Font & Styling Issues
When captions don't look right in Final Cut Pro.
Font Not Showing / Wrong Font
Cause: The font must be installed on your Mac, and have the right name.
Solutions:
- Download font from Google Fonts, Fontshare, or other source
- Install font on your Mac (double-click .ttf/.otf file)
- Restart Final Cut Pro
- Re-import the FCPXML
Use common system fonts (SF Pro, Helvetica, Arial) to avoid font installation issues.
Colors Look Wrong
Cause: Color Space Mismatch
Solutions:
- Check color space in FCP project settings
- Should match preset (usually Rec. 709)
Display Settings
- Check if "Show HDR as raw values" is enabled
- Verify monitor color calibration
- Test on a different display
Text Position is Off
Resolution Mismatch
Cause: Export resolution doesn't match your FCP project.
Solutions:
- Check your project resolution in FCP
- Re-export with matching resolution, e.g.:
- 1080x1920 for vertical (9:16)
- 1920x1080 for horizontal (16:9)
Safe Area Issues
Solutions:
- Adjust margins in preset settings
- Ensure margins account for safe areas
- Test on target platform (mobile/desktop)
Stroke/Outline Not Appearing
Check preset settings:
- Ensure "Stroke Enabled" is checked
- Verify stroke width is not zero
- Stroke color must contrast with text color
Text Too Large or Too Small
Solutions:
- Adjust font size in preset (recommended: 40-80pt)
- Consider target platform:
- Mobile: 60-80pt
- Desktop: 40-60pt
- Re-export and test
Preview Looks Different Than Export
Cause: Preview in Capti is approximate, actual render in FCP may differ slightly.
Solutions:
- Always test final export in Final Cut Pro
- Adjust settings and re-export if needed
- Use preview for general appearance only