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Final Cut Pro X Essential Training

Final Cut Pro X Essential Training

with Abba Shapiro



Final Cut Pro X Essential Training demonstrates why Final Cut Pro is the primary tool for both professional video editors and those new to editing, with its computer-enhanced workflow, creative tools, and robust delivery solutions. Apple Certified instructor Abba Shapiro teaches the core features and tools that can take a random collection of video clips and turn them into a finished project. This course covers the entire editing process, from selecting and organizing the best takes to building a story, including lessons along the way on mixing audio, adding special effects and titles, and delivering the final project.

This course was updated on 3/20/2012.
Topics include:
  • Importing and analyzing media
  • Capturing from tape
  • Creating a camera archive
  • Organizing media with events, keywords, and favorites
  • Performing timeline editing with ripple, roll, and slip and slide edits
  • Adding and enhancing audio
  • Fine-tuning edits with the Precision Editor
  • Working with markers
  • Adding effects, transitions, and generators
  • Creating chroma keys
  • Color correcting footage
  • Syncing and editing multi-cam footage
  • Sharing and exporting projects
  • Creating a DVD or Blu-ray disc
  • Archiving projects

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author
Abba Shapiro
subject
Video, Video Editing, Motion Graphics, Visual Effects
software
Final Cut Pro X
level
Beginner
duration
6h 9m
released
Jul 26, 2011
updated
Mar 20, 2012
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