Two-Day Workshop: Introduction to Video Editing with Final Cut Pro X

Final Cut Pro X has redefined the post-production process for journalists and video professionals, and is now the software of choice for BBC News. Until now all non-linear editing systems were based on film editing. FCP X works with new paradigms from tapeless workflows.

This two-day workshop will guide you through this revolutionary new way of editing by taking you through an edit from start to finish.

We’ll look at how to import and organise your media, create a rough cut, trim and cut, add music/effects/titles and voice over, colour correct and export for multiple platforms.

Workflow

Importing/transcoding files, creating events, keywords, grouping clips reviewing media and marking
Sequencing clips: Magnetic timeline, adding clips to the timeline, clip timing, auditioning, story lines and compound clips
Adjusting video: Speed, scaling, cropping, distorting, keyframing and text
Music and audio: Editing/enhancement and recording voiceover
Effects: Template effects, adjusting effects, colour correction, auto balancing/matching colour and manual correction
Sharing: Quicktime/Apple devices/Vimeo/Youtube and Compressor

Please bring your own laptop and software for this workshop. Although this is optional we strongly recommend it in order to make the most of the day.