308: Audio in Apple Final Cut Pro

308: Audio in Apple Final Cut Pro

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Audio is a huge part of any project. But, all too often, we ignore audio to concentrate on the image – only to discover that the emotional heart is missing. This session, hosted by Larry Jordan, shows how to work with audio in Apple Final Cut Pro.

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Presented: March 10, 2021

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: 59:24
Download file size: 856 MB (ZIP file)
Format: QuickTime movie (HD: 1280 x 720)

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SESSION DESCRIPTION

Audio is a huge part of any project. But, all too often, we ignore the audio to concentrate on the image – only to discover that the emotional heart is missing. This session illustrates how to work with audio in Apple Final Cut Pro.

Hosted by Larry Jordan, this online training illustrates:

  • Key audio terms and techniques
  • How to edit and trim audio clips, including split edits
  • How to create audio transitions
  • How to set audio levels
  • How to work with double-system sound
  • How to work with multi-channel audio
  • How to use Auditions to compare clips
  • How to apply and use Roles
  • How to use compound clips and audio effects

This session will help you make your projects sound great!

AUDIENCE LEVEL

This is an intermediate-level session, basic operational knowledge of Final Cut Pro will be helpful.

CHAPTER MARKERS

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CONTENT OUTLINE

  • Welcome!
  • – Agenda
  • Define Key Audio Terms
  • – Define: Human Hearing
  • – Define: Frequency Response
  • – Define: Sample Rate & Bit Depth
  • – Audio File Types
  • – Audio File Formats
  • – Define: Keyframes
  • Audio Levels
  • – Definitions
  • – Measuring audio levels
  • – Reading Audio Meters
  • – Audio Levels: Recording
  • – Audio Levels: Relative vs. Absolute
  • – Audio Levels: Export
  • – Audio Level Cautions
  • Audio Preferences & Browser Settings
  • – Set Preferences
  • – Browser Options
  • Editing Audio
  • – Import audio files
  • – Display Audio Meters
  • – Tweak Timeline settings
  • – Edit clips audio- or video-only
  • – Separate audio from video
  • – Trimming clips
  • – Create a split edit
  • – Perils of detaching audio
  • – Remove a split edit
  • – Solo audio clips
  • – Enable skimmnig
  • – Enable clip skimming
  • – Slip audio content
  • – Toggle clip visibility
  • Audio Transitions
  • – Add audio fades
  • – Change the audio fade shape
  • – Add fade dots automatically
  • Set Audio Levels
  • – Display audio meters
  • – Adjust audio volume line
  • – Audio level keyboard shortcuts
  • – Adjust levels in Audio Inspector
  • – Add audio keyframes
  • – Keyframe keyboard shortcuts
  • Double-System Sound
  • – Define double-system
  • – Sync on audio
  • – Sync on markers
  • Audio Auditions
  • – Create an Audition
  • – Preview an Audition
  • – Finalize an Audition
  • Multi-Channel Audio
  • – Introduction
  • – Reveal discrete audio channels
  • – Convert stereo to dual-mono
  • – Convert surround to dual-mono
  • – Expand audio components
  • – Disable empty audio tracks
  • – Skim an audio component
  • – Trim an audio component
  • Roles
  • – Define: Roles & Sub-roles
  • – Introduction
  • – Explore the Timeline Index
  • – Create a custom role
  • – Use Roles for audio display
  • – Create compound clip for mix
  • Compound Clips & Effects
  • – Create a compound clip
  • – Apply audio effects
  • – Effect: Fat EQ
  • – Male & Female EQ settings
  • – Effect: Limiter
  • – Remove a compound clip
  • Summary