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FCP X: Find Media Using Keywords

A step-by-step guide to assigning, modifying, and searching on keywords in Final Cut Pro X. This tutorial applies to all versions of Final Cut Pro X.

FCP X: When to Use Optimized, Proxy, or Native Media

A step-by-step tutorial on how and when to optimize media in Final Cut Pro X, vs. proxy or camera native media.

Motion 5: Publish Effects Settings to Final Cut Pro X [Video]

“Publishing” allows you to send Motion effects settings to Final Cut Pro X so that you can adjust a Motion template inside Final Cut. Sounds complex, but it isn’t, as this short video tutorial explains.

Motion 5: Convert Motion Project for FCP X [Video]

Final Cut Pro X can’t open Motion projects directly. But, using Motion 5, you can convert any existing Motion project so it will open and play in Final Cut Pro X. This short video tutorial explains how.

Motion 5: Create an Effects Rig [Video]

Rigs and widgets extend the power and flexibility of Motion into Final Cut Pro X. In this short video tutorial, learn how they work.

First Look: Pond5 Extension for Premiere Pro

A first-look at a new Adobe Premier Pro CC extension from Pond5 that simplifies finding, editing and conforming stock footage — all inside Premiere itself.

The Secret Launch Options of Final Cut Pro X

Secret insider tips to opening the right libraries inside Final Cut Pro X.

FCP X: Trim Connected Clips

A step-by-step tutorial on how to trim connected clips, then how and why to convert them to a connected storyline for trimming in Final Cut Pro X.

Adobe Audition CC: Create Busses and Stems

A step-by-step tutorial on creating busses and sub-mixes for use in audio mixing a video project, using Adobe Audition CC.

FCP X (v10.1): Import Media & Choose Options [Video]

A detailed video tutorial, hosted by Larry Jordan, explaining how to create new projects, import media and choose between all the different import options.

FCP X (v10.1): Create New Libraries & Events [Video]

A short video tutorial on how to create libraries and events inside Final Cut Pro X (v.10.1).

FCP X 10.1: Copy / Move Events [Video]

A short video tutorial explaining how to copy or move events between libraries in the new Final Cut Pro X (v.10.1).

FCP X 10.1: Backup and Restore

A tutorial on how to manage, backup and archive libraries, media and projects in Final Cut Pro X v10.1.

HOMEPAGE LATEST TRAINING: FCP X 10.1 Workflow and Editing

Compressor 4.1: Video Compression Basics [Video]

A short video tutorial explaining the basics of video compression. This tutorial is relevant for any video compression software.

Product Review: Promise Pegasus2 RAID

An in-depth look at the Promise Technology Pegasus2 Thunderbolt RAID, from the perspective of video editing.

FCP X: Join Clips and Trim Audio [Video]

A short video tutorial showing how to join a through edit and trim audio clips in Final Cut Pro X.

FCP X: Create Project Snapshots [Video]

This tutorial video illustrates how to create project snapshots in Final Cut Pro X v10.1.

New Mac Pro: Adobe Media Encoder vs. Compressor [Updated]

A comparison of Adobe Media Encoder and Apple Compressor running on a new Mac Pro. [Updated]

FCP X 10.1: Collaboration

Detailed scenarios on how to collaborate between video editors using Final Cut Pro X.