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Exploring Final Cut Pro Final Cut Pro7KKApple Inc Copyright 2009 Apple Inc. All rights reserved 7 Chapter 1 A First Look at Final Cut Pro Contents33 Chapter 2 Bringing Media into Your System 81 Chapter 4 Working with the Canvas and Timeline 55 Chapter 3 Preparing Clips in the Viewer99 Chapter 5 Basic Editing 117 Chapter 6 Working with Audio151 Chapter 8 Adding Video Filters and Transitions 141 Chapter 7 Creating Voiceovers171 Chapter 9 Outputting Your Finished Movie 177 Chapter 10 Getting AnswersPage A First Look at Final Cut Pro To open Final Cut Pro Opening Final Cut Pro3 Click Continue When Final Cut Pro opens, your screen will look similar to thisViewer CanvasGetting Ready Jump In Explore the BrowserTo import sample video files To import your own video files that are already on your computer Change the Browser display Try ThisCreate and work with bins Select items in the BrowserView additional Browser information Create a new sequenceSave changes to your project Place a clip in the Viewer Jump In Explore the ViewerChange the display of a clip in the Viewer Try ThisScrubber bar Play button Play a clip in the ViewerShuttle control Navigate to specific locations in a clipJog control In point marker Out point marker Play In to Out button Set and work with In and Out pointsmm Press the Up Arrow and Down Arrow keys to move between edit points Navigate between edit pointsChapter 1    A First Look at Final Cut Pro Sequence tab Scrubber bar Transport controls Jump In Explore the CanvasChapter 1    A First Look at Final Cut Pro Try This Use the Canvas to place a clip in the TimelineDrag from here to herePlay and navigate within the clip in your sequence Change the display of the CanvasZoom pop-up menu Go to Next Edit button Scrubber bar Go to Previous Edit buttonMove the playhead forward or backward Change the display of the Canvas Reposition the playhead in the Canvas if your mouse has a trackballView pop-up menu Chapter 1    A First Look at Final Cut ProPlay and navigate within the sequence in the Timeline Jump In Explore the TimelineTry This Chapter 1    A First Look at Final Cut ProChange a clip in the Timeline Scroll through the sequence in the TimelineDrag the clip to move it Chapter 1    A First Look at Final Cut Pro Cancel your actionsChange the Timeline track size Add more clips to the Timeline using the Canvas windowOpen a sequence clip in the Viewer to make changes Eliminate gaps between clips in your sequenceChange the active window Jump In Work with the Main WindowsTry This Learning About Sequences Learning About Projects, Sequences, Clips, and Media FilesChapter 1    A First Look at Final Cut Pro Understanding the Relationship Between Clips and Media FilesKey Concepts ÂÂ Timeline The Timeline holds a sequence of clips in the order in which they should appear in your movie. Video and audio clips are stored in tracks in the Timeline, and you can move, rearrange, change, and delete clips to create the chronological order of your video Bringing Media into Your System Connect your camcorder or deck to the computer Jump In Explore Tape-Based Video CaptureGetting Ready Create a new project to hold your video Preview footage on tape Select a logging binTry This Open the Log and Capture window mm Choose File Log and CaptureEnter logging information about a clip Set rough In and Out points for a clip that you want to captureLog additional clips without capturing them Capture a single clipBatch capture multiple clips at once Capture your footage as a single clip using Capture NowChapter 2    Bringing Media into Your System Chapter 2    Bringing Media into Your System Jump In Explore File-Based Video TransferCreate a new project to hold your video Getting ReadyChapter 2    Bringing Media into Your System Connect your camcorder or deck to the computer and copy your footageTry This Mount a volumeSelect a logging bin Open the Log and Transfer window mm Choose File Log and TransferPreview footage Locate files on mounted volumesClip name Transport controls Mark Out button Mark In button Log a clip Set rough In and Out points for a clipmm Enter a short, descriptive clip name in the Clip Name field Chapter 2    Bringing Media into Your SystemClick to reveal the current logging bin in the Browser Add a clip to the Transfer QueueProgress bar Pause button Thumbnail Resize sliderLog additional clips without immediately transferring them Prepare to import a still image Jump In Import Still Images and Other MediaPrepare to import an audio file Getting ReadyTry This Import still images into a projectChapter 2    Bringing Media into Your System Drag the audio clip Import audio files into a projectChapter 2    Bringing Media into Your System Learning About Ingesting Media and Setting Up ProjectsChapter 2    Bringing Media into Your System Key Concepts ÂÂ Logging Logging footage allows you to record information about a clip that will help you identify it later. Using the Log and Capture window or the Log and Transfer window, you can record information about the clip, including a reel name, clip name or description, and other information such as the shot or take number, notes, and more. You can also set rough In and Out points for the clip that you can refine later during your editNext, you’ll explore using the Viewer to discover more of its features Jump In Get to Know the Viewer Preparing Clips in the ViewerChapter 3    Preparing Clips in the Viewer Getting ReadyChange the size of the Viewer Reposition the ViewerOpen multiple clips in separate Viewer windows Close a Viewer windowTurn off the display of overlays Show the timecode overlaysOpen the Timecode Viewer Place the playhead at an In point, at an Out point, or at Media EndChange the duration of a clip by specifying a duration in timecode Navigate between markers Add markers to indicate specific times in a clipDelete markers your markers after you’ve finished experimentingJump In Change Clips in the Viewer Display a clip in a wireframe modeGetting Ready Try ThisReposition the clip on the screen Jump In Create a Title ClipScale the display of the clip up or down on the screen Rotate a clip to a different viewing angleGet to know the titling controls Create a title clip in the ViewerTry This Font Color color picker Insert a title clip in your sequenceChapter 3    Preparing Clips in the Viewer Reposition a title on the screenReposition the superimposed title to fit the background clip Superimpose a title over another clipArrange a title and clip to appear side by side Set keyframes and scale a clip up or down Jump In Change Clips over TimeTry This Add Motion Keyframe button 5 Resize and reposition the clip to fill the normal display area 4 Click the Add Motion Keyframe button to set another keyframe6 Play the clip in the Viewer to see it change size over time Chapter 3    Preparing Clips in the ViewerMove a clip over time Navigate between keyframes in the ViewerDrag the title clip off the screen Drag to rotate the wireframe Rotate a clip over timeChapter 3    Preparing Clips in the Viewer Change a clip’s opacity over timeThe opacity increases here Keyframe graph area Opacity keyframe button9 Choose Window Arrange Standard to resize the Viewer Learning About Motion Parameters Keyframe navigation buttons Keyframe button Key Concepts ÂÂ Image mode A Viewer display mode that shows the video content of a clip as it plays back. You can change the display to show the clip at reduced or expanded sizes as you work with the clipPage Jump In Work with the Canvas Working with the Canvas and TimelineGetting Ready Chapter 4    Working with the Canvas and Timeline Try This Display a sequence in Image+Wireframe mode in the CanvasCanvas Timeline Keep the Viewer and Canvas in sync for easy editing Update the Viewer to show the current frame in the Canvas1 Choose Open from the Playhead Sync pop-up menu in the Canvas 2 Play the sequenceNavigate to markers in the Timeline Set markers in the Timeline to mark specific points in a sequenceDelete markers in the Timeline Change markers in the TimelineSelect clips in the Timeline Jump In Work with Tracks in the TimelineTry This Turn a video track on or off Lock a track to keep it from changingTurn an audio track on or off Place only the video portion of a clip in a sequence Place only the audio portion of a clip in a sequence 1 Choose Sequence Insert Tracks Add new tracks to a sequenceChapter 4    Working with the Canvas and Timeline Set a video destination track before placing clips in a sequence A4 Destination controls Set audio destination tracks before placing clips in a sequenceGetting Ready Jump In Edit Clips into a Sequence in the TimelineChapter 4    Working with the Canvas and Timeline Mark a clip in the sequence and replace itPlace a clip so that it starts at a specific point in a sequence Fill a specific segment of a sequence with a clip Place a clip so that it ends at a specific point in a sequenceNext, you’ll explore basic editing techniques in Final Cut Pro Key ConceptsPage Jump In Trim Clips Basic Editing1 Press Control-U to choose the Standard window layout Getting Ready7 Drag Sample Clip 1 to the Insert section of the Canvas Edit Overlay 9 Drag Sample Clip 2 to the Insert section of the Canvas Edit Overlay so that it is placed in the Timeline after Sample Clip Slide a clip left or right in the sequence Drag with snapping on or offTry This Move an edit point between clips to change where a cut occurs Change a clip’s In or Out point without leaving gaps Slip a clip’s content within the current sequence In and Out points Chapter 5    Basic Editing Jump In Make Simple Split Edits and CutawaysVideo In point before the clip’s audio In point Audio In point before the clip’s video In pointCutaway clip Getting ReadyTry This Create a J-cut, in which the audio precedes the videoCreate an L-cut, in which the video precedes the audio Add a short cutaway shot to a sequence 6 Play the sequence to see the result of the cutaway that you added Chapter 5    Basic Editing Learning About the Trim Edit WindowThe left side of the window shows the Out point of the outgoing clip. The In point of the incoming clip appears on the right side of the window. You can drag the In point or Out point markers to change them. You can also move the playheads on either side of the Trim Edit window and click the Mark In and Mark Out buttons to move the In and Out points to the location you want Next, you’ll explore working with audio in Final Cut Pro Key ConceptsPage Audio tab Working with AudioLevel Keyframe button Drag hand for moving the clip Stereo waveformsChapter 6    Working with Audio Jump In Work with a Clip’s Audio in the ViewerGetting Ready 2 Name the sequence “Adjusting Audio” and press ReturnTry This Set up for working with audioChapter 6    Working with Audio Scrub audio forward or backward Play an audio clip in the ViewerChapter 6    Working with Audio Change a clip’s audio level using the Audio MixerChange a clip’s pan using the Viewer’s Pan slider Change a clip’s audio level using the Level slider in the ViewerAdd markers to specific audio points Remove all audio changes from a clip Add markers during playbackRemove all markers from a clip Reset buttonIncrease in audio level Jump In Change Audio Levels over TimeChapter 6    Working with Audio Try This Increase a clip’s audio level over time using keyframesDrag the slider until the Level field displays 0 zero Decrease the audio level over time using keyframes Chapter 6    Working with Audio 6 Play the clip to hear how the audio fades over timeDrag the Level slider to decrease the audio level of the sound Edit a sound using keyframesChapter 6    Working with Audio Chapter 6    Working with Audio Level Keyframe button to add a keyframe6 Play the clip from the beginning to hear how the audio drops out Quickly add keyframesChapter 6    Working with Audio Quickly delete keyframes Quickly navigate between keyframesAudio level overlay in pink Jump In Work with Audio Tracks in the TimelineChapter 6    Working with Audio Getting Ready Select a clip’s audio itemsTry This Display audio waveforms Delete a clip’s audio2 Choose Show Audio Waveforms from the Track Layout pop-up menu Chapter 6    Working with AudioTrim an audio clip Display audio level overlaysMove an audio clip in the Timeline Clip Overlays controlBalance the audio level of clips in the Timeline Change audio over time by adjusting keyframes in the TimelineChapter 6    Working with Audio Drag the audio level overlay to change the audio level1 Position the Timeline playhead over the audio clip items Balance the overall audio level of a sequence in the TimelineChapter 6    Working with Audio Next, you’ll explore creating voiceovers with the Voice Over tool Key ConceptsJump In Add Voiceover Clips Creating VoiceoversChapter 7    Creating Voiceovers Getting ReadyOpen the Voice Over tool Specify microphone settings in the Voice Over toolTry This Set an audio destination track for your voiceover clip Specify a clip name for the first voiceover clipTurn off audio playback for the sample clip in the Timeline Discard a new voiceover audio clip that isn’t acceptable Listen to the new voiceover clipReview button Discard Last Recording buttonRecord multiple voiceover clips, one after another Record multiple takes of a voiceover clip Record a voiceover clip within a specific interval of your sequence Delete takes that you don’t want7 To remove the In and Out points, choose Mark Clear In and Out Key ConceptsAdding Video Filters and Transitions Chapter 8    Adding Video Filters and Transitions Jump In Apply Filters to ClipsGetting Ready Apply a Sepia filter to a clip in a sequenceTry This Remove a filter from a clip Adjust the Sepia filter for a clipChapter 8    Adding Video Filters and Transitions Apply a Color Tint filter to a clip Experiment with applying different filters and adding keyframes Change a filter over time using keyframesJump In Make Simple Color Corrections Change a clip’s saturation Apply the Color Corrector 3-way filter to a clip in a sequenceChange a clip’s dark tones Change a clip’s midtonesGetting Ready Jump In Add Transitions Between ClipsTransition between clips 6 Drag Sample Clip 1 to the Insert section of the Canvas Edit Overlay Leave about 2 seconds of unused footage at the beginning of the clip Try This Add a clip with a transition to a sequenceAdd a transition to an edit point Delete a transitionChange the duration of a transition Apply a different transition to a cutApply transitions from the Effects tab Get to know the available video transitionsThe duration of the clips remains the same when a transition is added Learning About TransitionsChapter 8    Adding Video Filters and Transitions First complete frame of the incoming clip Last complete frame of the outgoing clipThe last full frame to be seen is now earlier in the clip Handle before the In point Chapter 8    Adding Video Filters and Transitions Key ConceptsPage Outputting Your Finished Movie Export your sequence as a QuickTime movie Jump In Create a QuickTime MovieGetting Ready Try ThisGetting Ready Jump In Export a Movie in a Specific File FormatChapter 9    Outputting Your Finished Movie Try This Export your sequence for display on iPodExport your sequence for display on YouTube Key Concepts Export a streaming sequence suitable for viewing on a websiteJump In Explore Final Cut Pro Help Getting AnswersOpen the Final Cut Pro User Manual Search for a specific topic that interests youWhat’s Next? Search for Apple service and support informationReview discussions on Final Cut Pro discussion forums