287: The Basics of Editing with Final Cut Pro X (Pt. 3: Timeline & Audio)

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287: The Basics of Editing with Final Cut Pro X (Pt. 3: Timeline & Audio)

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Presented by Larry Jordan, this four-part webinar series covers the basics of editing with Apple Final Cut Pro X (version 10.4.8). This third session shows how to add and modify transitions, organize clips in the Timeline, then edit and mix audio.

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Presented: July 22, 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: 62:19
Download file size: 878 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 3: TRANSITIONS, TIMELINE & AUDIO

This third session shows how to add and modify transitions, organize clips in the Timeline, then edit and mix audio. Key sections include:

  • Transitions
  • Organize clips (and markers) in the timeline
  • Key audio terms
  • Edit and trim audio
  • Set audio levels
  • Record voice overs
  • Explore Roles for video and audio
  • Apply key audio effects for dialogue

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 a basic familiarity with Final Cut Pro X based on the first two sessions.  This training is delivered as a single QuickTime movie.

CHAPTER MARKERS

To help you quickly find the information you need, we include chapter markers in the QuickTime download  to simplify navigation. Click here to learn how to display them in your download.

CONTENT OUTLINE

  • Welcome
  • – Agenda
  • Transitions
  • – 3 Types of Transitions
  • – Define & illustrate render
  • – Inspector Overview
  • – Apply & modify a dissolve
  • – Render an effect
  • – Apply multiple transitions
  • – Trim under a transition
  • – Modify a transitions “look” and timing
  • – The Transition Browser
  • – Apply and modify a wipe
  • – Wipes with drop zones
  • – Create a new default transition
  • Organize the Timeline
  • – Customize the Timeline
  • – Skimming and Snapping
  • – Timeline History arrows
  • – Move stuff using timecode
  • – Select clips
  • – Move, stack & lift clips
  • – Copy/Paste clips
  • – See all used media in a project
  • – Insert gaps and placeholders
  • – Small vs. big delete key
  • – Compound clips
  • – Markers
  • – Introduction to the Timeline Index
  • Audio Editing
  • Key Audio Terms
  • – Frequency Response
  • – Audio file formats
  • – Key definitions
  • – Measure audio levels
  • – Set audio levels
  • – Caution! Avoid distortion!!
  • – Set clip audio levels
  • – Add / Adjust audio fades
  • – Connect and move clips
  • – Music and Sound FX Browsers
  • – Add, modify & delete keyframes
  • – Detach audio from video
  • – Record a voice-over
  • – Audio Enhancements
  • Roles & Audio Mixing
  • – Definition: Roles
  • – Timeline Index & Roles
  • – Use Roles for audio
  • – Assign & create Roles
  • – SFX: Fat EQ
  • – SFX: Limiter
  • – SFX: Space Designer
  • Summary