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Introduction to Final Cut Pro X

by Joshua Samson

In this Final Cut Pro tutorial, we'll take you through the basic layout of Final Cut Pro X and teach you the tools utilized in a commercial edit. Software required: Final Cut Pro X 10.1.4.

What you'll learn

In this Final Cut Pro tutorial, we'll take you through the basic layout of Final Cut Pro X and teach you the tools utilized in a commercial edit. We'll cover everything from organizing your footage all the way through, using effects, applying transitions, adding text, and exporting your project. By the end of this Final Cut Pro training, you'll be ready to edit your own commercial and be comfortable editing. Software required: Final Cut Pro X 10.1.4.

About the author

Joshua Samson began his career as a child stage actor and soon changed his focus to filmmaking. He has been working with film since the 6th grade and earned both a B.S. of Film Studies from Missouri State University and an M.F.A. in Film Studies from the University of Utah. He has worked primarily as an actor, writer, director, cinematographer, and editor but has branched out for numerous projects into the other realms of filmmaking including set and costume design, producing, and music composit... more

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