This course unravels the post-production world for editors. Students will dive into the key features of Apple’s Final Cut Pro software for Video and Audio Editing and learn elements for creating professional videos with the use of transitions and effects, titles and motion graphics, color correction, 360 Video and Media Management.
Mastering Final Cut Pro
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What you'll learn
Create and edit video using Final Cut Pro
Import and export project files for collaboration and archive
Follow editing scenarios to create a project and edit videos
Apply effects and transitions, and change the timing of clips
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There are 8 modules in this course
In this first module, we will learn the basics of navigating the Final Cut Pro X (FCPX) interface, importing media, and getting it organized and ready to edit.
What's included
10 videos6 readings5 assignments1 discussion prompt
In this module, we will learn how to edit a rough cut quickly and efficiently in FCPX. We will also cover how to begin refining your rough cut.
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10 videos5 readings4 assignments1 discussion prompt
In this module, we will discuss all things audio including creating a simple mix, adding effects to improve challenging audio issues, and adding voice-overs.
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9 videos4 readings4 assignments2 discussion prompts
In this module we will add and manipulate transitions, add both practical and creative effects to our clips, and learn about adjusting transform properties.
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10 videos4 readings4 assignments1 discussion prompt
In this module, we will learn how to add dynamic titles to our projects and even take a peek at FCPX’s sibling software, Motion.
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10 videos4 readings3 assignments2 discussion prompts
In this module we will dig into color correction, learning how to read video scopes to assess an images’ needs and then how to alter clips for both practical and creative purposes.
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11 videos5 readings4 assignments1 discussion prompt
Nearing the end of the workflow, we will look at all the different ways to get your project out of FCPX, from sharing to social media to exporting master files to your hard drive to sharing active projects with fellow editors.
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10 videos5 readings4 assignments1 discussion prompt
In this module, we will explore FCPX’s 360-degree video capabilities. We’re learn important concepts of 360-video, how to set up a timeline and some unique effects and transitions for 360-media.
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8 videos4 readings3 assignments2 discussion prompts
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