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Learning Final Cut Pro X. A detailed course aimed at teaching users how to use FCP X on the Mavericks or Yosemite OS.

Last updated 2022-01-10 | 4.9

- Learn how to become a master with Final Cut Pro X

What you'll learn

Learn how to become a master with Final Cut Pro X

* Requirements

* Yosemite or Mavericks OS

Description

This Final Cut Pro X for Mavericks training course from Infinite Skills teaches you how to use this popular video editing software on the Mavericks operating system. This course is designed for the absolute beginner, meaning no prior experience with Final Cut Pro is required.


You will start by learning about the user interface, preferences, and helpful shortcuts. This course will then teach you how to add media, including adding media from a camera and SD card, importing video from tape, and working with archives. This video tutorial will teach you how to keep your clips organized, as well as teach you editing essentials such as adding clips to the timeline, performing a batch edit, and lifting and overwriting clips. You will also learn how to complete the WEC spot.

Once you’ve learned the basics, this course will teach you more advanced editing tips, including working with effects and keyframes, working with compound clips, and editing audio to make a movie. He will also share other tips and tricks, including using generators, panning audio clips, and tricks with white screens. Finally, the course teaches you how to get ready for primetime, including how to export to QuickTime, use the compressor, and export to Blu-Ray and DVD.

Once you have completed this computer based training course, you will be fully capable of importing, editing, and exporting your video projects using Final Cut Pro X for Mavericks. Working files are included, allowing you to follow along with the author throughout the lessons.

Who this course is for:

  • Users of all levels

Course content

13 sections • 114 lectures

Getting Started 3 lectures

Important - Download These First - Working Files Preview 00:01

0101 Course Introduction Preview 00:49

0103 Ten Deal-Breaker Features In FCP Preview 05:10

Moving Forward 5 lectures

0201 Introduction Preview 00:22

0202 The FCP X Interface Preview 06:50

0203 Working Through Preferences Preview 06:31

0204 Getting Efficient With Shortcuts Preview 03:24

0205 Upgrading Existing Events And Projects Preview 02:34

Adding Media 12 lectures

0301 Introduction To Adding Media Preview 00:31

0302 The Difference Between Clips, Events, And Libraries Preview 02:36

0303 Native FCP Formats Preview 01:23

0304 Creating A Library Preview 02:14

0305 Getting Ready To Import Media Preview 03:14

0306 Working With Archives Preview 02:27

0307 Adding Media From A Camera Preview 03:34

0308 Adding Media From An SD Card Preview 01:54

0309 Performing Multiple Edits On An Image Before Importing Preview 01:41

0310 Additional Import Options Preview 01:44

0311 Importing Video From Tape Preview 02:42

0312 When Importing Fails Preview 02:25

Keeping Your Clips Organized 11 lectures

0401 Introduction To Organizing Your Clips Preview 00:35

0402 Organizing Clips With Events Preview 03:07

0403 Adding Keywords To Clips Preview 03:44

0404 Creating Keyword Shortcuts Preview 02:20

0405 Working With Keyword Collections Preview 01:36

0406 Adding Notes And Changing Clip Names Preview 02:42

0407 Keywording A Clip Range Preview 01:36

0408 Ratings, Rejections, And Favorites Preview 02:41

0409 Searching Clips With Filters Preview 01:50

0410 Creating Custom Keyword Collections Preview 00:56

0411 Generating A Smart Collection Preview 01:12

Editing Essentials 12 lectures

0501 Introduction To Editing Essentials Preview 00:29

0502 Creating A Project Preview 02:27

0503 Controlling The Primary Storyline Preview 05:00

0504 Adding Clips To The Timeline Preview 02:59

0505 Performing A Batch Edit Preview 01:20

0506 Ripple And Trim Edits Preview 03:14

0507 Controlling The Storyline With Gaps Preview 03:49

0508 Blade Edits And Joining Clips Preview 01:55

0509 Working Above The Primary Storyline Preview 03:57

0510 Slipping, Sliding And BackTime Edits Preview 02:50

0511 Performing A Three-Point Edit Preview 02:58

0512 Lifting And Overwriting Clips Preview 01:53

On the Job Training 8 lectures

0601 Introduction To On The Job Training Preview 00:28

0602 Importing More Media Preview 02:39

0603 Building The WEC Project Preview 05:16

0604 Mind Mapping The Project Preview 04:50

0605 Transforming And Adjusting Clip Lengths Preview 05:57

0606 Adding A Freeze Frame Preview 04:00

0607 Loading Up The Storyline Preview 03:06

0608 Changing The Speed Of A Clip Preview 03:03

Completing The WEC Spot 9 lectures

0701 Introduction To Completing The WEC Spot Preview 00:23

0702 Adding A Placeholder Clip Preview 05:58

0703 Adding An Audio Clip Preview 03:53

0704 Adding Overlay Text Preview 03:26

0705 Setting The Mood With Additional Audio Preview 03:30

0706 Adding Transitional Text Clips Preview 07:40

0707 Final Cleanup And Run-Through Preview 06:09

0708 Markers 101 Preview 03:26

0709 Controlling Markers Preview 03:20

Beyond Basic Editing 12 lectures

0801 Introduction To Beyond Basic Editing Preview 00:30

0802 Using Hold And Blade Re-Timing Tips Preview 06:14

0803 The Need For More Speed Preview 06:51

0804 Working With Effects Preview 03:43

0805 Modifying Effects Preview 02:23

0806 Working With Keyframes Preview 04:18

0807 Generating A Compound Clip Preview 03:53

0808 Transitions 101 Preview 04:39

0809 Controlling Clips With Masks Preview 02:36

0810 Creating A Default Transition Preview 01:36

0811 Copying And Pasting Clip Attributes Preview 02:54

0812 Controlling Clips On The Storyline Preview 02:41

Additional Editing Tips And Tricks 11 lectures

0901 Introduction To Additional Editing Tips And Tricks Preview 00:23

0902 Loading The Working Files Preview 06:01

0903 Working With Compound Clips Preview 04:19

0904 Adding Text Overlays Preview 05:27

0905 Working With Audio Clips Preview 06:32

0906 Adding Background Music Preview 05:18

0907 Editing Audio To A Movie Preview 06:26

0908 Performing J-L Audio Edits Preview 04:33

0909 Separating Audio And Video Preview 04:36

0910 Working With Audition Preview 02:44

0911 Working With Proxy Files And Safe Zones Preview 02:33

Clip Transformations And Color 12 lectures

1001 Introduction To Clip Transformations And Color Preview 00:24

1002 Transforming A Clip Preview 04:47

1003 Cropping And Trimming Preview 03:28

1004 Distorting A Clip Preview 02:49

1005 Blending Modes And Opacity Preview 04:53

1006 Controlling Special Effects Preview 02:59

1007 Working With Transitions Preview 05:03

1008 Auto Color Adjust And Color Match Preview 06:37

1009 Color Effects And Generators Preview 03:44

1010 Final Cut Pro Video Scopes Preview 07:49

1011 Color Saturation And Exposure Preview 08:15

1012 Creating And Color Mask Preview 06:29

Final Cut Pro Tricks And Tips 9 lectures

1101 Introduction To Final Cut Pro Tricks And Tips Preview 00:33

1102 Using Generators Preview 08:16

1103 Working With The Counter Generator Preview 05:37

1104 Panning Audio Clips Preview 04:20

1105 Enhancing Audio Preview 04:49

1106 Using The Luma Keyer Preview 05:32

1107 Tricks With White Screens Preview 07:58

1108 Working With Chroma Keying Preview 08:55

1109 Working With Multicam Preview 06:46

Getting Ready for Primetime 9 lectures

1201 Introduction To Getting Ready For Primetime Preview 00:45

1202 Finding Lost Media Preview 04:02

1203 Consolidating A Project Preview 02:12

1204 Adjusting Project Settings Preview 02:39

1205 Exporting To QuickTime Preview 03:00

1206 Exporting Sequences Preview 01:28

1207 Using Compressor Preview 02:21

1208 Sharing With The World Preview 02:09

1209 Exporting To Blu-Ray And DVD Preview 02:53

Conclusion 1 lectures

1301 Wrap-Up Preview 00:50