285: The Basics of Editing with Final Cut Pro X (Pt. 1: Get Started)

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285: The Basics of Editing with Final Cut Pro X (Pt. 1: Get Started)

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Presented by Larry Jordan, this four-part webinar series covers the basics of editing with Apple Final Cut Pro X. This first session explains how to organize an edit, handle media, explore the Final Cut Pro X interface, and import media for editing.

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Presented: July 8, 2020

Several times each month, Larry Jordan presents a live, on-line, video training webinar discussing issues related to video editing and post-production. For a list of upcoming webinars, click here.

Duration: 50:36
Download file size: 616 MB (ZIP file)
Format: QuickTime movie (HD: 1280 x 720)

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SERIES DESCRIPTION

Presented by Larry Jordan, this four-part webinar series covers the basics of editing with Apple Final Cut Pro X (version 10.4.8); from learning the interface through to the final export.

SESSION DESCRIPTION: PART 1 – GET STARTED

This first session explains how to organize an edit, how to handle media, explore the Final Cut Pro X interface, then import media for editing.

  • An editorial workflow to boost efficiency
  • Media management, codecs, and storage
  • Trouble-shooting your system
  • Explore the Final Cut interface
  • Configure preferences and shortcuts
  • Import media

By the time these four sessions are done, even if you are new to the software, you’ll be well on your way to creating professional-grade edits using a variety of media.

AUDIENCE LEVEL

This beginning-level session assumes no knowledge of Apple Final Cut Pro, though basic computer skills will be helpful. This training is delivered as a single QuickTime movie.

CHAPTER MARKERS

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CONTENT OUTLINE

  • Welcome
  • – Purpose of series
  • – Series agenda
  • Workflow
  • – What is a Workflow?
  • – 12-step Editing Workflow
  • Key Final Cut Pro X Terms
  • Media Management
  • – Key media facts
  • – Storage bandwidth
  • – Thoughts on storage
  • – File naming conventions
  • – Where to store stuff
  • – Transcoding
  • – FCP’s 3 Media Formats
  • – How FCP X imports media
  • Trouble-shooting
  • Explore the Interface
  • – Start Final Cut Pro X
  • – Interface orientation
  • – Create & rename libraries
  • – Add, rename and delete events
  • – Library Properties
  • – Modify media storage locations
  • – Expand Inspector to full height
  • – Customize preferences
  • – Customize keyboard shortcuts
  • Import Media
  • – Import vs. Open
  • – Open Media Import window
  • – Create Favorite location
  • – Review clips
  • – Adjust column display
  • – Clip selection
  • – Explain import settings
  • Audience Questions
  • Summary