How to make a circle mask in Final Cut Pro for iPad | Telescope & Monocular Effect Tutorial

Want to create a telescope or monocular-style look in your video? In this beginner-friendly tutorial, you’ll learn how to make a circle mask in Final Cut Pro for iPad to add a clean, round viewing window to any video clip. This technique is perfect for storytelling, creative effects, travel videos, and mobile filmmaking projects where you want to simulate a scoped or focused point of view. This step-by-step guide walks you through how to add and adjust a shape mask, refine its shape, and control the feather—all directly on your iPad using Final Cut Pro for iPad’s built-in masking tools. Whether you’re a new creator or an experienced mobile editor, this fast and easy effect will help you elevate your visuals. If you’re editing on an iPad and want to enhance your skills in masking, effects, and mobile video creation, this video is the perfect place to start. Learn Final Cut Pro for iPad    • Final Cut Pro for iPad Tutorials for Begin...   Visit the Final Cut Pro for iPad Resource Page at: https://www.bascombproductions.com/fi... Software Versions: Final Cut Pro for iPad 2.3 iPadOS 26.1 Subscribe to Bascomb Productions to see new episodes of "I'll Show You". Got requests? Send in your suggestions via a YouTube message or via the contact web page. Copyright 2025 - Bascomb Productions