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Apple Pro Training Series: Final Cut Pro X 10.1 Quick-Reference Guide

by Brendan Boykin

November 2014

Intermediate to advanced

120 pages

1h 59m

English

Peachpit Press

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Application PreferencesGeneralEditingPlaybackImportDestinationsCommand SetsAssign Keyboard Shortcuts
LibrariesBrowserTimelineViewerToolbarImport, Organize, and Edit FunctionsTool Pop-Up MenuDashboardEnhancements and BrowsersEnhancementsMedia BrowsersEffects BrowserPhotos BrowserMusic and Sound BrowserTransitions BrowserTitles BrowserGenerators BrowserThemes BrowserInspectorsVideoAudioInfoLibrary PropertiesShareTransitionTitleTextGeneratorsShare
Managing a LibraryMedia StorageCreate Proxy MediaReimport a ClipRelink a Clip
Import from a CameraCreate an Archive of Camera MediaImport Camera Source Media FilesImport from a VolumeMedia Import Options
KeywordsRatingsViewing and Sorting by MetadataLibraries and Browser Sorting OptionsSorting Browser List ViewUsing Smart CollectionsSetting MarkersApplying RolesEditing RolesAssigning RolesUsing the Timeline Index
Applying Append, Insert, Connect, and Overwrite EditsBacktiming an EditEdit Pop-Up MenuDrag-to-EditSelecting a RangePosition ToolCreating Gaps with the Position ToolDeleting a SelectionUsing the Trim ToolUsing Alternative Trim MethodsNudging with Select or PositionConnected StorylinesCompound Clips

ReplaceAuditionsSynchronized ClipsMulticam ClipsCreate a Multicam ClipAngle EditorAngle Viewer
In the ViewerTransform, Crop, and DistortKen BurnsIn the InspectorsIn the TimelineVideo Animation EditorRetime
Setting Clip Volume LevelsChanging Volume Over TimeRelative vs. Absolute AdjustmentsUsing Fade HandlesExpanding AudioDetaching AudioAudio StorylinesSubframe TrimmingAudio Enhancements
Color in the Video InspectorBalance ColorMatch ColorVideo ScopesColor Board
DestinationsXMLCompressor

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3. Library Management

Final Cut Pro and OS X know how to manage media. Once you import a source file into Final Cut Pro, the best practice is to not alter the file in the Finder. If you decide not to copy files into a library during import, you should exercise strong self-discipline to organize source files before importing.

Managing a Library

Libraries are the top-level data containers in Final Cut Pro. Inside a library, clips (the result of imported source media files) are grouped into containers known as events. Events may be used to group similar footage any way you desire, such as by reel, scene, date, or a smorgasbord of content options. Within an event, collections can be based on assigned keywords or other metadata to further refine ...