Lesson 5. Using Audio Effects

Time

This lesson takes approximately 60 minutes to complete.

Goals

Use equalization to improve your clips’ sound quality

Understand EQ effects

Manage audio effects in the Inspector

Copy audio effects between clips

Utilize reverb and echo

Apply distortion presets to create distressed sound

Perform pitch shifting and other voice alterations

Animate audio effects over time in the Timeline and Inspector

Lesson 4 focused on audio basics: levels, fades, and panning. But Final Cut Pro offers far more audio manipulation tools and techniques.

Every clip has a built-in equalizer that allows you to independently adjust the level of specific frequencies. You can apply over 100 built-in audio effects ranging from versatile ...

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