Getting Started with Final Cut Pro: Beginners Tutorial

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  • Editing in Final Cut Pro for beginners
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    0:00 - Intro
    0:10 - Interface
    3:49 - Library
    6:00 - Import
    6:56 - Events & Projects
    9:01 - Sponsor: Stocksy
    10:30 - Selection videos
    12:53 - Timeline
    14:24 - Audio
    17:25 - Transform & Colors
    19:06 - Volume & Effects
    20:10 - Transitions
    20:41 - Exporting
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Komentáře • 259

  • @henrycraighenson
    @henrycraighenson Před 6 měsíci +7

    I honestly can't believe this is free to the public. Thank you, endlessly.

  • @magnavox92
    @magnavox92 Před 2 lety +3

    Thank you for taking the time out to do this Beginner Tutorial, as I am starting to move forward as a content creator. I hope you continue to dive deeper into Final Cut Pro!

  • @MelconWagner
    @MelconWagner Před 6 měsíci +3

    Whoa, hold the phone! This tutorial is an absolute game-changer! Seriously, where have you been all my editing life? I mean, I'm not gonna lie, I've had my fair share of struggles with FCP. But your clear and precise instruction is helping me to become an editing ninja! I can't thank you enough for sharing your expertise and showing me the ropes. It's like you're reading my mind, knowing exactly what I need to up my editing game. You're a wizard, my friend, and I'm forever grateful for your mad skills! Looking forward to watching all of your FCP tips!

  • @jameswoodard1694
    @jameswoodard1694 Před rokem +3

    This is a phenomenal overview of this program. I use this with my students. I greatly appreciate that he discusses the importance of setting up folders before the project and establishing whether or not you trust Apple to handle your media files (or create endless massive backups that clog your computer). Super helpful and concise!

  • @datboyfromtexas
    @datboyfromtexas Před 2 lety +85

    Thank you for all the hard work and content you put in for us. Your production is always top tier. Just wanted to take time and remind you how much we appreciate you, man!

    • @stalman
      @stalman  Před 2 lety +8

      Thank YOU for taking the time to watch it! It’s always great to hear the videos help out

  • @erikthecontentcreator8974

    I've been editing in FCPX for years and apparently have been doing it all wrong for years! Thank you so much for making such an amazing and detailed video! I appreciate you showing us how you organize your clips and creating libraries for each project. This makes so much more sense!

  • @joshyang886
    @joshyang886 Před 2 lety +2

    I love the amount of time you dedicate to the magnetic timeline feature. It’s such an unique and important feature of FCP. It certainly isn’t the most intuitive thing to learn, but once people get the touch of it, it makes me scratch my head to edit with DaVinci and Premier… I highly appreciate the weight and explanations you put into this starter video for FCP.

  • @physicaltodigital
    @physicaltodigital Před 2 lety +6

    I was searching for this exact video yesterday and wasn't finding the right video and then bam! You literally read my mind thank you Tyler!! Always great content.

  • @nm_11
    @nm_11 Před 2 lety +3

    Thank you Tyler for this amazing beginner tutorial. You made this easy to understand.

  • @wesrobmat
    @wesrobmat Před 2 lety +2

    Thanks, Tyler. I am a long-time animator using AE that has started filming and editing. This was a huge help!

  • @J_bui
    @J_bui Před 2 lety

    Great video and excellent content Tyler! You're a workflow wizard! Thanks for making the playlist. I will definitely keep sharing your content.

  • @maks_st
    @maks_st Před 2 lety +4

    Thank you for this tutorial! It is super helpful! Especially on cache and library management. Wish I'd knew it way earlier.

  • @Photogabi
    @Photogabi Před 2 lety

    YAAAAY!! Nice to see the shout out for Stocksy, Tyler! And was psyched to see one of my shots at 9:18 !!!

  • @matthewTobrien
    @matthewTobrien Před 2 lety +20

    Excellent overview, Tyler! I especially love the emphasis on working *_with_* the Magnetic Timeline instead of against it - that it's what makes FCP really exceptional in comparison to the other NLEs. One pro tip! Changing the clip connection is a great way to move clips while leaving connecting clips alone - an even faster method is to press and hold the grave key ( ` ) - which is to the left of the number 1 key on US keyboards - and that enables the "override connections" function so you can move a clip that has other clips connected to it without those connected clips moving too. When you're done with the move the previously connected clips connect to whatever new clip takes the old clip's place. A HUGE timesaver and especially helpful to folks who are editing a lot of images to music and/or using sound effects. Love your FCP vids!

    • @swimtwobirdz
      @swimtwobirdz Před 2 lety

      God, clip connections are so stupid. It’s Tonka Toy editing. Only apple could come up with an insane solution to problem no one had.

  • @DiscipleDojo
    @DiscipleDojo Před rokem +1

    As someone who is NOT a tech-savvy person and who is having to teach himself FCP after a quick initial lesson from an editor friend, I just want to let you know your content is wonderful. Your demeanor is not obnoxious or "youtuber"-ish and you don't clutter your videos with needless asides. Well done, all around. From one ginger to another. *fistbump*

  • @KeithTharp
    @KeithTharp Před 2 lety +14

    I've been using FCP for a decade, and have gotten used to some time consuming habits rather than finding the best/better way. I knew I'd learn something useful by watching this and as it turns out I learned 2 things. Previously to trim I always used cmd+B then deleted the section I didn't want, now I'll use opt+[ or ] Same with the clip anchors, I never knew you could easily change the anchor, so I would cut the clip (cmd+b) to regenerate a new anchor then extend it back to the desired length.

    • @stalman
      @stalman  Před 2 lety +4

      Ripple trim is the number one thing I would want everyone to take away, it’s infinitely faster

    • @simonfeilder
      @simonfeilder Před 2 lety +2

      THIS. Literally never used ripple trim once but i'm gonna try it. The way i remember the anchor shortcut is 'desperately hammer every combination of ALT CTRL CMD OPTN and click the clips until that little leg goddam moves' works every time 67% of the time 💪🏻

    • @matthewTobrien
      @matthewTobrien Před 2 lety +2

      Another great tip for dealing with clip connections is to use the grave key ( ` ) to "override connections". Next time you want to move a clip that has clips connected to it, press and hold the grave key (to the left of the 1 key on US keyboards) and move your clip and the connected clips will stay in place. 🤘🏻🙌🏻

    • @KeithTharp
      @KeithTharp Před 2 lety +1

      @@matthewTobrien I learned this just yesterday by watching your video which I was inspired to watch after watching this one. Thank you!!

    • @matthewTobrien
      @matthewTobrien Před 2 lety

      @@KeithTharp Sweeeeeet. Another great shortcut for the arsenal. 🤘🏻 Thanks for watching!

  • @uptown3636
    @uptown3636 Před rokem +1

    This is a treasure trove! Amazing tutorial. I'll be using it over the summer to prepare for my post-production course this fall. This video probably helped my GPA!

  • @BostonTerrierDad623
    @BostonTerrierDad623 Před rokem

    You are an answered prayer! am self learning (w/ aid from amazing folks like you) on many things like FCP and i am mostly retired, 50yo. i am
    ❤ all the into!

  • @cvr_l0s
    @cvr_l0s Před rokem

    Really appreciate you taking the time to make this video. Trying to get my bearings around this tool.

  • @LittleByLittleWeGo
    @LittleByLittleWeGo Před 2 lety

    Thanks Tyler, this is helpful for someone like me who is fumbling through learning how to video and edit content and not doing the greatest job of it but learning as I go.

  • @gopherusagassizii2089
    @gopherusagassizii2089 Před 2 lety

    That one graphic at 7:00 cleared up the relationships among Libraries, Events and Projects. I have been confused about those three for the longest time. Thank you for making it clear. Finally.

  • @mindfulmovement4u
    @mindfulmovement4u Před rokem +1

    Wow! I am SO impressed with this tutorial! You are precise with your words, efficient with your instruction and cover exactly what I need to know to get started. I really appreciate you adding the bit about where to store files, so that I don't have duplicates taking up space on my computer. This drove me insane with iMovie. Thanks again. I will definitely be watching more of your videos and am now subscribed to your channel.

  • @harveymphotography1032

    Thanks Tyler, I’m a year in to FCP and still find new things all the time, especially with your videos. 🙌🏻🇬🇧

  • @HogiWirjono
    @HogiWirjono Před 2 lety +4

    Thank you for this Tyler, agreed i always keep coming back to FCP made the switch to resolve a while back but since covid i have been appreciating FCP again as the workflow is just so much better for fast quick turnaround edits for social content. Learned some great tips on this video thank you.

  • @RonitBatra
    @RonitBatra Před 2 lety +4

    Your content is better than most of the youtubers. Straight forward and professional

  • @mariahezra
    @mariahezra Před 2 lety

    Wow that was such an awesome video! I struggle with learning shortcuts + this has been the first video that was of a good learning gradient for me. Love the way you explain things!

  • @deardeliciousdays
    @deardeliciousdays Před rokem

    Thank you so much Tyler for creating this amazingly informative content! This is tremendously helpful as I am just about to start using Final Cut Pro. You have gained a new fan!

  • @hansmeyer1270
    @hansmeyer1270 Před rokem

    I can't even begin to say how helpful this video is, thanks so much!

  • @arnulfmayer6519
    @arnulfmayer6519 Před 2 lety

    Thank you. This might be the overall best tutorial video I have ever seen!

  • @troywalt4834
    @troywalt4834 Před rokem

    What a great video, thank you Tyler, top tier production and tips for this getting started video.

  • @JanessaLynnae
    @JanessaLynnae Před 2 lety

    Love your channel thanks for all of your hard work Tyler!

  • @kylemckenna
    @kylemckenna Před 8 měsíci

    Making the switch from Premiere to FCP and this series has for sure helped!

  • @matiakd
    @matiakd Před 2 lety +2

    I’ve just started on FCPX and I absolutely couldn’t agree more with the sentiment that it’s actually more fun to edit in. Most things work as you expect and the UI is clean and intuitive. Love this video I’ll rewatch many times when I need help. Thanks so much Tyler! 😁

  • @seangtrrz
    @seangtrrz Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks for the video Tyler! I’ve been a FCP user for years and still learned some nifty shortcuts.

  • @pratografer7077
    @pratografer7077 Před 2 lety +2

    This is mindblowing, helping me a lot. :) Thank you for all the efforts you put in :)

  • @NateGigovic
    @NateGigovic Před 2 lety

    Great video, Even as a pro videographer i always find something new in these videos that i never even knew about that makes life so much easier. So Thank you for making this videos

  • @juanantoniomusic
    @juanantoniomusic Před 2 lety

    Thank you for all the hard work and content you put in for us. Your production is always top tier. Just wanted to take time and remind you how much we appreciate you, man! Also just how much PR thinks they're giving us the time but they aren't, PR just sucks...

  • @ZacharyBuhler
    @ZacharyBuhler Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks for helping all of us newbies!! 😂

  • @davet3530
    @davet3530 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you Tyler. I’m considering getting FCP as a step up from iMovie (yes, I’m fairly new to video editing) so this was immensely useful as an introduction as to what to expect. Some great tips in there too.

  • @PNWTone
    @PNWTone Před rokem

    Thank you so much! I’ve used iMovie for years and finally have FCP and this is the best video so far

  • @linkio
    @linkio Před rokem

    This is excellent. Thanks for putting this together.

  • @SeanMarsalis
    @SeanMarsalis Před 2 lety

    Man. You've got some of the best tutorials on CZcams. If I did them it would essentially be me saying "then you click this thingy right here... wait no this one..." for 20 mins.

  • @wingfoil_mallorca
    @wingfoil_mallorca Před 2 lety

    Really great beginner video. Appreciate you taking the time to make these videos for us that are learning...

  • @NickPeitsch
    @NickPeitsch Před 2 lety +1

    Amazing video! I'm a beginner starting out from a different software and this was super helpful.

  • @jakekeele
    @jakekeele Před 2 lety

    Just the video I was looking for. Thank you Tyler!

  • @sahand5938
    @sahand5938 Před 2 lety

    Amazing tutorial! Great tips and easy to follow.

  • @tylerpartin3676
    @tylerpartin3676 Před rokem

    Just downloaded Final Cut today on my new Mac Book Pro recently bought a go pro to start some vlogging and vids while fishing, golfing, etc…. Stoked to dive into the video editing side of things

  • @nesadventurer
    @nesadventurer Před 2 lety

    Love this tutorial. Definitely a big help for a complete beginner like me!

  • @DailyInsane
    @DailyInsane Před 2 lety

    just the video I needed. Thank you Tyler!

  • @ilyakushlianski6519
    @ilyakushlianski6519 Před 3 měsíci

    Thank you Tyler, it's a super useful video for a beginner! Learned so much!

  • @premiumturkish
    @premiumturkish Před 2 lety +1

    I always wondered what FCP looked like. Thank you so much for the video!

  • @josephryan090
    @josephryan090 Před 2 lety

    Amazing video as always! Thank you!

  • @racheldunsworth9804
    @racheldunsworth9804 Před 2 lety

    great tutorial! I just started using Final Cut Pro today. This really helped me to get started.

  • @ddrumcorner4682
    @ddrumcorner4682 Před 2 lety

    amazing pacing for a beginner tutorial as well...thanks

  • @MitchWebb94
    @MitchWebb94 Před 2 lety

    I've just moved from Lumafusion to FCP because of getting a MacBook Pro from an iPad Pro, and I was baffled when you said that other softwares don't have a magnetic timeline! I thought that was a standard thing after having it on Lumafusion too. Great video - thanks for uploading

  • @JustcallmeTags
    @JustcallmeTags Před 2 lety

    Love how you implemented the sponsor, so seamless. Great video too!

    • @stalman
      @stalman  Před 2 lety

      Thanks! And I really do love what the do

  • @RobGreenwood
    @RobGreenwood Před 2 lety

    Love the New Library tip!

  • @mpetrides
    @mpetrides Před 2 lety

    What a great tutorial! Thanks.

  • @SeanCollinson
    @SeanCollinson Před 2 lety

    Great job! Keep up the awesome tips.

  • @NickHanchet
    @NickHanchet Před 2 lety

    I'd love a video like this about photo editing in Lightroom! Great tutorial, clean and simple.

  • @danselquintano3520
    @danselquintano3520 Před 2 lety

    Thank you! Im new to FCP so your video is helping me a lot.

  • @evadne14
    @evadne14 Před 4 měsíci

    First time user for Final Cut pro and you explain it so well, it's very easy to follow and you make it look easy XD
    Thanks for the cache deleting tip! That's definitely a laptop saver!

  • @YoonAlbert
    @YoonAlbert Před rokem

    Great Tutorial, been using PR and now thought of switching! Thanks for the effort for the video!

  • @thepeterparkershow
    @thepeterparkershow Před 2 lety

    I just bought a an iMac and along with it Final Cut. I always used to edit things on iMovie and this seems very similar to that except more technical. Thanks for all the tips, it was actually very helpful. I’m new to the channel and you just got a sub from me.

  • @user-jy7bv8ki5r
    @user-jy7bv8ki5r Před rokem

    Great tutorial! Thank you!

  • @brianbordenkircher52
    @brianbordenkircher52 Před rokem

    Awesome info! Very informative. Thank you!!

  • @Tech-snobs
    @Tech-snobs Před 2 lety

    Great video Tyler!

  • @thinkpadx60
    @thinkpadx60 Před 2 lety

    Thanks for doing that for us I think this was a really really useful video for all of us budding video editors

  • @abitofaviation
    @abitofaviation Před 9 měsíci

    Upgrading from iMovie. Thanks for the quick introduction!

  • @TiffanyINC
    @TiffanyINC Před rokem

    I've been wringing every last drop of editing juice out of iMovie for years but am finally taking the FCP plunge. Thanks so much for this video, I am headed over to your Libraries vid next!

  • @lagenebved130
    @lagenebved130 Před 2 lety +1

    This is a terrific overview Tyler. Love the bit on media management. As someone working in FCP 7 and super intimidated of the Magnetic Timeline I love how you approached this and would love to see a video which focuses on just that. It would help me make the transition (finally)!!

    • @stalman
      @stalman  Před 2 lety +1

      Wow you’ve been holding out a while! It takes some learning but it’s very worth it

  • @ksjones16
    @ksjones16 Před 2 lety

    Great video, it was really helpful. Thanks

  • @kushagranagar2463
    @kushagranagar2463 Před 2 lety

    Thankyou so much for this Tutorial. 🙏

  • @reyneilperez5578
    @reyneilperez5578 Před rokem

    Thanks Bro! It was a really great tutorial. Learned a lot.

  • @fjmediapro
    @fjmediapro Před rokem

    I really loved this tutorial many thanks from Sweden 😍🙏

  • @joseolvera9287
    @joseolvera9287 Před 2 lety

    Great tutorial! Im considering buying the program sometime in the near future

  • @mickhudsononutube
    @mickhudsononutube Před rokem

    I wish I saw this 10 years ago.
    Excellent!

  • @mabroorahmad2182
    @mabroorahmad2182 Před rokem

    Thank you so much! Awesome Video.

  • @alassafcam
    @alassafcam Před rokem

    Thank you for your really hard work
    You make it simple for us
    Thanks again

  • @hakimbenchabane
    @hakimbenchabane Před rokem

    Love your channel ! Thanks from France 😉

  • @SensieRodriguez
    @SensieRodriguez Před 2 lety

    Nice. Thanks for posting

  • @allemoney
    @allemoney Před 2 lety

    I just got an iMac to finally take advantage of having FCP (from when I worked for Apple some years back). Thank you for this!

  • @jimcastanzo8736
    @jimcastanzo8736 Před 2 lety

    This was great. I've just started to explore video and was using iMovie for editing. It was okay but I wanted to do more. I use Adobe CC for my photo editing, layout and illustration. So, I figured I'd use Premiere since it's included in my subscription. I watched a few tutorial videos and thought, "Ugh!", I have a lot to learn. Then I thought I'd check out your video introducing Final Cut. Wow! The interface is similar to iMovie. I understood everything you described. It's going to be Final Cut for me. THANKS again.

  • @echoheadband
    @echoheadband Před rokem

    Such useful info! Thanks!

  • @dannyreyes9026
    @dannyreyes9026 Před 2 lety

    Great info! Much appreciated

  • @caesarsfooty5445
    @caesarsfooty5445 Před rokem

    Great video for a rookie like myself, its much appreciated!!

  • @MrKuben1966
    @MrKuben1966 Před 2 lety

    Excellent informative "how to". Thank you God Bless

  • @aaaaachew
    @aaaaachew Před 2 lety

    Fantastic! Thank you.

  • @MFW09
    @MFW09 Před 2 měsíci

    Thank you sir, you make me happy when learning ❤ FCP is awesome too

  • @HenPapirman
    @HenPapirman Před 2 lety +1

    I used to love FCP back in 2007-2011 when I studied it, man how it changed ... So complicated now.. more the Pr.

  • @MightyRob1
    @MightyRob1 Před 2 lety

    Fantastic Video - Subscribed!

  • @EdwinRucci
    @EdwinRucci Před 2 lety +1

    Agree with you about the magnetic timeline %100. Is the best feature

  • @akhmedsagaipov2913
    @akhmedsagaipov2913 Před 3 měsíci

    hey
    thanks for your video, that was great

  • @ZachValentini
    @ZachValentini Před 2 lety

    Thank you so much Tyler for explaining this so simple, it's greatly appectied, It helps me understand the editting part of becoming a Travel Vlogger on YT, As someone who's never editted before or owns an Apple Product, will be purchasing a Macbook Pro 16" Max for my R5 to start YT next year!! Cheers from Ireland

  • @camking7000
    @camking7000 Před 2 lety

    this vid really helpt me! thanks!!!

  • @vleiratfilms2020
    @vleiratfilms2020 Před 2 lety

    Yes yes yes.. having been stiffed by our local South African Apple “reseller” who don’t know their product, you have saved my sanity. Thanks .. will watch again and again till I get back to the sheer joy I had using iMovie before Apple changed that so it didn’t work for me. And .. now I know why in FCP X I don’t like Apple controlling my files! Can’t wait to get back to editing without expletives.

  • @DimitrisVoutsas
    @DimitrisVoutsas Před 7 měsíci

    so helpful...thanks

  • @jonnytacooutdoors
    @jonnytacooutdoors Před rokem +1

    Great video

  • @MishkaMakesFood
    @MishkaMakesFood Před rokem

    Tyler, excellent videos I really learned a lot. Could you do a video on your multicam editing workflow? I would love to use your compound clip tips but that doesn't really work when I'm using a 4 angle multicam clip. Keep up the great work!

  • @ByteReview
    @ByteReview Před 2 lety

    Thank you for this tutorial. I'm a Premiere Pro editor through and through and nothing in Final Cut seems to make any sense to me but this made things a little clearer. I want to switch for the performance increase etc but I'm working so much slower on it I'm still losing time, just in different areas, haha