Final Cut Pro X  COMPLETE Tutorial for Beginners

Learn how to edit videos with Final Cut Pro X for beginners. We cover everything you need to know plus a ton of Mac video editing tips and tricks in this COMPLETE Final Cut Pro tutorial.

Final Cut Pro is Apples professional level, non_linear, non_destructive video editing software.

It offers the most advanced organizing tools of any professional video editing application.

This video is for beginners with zero experience in using the final cut.

By the end of the tutorial, you will learn how to :

Download and install Final Cut Pro

How to create a library, an event, and a project

You will learn the general overview of the platform.

How to do basic video editing in Final Cut Pro

How to add b-rolls, text, transitions, and effects,

How to adjust speed and add music in Final Cut Pro

How to do color grading and export videos in Final Cut Pro

Final Cut Pro keyboard shortcuts:

1. Spacebar = play/pause

2.  A = arrow tool

3.  B = blade tool

4.  R = range selection tool

5.  command + = zoom timeline

6.  command b = blade cut

7.  option ] = ripple edit right

8.  option [ = ripple edit left

Feel free to follow along using your footage and use your sample video to edit. I am available if you need any help or if you run through any challenges.

Thank you and see you in class.