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Mastering Final Cut Pro
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 40 hours
  • Course by LearnQuest
  • Offered by

About

This course unravels the post-production world for editors. Students will dive into the key features of Apple’s Final Cut Pro software for Video and Audio Editing and learn elements for creating professional videos with the use of transitions and effects, titles and motion graphics, color correction, 360 Video and Media Management. This self-paced course prepares students to pass the Final Cut Pro X certification exam. Learn at your own pace, retake the lessons as needed, and practice alongside the Apple Certified Trainer. We recommend that you have a basic understanding of macOS, video terminology and while not required, experience with video production and workflow is helpful. This course was developed by LearnQuest in association with two highly experienced Apple Certified Trainers and editors.

Modules

Introduction and Getting Started

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Final Cut Experience

2 Videos

  • Introduction
  • Quick Tour of the Interface

1 Readings

  • Downloadable Exercise Files

Setting up Your Environment

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Practice

2 Videos

  • Setting up a Library and Event
  • Media Import

1 Readings

  • Project Time

Working With Media

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Practice

2 Videos

  • Creating Optimized and Proxy Media
  • Changing Clip Appearance and Clip Order

1 Readings

  • Project Time

Library Smart Collections and Keywords

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Practice

3 Videos

  • Library Smart Collections and Keywords
  • Creating Keyword Collections
  • Searching for Clips and Creating Smart Collections

1 Readings

  • Project Time

Rating Clips

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Rating Clips

1 Readings

  • Project Time

Additional Learning

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Organization

1 Readings

  • Module 1 Additional Resources

Module 1 Quiz

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Module 1

Creating a Project

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Practice

1 Videos

  • Creating a Project

1 Readings

  • Project Time

Working With the Timeline

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Practice

2 Videos

  • Adding Clips to Timeline
  • Navigating Timeline

1 Readings

  • Project Time

Video Tools

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Practice

3 Videos

  • Tools for Polishing
  • B-Roll
  • Gap Clips

1 Readings

  • Project Time

Edit Your Clips

    • 4 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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4 Videos

  • Add Music
  • Trim
  • Replace
  • Audition Pre-Edit

1 Readings

  • Project Time

Additional Learning

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Rough Cut and Workflow

1 Readings

  • Module 2

Quiz

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Module 2

Channel Configuration, Balancing and Mixing

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Practice

3 Videos

  • Channel Configuration
  • Balancing Primary Audio
  • Mixing in Additional Audio

1 Readings

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Tagging and Editing Audio

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • Practice
  • Practice

3 Videos

  • Performing J and L Cuts
  • Keyframing Audio
  • Tagging Clips with Roles

1 Readings

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Common Audio Fixes

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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3 Videos

  • Exploring Audio Lanes
  • Common Audio Fixes
  • Sync Sound

1 Readings

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Additional Learning

    • 1 Readings
    • 2 Discussion
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2 Discussions

  • Recording Clear Audio
  • Audio Roles

1 Readings

  • Module 3

Quiz

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Module 3

Adding Cross Dissolves, Transitions and Effects

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Practice

3 Videos

  • Adding Cross Dissolves
  • Adding and Modifying Additional Transitions
  • Adding Effects

1 Readings

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Effect Presents, Rendering and Speed

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Practice

3 Videos

  • Effect Presents
  • Understanding Rendering
  • Basic Speed Changes

1 Readings

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Transform , Keyframe and Compound Clips

    • 4 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Practice

4 Videos

  • Stabilizing Footage
  • Transform Property
  • Basic Keyframing
  • Creating Compound Clips

1 Readings

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Additional Learning

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Effects and Transitions

1 Readings

  • Module 4

Quiz

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Module 4

Working with Text and Titles

    • 4 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Practice

4 Videos

  • Adding a Basic Title
  • Animating a Title
  • Working with 3D Text
  • Working with Generators

1 Readings

  • Project Time

Animation Using Motion

    • 4 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Practice

4 Videos

  • The Motion Connection
  • Animating a Title in Motion
  • Animating a Logo in Motion Part 1
  • Animating a Logo in Motion Part 2

1 Readings

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Adding Caption Screens

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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2 Videos

  • Adding Caption Screens
  • Importing Captions

1 Readings

  • Project Time

Additional Learning

    • 1 Readings
    • 2 Discussion
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2 Discussions

  • Motion
  • Animated Titles

1 Readings

  • Module 5

Quiz

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Module 5

Getting Started with Color Correction

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Practice

3 Videos

  • Automatic White Balance
  • Accessing Video Scopes
  • Using Luma Waveform

1 Readings

  • Project Time

More Color Correction Tools

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Practice

2 Videos

  • Using the RGB Parade
  • Using the Vectorscope

1 Readings

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Working with Color Wheels, Curves, Masks and Shapes

    • 4 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Practice

4 Videos

  • Fixing Exposure and Color with Color Wheels
  • Adjusting Shots with Color Curves
  • Isolating Color with Hue/Saturation Curves
  • Working with Color Masks and Shapes

1 Readings

  • Project Time

Keyboard Shortcuts and Working in HDR

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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2 Videos

  • Helpful Shortcut Keys for Color Correction
  • Working in HDR

1 Readings

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Additional Learning

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Color Controls

1 Readings

  • Module 6

Quiz

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Module 6

Snapshot, Master File and H.264 Video

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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3 Videos

  • Duplicating Projects Snapshot
  • Master File
  • H.264

1 Readings

  • Project Time

Social Media

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Practice

1 Videos

  • Social Media

1 Readings

  • Project Time

Bundles and Compressor

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Practice

2 Videos

  • Bundles
  • Compressor

1 Readings

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Archiving a Library, Sharing and Exporting

    • 4 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Practice

4 Videos

  • Archiving a Library
  • Sharing
  • XML
  • Exporting Captions and Roles

1 Readings

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Additional Learning

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Exporting

1 Readings

  • Module 7

Quiz

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Module 7

What is 360 Video?

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Practice

3 Videos

  • What is 360 Video?
  • Creating a 360 Project
  • 360 Viewer

1 Readings

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Head Mounted Display (HMD) and the Reorient Tool

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Practice

2 Videos

  • Setting up an HMD
  • Reorient Tool

1 Readings

  • Project Time

360 Glows, Blurs, Patch Effects and Titles

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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3 Videos

  • 360 Glows and Blurs
  • Working with Patch Effects
  • Working with 360 Titles and Generators

1 Readings

  • Project Time

Additional Learning

    • 1 Readings
    • 2 Discussion
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2 Discussions

  • 360 Cameras
  • Shooting 360 Video

1 Readings

  • Module 8

Quiz

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Module 8

Auto Summary

Unlock the potential of Apple's Final Cut Pro software with our comprehensive "Mastering Final Cut Pro" course, designed for aspiring and seasoned video editors in the Business & Management domain. Guided by expert Apple Certified Trainers, this self-paced course empowers you to create professional-grade videos, covering essential skills such as video and audio editing, transitions and effects, titles and motion graphics, color correction, and 360 video management. Ideal for individuals with a basic understanding of macOS and video terminology, this course also serves as a valuable resource for those with prior video production experience. With a focus on preparing you for the Final Cut Pro X certification exam, you can learn at your own pace, revisit lessons as needed, and practice alongside seasoned professionals. Offered by Coursera and developed by LearnQuest, this foundational level course spans approximately 2400 minutes of engaging content. Choose from flexible subscription options, including Starter and Professional plans, to best suit your learning needs. Embark on your journey to mastering Final Cut Pro and elevate your editing skills to new heights.

Jason Cox with Nick Harauz
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Jason Cox with Nick Harauz