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Final Cut Pro Efficient Editing

By : Iain Anderson
Book Image

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

Browser view options

The icons in the top-right corner of the Browser contain the same two buttons as in the Import window, along with a drop-down Clip Filtering menu on the left, and a search icon on the right. We'll cover all these soon:

Figure 4.8: Look for these items in the top-right corner of the Browser

Figure 4.8: Look for these items in the top-right corner of the Browser

As in the Import window, you'll find a Filmstrip/List toggle button at the top-right:

Figure 4.9: If you're in List view, the icon shows a filmstrip, and vice versa

Figure 4.9: If you're in List view, the icon shows a filmstrip, and vice versa

The icon indicates not the current state, but what you'll switch to if you click on it:

  • List view is ideal for visually repetitive A-roll, especially interviews, where the thumbnails aren't going to be very informative.
  • Filmstrip view is ideal for B-roll and anything else you can visually scan.

You'll flip between these views frequently, as they're both useful in specific circumstances. Let's dig...