Join Ashley Kennedy for an in-depth discussion in this video Understanding file structure in Final Cut Pro (FCP) X, part of Final Cut Pro X 10.1.x Essential Training.
…Final Cut Pro X is a very interesting powerful digital…non-linear editing application with a totally reinvented take on story creation.…In this course, we'll spend time exploring many of the things that…make Final Cut Pro X unique and versatile for editors around the world.…Before getting into the details on how the software…works however, let's talk about some under the hood stuff.…Details on file structure that are important to know before…launching into the more operational stuff, but things that will show you…how unique and robust Final Cut Pro 10 has become in recent updates.…
Along those lines, a lot of this…information may be especially useful for people…who have worked in prior versions of Final Cut Pro 10 to see what's changed.…But if you're new to the software, it's good to know this stuff too.…First, let's talk a little bit about files and the editing environment.…In short, there are two major groups of files…that we're going to talk about, media files and project files.…Now, media files are the raw video and audio files that…
Author
Ashley Kennedy
Released
3/3/2014This lynda.com course and its exercise files are only compatible with Final Cut Pro X v10.1 or later. If you are running a prior version of Final Cut Pro X please upgrade your software to v10.1, or, if you chose not to upgrade, use the pre-v10.1 Final Cut Pro X Essentials course that's still available in the lynda.com library.
- Understanding nonlinear editing
- Creating, organizing and managing libraries and events
- Organizing footage with keywords and ratings
- Playing and marking clips
- Performing Insert, Append, Overwrite, and Replace edits
- Moving and removing clips
- Trimming in the timeline: performing ripple, roll, slip and slide edits
- Working with connected clips and multiple storylines
- Adjusting audio levels, EQ, and more
- Performing a multicam edit
- Adding and animating video and audio effects
- Working with motion effects, speed effects, titles, themes, and generators
- Performing primary and secondary color correction
- Importing and analyzing footage from multiple platforms
- Managing media and project data
- Sharing and exporting projects
Skill Level Beginner
Duration
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Introduction
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Welcome1m 15s
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Using the exercise files3m 29s
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1. Getting to Know the Editing Environment and the Project
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Accessing additional tools5m 55s
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2. Organizing Your Libraries and Events
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Displaying event data4m 48s
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3. Basic Editing: Laying the Foundation in the Primary Story Line
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4. Refining the Edit: Using Trimming Tools
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5. Beyond the Primary Story Line: Exploring Connected Clips and Secondary Story Lines
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6. Basic Audio Editing
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Adjusting audio EQ4m 41s
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Recording audio4m 1s
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7. Additional Editing and Organizational Techniques
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Working with markers4m 56s
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8. Multicam Editing
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Performing a multicam edit3m 49s
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Refining the multicam edit3m 25s
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9. Working with Effects
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Adding animated themes3m 39s
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Creating freeze frames3m 22s
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10. Basic Color Correction
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11. Additional Importing and Capturing Techniques
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Capturing from tape3m 6s
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Making a tape archive3m 1s
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12. Managing Media and Project Data
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Managing render files2m 30s
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13. Sharing and Exporting
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Exporting a still image1m 38s
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Conclusion
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Next steps3m 14s
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