Downloads & Templates
FCP Intro: Rename FilesFolder (Download 1st)
Various files to rename/organize in preparation for import to FCP. (187MB .zip folder)
FCP Intro: Media Import Folder (Download 2nd)
Multiple files (.mov) for use in Final Cut Pro introduction session. (211MB .zip folder)
Final Cut Pro X - The Basics Handout
6 page reference sheet (PDF) for Final Cut Pro X. Used in Student Multimedia Design Center (SMDC) instruction session(s)
Resources
Audio Recording Examples
1) Laptop audio
2) USB Microphone
3) Studio 3 - Multipurpose recording studio. (Boom Mic, bigger room, more ambient/background sound)
4) Studio 6 - Audio recording studio (Acoustic paneling, smaller room)
Outline of Topics
Topics covered in Session 1 (March 17):
Workflow
- Organize and title clips before import
- New Library (save to desktop & backup to hard-drive), New Event, New Project (Close other libraries that may be open: "Untitled")
- Import media (Copy to Library!) from camera, SD card, desktop, wherevs
- Careful of editing or removing (deleting) original media before fully imported & transcribed
- Overview of sections of the FCP interface: Keywords, Favorites, Event browser (selecting sections or, or whole clips), timeline, inspector, effects & transitions.
- Timeline: "magnetic" or "lift from storyline") - "Lift from storyline" is my recommended workflow
- Inspector: Video, Color, Audio & Information elements. Use Info Inspector to check and adjust resolution, fps, etc.
- Background tasks monitor (circle in top left corner)
Editing
- Keystroke "A" for select tool
- Keystroke "B" for blade
- Range or entire clip selecting
- Dragging clips, audio, images to timeline. Layering, video & audio placement
- Editing individual clips: Dragging endpoints, cutting, audio and video opacity adjustments
- Effects & Transitions overview: Cross fade (both video & audio)
- Titles (text/copy)
Several Stages of Editing:
1) In camera (position, cropping, audio inputs, zoom, track/pan, etc.)
2) In live recording (when to start/stop recording, where interviewees are to look, voice projection, etc.)
3) Media Import (don't have to bring in everything!, title and organize)
4) Video editing program (timeline, clips, effects, etc.)
Audio
- Editing in Mono vs. Stereo
- Recording a voice over (VO). Illustrate how to do so with built-in headphone mic on timeline. Recommend other recording options (embedded examples above)
- Audio levels and adjustments
Export
- File > Share OR Export button (top right). Master File (default), Name/Title, Settings and Location
- Choose the H.264 codec. Reduces size while retaining HD resolution