Author
Abba Shapiro
Released
10/20/2014Note: This course was updated to reflect the changes to Final Cut Pro X v. 10.1.x. Although the course was not re-recorded from scratch, we updated each of the movies by adding text overlays to guide you to existing changes. We also updated the exercise files to work with the most current version of the software. Please watch the "Understanding this update and using the exercise files" movie to learn exactly what to expect from this updated course. Working with an earlier version of Final Cut Pro X? Watch Narrative Scene Editing with Final Cut Pro X 10.0.9.
- Preparing and importing your media
- Evaluating shots and performances
- Incorporating additional assets like images
- Editing a dialogue scene
- Adding reaction shots
- Using alternative takes
- Editing a montage
- Selecting and organizing clips
- Enhancing a scene with audio
- Replacing location audio or a dialogue track
- Transitioning between scenes
- Using creative color and effects
Skill Level Intermediate
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- [Voiceover] Hi, I'm Abba Shapiro, and welcome to Narrative Scene Editing with Final Cut Pro X. In this course, we'll look at the art of cutting together a narrative scene. I'll start by showing you how to customize the interface of Final Cut Pro. I'll show you some of the best practices in cutting between shots, and we'll edit a dialog scene for flow and continuity. We'll also look at using Final Cut Pro X's multicam feature to edit a scene shot with multiple cameras, and we'll explore how color and transitions can affect the impact of a film.
We'll be covering all of these features, plus plenty of other aesthetic and technical editing strategies with Final Cut Pro. Now let's get started with Narrative Scene Editing with Final Cut Pro X.
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Introduction
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Welcome50s
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Using the exercise files8m 4s
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1. Preparing for the Edit
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Preparing the interface4m 2s
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2. Understanding the Workflow of Cutting a Narrative Film
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Adding assets1m 50s
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3. Editing a Dialogue Scene
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Adding reaction shots9m 3s
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Using alternative takes6m 21s
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Using split edits9m 24s
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Simplifying your timeline2m 27s
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Grouping clips together3m 35s
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4. Editing a Montage
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5. Editing a Multicamera Shoot
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Creating a multicam clip3m 31s
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Using cutaways7m 11s
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Polishing5m 51s
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Reviewing the first cut2m 54s
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6. Using Audio to Enhance a Scene
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Preparing to fix audio4m 21s
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Replacing location audio7m 24s
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Building a soundscape7m 39s
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Reviewing the first cut1m 12s
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7. Finishing Techniques
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Transitioning between scenes6m 13s
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Cutting down the rough cut1m 18s
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Looking at your visual arc1m 50s
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Conclusion
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Next steps2m 2s
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