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Use the Canvas to place a clip in the Timeline:

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Use the Canvas to place a clip in the Timeline:

mm Drag the clip from the Viewer (just drag the image) into the Canvas until the colored Edit Overlay appears. Drag the clip to the Insert section of the overlay. The clip is inserted in the Timeline.

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Note: If you see a message asking if you want Final Cut Pro to set the Timeline sequence settings to match the incoming clip settings, click Yes.

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Chapter 1    A First Look at Final Cut Pro

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Apple 7 Use the Canvas to place a clip in the Timeline, Try This, Drag from here, to here, A First Look at Final Cut Pro

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Final Cut Pro7 Exploring Final Cut ProKKApple 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 55 Chapter 3 Preparing Clips in the Viewer 81 Chapter 4 Working with the Canvas and Timeline99 Chapter 5 Basic Editing 117 Chapter 6 Working with Audio141 Chapter 7 Creating Voiceovers 151 Chapter 8 Adding Video Filters and Transitions171 Chapter 9 Outputting Your Finished Movie 177 Chapter 10 Getting AnswersPage A First Look at Final Cut Pro Opening Final Cut Pro To open Final Cut ProWhen Final Cut Pro opens, your screen will look similar to this 3 Click ContinueViewer CanvasTo import sample video files Jump In Explore the BrowserGetting Ready To import your own video files that are already on your computer Try This Change the Browser displayCreate and work with bins Select items in the BrowserSave changes to your project Create a new sequenceView additional Browser information Jump In Explore the Viewer Place a clip in the ViewerChange the display of a clip in the Viewer Try ThisPlay a clip in the Viewer Scrubber bar Play buttonJog control Navigate to specific locations in a clipShuttle control Set and work with In and Out points In point marker Out point marker Play In to Out buttonChapter 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 Use the Canvas to place a clip in the Timeline Try ThisDrag from here to hereChange the display of the Canvas Play and navigate within the clip in your sequenceZoom pop-up menu Go to Next Edit button Scrubber bar Go to Previous Edit buttonMove the playhead forward or backward Reposition the playhead in the Canvas if your mouse has a trackball Change the display of the CanvasView pop-up menu Chapter 1    A First Look at Final Cut ProJump In Explore the Timeline Play and navigate within the sequence in the TimelineTry This Chapter 1    A First Look at Final Cut ProDrag the clip to move it Scroll through the sequence in the TimelineChange a clip in the Timeline Cancel your actions Chapter 1    A First Look at Final Cut ProAdd more clips to the Timeline using the Canvas window Change the Timeline track sizeOpen a sequence clip in the Viewer to make changes Eliminate gaps between clips in your sequenceTry This Jump In Work with the Main WindowsChange the active window Learning About Projects, Sequences, Clips, and Media Files Learning About SequencesUnderstanding the Relationship Between Clips and Media Files Chapter 1    A First Look at Final Cut ProKey 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 Select a logging bin Preview footage on tapeTry This Open the Log and Capture window mm Choose File Log and CaptureSet rough In and Out points for a clip that you want to capture Enter logging information about a clipCapture a single clip Log additional clips without capturing themChapter 2    Bringing Media into Your System Capture your footage as a single clip using Capture NowBatch capture multiple clips at once Jump In Explore File-Based Video Transfer Chapter 2    Bringing Media into Your SystemGetting Ready Create a new project to hold your videoConnect your camcorder or deck to the computer and copy your footage Chapter 2    Bringing Media into Your SystemMount a volume Try ThisSelect a logging bin Open the Log and Transfer window mm Choose File Log and TransferClip name Transport controls Mark Out button Mark In button Locate files on mounted volumesPreview footage Set rough In and Out points for a clip Log a clipmm Enter a short, descriptive clip name in the Clip Name field Chapter 2    Bringing Media into Your SystemAdd a clip to the Transfer Queue Click to reveal the current logging bin in the BrowserProgress bar Pause button Thumbnail Resize sliderLog additional clips without immediately transferring them Jump In Import Still Images and Other Media Prepare to import a still imagePrepare to import an audio file Getting ReadyChapter 2    Bringing Media into Your System Import still images into a projectTry This Import audio files into a project Drag the audio clipLearning About Ingesting Media and Setting Up Projects Chapter 2    Bringing Media into Your SystemChapter 2    Bringing Media into Your System 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 edit Key ConceptsNext, you’ll explore using the Viewer to discover more of its features Preparing Clips in the Viewer Jump In Get to Know the ViewerGetting Ready Chapter 3    Preparing Clips in the ViewerReposition the Viewer Change the size of the ViewerOpen multiple clips in separate Viewer windows Close a Viewer windowShow the timecode overlays Turn off the display of 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 Add markers to indicate specific times in a clip Navigate between markersDelete markers your markers after you’ve finished experimentingDisplay a clip in a wireframe mode Jump In Change Clips in the ViewerGetting Ready Try ThisJump In Create a Title Clip Reposition the clip on the screenScale the display of the clip up or down on the screen Rotate a clip to a different viewing angleTry This Create a title clip in the ViewerGet to know the titling controls Insert a title clip in your sequence Font Color color pickerReposition a title on the screen Chapter 3    Preparing Clips in the ViewerSuperimpose a title over another clip Reposition the superimposed title to fit the background 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 4 Click the Add Motion Keyframe button to set another keyframe 5 Resize and reposition the clip to fill the normal display area6 Play the clip in the Viewer to see it change size over time Chapter 3    Preparing Clips in the ViewerNavigate between keyframes in the Viewer Move a clip over timeDrag the title clip off the screen Rotate a clip over time Drag to rotate the wireframeChange a clip’s opacity over time Chapter 3    Preparing Clips in the ViewerKeyframe graph area Opacity keyframe button The opacity increases here9 Choose Window Arrange Standard to resize the Viewer Learning About Motion Parameters Keyframe navigation buttons Keyframe button 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 clip Key ConceptsPage 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 Update the Viewer to show the current frame in the Canvas Keep the Viewer and Canvas in sync for easy editing1 Choose Open from the Playhead Sync pop-up menu in the Canvas 2 Play the sequenceSet markers in the Timeline to mark specific points in a sequence Navigate to markers in the TimelineDelete markers in the Timeline Change 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 Set audio destination tracks before placing clips in a sequence A4 Destination controlsJump In Edit Clips into a Sequence in the Timeline Getting ReadyMark a clip in the sequence and replace it Chapter 4    Working with the Canvas and TimelinePlace a clip so that it starts at a specific point in a sequence Place a clip so that it ends at a specific point in a sequence Fill a specific segment of a sequence with a clipKey Concepts Next, you’ll explore basic editing techniques in Final Cut ProPage Basic Editing Jump In Trim ClipsGetting Ready 1 Press Control-U to choose the Standard window layout7 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 Jump In Make Simple Split Edits and Cutaways Chapter 5    Basic EditingVideo In point before the clip’s audio In point Audio In point before the clip’s video In pointGetting Ready Cutaway clipCreate a J-cut, in which the audio precedes the video Try ThisCreate 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 Learning About the Trim Edit Window Chapter 5    Basic EditingThe 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 Key Concepts Next, you’ll explore working with audio in Final Cut ProPage Working with Audio Audio tabLevel Keyframe button Drag hand for moving the clip Stereo waveformsJump In Work with a Clip’s Audio in the Viewer Chapter 6    Working with Audio2 Name the sequence “Adjusting Audio” and press Return Getting ReadyChapter 6    Working with Audio Set up for working with audioTry This Play an audio clip in the Viewer Scrub audio forward or backwardChange a clip’s audio level using the Audio Mixer Chapter 6    Working with AudioAdd 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 Add markers during playback Remove all audio changes from a clipRemove all markers from a clip Reset buttonChapter 6    Working with Audio Jump In Change Audio Levels over TimeIncrease in audio level Increase a clip’s audio level over time using keyframes Try ThisDrag 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 Level Keyframe button to add a keyframe Chapter 6    Working with AudioChapter 6    Working with Audio Quickly add keyframes6 Play the clip from the beginning to hear how the audio drops out Quickly navigate between keyframes Quickly delete 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 Delete a clip’s audio Display audio waveforms2 Choose Show Audio Waveforms from the Track Layout pop-up menu Chapter 6    Working with AudioDisplay audio level overlays Trim an audio clipMove an audio clip in the Timeline Clip Overlays controlChange audio over time by adjusting keyframes in the Timeline Balance the audio level of clips in the TimelineChapter 6    Working with Audio Drag the audio level overlay to change the audio levelChapter 6    Working with Audio Balance the overall audio level of a sequence in the Timeline1 Position the Timeline playhead over the audio clip items Key Concepts Next, you’ll explore creating voiceovers with the Voice Over toolCreating Voiceovers Jump In Add Voiceover ClipsGetting Ready Chapter 7    Creating VoiceoversTry This Specify microphone settings in the Voice Over toolOpen the Voice Over tool Specify a clip name for the first voiceover clip Set an audio destination track for your voiceover clipTurn off audio playback for the sample clip in the Timeline Listen to the new voiceover clip Discard a new voiceover audio clip that isn’t acceptableReview button Discard Last Recording buttonRecord multiple voiceover clips, one after another Record multiple takes of a voiceover clip Delete takes that you don’t want Record a voiceover clip within a specific interval of your sequenceKey Concepts 7 To remove the In and Out points, choose Mark Clear In and OutAdding Video Filters and Transitions Jump In Apply Filters to Clips Chapter 8    Adding Video Filters and TransitionsTry 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 Change a filter over time using keyframes Experiment with applying different filters and adding keyframesJump In Make Simple Color Corrections Apply the Color Corrector 3-way filter to a clip in a sequence Change a clip’s saturationChange a clip’s dark tones Change a clip’s midtonesTransition 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 Add a clip with a transition to a sequence Try ThisDelete a transition Add a transition to an edit pointChange the duration of a transition Apply a different transition to a cutGet to know the available video transitions Apply transitions from the Effects tabChapter 8    Adding Video Filters and Transitions Learning About TransitionsThe duration of the clips remains the same when a transition is added Last complete frame of the outgoing clip First complete frame of the incoming clipThe last full frame to be seen is now earlier in the clip Handle before the In point Key Concepts Chapter 8    Adding Video Filters and TransitionsPage Outputting Your Finished Movie Jump In Create a QuickTime Movie Export your sequence as a QuickTime movieGetting Ready Try ThisChapter 9    Outputting Your Finished Movie Jump In Export a Movie in a Specific File FormatGetting Ready Export your sequence for display on iPod Try ThisExport your sequence for display on YouTube Export a streaming sequence suitable for viewing on a website Key ConceptsGetting Answers Jump In Explore Final Cut Pro HelpOpen the Final Cut Pro User Manual Search for a specific topic that interests youReview discussions on Final Cut Pro discussion forums Search for Apple service and support informationWhat’s Next?