytelling and visual coherence in a film or video edit.

Other options, such as relying solely on predefined presets, using only third-party plugins, or just changing the opacity of clips, do not offer the same level of engagement with the editing process. They limit the creative possibilities available to an editor seeking to craft unique and compelling transitions within their work.