FCP 101: An Introduction to Final Cut Pro X

Exploring the Final Cut Pro X Interface

• Following a Workflow
• Opening Final Cut Pro X
• Exploring the Interface
• Using Menus and Shortcuts
• Viewing and Sorting Events
• Skimming Clips and Changing Views
• Viewing and Creating Projects
• Working in the Project Library
• Viewing Projects in the Timeline
• Hiding and Quitting Final Cut Pro

Importing

• Importing Media into an Event
• Importing Folders as Keyword Collections
• Analysing and Correcting Imported Clips
• Importing from a Camera
• Importing from the Finder
• Importing from Other Applications

Organising Clips in an Event

• Using Metadata to Customise 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
• Closing your Project

Finetuning 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
• Recording a Narration Track
• 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
• Using Themes

Retiming and Transforming Clips

• Understanding Motion Properties
• Retiming Clips
• Creating Holds and Variable Speed Segments
• Applying Preset Speed Effects
• Transforming an Image
• Cropping an Image
• Adding a Ken Burns Effect
• Creating Keyboard Shortcuts

Applying Effects and Enhancing Colour

• Applying Video Effects
• Modifying Effect Parameters
• Auditioning and Animating Effects
• Applying Audio Effects
• Enhancing Colour in Final Cut Pro

Exporting and Sharing Your Project

• Preparing a Project for Exporting and Sharing
• Detecting Audio Peaks
• Adjusting Video Levels for Broadcast
• Exporting Movie File
• Publishing a Project to Apple Devices
• Publishing a Project to Video Sharing Sites
• Exporting an Image from your Project
• Exporting for Blue-Ray Disc, DVD or Disk Image

Certification Exam (optional)

• Students take an end user exam to earn Apple Certified Pro, Final Cut Pro X Level One status