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Apple Final Cut Pro X: FCPX Import - Larry Jordan PowerUp Webinar #250

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Channel: Larry Jordan · 2018 · Film & Animation

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[This is an excerpt from a recent on-line video webinar: “250: The Basics of Editing in Apple Final Cut Pro X” which is available as a download in our store, or as part of our Video Training Library.]

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This webinar is designed for anyone who wants to learn Apple Final Cut Pro X. In less than an hour, you’ll learn the entire workflow of editing – from getting started to final output.

Join host, Larry Jordan, as he explains how to:

Create a new Library and where to store it
Manage media
Import media
Organize and review media
Edit clips into a project
Trim clips
Add dissolves
Export your project as a master file
Your story starts with the shoot – but it gets told in the edit. If you want to get started with Final Cut Pro X, this session is for you. All the essential basics – all in one place. (Remember, this session also includes practice media!)

AUDIENCE LEVEL

This is a beginning-level session. You don’t need to own or know anything about Final Cut Pro X to follow along. This training is delivered as a single QuickTime movie.

CHAPTER MARKERS

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CONTENT OUTLINE



Welcome
 – Goals for learning
 – Session agenda
Definitions and Terms
 – Library
 – Event
 – Media
   – Types of media
   – When to optimize media
 – Project
 – Internal vs external storage
 – Media Management
   – Managed media
   – External media
Larry’s Workflow
Working with Final Cut Pro X
 – The Interface
   – Workspaces
 – Create a new Library
 – Where to store libraries
 – Library Properties
 – Create a new Event
 – Import media
 – The Media Import Window
 – Create a Favorite import location
 – Review clips
 – Media import settings
 – Organize clips in the Browser
 – Change the Browser display
 – Create Browser Favorites
 – Set the In and Out for a Clip
 – Favorite and rejected clips
 – Add keywords
 – Create a new Project
 – Explore the Timeline
 – Editing
 – Toggle Proxy vs Optimized
 – Modify the Timeline display
 – The Position tool
 – Remove clip audio
 – The Precision Editor
 – Trim clip edit points
 – Add/Modify a dissolve
 – Export a master file
Summary
Audience Questions

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