Course Curriculum

Video Editing in Final Cut Pro: Learn the Basics in 1 Hour

6sections
15lectures
1h 14mtotal

What you’ll learn

  • Feel comfortable with Final Cut Pro X

  • Understand the process of editing better

  • Import audio, video, & pictures into a project

  • Use shortcut keys to be more efficient in your editing

  • Avoid rookie mistakes in setting up projects

  • Easily navigate your way around Final Cut Pro X

  • Edit clips together, to tell a story

  • Easily and efficiently manage your media for projects

  • Export your final project to your hard drive, YouTube, Facebook, Udemy and more

01

Everything You Will Need

2 lectures • 1min

  • Final Cut Pro X 90-day Free Trial Link

    Grab this link for your trial version of FCPX

    0:05

  • Download this Tip Sheet!

    This Tip Sheet is perfect to print off and keep near you as you work. We'll cover all the elements of this sheet throughout the course.

    1:00
02

Getting to know FCP X

3 lectures • 14min

  • Editing in a Nutshell

    Editing is a powerful tool. Editing boils down to the simple act of deleting. We take all of the raw material we've gathered and remove all the unnecessary parts.

    2:10

  • The Interface

    Learn where everything is and what to call it. Orient yourself for success!

    5:29

  • Managing Assets in FCP X

    Understanding the way FCP manages your files will help you organize small and large jobs alike.

    5:54

  • Section 2 Quiz

    Activity
03

Getting you Raw Content In

2 lectures • 8min

  • Importing Assets from your Camera

    The first step in editing is gathering the pieces or digital assets you'll be working with. Learn how to import clips from your camera or media card.

    3:03

  • Importing Assets from Your Computer

    Learn how to add files to your project that are on your computer. Assets can be videos, audio files, still pictures or more.

    5:06
04

Cutting It Up

4 lectures • 33min

  • The Editing Process

    Learn the process of taking the parts we want from the raw videos and adding it to the timeline. Learn the keystrokes that make things easier.

    11:17

  • Navigating the Magnetic Timeline

    Learn how to get around on the timeline. Learn how FCP X's timeline operates differently from other editors. Use arrow keys and shortcuts for editing.

    11:38

  • A Timeline Deconstructed

    Learn best practices for laying out your project on your timeline.

    5:15

  • The Rough Cut

    Learn how to work through your project in layers, little by little creating a polished piece.

    5:12
05

Getting Your Polished Content Out

1 lecture • 7min

  • Exporting/Publishing

    Learn the process of exporting or 'baking' a video. Learn to take the individual clips we've assembled, and polished, and turn them into a stand-alone piece for YouTube, Vimeo, Udemy, or Facebook.

    7:02
06

Some Bonus Ideas and Wrap-Up

3 lectures • 11min

  • Titles, Effects, Filters & Transitions

    Learn about adding some "Flavor" to your videos like effects, filters, and transitions.

    7:06

  • Course Wrap-Up – What's next?

    What's Next?!

    0:56

  • BONUS CONTENT!!

    Join the Storytelling with Final Cut Pro community to deepen editing skills and ask questions. Access one-on-one coaching, a personal website, and business resources for charging clients and live streaming.

    3:10