Video Editing in Final Cut Pro X: Learn the Basics in 1 Hour
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**THIS COURSE HAS BEEN UPDATED**
This course is for beginners who are interested in getting started with Apple’s Final Cut Pro X. Perhaps you have a business you’d like to promote, or you may need digital content for your social media campaigns. Creating simple videos is EASY!
Learning any new software can be difficult, especially something as complicated as video editing. This course will introduce you to FCP X and help you feel comfortable with the interface.
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You will learn how to import audio, video and pictures.
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You will learn all about the process of editing these assets into a single cohesive story.
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You will learn all you need to know about exporting your hard work as a final polished video.
If you’ve outgrown the abilities of iMovie or Windows Movie Maker, it’s time to step up and join the big leagues! FCP X is a full-featured industry-standard professional-level video editor. And what’s more… You can easily learn it in an hour!
This course includes easy to follow tutorial videos for learning the interface and basic functions of FCP X, a printable tip sheet, and more!
You can learn everything you need to know about FCP X Basics in about an hour.
The course is broken into four simple parts;
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Getting to Know Final Cut Pro X,
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Getting Your Raw Content In,
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Cutting It Up, and
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Getting It Out.
This course is taught by Drew Tyler, a University instructor with more than 15 years of video production skills who is still actively editing and storytelling.
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Editing in a NutshellEditing is a powerful tool. Editing boils down to the simple act of deleting. We take all of the raw material we've gathered and remove all the unnecessary parts.
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The Interface
Learn where everything is and what to call it. Orient yourself for success!
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Managing Assets in FCP X
Understanding the way FCP manages your files will help you organize small and large jobs alike.
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Section 2 QuizCan you recall the parts of the FCP X interface? Do you understand asset management?
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Importing Assets from your Camera
The first step in editing is gathering the pieces or digital assets you'll be working with. Learn how to import clips from your camera or media card.
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Importing Assets from Your Computer
Learn how to add files to your project that are on your computer. Assets can be videos, audio files, still pictures or more.
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The Editing Process
Learn the process of taking the parts we want from the raw videos and adding it to the timeline.
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Navigating the Magnetic Timeline
Learn how to get around on the timeline. Learn how FCP X's timeline operates differently from other editors. Use arrow keys and shortcuts for editing.
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A Timeline Deconstructed
Learn best practices for laying out your project on your timeline.
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The Rough Cut
Learn how to work through your project in layers, little by little creating a polished piece.
