Sound Editing in Final Cut Pro X - iTunes/iPad Edition

Audio is critical to the production quality of any film or video project. Unfortunately, video editors rarely know enough about sound to make the adjustments required to create a high quality soundtrack. Sound Editing in Final Cut Pro X was created to help you improve your soundtracks, teaching you the fundamental principles behind Parametric EQs, Compressors, Noise Gates, Foley, Surround Sound and more. You'll also learn when to use Final Cut Pro X's automatic enhancement tools and when to avoid them. 

Sound Editing in Final Cut Pro X is presented in 11 lessons with a running time of 76 minutes. The tutorial also includes media files for following along in your own copy of Final Cut Pro X.  To view the Table of Contents click here

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Who is this Tutorial for?

Sound Editing in Final Cut Pro X was designed for users who are already fluent in Final Cut Pro X. As an intermediate level tutorial, it assumes you are comfortable with Final Cut Pro X's user interface and the basics of working with Events and Projects. This tutorial is for users of Final Cut Pro X who want to improve the quality of their soundtracks.  Users who are new to Final Cut Pro X should purchase Apple Pro Video Series: Final Cut Pro X before working through this tutorial.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Audio Fundamentals

Editing in the Timeline

Enhancing the Soundtrack

Working with EQ

Working with a Compressor

Creating a Surround Mix

Editing Voice Over

Using Other Effects

Adding Foley Effects and Music

Exporting and Collaboration

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