APPLE FINAL CUT PRO X INTRO

Duration: 2 Days

Cost: £600 + VAT

Course Available Online and Onsite

Get started with Final Cut Pro X in our 2-day hands-on course

This course introduces students to the core features and interface of Final Cut Pro X, guiding you through the essentials of professional video editing.

You’ll learn to:

Set up projects and customise preferences
Capture video and audio efficiently
Use basic editing and trimming techniques
Apply ripple, roll, slip, and slide edits
Edit and create audio tracks
Complete projects with finishing touches and final output

By the end of the course, you’ll have a solid foundation in Final Cut Pro X and the confidence to perform professional-quality edits.

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WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

This class is designed for anyone looking to edit professional-quality video using Final Cut Pro X. Understanding of the Macintosh operating system and basic computer navigation is desired. The course is designed for those who prefer hands-on and interactive instruction to best explore the full functionality of Final Cut Pro X.

PREREQUISITES

Understanding of the Macintosh operating system and basic computer navigation is desired.

COURSE OUTLINE

Day 1:

Exploring the Final Cut Pro X Interface
Following a Workflow
Opening Final Cut Pro X
Using Menus and Shortcuts
Viewing and Sorting Events
Skimming Clips and Changing Views
Viewing and Creating Projects
Working in the Event Library
Viewing Projects in the Timeline
Hiding and Quitting Final Cut Pro
Importing Media into an Event
Importing Folders as Keyword Collections
Analyzing and Correcting Imported Clips
Importing from a Camera
Importing from the Finder
Importing from Other Applications
Organizing Clips in an Event
Using Metadata to Customize an Event
Adding Keywords to Clips
Assigning Multiple Keywords to Clips
Applying Keywords to a Clip Range
Rating, Sorting and Searching Clips
Creating Smart Collections
Building a Rough Cut
Creating a New Project
Screening and Marking Clips
Appending Clips in the Timeline
Viewing and Arranging Clips in the Magnetic Timeline
Inserting Clips into the Primary Storyline
Changing Edited Clips
Connecting Clips to the Primary Storyline

Day 2:

Fine tuning a Rough Cut
Adding Markers to a Project
Connecting Clips to the Primary Storyline
Overwriting and Replacing Clips
Auditioning Clips in the Project
Working with Storylines
Adding to the Primary Storyline
Duplicating a Project
Removing Clip Selections and Adding Gaps
Understanding Trimming
Applying the Trim Tool
Trimming with Precision
Applying Transitions
Preparing for Transitions
Applying a Video Transition
Using the Transitions Browser
Modifying Transitions
Changing Transition Parameters in the Inspector
Adding Transitions to Other Storylines and Compound Clips
Exploring Audio Transitions
Working with Sound
Monitoring and Adjusting Audio in the Timeline
Adding Music and Sound Effects
Adjusting Levels in the Audio Inspector
Creating Audio Fades
Correcting Problem Audio
Working with Titles, Generators and Themes
Using the Titles Browser
Adding a Lower Third
Modifying Titles
Adding Bumpers and Credits
Working with Video Generators,
Understanding Motion Properties
Retiming Clips
Applying Preset Speed Effects
Transforming an Image
Cropping an Image
Adding a Ken Burns Effect,
Applying Effects
Enhancing Color
Modifying Effect Parameters
Applying Audio Effects
Preparing a Project for Exporting and Sharing
Exporting Movie File