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Aiding Final Cut Pro editors on their creative journeys and unlocking the full potential of this powerful application has been my passion for almost 20 years. Offering personalized one-on-one training, I cater to users of all skill levels. Although my availability has varied recently, I’ll update it below when time permits. If the listed times or price do not align with yours, feel free to email your questions to FinalCutProHelp@AnAwesomeGuide.com, and I’ll do my best to respond when time permits.

*Don’t see a time that works for you? Send an email to FinalCutProHelp@AnAwesomeGuide.com to request an alternative time.

One-on-One Training Sessions Cancellation Policy

I understand that unforeseen circumstances may arise, and you may need to cancel or reschedule your one-on-one training session. To ensure a fair and transparent cancellation process, please review the cancellation policy below:

  • Cancellation Notice:
    • We require a minimum of 12 hours notice for cancellations.
    • Cancellations made within this notice period will not incur any charges.
  • Late Cancellations:
    • Cancellations made after the specified notice period will be subject to a cancellation fee of twenty-five percent of the purchase price.
  • No-Show Policy:
    • If you do not show up for your scheduled session without prior notice, the full session fee will be charged.
  • Rescheduling:
    • You are allowed to reschedule your session without incurring any charges if done within the specified notice period.
  • Refunds:
    • Refunds will not be provided for cancellations made within 12 hours of the scheduled session.
  • Emergency Situations:
    • In case of a genuine emergency, we will review the situation on a case-by-case basis.
  • How to Cancel or Reschedule:

By booking a training session, you acknowledge and agree to abide by this cancellation policy.

Thank you for your understanding.

Jared @FinalCutProHelp
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Start Your Journey to Mastering Final Cut Pro: A Video Training Series

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Welcome to our Introductory Final Cut Pro video training series! Whether you’re a beginner eager to learn video editing or an experienced editor looking to enhance your skills by adding Final Cut Pro to your toolset, this course is designed to equip you with the knowledge and techniques needed to create stunning video projects. I’m Jared Ewing, an experienced video editing instructor with a passion for empowering individuals to share their stories.

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Why Final Cut Pro?

Final Cut Pro is a professional video editing software developed by Apple and available for both macOS and iPadOS. With its user-friendly interface and advanced capabilities, Final Cut Pro simplifies the complex process of non-linear editing, motion graphics, audio mixing, color grading, and more. This makes it a perfect video editing tool for most editors new to the high-end editing game.

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Course Overview

In this training series, you will be guided through aspects of the Final Cut Pro application, ensuring proficiency in key areas. Here’s a summary of what you’ll learn and click the link to download the sample media to follow along!

  • How To Set Up A Final Cut Pro Workstation
    Which Computer To Choose
    Creating A Backup Plan
  • How To Add Assets to Final Cut
    Importing content
    iPhone camera settings
  • How To Build a Rough Cut
    Creating a basic timeline structure
    Navigating the editing interface efficiently
  • How To Enhance a Project
    Incorporating effects like titles, transitions, and audio enhancements
    Utilizing motion graphics to elevate your videos
  • How To Work with Effects
    Exploring advanced effects and plugins
    Mastering visual and audio effects techniques
  • How To Color Correct
    Achieving professional-looking color grades
    Enhancing the visual aesthetics of your project
  • How To Share the Project
    Exporting and sharing your finished video
    Understanding various output options and settings
  • What Are The Top Shortcuts
    Discovering time-saving keyboard shortcuts for improved productivity

Regardless of your experience level, this course is suitable for all skill levels. We’ll provide a quick start guide to familiarize you with the editing process, and you can access additional videos and resources for more in-depth learning on AnAwesomeGuide.com/LearnFinalCut

Final Cut Pro is a powerful tool that empowers storytellers to create captivating videos. Whether you’re new to video editing or looking to refine your skills, this course covers the necessary steps to get you up and editing quickly. In the next second video, we’ll delve into setting up your computer, creating a backup plan, and understanding where Final Cut Pro stores your video files. Get ready to unleash your creativity and transform your video editing capabilities with Final Cut Pro!

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Thank you for taking the time to watch this series! I believe in the power of knowledge and the importance of sharing it with others. Many have asked for a way to express their gratitude and support by making a donation. Your contribution will help me continue a mission of creating accessible and impactful training resources for people around the world. Whether it’s a small contribution or a larger gift, every dollar counts and brings me closer to our shared goal. Make a contribution below or to @FinalCutProHelp on a number of other platforms to show your support. Together, let’s make the world a more knowledgeable and empowered place! Thank you for considering a donation.

-Jared

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Final Cut Pro Comes to iPad: The Future of Mobile Video Editing

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In a major announcement, Apple revealed that their video editing software, Final Cut Pro, is available on the iPad. This is big news for content creators who have been looking for a way to edit videos on-the-go. Continue reading below or watch this video covering the app in detail.

Final Cut Pro For iPad

Firstly, let’s look at which iPads are compatible with Final Cut Pro. According to Apple, the application can be installed on a 5th or 6th generation 12.9-inch iPad Pro, 3rd or 4th generation 11‑inch iPad Pro, or 5th generation iPad Air. However, it’s important to note that the iPad must have iPadOS 16.4 or later in order to install Final Cut Pro.

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For those who may not be familiar with Final Cut Pro, it’s a powerful video editing software used by professionals all over the world. With this application, users can create stunning videos with a range of tools, including color correction, audio editing, and special effects. Many of these tools, but not all, are coming to the iPad version of Final Cut Pro. Users can edit videos while on-the-go, making it easier to work on projects even when they’re away from their computer. When they return to their Mac they can import the project to the full desktop version of Final Cut.

The availability of Final Cut Pro on the iPad is a significant move for Apple. It’s part of the company’s larger push to make the iPad a more powerful and capable device for content creators. With this new development, the iPad is becoming a serious alternative to traditional computers for those who need to edit videos or create other types of content.

So, how can you get Final Cut Pro on your iPad? The application is available on the App Store for $4.99 per month or $49 annually. Obviously this price is in addition to the cost of the iPad, and any accessories like the Apple Pencil and Magic Keyboard, but it’s a price many will find attractive for such a powerful mobile video editing tool. Once you’ve subscribed to Final Cut Pro, simply download the application from the App Store and start editing. Click Here for Final Cut Pro on iPad.

The news that Final Cut Pro is now available on the iPad is a big deal for content creators. With this application, users can edit videos on-the-go, making it easier to work on projects even when away from their computer. If you have a compatible iPad and are looking for a powerful video editing tool, Final Cut Pro is definitely worth checking out. Knowing how to navigate the current version of Final Cut Pro will help make the transition to the iPad version easier, click here to learn more.

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Setting Up a FCP Workstation Select a Computer
Setting Up a FCP Workstation Select a Computer

Watch this video for tips about getting a compatible computer for editing video with Final Cut Pro.

0:00 • What you need to get started
1:48 • Configuring a portable (laptop)
9:45 • Configuring a desktop
17:50 • Comparing the portable to the desktop
21:40 • Where to go to get more information and buy
25:50 • Steps to take before buying (or selling) a Mac

How to compare two projects side by side in Final Cut Pro

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Playing back two projects side by side is a helpful way to visually compare them. Final Cut Pro includes a comparison viewer that allows an editor to compare frames to other frames but isn’t suited for playback.

One way to compare two or more projects side by side is to utilize compound clips. First select all of the clips in the first project using Command-A (Edit-Select All). Then group those clips into a compound clip with Option-G (File-New-Compound Clip). Repeat the steps for the second project to create a second compound clip. By grouping all clips in both projects into compound clips they can be added to a new project.

Create a new project using Command-N (File-New-Project). Add the two compound clips to the new project, one as the primary storyline and the connected to it. Use the transform tool or the inspector to scale down and position both clips. Take a look at the video for more detail.

To compare Project A to Project B, follow these steps:

  1. Open Project A
  2. Command-A to select all clips
  3. Option-G to create a new compound clip
  4. Repeat steps 1-3 for Project B
  5. Create and open a new project (Command-N)
  6. Add the two compound clips to the project (Project A clip and Project B clips)
  7. Use the Transform tool (Shift-T) or the video inspector to adjust the scale and position of the clips

Free Adjustment Layer Template for Final Cut Pro

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Start Editing Like a Pro with Final Cut Pro: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding the Basics

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Learn Final Cut Pro, the professional video editing software developed by Apple and make video editing a breeze! This comprehensive course provides an overview of the fundamentals so you’ll be editing with Final Cut Pro in no time. Structured into 10 chapters, Jared takes the learner step-by-step through the process with topics such as basic editing, transitions, titles, effects, color correction and how to share projects when finished. Click a category below to learn today and start making beautiful videos with ease using Final Cut Pro!

If you are new to Final Cut, consider watching this quick start course first.

  1. CORSE OVERVIEW
  2. SETTING UP A WORKSTATION
  3. ADDING ASSETS TO FINAL CUT PRO
  4. ORGANIZING CONTENT
  5. BUILDING A PROJECT
  6. ENHANCING A PROJECT
  7. ADDING EFFECTS
  8. COLOR CORRECTION
  9. SHARING A PROJECT

Thank you for taking the time to watch this series! I believe in the power of knowledge and the importance of sharing it with others. Many have asked for a way to express their gratitude and support by making a donation. Your contribution will help me continue a mission of creating accessible and impactful training resources for people around the world. Whether it’s a small contribution or a larger gift, every dollar counts and brings me closer to our shared goal. Make a contribution below or to @FinalCutProHelp on a number of other platforms to show your support. Together, let’s make the world a more knowledgeable and empowered place! Thank you for considering a donation.

-Jared

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How to Download and Use the Final Cut Pro Adjustment Layer Template

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If you’re a student of video editing, chances are you’ve heard of Final Cut Pro. It’s one of the most popular and powerful software programs for creating high-quality videos quickly. And now, with the addition of this Adjustment Layer Template, you can take your video editing to the next level. Below we’ll walk you through how to download and use this template!

Template Type | Titles

Please verify you have an updated backup before proceeding.

  1. Download the Adjustment Layer template
    • The template was created with Motion 5.4 and is designed to work with Final Cut Pro X version 10.4 or later. To get started, add the Adjustment Layer above to your cart and then check out to download it. Once downloaded, it should appear in your downloads folder as “@FinalCutProHelp Adjustment Layer (FCP 10.4)”.
  2. Install the template by moving the @FinalCutProHelp folder into the following path: /Users/[your home folder]/Movies/Motion Templates.localized/Titles.localized/@FinalCutProHelp/Adjustment Layer (FCP 10.4)
    • Once the template is downloaded, open up a Finder window and navigate to where it downloaded to locate the @FinalCutProHelp folder. Move the @FinalCutProHelp folder to the Titles folder listed above.
    • Note that the .localized part of the name is usually hidden. To verify the Titles folder is localized, right-click (Control-Click) on the Titles folder and select Get Info. Under the Name & Extensions section, if it’s not there already add .localized to the end of the name so it reads “Titles.localized”. Once done close down get info window by clicking on red circle in top left corner. While here, preform the same steps on the Motion Templates folder to verify it includes the .localized extension.
  1. Use the template in Final Cut Pro
    • Now open up Final Cut Pro X and locate our Adjustment Layer template within the Titles browser. Navigate there from the Window Menu by selecting Go To – Titles and Generators (Option-Command-1). From here simply click into the @FinalCutProHelp folder and drag the Adjustment Layer above any clip on the timeline. The purple line, which normally indicates a title, represents the Adjustment Layer. Drag and drop any effects onto it or apply changes from the Inspector (Command-4). Most changes applied to the Adjustment Layer will then impact the clips below it. We recommend experimenting with different combinations in a test project before committing to using the Adjustment Layer in an actual project you’re working on. You can also duplicate a project to test with and then copy and paste the Adjustment Layer into the main project. Congratulations – You have just successfully used our Final Cut Pro Adjustment Layer Template!

With the steps above anyone can now quickly download, install, and begin using the adjustment layer template for Final Cut Pro X version 10.4 or later! This will give users access to an additional way of applying effects to multiple clips inside FCPX – no more having to search around internet trying find alternative solutions…so what are you waiting for? Download & Install the template to try it out. Watch the videos and if you have additional questions reach out on social media @FinalCutProHelp.

• The template was created with Motion 5.4 and is designed to work with Final Cut Pro X version 10.4 or later. For older versions of Final Cut Pro please download this version of the Adjustment Layer, designed to work with Final Cut Pro 10.1.4.

• The Motion Templates, Effects, Generators, Titles, and Transitions folders need to be localized. To verify they are, right-click (Control-Click) on those folders and select Get Info. In the Name & Extensions slot, if it’s not there, add .localized to the end of the name.

Want to make the template yourself? Create an Adjustment Layer from scratch using Motion.

How to use folders in Final Cut Pro

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As the number of clips imported into Final Cut grows so does the usefulness of the Libraries sidebar. Clips are imported into events and those events are stored inside a library. Those clips contain metadata and features like keywords, ratings, roles, among others empower editors to add their own. That metadata is then used to create various collections based on keywords or other criteria. However, the number of collections can quickly skyrocket making it difficult to navigate the Libraries sidebar.

To solve this problem, Final Cut utilizes folders to store multiple collections. To create a new folder, select an Event and go to File-New-Folder. If the Folder button is grayed out make, return to the libraries sidebar and select an Event. Folders can be created inside events or other folders.

Use the keyboard shortcut Shift-Command-N to create a new folder. This shortcut works regardless of which area of Final Cut is active but only if an event or other folder is selected in the browser. After pressing Shift-Command-N the new Untitled folder is created with the Untitled text selected. Without clicking, type in the name of the folder and press return to set the name. Please take the time to add a proper name to the folder as it will help you stay organized.

Try it! Use Shift-Command-K multiple times to create a bunch of new keyword collections. Then use Shift-Command-N to create a folder and move the keyword collections into that folder. Take it a step further by creating more folders to build a hierarchy. After you’re finished if you want to delete a folder, select it and use the Command-Delete shortcut to remove it. It’s important to note that any collections inside the folder are also deleted.

How to make an area of Final Cut active and what that means?

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Interacting with Final Cut Pro using keyboard shortcuts is one of the easiest ways to speed up a workflow. The single window design of Final Cut is actually broken up into areas that allow shortcuts to preform different tasks based on the active area. Clicking an area such as the timeline or browser makes that are active. A thin blue line displayed at the top of an area indicates it’s active.

Try it! In Final Cut, click on a clip in the browser and notice the thin blue line at the top. Press the space bar and that clip plays back in the viewer. Click on the timeline and notice the blue bar changes to the top of the timeline. Press the space bar and this time playback of the project starts. Instead of clicking back to the browser, press the tab key to switch the active area and press the space bar to begin playback of a source clip.

Match Color

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The process of shooting and editing video can be simple. Press record to capture clips, import and organize them into a timeline, then share it with an audience. This is great for a first timer creating content but you are likely reading this to continue growing as an editor. Learning the art of color correction makes your videos stand out from the rest. Professional Colorists spend a lifetime perfecting the skill but sometimes we settle for a quicker option.

Match Color is the feature included with Final Cut that applies a color adjustment to clips based on a reference image in an attempt to make the clips look similar. To begin, skim through footage in the timeline or browser and locate a frame with the desired color. This frame is the reference that will be used later. Mark the frame by pressing M to add a marker.

Next, select the clip or clips that need to be color corrected to match that reference. Press Option-Command-M to open Match Color in the viewer. Return to the marker from earlier and skim across it. Notice the frame shown on the left side of the viewer is the reference. Click to select the frame which generates a preview of the color correction on the right. Don’t like the correction generated by the initial reference frame? Click another frame to preview a different adjustment and repeat as needed. When satisfied click the Apple Match button in the lower right. The Match Color video effect is added to the selection.

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