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To import your own video files that are already on your computer:

To import your own video files that are already on your computer:

1Choose File > Import > Files.

2Navigate to the folder holding your video files.

3Select the files you want to import into Final Cut Pro. You can Shift-click or Command-click files to select several at once.

4Click Choose.

Next, you’ll explore the Browser. Your Browser now looks similar to this:

Project tab

Audio clip

Sample video clips

Sequence icon

Chapter 1    A First Look at Final Cut Pro

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Apple 7 manual To import your own video files that are already on your computer

Contents

Exploring Final Cut Pro Final Cut Pro7KKApple Inc Copyright 2009 Apple Inc. All rights reserved 33 Chapter 2 Bringing Media into Your System Contents7 Chapter 1 A First Look at Final Cut Pro 117 Chapter 6 Working with Audio 55 Chapter 3 Preparing Clips in the Viewer81 Chapter 4 Working with the Canvas and Timeline 99 Chapter 5 Basic Editing177 Chapter 10 Getting Answers 141 Chapter 7 Creating Voiceovers151 Chapter 8 Adding Video Filters and Transitions 171 Chapter 9 Outputting Your Finished MoviePage A First Look at Final Cut Pro To open Final Cut Pro Opening Final Cut ProCanvas When Final Cut Pro opens, your screen will look similar to this3 Click Continue ViewerTo import sample video files Jump In Explore the BrowserGetting Ready To import your own video files that are already on your computer Select items in the Browser Try ThisChange the Browser display Create and work with binsSave changes to your project Create a new sequenceView additional Browser information Try This Jump In Explore the ViewerPlace a clip in the Viewer Change the display of a clip in the ViewerScrubber bar Play button Play a clip in the ViewerJog control Navigate to specific locations in a clipShuttle control In point marker Out point marker Play In to Out button Set and work with In and Out pointsChapter 1    A First Look at Final Cut Pro Navigate between edit pointsmm Press the Up Arrow and Down Arrow keys to move between edit points Chapter 1    A First Look at Final Cut Pro Jump In Explore the CanvasSequence tab Scrubber bar Transport controls to here Use the Canvas to place a clip in the TimelineTry This Drag from hereGo to Next Edit button Scrubber bar Go to Previous Edit button Change the display of the CanvasPlay and navigate within the clip in your sequence Zoom pop-up menuMove the playhead forward or backward Chapter 1    A First Look at Final Cut Pro Reposition the playhead in the Canvas if your mouse has a trackballChange the display of the Canvas View pop-up menuChapter 1    A First Look at Final Cut Pro Jump In Explore the TimelinePlay and navigate within the sequence in the Timeline Try ThisDrag the clip to move it Scroll through the sequence in the TimelineChange a clip in the Timeline Chapter 1    A First Look at Final Cut Pro Cancel your actionsEliminate gaps between clips in your sequence Add more clips to the Timeline using the Canvas windowChange the Timeline track size Open a sequence clip in the Viewer to make changesTry This Jump In Work with the Main WindowsChange the active window 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 Getting Ready Jump In Explore Tape-Based Video CaptureConnect your camcorder or deck to the computer Create a new project to hold your video Open the Log and Capture window mm Choose File Log and Capture Select a logging binPreview footage on tape Try ThisEnter 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 clipChapter 2    Bringing Media into Your System Capture your footage as a single clip using Capture NowBatch capture multiple clips at once 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 footageOpen the Log and Transfer window mm Choose File Log and Transfer Mount a volumeTry This Select a logging binClip name Transport controls Mark Out button Mark In button Locate files on mounted volumesPreview footage Chapter 2    Bringing Media into Your System Set rough In and Out points for a clipLog a clip mm Enter a short, descriptive clip name in the Clip Name fieldPause button Thumbnail Resize slider Add a clip to the Transfer QueueClick to reveal the current logging bin in the Browser Progress barLog additional clips without immediately transferring them Getting Ready Jump In Import Still Images and Other MediaPrepare to import a still image Prepare to import an audio fileChapter 2    Bringing Media into Your System Import still images into a projectTry This 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 ReadyClose a Viewer window Reposition the ViewerChange the size of the Viewer Open multiple clips in separate Viewer windowsPlace the playhead at an In point, at an Out point, or at Media End Show the timecode overlaysTurn off the display of overlays Open the Timecode ViewerChange the duration of a clip by specifying a duration in timecode your markers after you’ve finished experimenting Add markers to indicate specific times in a clipNavigate between markers Delete markersTry This Display a clip in a wireframe modeJump In Change Clips in the Viewer Getting ReadyRotate a clip to a different viewing angle Jump In Create a Title ClipReposition the clip on the screen Scale the display of the clip up or down on the screenTry This Create a title clip in the ViewerGet to know the titling controls 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 Try This Jump In Change Clips over TimeSet keyframes and scale a clip up or down Add Motion Keyframe button Chapter 3    Preparing Clips in the Viewer 4 Click the Add Motion Keyframe button to set another keyframe5 Resize and reposition the clip to fill the normal display area 6 Play the clip in the Viewer to see it change size over timeMove 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 Getting Ready Working with the Canvas and TimelineJump In Work with the Canvas Chapter 4    Working with the Canvas and Timeline Canvas Timeline Display a sequence in Image+Wireframe mode in the CanvasTry This 2 Play the sequence Update the Viewer to show the current frame in the CanvasKeep the Viewer and Canvas in sync for easy editing 1 Choose Open from the Playhead Sync pop-up menu in the CanvasChange markers in the Timeline Set markers in the Timeline to mark specific points in a sequenceNavigate to markers in the Timeline Delete markers in the TimelineTry This Jump In Work with Tracks in the TimelineSelect clips in the Timeline Turn an audio track on or off Lock a track to keep it from changingTurn a video 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 Chapter 4    Working with the Canvas and Timeline Add new tracks to a sequence1 Choose Sequence Insert Tracks 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 Try This Drag with snapping on or offSlide a clip left or right in the sequence 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 Audio In point before the clip’s video In point Jump In Make Simple Split Edits and CutawaysChapter 5    Basic Editing Video In point before the clip’s audio 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 Stereo waveforms Working with AudioAudio tab Level Keyframe button Drag hand for moving the clipChapter 6    Working with Audio Jump In Work with a Clip’s Audio in the ViewerGetting Ready 2 Name the sequence “Adjusting Audio” and press ReturnChapter 6    Working with Audio Set up for working with audioTry This 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 MixerAdd markers to specific audio points Change a clip’s audio level using the Level slider in the ViewerChange a clip’s pan using the Viewer’s Pan slider Reset button Add markers during playbackRemove all audio changes from a clip Remove all markers from a clipChapter 6    Working with Audio Jump In Change Audio Levels over TimeIncrease in audio level 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 Drag the Level slider to decrease the audio level 6 Play the clip to hear how the audio fades over timeChapter 6    Working with Audio Chapter 6    Working with Audio Edit a sound using keyframesof the sound Chapter 6    Working with Audio Level Keyframe button to add a keyframeChapter 6    Working with Audio Quickly add keyframes6 Play the clip from the beginning to hear how the audio drops out Quickly delete keyframes Quickly navigate between keyframesChapter 6    Working with Audio Jump In Work with Audio Tracks in the TimelineAudio level overlay in pink Try This Select a clip’s audio itemsGetting Ready Chapter 6    Working with Audio Delete a clip’s audioDisplay audio waveforms 2 Choose Show Audio Waveforms from the Track Layout pop-up menuClip Overlays control Display audio level overlaysTrim an audio clip Move an audio clip in the TimelineDrag the audio level overlay to change the audio level Change audio over time by adjusting keyframes in the TimelineBalance the audio level of clips in the Timeline Chapter 6    Working with AudioChapter 6    Working with Audio Balance the overall audio level of a sequence in the Timeline1 Position the Timeline playhead over the audio clip items Next, you’ll explore creating voiceovers with the Voice Over tool Key ConceptsJump In Add Voiceover Clips Creating VoiceoversChapter 7    Creating Voiceovers Getting ReadyTry This Specify microphone settings in the Voice Over toolOpen the Voice Over tool 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 Last Recording button Listen to the new voiceover clipDiscard a new voiceover audio clip that isn’t acceptable Review 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 ClipsTry This Apply a Sepia filter to a clip in a sequenceGetting Ready Chapter 8    Adding Video Filters and Transitions Adjust the Sepia filter for a clipRemove a filter from a clip 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 midtones Apply the Color Corrector 3-way filter to a clip in a sequenceChange a clip’s saturation Change a clip’s dark tonesTransition between clips Jump In Add Transitions Between ClipsGetting Ready 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 sequenceApply a different transition to a cut Delete a transitionAdd a transition to an edit point Change the duration of a transitionApply transitions from the Effects tab Get to know the available video transitionsChapter 8    Adding Video Filters and Transitions Learning About TransitionsThe duration of the clips remains the same when a transition is added 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 Try This Jump In Create a QuickTime MovieExport your sequence as a QuickTime movie Getting ReadyChapter 9    Outputting Your Finished Movie Jump In Export a Movie in a Specific File FormatGetting Ready 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 websiteSearch for a specific topic that interests you Getting AnswersJump In Explore Final Cut Pro Help Open the Final Cut Pro User ManualReview discussions on Final Cut Pro discussion forums Search for Apple service and support informationWhat’s Next?