Final Cut Pro X Tutorials

Final Cut Pro - Guided Tutorials

Beginner - Advanced

6 hr 14 mins

Learn and master Final Cut Pro fast with our bite-sized videos that will have you editing like an expert in no time. We cover all skill levels so whether you're a beginner or have been editing for a while, theres something for everyone.

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Introduction Basics

Organizing the Library

Media Management

Create & Manage Projects

Selecting Clips

Add or Remove Clips

Playback

Cut & Trim Clips

View & Navigate

Edit Audio

Add Titles

Add Generators

Add Effects

Effect Shape Mask

Add Transitions

Keyframing & Animations

Roles

Captions

Compound Clips & Storylines

Masks

Speed Edits

Share Project

Preferences

Chroma & Luma Keys

Adjust Color

3D Text

Multicam Edits

360 Edits

Installation & Updates

Introduction Basics

A comprehensive series of tutorials covering Final Cut Pro and all it has to offer.

4 Videos

The Interface We'll brief you on the basic names and functions of every area in the interface.

Workspaces We'll show you how to manually adjust windows & create different layouts.

Import Media In this video tutorial, we'll show you how to get started importing.

Import iMovie Projects We're going to show you how to send your iMovie project into Final Cut Pro.

Create & Manage Projects

This section covers everything you need to know to get started in Final Cut Pro.

6 Videos

Create a New Project In this bite sized video tutorial, we’ll lead you through the first step - creating a project.

Project Settings We’ll explain how the different settings you choose will affect your project.

Open a Project We’ll teach you how to locate and open a project you’ve created.

Back Up Your Projects We'll go over how to locate and open generated backups.

Save Projects Saving is a necessary part of any creator’s workflow, we’ll show you how it works!

Duplicate Your Project Instead of testing these out on your project, make a duplicate instead!

Select a Clip

Selecting clips is a fundamental skill when working in Final Cut Pro.

3 Videos

Selecting Clips We'll show you the best way to select clips in Final Cut Pro.

Select a Range
Instead of trimming clips in the timeline, add only the range you need from the browser.

Select a Timeline Range Apply an edit to a specific range of your clip, rather than the full duration.

Add & Remove Clips

There are so many different ways to add and remove clips in Final Cut Pro. We'll cover all of them!

8 Videos

Add Clips
We'll go over some methods to add your clips into the timeline before you start editing.

Insert Edits
We'll define what it means to insert a clip, and what things to keep in mind while doing so.

Connecting Clips
We’ll go over how to connect clips by dragging, clicking, or using keyboard shortcuts.

Overwriting & Replacing Clips
We’ll show you how to overwrite or replace clips while editing.

Position Tool
We’ll show you how the Position tool can help you to ignore the pull of the magnetic timeline.

Remove Clips
Removing clips is simple, but in this video we'll show you some ways to do this.

Add Only Video or Audio
We’ll go over how to change the timeline so that it only imports the video or audio.

Freeze Frames
Use freeze frames to highlight a moment in time or introduce a subject.

Organizing the Library

Organization is a big part of the editing process. We'll show you how to manage your projects and media.

4 Videos

Create a New Event
We'll brief you on the basic names and functions of every area in the interface.

Merge & Split Events
we'll show you how to manually adjust the windows & create different layouts

Sort & View Clips
In this video tutorial, we'll show you how to get started importing.

Add Keywords to Clips
We're going to show you how to send your iMovie project into Final Cut Pro

Rename Items
We're going to show you how to send your iMovie project into Final Cut Pro

Rate Clips
We're going to show you how to send your iMovie project into Final Cut Pro

Add Clip & Project Notes
We're going to show you how to send your iMovie project into Final Cut Pro

Find Items Using Search
We're going to show you how to send your iMovie project into Final Cut Pro

Playback Media

There are a few ways to preview you project in Final Cut Pro.

3 Videos

Solo Clips
We'll show you how to use the "Solo" tool to give the spotlight to certain clips while editing.

Play Media
We'll go over the J, K and L keys, as well as some other playback tips and tricks.

Skim Media
We'll go over the many ways the skimming function can be used to improve your workflow.

Cut & Trim Clips

This section goes over how to slice and dice your clips, so that you grab the exact sections you need.

10 Videos

Blade Tool
We'll show you how to use the blade to make a single cut and other cool tricks.

Shorten & Extend Clips
We'll show you some basic and advanced ways to trim your clips or extend them in the timeline.

Ripple, Roll, Slip, & Slide Edits
We'll reveal the four types of edits you can perform using the Select and Trim timeline tools.

Precision Editor
We'll show you how to view your edits and solve problems using the Precision Editor!

Nudge Shortcut
We'll show you some shortcut keys to nudge an edit point by small increments.

Trimming Details
We'll demystify exactly what the viewer is showing during ripple, roll, slip, or slide edits!

Three Point Edits
We'll show you how to execute a three point edit and how to insert or connect clips.

Two Point Edits
We'll show you some examples of the Two Point editing technique in action!

Timecode Edits
In this video, we'll show you several edits you can execute using the timecode.

Split Edits
Split edits help you create seamless edits from one shot to the next.

View & Navigate

Final Cut Pro makes it easy to navigate throughout your project! We'll show you a bunch of tips to help you not get lost in larger projects.

7 Videos

Navigate Using Playhead
We'll show you some shortcuts for moving your playhead throughout the timeline.

Navigate Using Timecode We'll show you some awesome timecode shortcuts for zipping around your project.

Snapping Tool
We'll show you how the snapping tool works and how you can use it to save time while editing.

Locate Source Media
We’ll show you a quick and easy method to locate the source of a file on the timeline.

Zoom and Scroll
we’ll show you how to zoom in and out with keyboard shortcuts to frame your project better.

Markers
We’ll show you how to add markers, edit them, and switch to different types of markers.

Clip Appearance
We'll show you how to adjust the size and length of clips in your timeline.

Editing Audio

Audio is a huge part of the video editing process and can be a task of it's own. We'll show you some tips so that it'll be a breeze.

17 Videos

View Audio Clips
We'll guide you through embedded audio, detached audio, and waveforms.

Zoom into Audio Samples We'll guide you through how to zoom in as close as possible to your audio.

Add Music or Sound Effects
We'll show you how to access a huge selection of default audio clips

Locate Source Media
We'll show you that with the help of some folder magic, you can access your audio folder.

Configure Audio Channels
We'll show you how to switch your audio's configuration in the inspector.

Adjust Volume
We'll also show you where the audio meters are and how they can help!

Fade Audio In and Out
we'll guide you through how to add and adjust fade handles for any audio waveforms.

Add or Remove Audio Effects
We'll show you a few examples of how to add and remove audio effects to your clips.

Change Default Audio Effect
We’ll show you how to set up a new default audio effect and add it to your project.

Pan Audio
We'll teach you how to pan your audio in many directions using the handy inspector controls.

Adjust Audio Effects
We'll show you how to access the controls of an audio effect and tweak them to perfection.

Save & Share Audio Effects
You may want to share your audio effects that you like. We'll show you how.

Record Voiceovers
In this video, we'll walk you through exactly how to use the voiceover tool.

Auto Enhance Audio
The auto-enhance feature detects problems with loudness, background noise, and hum.

Sync Audio & Video
Final Cut Pro has a built-in synchronization tool that helps match your clips.

Match Audio
The Match Audio function may be a good choice to ensure that all your clips sound the same.

Keyframe Audio
We'll show you how to apply and adjust keyframes when working with audio.

Add TItles

Titles are an essential part of any Final Cut Pro X project, delivering information on screen while your footage plays.

10 Videos

Add Titles
In this video, we'll show you the different ways of adding a title to your timeline.

Add & Set Default Title We'll guide you through how to zoom in as close as possible to your audio.

Adjust Titles
We’ll show you where to find all controls for editing Titles so that you can edit them to perfection!

Text Controls
In this video tutorial, we'll go over what each control does in the Text tab.

Face & Outline Controls
We'll show you how to make adjustments to the text and text outlines in your project.

Add Glows and Drop Shadows
We'll show you how to wow your audience by adding a glow or drop shadow to your title!

Create a Preset Style
We'll show you how to find the text preset menu, how to save your own custom presets.

Find & Replace Text
We’ll show you how to quickly find and replace text across your entire project.

Color Controls
We'll show you where you can find these and how you can apply them to your projects.

Gradient Controls
We'll show you how each of the controls works so that you can create amazing gradients.

Add Generators

Generator clips add placeholders, backgrounds, a timecode counter, and more.

3 Videos

Add Generators
We’ll show you how to use these basic generators to make your editing life easier.

Set Default Generator
We'll show you how to call it up it more quickly by making it a default!

Edit Generators
We'll show you how to take full advantage of any generator, default or plugin.

Add Effects

In Final Cut Pro, you can use clip effects to modify the look of your video clips. Some effects distort, add overlays, or mask clips.

11 Videos

Resize, Move, & Rotate We'll show you how you can use viewer controls to easily rotate, move, or resize your media.

Trim and Crop Clips We'll show you how to use the Transform controls to trim or crop your footage.

Pan and Zoom We’ll show you how to create your own documentary-style pan and zoom effects in your media.

Skew & Distort Clips We'll show you how to access these controls in the inspector and how to use them.

Add Video Effects We'll show you how to add one of the many default effects to your clips, and adjust them.

Remove Effects We’ll show you how to remove effects from a clip in Final Cut Pro.

Set Default Effect In this video tutorial, we'll show you how to set not only a default video effect.

Copy & Paste Effects In this video, we'll show you how to copy and paste effects quickly and easily.

Save & Share Effects In this video tutorial, we'll show you exactly how to save and share video effects.

Stabilize Shaky Video We'll take a look at each of these stabilization tools and go over exactly how they work.

Reduce Video Noise Final Cut Pro has a useful noise reduction effect that can help you reduce background noise.

Add Transitions

In Final Cut Pro, transitions provide a unique way to cut from one clip to another.

7 Videos

Add Transitions we’ll show you how to add or delete any transition in Final Cut Pro.

Add Default Transition In this video, we'll show you how to add and set your default transition.

Trim & Move Transitions In this video, we'll show you how to make your transitions longer or shorter.

Copy & Paste Transitions We'll show you how to copy and paste your transitions between multiple edit points.

Edit Transitions In this video, we'll show you where to locate all of the controls for any transition.

Special Transitions Some transitions utilize more than two clips. We'll cover some examples.

Flow Transitions Flow transitions are a great option that seamlessly merges jump cuts to remove pauses.

Keyframing & Animations

Keyframes? Animation? These words can seem intimidating to the average video editor. But keyframes are easy to use in Final Cut Pro.

5 Videos

Keyframe Animations We'll walk you through how to create a simple animation with keyframes.

Smooth Keyframe Paths We’ll show you how to curve the path a circle takes across multiple keyframes.

Copy & Paste Keyframes We'll show you how you can copy and paste keyframes within a clip, or from one clip to another!

Edit Multiple Keyframes We'll show you how to adjust multiple keyframes at once to save time and energy!

Adjust Fade Handles We'll show you how to locate and use the fade handles so you can make your animating life easier.

Speed Edits

There are times where you may need to change the speed of your clips. We'll cover how to do this to add slo-mo or replay effects.

7 Videos

Change Clip Speed In this video tutorial, we’ll show you how to retime your clips!

Variable Speed Changes We'll show you how to apply variable speed changes with defaults, or customize your own.

Preserve Pitch We’ll show you the secret – turning the Preserve Pitch feature on or off!

Add Speed Transitions We’ll show you how to add and edit speed transitions between your different speed segments.

Reverse & Rewind Clips We’ll show you how you can reverse your clip or rewind your clip to replay a specific moment

Create Jump Cuts We'll show you how to create jump cuts in your footage, or use hold segments.

Slow Motion Clips We'll go over how to shoot amazing slow motion, and how to use Frame Blending

Effect Masks

In some cases you may want to isolate specific parts where you want an effect to be. We'll show you how.

4 VIDEOS

Add a Shape Mask We'll show you where to find and add an effect shape mask to isolate an area.

Add a Color Mask Want to apply an effect to, but you want to restrict the effect to a specific color range?

Animate Shape Masks We'll show you how to use keyframes to animate an effect's shape mask in Final Cut Pro X.

Combine Multiple Masks We'll show you how you can set different effect mask modes and layer them up in specific ways.

Shape Mask

Masks let you frame specific shapes over your videos and can let you isolate a part of your video.

8 VIDEOS

Simple Shape Masks We'll show you how to find the Shape Mask effect, and how to use the on screen controls.

Create Complex Masks We'll show you how to locate and use the Draw Mask effect to create complex masks.

Add Control Points In this video tutorial, we'll focus on how to add new control points to your mask!

Move Control Points In this video, we’ll cover all the basics to moving your control points

Bezier Control Points We’ll cover everything you need to know about editing Bezier curves in Final Cut Pro.

B-Spline Control Points We’ll cover everything you need to know about using B-Spline controls in Final Cut Pro.

Mask Controls We'll show you everything you need to know to adjust your masks in Final Cut Pro.

Animate a Mask In this quick tutorial, we'll go over how to add keyframes to animate your masks in Final Cut Pro.

Compound Clips

In Final Cut Pro, you can group any combination of clips into a single compound clip.

5 VIDEOS

Create Compound Clip We'll go over the different ways to create compound clips so that you can group clips together.

Edit Compound Clips We'll go over how to make edits within a compound andhow to edit the compound clip itself.

Add Storylines In this video, we'll show you how to add and edit storylines in Final Cut Pro.

Create Auditions This amazing feature is great when you want to try out different clips.

Edit Auditions We'll cover exactly how to cycle through your audition clips and set a selection as the pick.

Roles

Roles help you keep organized when you have an abundance of clips. We'll show you how they work.

6 VIDEOS

View & Reassign Roles In this video, we'll go over how to reassign the correct role to your clip.

Turn Roles On or Off Turning off roles can be a more efficient way to turn off a specific type of media

Custom Roles & Subroles We'll go over how to create custom roles and introduce a new feature called subroles.

Role Colors & Names We'll cover how you can easily change a role's color or name in this quick tutorial.

Assign Roles on Import We'll take a look at a couple different ways to assign a chosen audio role during import.

Use Audio Lanes We'll show you how to use audio lanes, and go over a few tips and tricks.

Captions

Captions may be necessary depending on you audience. They may seem simple but we'll show you how to work with them.

9 VIDEOS

Caption Roles We'll go over all you need to know when setting up your caption roles in Final Cut Pro.

Create Captions We'll not only take a look at how to add captions but also how to adjust them in the timeline.

Import Captions We'll go over all everything you need to know in order to import your captions into your project.

Show or Hide Captions We'll go over how to toggle captions on and off, and also show you some helpful tips.

Arrange Captions We'll go over a few tips on how to adjust your captions in the timeline.

Format Caption Text We're going to cover how to style your caption text for each caption format.

Convert Caption Format We'll take a look at how to properly convert your captions in Final Cut Pro.

Export Captions We'll cover how to export your captions, and some settings you can adjust before exporting.

Fix Caption Errors We're going to cover everything you need to know to fix any error messages.

Media Management

This series covers how to move media between different libraries, projects, and devices without causing any errors.

7 Videos

Relink Missing Media
We'll cover what causes Red Screen issues and how to resolve them.

Consolidate Media
We'll show you how to find your source media and consolidate them into one location.

Optimize & Proxy Media
We'll cover everything you need to know about transcoded media.

Background Rendering
Background rendering lets you preview your project at a higher quality.

Create Libraries
We’ll go over the basics of how to create, open, and close libraries in Final Cut Pro.

Move Between Libraries
We'll go over some easy ways to copy or move your items to another library.

Transfer to new Device
We’ll show you how to transfer a library from one Mac to another, without issues.

Settings & Preferences

Final Cut Pro makes it super easy for you to customize your settings to fit your preferred editing style.

6 VIDEOS

Preference Settings We'll show you where to find your preferences and also go over how to reset them if needed.

General Preferences Once you create a share destination, you can share your projects right in Final Cut Pro.

Editing Preferences We'll go each of them, so that you know exactly how to adjust the settings to fit your needs.

Playback Preferences We'll go over every little detail you need to know to optimize your playback in Final Cut Pro.

Import Preferences We’ll go over all the different preferences you can adjust and show you how to apply them.

Modify Shortcuts Shortcuts let you quickly execute commands making your editing workflow much more efficient.

Chroma Keys

Chroma Keying is a special effects technique that turns the blue or green background in a video transparent.

5 VIDEOS

Chroma Keys We're going to go over how to apply the keyer effect and all of its unique features.

Advanced Chroma Key We’ll go through each of these controls and show you exactly how to use them.

Luma Keys We'll take a look at a practical example of how to properly use luma keys.

Advanced Luma Key We'll take a look at the advanced luma key controls that may help make your luma keys even better!

Masks & Effects with Keys Masks and Effects can be applied to both Chroma and Luma keys. We'll check it out.

Color Correction

In Final Cut Pro, adjust a clip’s color manually by adding a color correction effect to the clip.

16 VIDEOS

Analyze Clip's Color Before using Final Cut Pro's color balance tools, you will need to first analyze your clips for color.

Auto Color Balance We'll show you how this tool works for clips that already analyzed for color.

White Balance Clips We'll show you how to white balance your clips to ensure that the white objects are accurate.

Match Color Match Color is a helpful tool that makes it easy to ensure that all scenes feel balanced.

Add Color Corrections Color correction is an essential skill when editing your videos, we'll show you how.

Color Board We'll go over how to add a Color Board effect and show you how to adjust its settings.

Color Wheels You can adjust the Master level, Shadows, Midtones, and Highlights color wheels.

Color Curves We'll take a look at how to use these controls and show you some cool tips along the way!

Hue & Saturation Curves We'll take a look at each of these six curves and show you exactly how to adjust them.

Shape Mask We'll take a look at an example of how to use shape masks with a color correction.

Color Masks We'll take a look at a practical example of how to use these two effects together!

Shape Mask + Color Mask We'll go over how to add shape masks to our color masks to better refine our selection!

Save Color Correction This makes it easy to apply the same color correction effects to other clips.

Comparison Viewer You can compare frames to look for differences in color correction and much more.

Video Scopes These video scopes can help you visualize adjustments to luma and hue.

Out-Of-Gamut Colors You can use the viewer to quickly highlight color values that exceed the acceptable limits.

3D Titles

Here's how you can simply drag and drop 3D text into your video, and change the look of them to match your exact style.

12 VIDEOS

Add 3D Titles Final Cut Pro also lets you easily convert a 2D title to a 3D title, and vice versa.

Move & Rotate 3D Text Use the 3D coordinate system to let you move or rotate your 3D text along the X, Y, and Z axes.

Adjust 3D Text Controls We'll take a look at each of these controls and show you exactly how to use them.

Add & Modify Materials You can choose among different combinations of overlays that create a realistic 3D texture.

Material Layers You can add multiple material layers to create more complex textures for your 3D titles.

Add Materials to Face You can apply car paint to the front facet and a shiny metal appearance to the side facet.

3D Lighting Controls You can use the available lighting controls to match the text to its surroundings.

3D Environment Controls We'll show you exactly how to add environment lighting for 3D objects to reflect off of.

Title Substance Controls We'll take a look at some unique options and show you how to adjust the controls.

Paint Controls The Paint controls let you create the effect of a coat of paint added to the surface.

Finish Controls Finish controls are used to create the effect of finish, such as polish, enamel, and so on.

Placement Controls The Placement Controls let you adjust how the pattern is mapped onto the text object.

Multicam Clips

Learn the basic steps to edit multicam footage in Final Cut Pro. Plus, learn tips to help organize, backup, & sync your multicam clips.

5 VIDEOS

Import Multicam Media The first step to multicam edits is to import your media and prepare them for your project.

Create a Multicam Clip Creating multicam clips is similar to creating auditions and compound clips in the browser.

Switch Camera Angles This allows you to cut an entire movie as if it were live, and then fine-tune your edits.

Sync Camera Angles When working with multicam clips, you can adjust the sync and angle order.

Edit Multicam Clips In this video, we'll take a look at how to perform some basic edits with your multicam clips.

360° Video

360° Video is used if you want to view your project in VR or AR settings. This may require special cameras that are capable of capturing 360° Video.

5 VIDEOS

Import 360° Video You can import 360° videos the same way you import any other media in Final Cut Pro.

Create 360° Projects Final Cut Pro sets project properties based on the 360 clip you bring in.

Edit 360° Projects For proper 360° playback and editing, open use the 360° Viewer in Final Cut Pro.

360° Titles & Effects In this video, we'll show you how to add and edit 360° titles and effects.

Share 360° Projects Once you've finished editing a 360° projects, export them like any other project.

Installation

In this short lesson, we'll cover how to install and reinstall FInal Cut Pro.

3 VIDEOS

Remove & Install FCP There are times where you may need to uninstall and reinstall Final Cut Pro to solve an issue.

Check for Updates We'll show you how to check your current version working with and how to update.

Update MacOS In some cases, you may need to update your MacOS in order to update to the latest version.

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