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Final Cut Pro Efficient Editing

By : Iain Anderson
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Final Cut Pro Efficient Editing

By: Iain Anderson

Overview of this book

Final Cut Pro (also known as FCP, previously Final Cut Pro X) is Apple’s efficient and accessible video editing software for everyone, offering powerful features that experienced editors and novices will find useful. FCP is the quickest way to transform your raw clips into a finished piece, so if speed is important, make this a key tool in your editing arsenal. Final Cut Pro Efficient Editing is a comprehensive best practice guide for all editors. You’ll not only learn how to use the features but also find out which ones are the most important and when you should use them. With the help of practical examples, the book will show you how typical footage can be assembled, trimmed, colored, and finessed to produce a finished edit, exploring a variety of techniques. As you progress through the book, you’ll follow a standard editing workflow to get the feel of working on real-world projects and answer self-assessment questions to make sure that you’re on track. By the end of this Final Cut Pro book, you’ll be well versed with the key features of this app and have all the tools you need to create impressive edits.
Table of Contents (20 chapters)
1
Section 1: Importing and Organizing
7
Section 2: Rough Cut to Fine Cut
13
Section 3: Finishing and Exporting

Exporting, uploading, and distributing your video

In this section, you'll learn how to turn your timeline into a finished video, and then how to get it in front of people. You'll want to show your client first, get their feedback, and make their changes in an efficient way. When everyone's finally happy, you'll want to put it on any number of video sites and social media platforms. But it all starts with a file, and that file will be compressed.

Exporting a compressed video

There are several easy ways to export a high-quality file, including direct-to-site exports and master files, but we'll go for the one that works every time. For a complete experience, you'll want to find a Project that includes captions, in either 1080p or 4K resolution. To get started, perform the following steps:

  1. Double-click the Project you want to export.

    This step isn't strictly necessary, as you can export a selected Project you're not currently working...