Apple Pro Video Series: Final Cut Pro X - Second Edition
Introducing the Apple Pro Video Series: Final Cut Pro X. In this tutorial, Apple-certified master trainer and Ripple Training founder Steve Martin, will guide you through the new workflows, toolsets and features of Apple's latest professional video editing application, Final Cut Pro X. Whether you are new to digital video editing or transitioning from another editing application - which includes previous versions of Final Cut Pro and iMovie - our goal is to give you a solid foundation for understanding both the how and why behind the software, so you can focus on your ultimate goal - which is telling your stories.
The Apple Pro Video Series: Final Cut Pro X is a unique training curriculum that is the culmination of Steve's 12 years delivering Final Cut Pro training in both the classroom and on video. The training is presented in 40 individual lessons with a running time of 5 hours. The tutorial also includes media files for following along in Final Cut Pro X. To view the Table of Contents click here
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Who is this Tutorial for?
Apple Pro Video Series: Final Cut Pro X starts from the beginning and assumes no prior knowledge of Final Cut Pro or Mac-based video editing. Our tutorial walks you through the complete post production workflow, from initial media import to final output. Along the way you'll learn techniques to make you more productive using Final Cut Pro X's bevy of editing tools, effects, titles, transitions and themes.
Previous experience with iMovie or legacy versions of Final Cut Pro is not required, however a solid foundation in those apps would prove to be a useful bridge to understanding Final Cut Pro X's new workflow paradigms. Each step in the editing workflow is presented in easy-to-follow learning modules that include chapter markers you can use to navigate to the section you want to watch.
Table of Contents
Exploring the Interface
- Launching Final Cut Pro X
- Final Cut Pro X Workflow
- The Toolbar
Commanding the Keyboard
- Using Keyboard & Contextual Shortcuts
- Locating Keyboard Commands in the Command Editor
- Filtering the Virtutal Keyboard
- Customizing the Keyboard
- Using the Command Search & Help System
Choosing Media Import Preferences
- Organizing During Import
- Transcoding During Import
- Analyzing Video During Import
- Analyzing Audio During Import
Importing Media
- Creating a Target Event for Importing
- Navigating the Media Import Window
- Adding Import Folders to Favorites
- Importing Media from a Disk Image
- Understanding Smart Collections
- Importing by Drag & Drop
- Importing an iMovie Event Library or Project
Importing Media from Cameras
- Importing from File-Based Cameras
- Importing Selection Ranges
- Choosing Media Import Options
- Monitoring the Import Progress
- Importing from Tape-Based Cameras
- Creating Camera Archives
Working in the Event Library
- Understanding the Event Library
- Viewing Clips as a Filmstrip
- Viewing Clips as a List
- Viewing & Grouping Events
Organizing Media with Keywords
- Viewing & Assigning Keywords
- Assigning Frequentlly Used Keywords
- Filtering Keywords
- Creating Custom Smart Collections
Rating, Deleting & Transcoding Media
- Assigning Keywords to Ranges
- Deleting Media & Events from the Event Library
- Transcoding Media
Working in the Project Library
Building a Rough Cut
- Making Selections & Playing Clips in the Event Browser
- Dropping Clips into the Timeline
- Appending Clips to the Storyline
- Navigating in the Timeline
- Understanding the Relationship between the Skimmer & Playhead
- Reordering Clips in the Storyline
Performing Insert, Overwrite & Connect Edits
- Understanding Storylines
- Working with Connected Clips
- Performing an Audio Only Connect Edit
- Change the Timeline Clip Appearance
- Nudging & Soloing a Clip
Synchronizing Clips
Removing Unwanted Material
- Locating Clips with the Timeline Index
- Introducing the New & Improved Range Selection Tool
- Removing Unwanted Material
- Performing Blade & Skimmer Trims
Replacing Clips & Performing 3-Point Edits
Adjusting Clip Timing
- Adjusting Edits with the Selection Tool
- Creating Split Edits
- Flattening a Clip to the Primary Storyline
Auditioning Clips
Using the Trimmng Tools
- Working with Dual Viewers
- Working with the Trim Tool
- Performing a Ripple Edit with Snapping
- Performing a Rolling Edit
- Performing a Slip Edit
- Performing a Slide Edit
- Trimming with the Precision Editor
Working with Storylines
- Understanding Gap Clips
- Using the Position Tool
- Replacing Gap Clips
- Detaching & Removing Audio
- Revealing a Clip in the Event Browser
- Performing a 3-Point Video Only Edit
Creating Secondary Storylines & Compound Clips
- Understanding Secondary Storylines
- Reordering & Replacing Clips in a Secondary Storyline
- Understanding Secondary Storyline Limitations
- Working with Compound Clips
Editing the Soundtrack
- Duplicating a Project
- Setting up the Project for Sound Editing
- Creating Fades
- Copying & Pasting Volume Effects
- Controlling Clip Volume
- Working in the Audio Inspector
Working with Music
- Accessing the Music & Sound Browser
- Controlling the Volume of a Clip over Time
- Auditioning Music
Working with Markers, Audio Components & Surround
- Working with Markers
- Spotting Sound Effects
- Adding a Sound Effects Bed
- Working with Audio Components
- Panning in Dolby Surround Space
Enhancing the Soundtrack
- Reducing Noise and Hum
- Enhancing Voice
Retiming Video
- Retiming a Clip - Constant Speed Changes
- Changing Speed with the Retiming Handle
- Retiming a Clip - Variable Speed Changes
- Making Changes to Speed Segments
- Maintaining Project Timing
- Applying Speed Ramp Effects
- Applying Other Retime Effects
Creating Freeze & Hold frames
- Creating a Freeze Frame in the Timeline
- Creating a Freeze Frame in the Event Browser
- Creating Hold Frames
- Controlling the Video Quality
Applying and Modifying Transitions
- Controlling Transition Overlap
- Applying the Default Transition
- Changing Transition Duration
- Rippling an Edit with a Transition
- Rolling an Edit Under a Transition
- Applying a Transition from the Media Browser
- Adjusting the Transition Properties
- Replacing a Transition
- Applying Multiple Transitions
- Adding Transitions to Connected Clips
Applying & Animating Effects
- Adjusting Effect Properties
- Changing Effects over Time
- Copying & Pasting Effect Attributes to Connected Clips
- Keyframing Effects with Range Selection
- Keyframing the RT Vintage Plugin
Working with Generators & Photos
- Adding Photos to a Project
- Changing the Spatial Conform
Transforming Images
- Working with the Transform Controls
- Animating Transforms with Keyframes
- Navigating to Keyframes
- Working with Keyframes in the Animation Editor
- Animating Opacity
Trimming, Cropping & Distorting Images
- Cropping an Image
- Creating a Ken Burns Effect
- Distorting an Image
- Copying and Pasting a Compound Clip
Creating Basic Titles & Lower Thirds
- Working with Basic Titles
- Creating a Lower Third
- Copying, Pasting & Modifying a Title
Creating Animated Titles
- Adding an End Title
- Changing the Published Parameters
- Modifying Text Properties
Working with Themes, Placeholders & Photoshop Files
- Working with Layered Photoshop Files
Balancing & Matching Color Automatically
- Auto Balancing Color
- Auto Matching Color & Look
Manually Color Correcting Images
- Adjusting Contrast
- Adjusting Saturation
- Adjusting Color
Using Color & Shape Masks
- Targeting Specific Areas using a Color Mask
- Targeting Specific Areas using a Shape Mask
- Adding Multiple Corrections
- Copying & Pasting Corrections
Publishing to Apple Devices & Vimeo
- Preparing a Project for Sharing
- Exporting for Apple Devices
- Range Based Exporting to Vimeo
- Creating & Exporting Chapter Markers
Publishing Bundles & Keywords
- Exporting Bundles
- Creating & Exporting Keyword Tokens
Exporting QuickTime Master Files
- Exporting witrh Roles
- Assigning Roles in your Events & Projects
Exporting using Compressor
- Overview of Compressor
- Decreasing Output Time with Cluster Rendering
- Exporting using a Compressor Preset
Minimum System Requirements for Viewing Tutorials (Mac)
- Mac OS X version 10.5 or Higher
- 2 GHz Intel Core Duo Processor or Better
- 1 GB or more of RAM
- 16 MB of VRAM
- iTunes 9 or later
- QuickTime 7.6.6 or later
- DVD ROM drive for Burning Backups
- 1280 x 800 screen size or better
Minimum System Requirements for Viewing Tutorials (Win)
- 32 Bit Editions of Windows XP Service Pack 2 or Vista
- 32 Bit Editions of Windows Vista or Windows 7
- 2 GHz Intel Core Duo Processor or Better
- 1 GB or more of RAM (2 GB Recommended)
- DirectX 9.0 Compatible Video Card with 32MB of VRAM
- QuickTime Compatible Audio Card
- iTunes 9 or later
- QuickTime 7.6.6 or later
- Supported DVD-R Drive for Burning Backups
- 1280 x 800 screen size or better
