Final Cut Pro X Certification Course

Getting Started

• Upgrade earlier versions of events and projects

• Download and prepare lesson media files

• Understand basic Final Cut Pro workflow

Importing Media

• Define the clip, event, and library containers

• Understand the differences between managed and external media files

• Create a camera archive

• Import files using Media Import and the Finder 


Organizing Clips

• Apply keywords to clip and clip ranges

• Search and filter clips by keywords

• Batch rename clips

• Add notes and ratings to a clip

• Create Smart Collections

• Detect people and composition within clips

• Understand and assign roles 


Making the First Edit

• Create a project

• Add and rearrange clips within a primary storyline

• Ripple, Roll, and Slip trim clips

• Blade, replace with gap, ripple delete, and join through edit 


Making the First Edit (Continued)

• Perform connect edits

• Create and edit in connected storyline

• Adjust audio levels

• Share the project to a media file 


Revising the Edit

• Define and distinguish the two types of project duplication

• Understand the replace edit options

• Use the Dashboard for playhead positioning

• Use markers for clip synchronization and task notes

• Create and edit with an audition clip

• Refine project using trim to playhead and trim to selection 


Enhancing the Edit

• Vary the playback speed of clips

• Modify the look of clips with effects

• Utilize transitions

• Adjust transform and compositing controls

• Create compound clips 


Finishing the Edit

• Add and modify a lower third

• Split edit audio and video

• Keyframe audio

• Color correct a clip


Sharing a Project

• Export to a media file

• Post media to an online host

• Create a bundle for multiple platforms

• Understand the XML workflow

• Identify and distinguish the two Compressor export options 


Managing Libraries

• Differentiate external and managed media

• Import as managed and external media

• Move and copy clips within and between libraries

Advancing Your Workflow

• Identify manual options for new projects

• Synchronize dual system recordings

• Create a chroma key

• Understand the multicam workflow