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Diana WeynandBuilding a Rough Cut in Final Cut Pro X
In this lesson you’ll build a rough cut using the source media you’ve imported. To begin, you will create a new project, and mark clips you’ve placed in Keyword Collections. Then, you’ll choose your Favorite clips and edit them into the project to create a primary storyline.
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By Diana WeynandMar 13, 2013
Final Cut Pro X Advanced Editing: Working with Sound
Final Cut Pro X contains an impressive number of ways to improve your video’s sound. It has tools to set the audio levels to a uniform, accurate volume; multiple methods to create audio fades and four fade styles; intuitive controls for panning sound between speakers, in both stereo and surround sound environments; and much more. Learn how to work with sounds in Final Cut Pro X in this chapter from Apple Pro Training Series: Final Cut Pro X Advanced Editing.
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By Michael Wohl, Mark Spencer, Alexis Van HurkmanMay 29, 2012
Larry JordanManaging Media in Final Cut Pro X
Unlike any other editing system, Final Cut Pro X is designed from the ground up to work with tapeless media, which is media recorded to cards and hard disks, not videotape. Managing this media is what this chapter is all about.
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By Larry JordanFeb 22, 2012
Editing DSLR Video with Final Cut Pro X: Organizing Your Media
Final Cut Pro X has several tools that let you sort, sift, filter, and find the perfect shot. You can use embedded metadata as well as attach powerful keywords to improve your ability to locate the perfect shot. In this chapter you'll learn the many ways to organize your media.
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By Richard Harrington, Robbie Carman, Abba ShapiroFeb 8, 2012

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Laura RossLarry Jordan Twitterview Transcript

On Friday, December 16, 2011, Final Cut Pro guru Larry Jordan sat down for a lively Twitterview (interview via Twitter) with @Peachpit. It was fast. It was furious. It covered Final Cut Pro X from top to bottom. We’ve posted a transcript of the Twitterview so the wisdom can live on. Enjoy.

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By Laura RossCommentsDecember 16, 2011
Topics: Digital Audio, Video,Final Cut Pro
Laura RossLive Twitterview with Larry Jordan

Explore the ins and outs of Final Cut Pro X in an action-packed Twitterview with trainer and Final Cut guru, Larry Jordan.

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By Laura RossCommentsDecember 12, 2011
Topics: Digital Audio, Video,Final Cut Pro
Karyn JohnsonApple Announces Final Cut Studio for 2009

This morning, Apple announced the release of Final Cut Studio—no version number this time—available for sale immediately for $999 (with upgrade price of $299), a nice break in price from the previous version's $1,299 retail.

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By Karyn JohnsonCommentsJuly 23, 2009
Topics: Apple,Apple Pro Training,Digital Audio, Video,Final Cut Pro,DVD Studio Pro,Audio & Video,3D,Final Cut Studio,Soundtrack Pro,Apple Training,Video Editing,Motion
Karyn JohnsonA Sad Loss
The film industry suffered a painful loss this week. Anthony Minghella, the talented and much-revered director and screenwriter of films such as Cold Mountain and The English Patient, passed away on Tuesday after a brain hemorrhage. He was 54 and had recently finished the adaptation of "The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency" book series as a film and television series.
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By Karyn JohnsonCommentsMarch 21, 2008
Topics: Digital Audio, Video,Final Cut Pro

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