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%).
: To make the movement feel natural, search the Effects Browser (Command-5) for "Zoom" or "Directional Blur" and apply it to these small sections. 2. The Ken Burns Method Hyper Zoom Transitions – Final Cut Pro X
: Select your clip, click the Crop icon in the viewer, and choose Ken Burns . Set Direction : Select the bladed section of the first clip
Repeat for the second clip: start at a high scale (matching the first clip's end) and keyframe back down to 100%. Hyper Zoom Transitions – Final Cut Pro X
The Ken Burns tool provides built-in easing, which makes the zoom feel smoother than standard linear keyframes.