YOU'RE WELCOME 00:02:45 Where to Store your Footage 00:06:11 Definitions: Library, Events, and Projects 00:09:18 Where to go for what (windows explained) 00:15:16 Importing Your Footage 00:21:06 Trimming 00:23:36 “A Mode vs P Mode” (Arrow vs. Position) 00:26:21 Splicing (Blade Tool) 00:27:28 Audio Editing Tricks 00:30:53 Keyframe Adjustments 00:33:48 Fade Audio 00:34:50 Disable A Clip 00:36:16 Adding Transitions 00:37:12 Adding Titles 00:42:05 Rendering 00:47:34 Trick to Duplicate Titles 00:48:22 Effects 00:56:10 Trick to Copy/Paste Properties to Other Shots 00:58:13 How to Bundle Effects 00:59:35 Learn from my mistakes 01:01:46 Changing the speed of your shots 01:03:43 Adding Voiceover 01:05:53 Exporting Your Project 01:06:35 Bonus Features GOOD LUCK IF YOU ARE ABOUT TO START A UA-cam CHANNEL
David, thank you so much for this cool video. What is the best way to make your own DVDs on Final Cut Pro with an plug in DVD player. Really need help with that.
One of the very few videos on youtube where the instructor explains things to you from your perspective. So refreshing to listen to someone who can actually teach in a succinct and effective manner. Virtually no fluff. Thanks David, you've saved me weeks.
I spent about 40 years working in LA and New York as a Film Editor. I retired finally about 10 years or so ago. I worked on almost every platform from moviolas to kems linear video systems, avid and finally fcp 7. When fcpx came out, It was far less intuitive and I swore I wouldn't learn another. I was finished with the industry and it wasn't fun anymore. I'm not sure if it ever was really fun because I spent a lot of time sitting in a dark room with people who had tremendous egos. I was tired of sitting indoors and swore I would never edit again. So now I'm living in Bali and teaching qigong, yoga, and mobility and I need to promote myself so I'm having to edit again and your tutorial here is great. The program is relatively cheap and powerful. I'm even not skipping the ads, though it's giving me an opportunity to stand up and move around.
I'm 50. I've been a PC user since day one. I'm a realtor and do a lot of community type videos that I've been editing on CyberDirector. (I came from the Post Production industry. Not specifically an editor, but an assist, so I had some base knowledge of how to work.) Switched to MAC last week, and downloaded FCP. I've watched a few of your videos on learning how to use a MAC. Thank you for that as I was totally lost at first. Then I dove into FCP. I thought I was lost when I turned on the MAC. That was NOTHING compared to how lost I was when I started using FCP. I can not thank you enough for this video. It helped me SO much! Really appreciate you putting this together! You are awesome my friend!
Wow! I just watched the entire tutorial and it was a GREAT use of my quarantine time! Though I have been using Final Cut Pro X for a couple of years now, I have been mother-witting everything, which left me insecure and inefficient. I am happy to learn easier ways to do many of the things I do all the time. I also liked the resources you shared at the end. While I had stumbled upon--and used a few of them before--I see new and more creative ways to use them in our music videos. Thanks, again, for such a valuable resource! :)
When I learned that if you skip the ads they get nothing I stopped Skipping ads for you tubers I watch all the time. If you want 30 seconds or until the end of the video, they get the money.
Isn't it ashamed you had to wait until you stopped working your line of work (which should have taught you some of these concepts) and get taught these things instead by someone who never worked in media!! Don't feel bad. Me.......too. I feel your 'pain'. I used to work for both a radio station and a cable company on the West Coast. By contract I / we were forbidden from going near any of the engineers equipment. We weren't even allowed to touch mics once they were placed in front of us. How's that for going back in time?
MY goodness. This is the most practical and comprehensive class that one can take to be able to use FCP. I am very impressed how David is teaching the practical tool that you would use. not to short that will leave out important info and not to long that you would pass out. Kudos to all the good recommendation about the different plug inns too! Training rating: 10/10. This is a wonderful class. I stayed up till 3:30am to watch this and it is worth it! cheers! LOL
Absolutely masterful. Thanks so much for sharing your expertise in such an accessible format. Yesterday, I stared at a new, blank FCPx screen. Today, I feel confident to navigate and create. So thanks for making this possible. No spare waffle, no irritating voices or fill-ins, no baseball cap on backwards or weird styling, just solid, interesting and professional guidance to get us started. I'm converting to FCPx from Premier Pro and not regretting it one bit.
Thank you, this was a truly great class. I'm busy making the switch from Premiere Pro to Final Cut and this was invaluable. I can also honestly say that this was the first time ever that I have not skipped ads in a UA-cam video, and I did so very happily.
Brilliant .Thank you. As a Media volunteer for a wildlife centre who have just purchased FCP for us this lesson will bring our editing up to scratch .Big learning curve but you lesson was very good. Understand the basics now ,along with pages of notes made . Keep up the good work .
This is such a good tutorial. I've even watched all the ads to ensure David gets the revenue from them, because I'm so grateful! He's very easy to follow and he has a lovely manner.
David A Cox is the undisputed world champion of teaching FCPX! I've been using FCPX for 5 years and I still learned a lot and refreshed what I already knew. If you want to refine your FCPX editing experience I can't recommend any tutorial over this one. As a test of what I'm saying I never clicked skip ads once. This gent should be supported. Thank you, David!
This is absolutely brilliant! Everything you need to start using FCPX and much more too. Stay until the end and see the resources David uses to enhance his films; graphics, plug ins, stills, fonts. An hour and a half well spent. Thank you David!
Can't believe I stuck with it for 95 minutes. Glad I did. Learned a lot... to get me going. Probably will come back to this video again. Thanks for the love David.
I’ve been using FCP for...48 hours. 🙂. I just graduated from iMovie. I’ve started and stopped a dozen UA-cam tutorials in these 48 hours. Yours kept my attention for the entire time, including ads. Super helpful for a novice. Thank you sir.
The fact that this person spent their time, their whole hour and a half to help people they don’t know understand how to use this program is amazing. Listen to Rob parks, don’t skip the ads.
Thanks so much for this video. This video should have 1 million views, at least. So so helpful. I made sure none of the ads were skipped. You deserve every cent you gain out of this video.
Standing ovation for David A. Cox! I appreciate you, sir. I viewed every ad as well. You are truly special. Thank you for sharing your time, knowledge and expertise with us. God's continued guidance.
Wow, David that was the best intro to FCP I have seen! Thank you for such an easily approachable, yet thorough tutorial. I was all prepared to watch through all the ads, yet there were none. Best to you in all your endeavors!
I love this video, I think I've watched it 10 times and refer to it almost all the time. It's so nicely spaced out and he takes time to show you exactly how to do it - click by click. I never thought I'd be able to learn a software like this and now I can & it gives me so much of confidence . Just a great tutorial all through. Thank you so much David!
David, I am a long-time fan of your generous and insightful youtube tutorials. Your Cape Cod Drone videos inspire me. I plan to start a small local TV news production service based on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. I have a AVCHD video equipment with its optimum setting being 1080p/60p but not 4K. The 4K Go Pro Hero 7 promos have impressed me, particularly their new stabilization feature. What concerns me is that the camera saves files to HEVC, H.265 codex in an MP4 container, rather than the standard H.265 which is easier to import to FCPX. Although I prefer the more movie-like pre-4k resolutions (I sometimes shoot in 720/24p), the high def 4K format is gaining popularity and may soon become standard in the future for television news production. Before I lay out money for Hero 7 camera and accessories my Question is: Will I be able to import the Hero7 clips into FCPX without resorting to complicated file conversions? I know you are very busy and am reluctant to take up your time with this question. Any thoughts on this issue will be much appreciated. Thanks, Albert Richard
This may be the best tutorial I have seen on FCP to date.... and I have seen a few. As an online (skype) piano teacher/mentor with students around the world, I am impressed with your ability to get to, and focus on the specific aspect or aspects of what you are outlining. Clear, concise, and frankly with as few words as necessary. From experience, that is NOT an easy thing to do... and it is easy to get wordy or vier off a bit, as that is human nature. In that context... job well done!! It is a gift that few people possess that do tutorial videos, and you are to be commended. I have only subscribed or commented to 2 channels in my 30 years on UA-cam. This is the 2nd. David, you have my undivided attention and my respect as well... ! Job well done Bravo !
Speechless ~ thank you for a phenomenal overview of Final Cut Pro. I have divorced myself from the intimidation that paralyzed me from experimenting with this application. High-five and well done!
Being new to FCP, I was in search of a good tutorial. This is it! Thank you for getting me started in the right direction. This was totally worth the 1 1/2 hours of time. I'll probably watch it a second time!
Amazing tutorial! I was av video producer years ago and used the old FCP. I need to edit something for my kids and learning the new FCP was daunting but this is awesome! And Provincetown is my home away from home and knew thats where the footage was from immediately!
David, this is amazing! Outstanding really. Much appreciated for your generous sharing. I learned so much and your instruction and delivery is on point. Thanks also for previewing the helpful links at the end. Superb job. I watched all the ads and I encourage others viewing your content to do the same. Thank you!
I can’t express how much this video has helped me. I’m a “NEW UA-camR” and new video editing. You’re a life saver. I hope my video began to reflect good quality editing show by your tutorial😊
I am a long time FCPX user and though I would go through your class. Just wanted to say you did a greater job. A big thumbs up. So for all of you wondering if this is a good watch, wonder no more. Its worth the 90 minutes. I took away a few golden nuggets. Thank you taking the time to put this together. Have a great day.
Hey man! fancy seeing you here hahaha! Just downloaded final cut and on the learning curve. How long you think to get quick enough to pump out daily vlogs?
I'll ask you too mate. What do you think? Do you recommend using the photo app to store all the content or filing it in your own folder setup in finder??
Best FCPX tutorial that I have found and I have watched many. David is not just extremely knowledgeable, he is also a brilliant teacher. Thank you very much for this.
This is great... people are at different points in their FCP life- "you should know this by now". No need to belittle anyone- yes you are a Jedi master- thank you 🙏🏽! This video is amazing!
David thank you so much for making all these videos I am a brand new UA-camr and I learned so much from you Never had a Mac book Until nowYou make things so easy to understand you are the best online teacher ever I really appreciate what you do for us through your videos please keep up the Incredible work
It's been about...13 years since I've used Final Cut and I'm back at it today to support my mental health practice's media division. Your tutorial was an amazing review for me. Thank you so much! Stay posted for our new Final Cut edited content @witandreason ;-)
David, as you know I have been a big fan for some time now, and for good reason. You have a way of explaining things so that they make sense and stick for the long term. Having said that I will say that I have watched many of your videos, especially your FCPX tutorials a least 5 times and each time I learn something new, some things I just was not ready to learn until I practiced A, B & C...Then I learned D, E & F...and Now G, H & I...and on and on...Thank you for all you do, your content is and will always be a key tool to my learning process. Keep on doing your thing, I know I am not the only one that appreciates it...
Excellent, thanks so much David. This is the go to video for getting started with FCPX. I didn't skip the ads either, they actually give you a bit of time to digest everything you've just learned.
What a very comprehensive and impressive tutorial. Best way to describe it: digital skill acquisition from level zero to level one hundred in 10 seconds. Thanks for the labor of love. This is highly appreciated. Well done.
I was just gonna write ... catch/eye lights especially with a ring light is just for girls right? Distracting couldnt watch it if it was a long talking head video
David, this was awesome. I've used Final Cut 7, then worked with iMovie for years. When I stepped up to the new Final Cut, I was a little intimidated. However, it looks like all my previous experience is going to be a pure joy with the new plugins and flexibility that the final cut 10+ is giving me. Your video has given me the confidence to jump in with both feet. Thank you.
Nice video and setup! I especially liked how you did the ads, perfect transitions to where watching them was like watching tv. Thanks for the info and tips bro!! Keep up the good work!
I finally got a chance to watch this entire video, and BRAVO to a concise and balanced tutorial that really covers every aspect of the software required just to get started, knowing that you've just scratched the surface of Final Cut Pro X. WELL DONE.
Thanks for the video. I’m about to start learning video and editing was curious to know if iMovie is a good way to start and then move into FCP? I’ve heard to pros and cons for Mac users but the price tag is steep for me as a beginner. Thank you
Thanks David. I have watched several UA-cam videos on FCP X and find that you do an amazing job on presenting the material in a way that makes it easy to understand for a non-techy person.
That was remarkable! I've been intimidated by FCP for YEARS! (and I consider myself quite a savvy millennial). This was the exact crash course I've been looking for. A huge thank you + subscribed!!
Great class! I left FCP years ago and just purchased FCP X. Wow! What a difference. This class definitely kick started the next chapter of my editing career.
23:36 is exactly what I came for! I’ve been using Vegas for years and it seemed amazing to me that something so simple would be so hard to actually do!
This was the best introduction and explanation of "free" and "ads" and "hey please don't" I've heard. Letting those ads play here! Appreciate the content!
I have already watched your last final cut class a week ago and I know all the basic functions now..... Can anyone give me a timestamp of where he begins the advanced features ?
Zaid Syed sane here. I would like to see some intermediate to advanced FCP instruction. Not many vids on you tube get most from FCP advanced editing books
Wow, this is the best tutorial I've seen as a beginner to FCPX, and I have seen them all in the last week! Very well done, context, tonality, speed, perfect. Thank you David, I will view your other tutorials as well. Again, excellent, I really learned some wonderful techniques and tricks on editing with FCPX. And thank you for taking the time to time code, you are the man!
I’m a video producer and I just downloaded Final Cut Pro to make commercials for my clients and your video helped me TREMENDOUSLY! Thank you for doing this I know it took a lot of time and attention, and also because you did this I watched every single ad to the end lol.
I thought a decade or two experience with Adobe Premiere and a number of other products had allowed me to reached the horizon of my abilities, for all practical purposes, until getting a new top-of-the-range MacBookPro and the current offering of Final Cut Pro X - and what made the difference? Well, mainly this hour and a half tutorial. It covers in general terms all of the basics from a hugely complex application. Great! I recommend it.
This is the best tutorial on Final Cut Pro on youtube. You learn it quickly here. David speaks at normal speed and naturally as if he is there with you in person, and with direct, thorough instruction. No teleprompter, no sing-song rhythms, no upward inflections, no slang, no shaved head, no tattoos, and no backwards baseball cap. Unlike the fake teachers, he tells you where to click. I cannot stand those high-speed frauds. No, I don't know him; he's just the king.
David, that was the best tutorial I've watched so far on FCPX. Well-organized, beautifully presented, at the perfect pace, with a plethora of information. Upvoted and subscribed!
Many thanks. I have been struggling with both iMovie and FCP editing a two hour documentary....so glad I found you, I'll be watching all you have already and upcoming episodes. You actually got me excited about the editing business....so creative. Thanks David.
All I can type is Thank You Very Very much. You have helped an old granny learn to make movies (channel Grannies on the Grow). My beginning videos are raw and poor but improving every day. The most important role one can have is being a mentor for good. You are that mentor and I for one have been changed for good by your hard work and willingness to share. Thank you.
I know this is a few years old but I'm about a quarter through and it's been super helpful. For whatever reason I've avoided the longer tutorials due to "time" then ultimately spend 10x that amount of time watching a billion shorter tutorials and so many things just don't click. Just make a pot of coffee and follow along with something a bit more in depth and you'll be happy you did. Thank you!
Thank you SO MUCH for making this video. I’m a musician just wanting to make quick but pro lyric music videos and I’ve wasted so much time trying to figure out why FCP can’t find files or open libraries! Your tutorial is 👍🏻 so well done. I liked, subscribed AND let the ads PLAY because you deserve to make money for your professional content!
I'm training for a new job and needed a refresher on Final Cut. I cannot tell you how much this helped and put me at ease! I made sure to watch all of the ads as well. :D Thank you for all of the hard work and care that went into this! You've got a new subscriber.
I'm never touching another Windows computer and I canceled subscription for Adobe and now I've been using FCP for the last year. Thanks for all that you do David!
The BESTEST (best) FCPX tutorial on UA-cam. David speaks my language, SLOW. Just like me. I'm 71 years old. Thank you, David, FL
YOU'RE WELCOME
00:02:45 Where to Store your Footage
00:06:11 Definitions: Library, Events, and Projects
00:09:18 Where to go for what (windows explained)
00:15:16 Importing Your Footage
00:21:06 Trimming
00:23:36 “A Mode vs P Mode” (Arrow vs. Position)
00:26:21 Splicing (Blade Tool)
00:27:28 Audio Editing Tricks
00:30:53 Keyframe Adjustments
00:33:48 Fade Audio
00:34:50 Disable A Clip
00:36:16 Adding Transitions
00:37:12 Adding Titles
00:42:05 Rendering
00:47:34 Trick to Duplicate Titles
00:48:22 Effects
00:56:10 Trick to Copy/Paste Properties to Other Shots
00:58:13 How to Bundle Effects
00:59:35 Learn from my mistakes
01:01:46 Changing the speed of your shots
01:03:43 Adding Voiceover
01:05:53 Exporting Your Project
01:06:35 Bonus Features
GOOD LUCK IF YOU ARE ABOUT TO START A UA-cam CHANNEL
Thx I'll even sub 2 u
David, thank you so much for this cool video. What is the best way to make your own DVDs on Final Cut Pro with an plug in DVD player. Really need help with that.
lol he has this in his description already
SCRIPTNOW thanks
Thank you!
One of the very few videos on youtube where the instructor explains things to you from your perspective. So refreshing to listen to someone who can actually teach in a succinct and effective manner. Virtually no fluff. Thanks David, you've saved me weeks.
I spent about 40 years working in LA and New York as a Film Editor. I retired finally about 10 years or so ago. I worked on almost every platform from moviolas to kems linear video systems, avid and finally fcp 7. When fcpx came out, It was far less intuitive and I swore I wouldn't learn another. I was finished with the industry and it wasn't fun anymore. I'm not sure if it ever was really fun because I spent a lot of time sitting in a dark room with people who had tremendous egos. I was tired of sitting indoors and swore I would never edit again. So now I'm living in Bali and teaching qigong, yoga, and mobility and I need to promote myself so I'm having to edit again and your tutorial here is great. The program is relatively cheap and powerful. I'm even not skipping the ads, though it's giving me an opportunity to stand up and move around.
Watch the commercials. He's helping us and is extremely useful. Thank you!
The commercials were actually helpful as well!
Great Guy service to others which should all learn by example!!! thanks David!!
Yes. Your are gem of person. and wont be skipping any ad. will be playing again and again for more ads. Thanks a ton. you are superb!
I'm 50. I've been a PC user since day one. I'm a realtor and do a lot of community type videos that I've been editing on CyberDirector. (I came from the Post Production industry. Not specifically an editor, but an assist, so I had some base knowledge of how to work.) Switched to MAC last week, and downloaded FCP. I've watched a few of your videos on learning how to use a MAC. Thank you for that as I was totally lost at first. Then I dove into FCP. I thought I was lost when I turned on the MAC. That was NOTHING compared to how lost I was when I started using FCP. I can not thank you enough for this video. It helped me SO much! Really appreciate you putting this together! You are awesome my friend!
Wow! I just watched the entire tutorial and it was a GREAT use of my quarantine time! Though I have been using Final Cut Pro X for a couple of years now, I have been mother-witting everything, which left me insecure and inefficient. I am happy to learn easier ways to do many of the things I do all the time. I also liked the resources you shared at the end. While I had stumbled upon--and used a few of them before--I see new and more creative ways to use them in our music videos. Thanks, again, for such a valuable resource! :)
Don’t skip the ads!!! This guys is helping out a LOT of us. Appreciate you, David!
Not skipping the ad does give creator the money, clicking it gives even more.....
Rob Parks I sat thru everyone of them, I want him to earn some money for helping
same with me.
When I learned that if you skip the ads they get nothing I stopped Skipping ads for you tubers I watch all the time. If you want 30 seconds or until the end of the video, they get the money.
Don't skip the ads. Install ad block and not watch a single ad.
I learned more about FCP from this video than I did from the 500-page tutorial I read on my iPad. Thank you.
Thank you 🙏
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Isn't it ashamed you had to wait until you stopped working your line of work (which should have taught you some of these concepts) and get taught these things instead by someone who never worked in media!! Don't feel bad. Me.......too. I feel your 'pain'. I used to work for both a radio station and a cable company on the West Coast. By contract I / we were forbidden from going near any of the engineers equipment. We weren't even allowed to touch mics once they were placed in front of us. How's that for going back in time?
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they went away after the first time i didnt skip
Best tutorial I've seen so far. Explaining what libraries, events, and projects are at the beginning was extremely useful; nobody else explains that.
MY goodness. This is the most practical and comprehensive class that one can take to be able to use FCP. I am very impressed how David is teaching the practical tool that you would use. not to short that will leave out important info and not to long that you would pass out. Kudos to all the good recommendation about the different plug inns too! Training rating: 10/10. This is a wonderful class. I stayed up till 3:30am to watch this and it is worth it! cheers! LOL
david I've been editing in fcp and literally, this video is a gem. I come back to it when I forget certain things. tysm!
This is gold. Thank you for putting out outstanding free content.
Absolutely masterful. Thanks so much for sharing your expertise in such an accessible format. Yesterday, I stared at a new, blank FCPx screen. Today, I feel confident to navigate and create. So thanks for making this possible. No spare waffle, no irritating voices or fill-ins, no baseball cap on backwards or weird styling, just solid, interesting and professional guidance to get us started. I'm converting to FCPx from Premier Pro and not regretting it one bit.
Thank you, this was a truly great class. I'm busy making the switch from Premiere Pro to Final Cut and this was invaluable. I can also honestly say that this was the first time ever that I have not skipped ads in a UA-cam video, and I did so very happily.
Brilliant .Thank you. As a Media volunteer for a wildlife centre who have just purchased FCP for us this lesson will bring our editing up to scratch .Big learning curve but you lesson was very good. Understand the basics now ,along with pages of notes made . Keep up the good work .
This has got to be the only time I've ever NOT skipped the commercials. Just for you, David.
This is such a good tutorial. I've even watched all the ads to ensure David gets the revenue from them, because I'm so grateful! He's very easy to follow and he has a lovely manner.
David A Cox is the undisputed world champion of teaching FCPX! I've been using FCPX for 5 years and I still learned a lot and refreshed what I already knew. If you want to refine your FCPX editing experience I can't recommend any tutorial over this one. As a test of what I'm saying I never clicked skip ads once. This gent should be supported. Thank you, David!
This is absolutely brilliant! Everything you need to start using FCPX and much more too. Stay until the end and see the resources David uses to enhance his films; graphics, plug ins, stills, fonts. An hour and a half well spent. Thank you David!
Can't believe I stuck with it for 95 minutes. Glad I did. Learned a lot... to get me going. Probably will come back to this video again. Thanks for the love David.
I’ve been using FCP for...48 hours. 🙂. I just graduated from iMovie. I’ve started and stopped a dozen UA-cam tutorials in these 48 hours. Yours kept my attention for the entire time, including ads. Super helpful for a novice. Thank you sir.
The fact that this person spent their time, their whole hour and a half to help people they don’t know understand how to use this program is amazing. Listen to Rob parks, don’t skip the ads.
Thanks so much for this video. This video should have 1 million views, at least. So so helpful. I made sure none of the ads were skipped. You deserve every cent you gain out of this video.
Watching every ad. You are awesome! thanks for this.
Standing ovation for David A. Cox! I appreciate you, sir. I viewed every ad as well. You are truly special. Thank you for sharing your time, knowledge and expertise with us. God's continued guidance.
Wow, David that was the best intro to FCP I have seen! Thank you for such an easily approachable, yet thorough tutorial. I was all prepared to watch through all the ads, yet there were none. Best to you in all your endeavors!
I watched the ads. It's a SMALL, MICROSCOPIC compromise in exchange for all the value this guy brings.
me too
Deactivated adblock for him!
me too! I watched all the ads! the least we can do!
Agree I did the same
Great finding out about all the FX resources in the 'Bonus Features' section of your tutorial at 01:06:35. Thanks a million.
Michelle 🎻 🎼 😀
I really loved David's class. I feel confident that I can produce a professional project. FCP 10 is awesome.
I love this video, I think I've watched it 10 times and refer to it almost all the time. It's so nicely spaced out and he takes time to show you exactly how to do it - click by click. I never thought I'd be able to learn a software like this and now I can & it gives me so much of confidence . Just a great tutorial all through.
Thank you so much David!
David, I am a long-time fan of your generous and insightful youtube tutorials. Your Cape Cod Drone videos inspire me. I plan to start a small local TV news production service based on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. I have a AVCHD video equipment with its optimum setting being 1080p/60p but not 4K. The 4K Go Pro Hero 7 promos have impressed me, particularly their new stabilization feature. What concerns me is that the camera saves files to HEVC, H.265 codex in an MP4 container, rather than the standard H.265 which is easier to import to FCPX. Although I prefer the more movie-like pre-4k resolutions (I sometimes shoot in 720/24p), the high def 4K format is gaining popularity and may soon become standard in the future for television news production. Before I lay out money for Hero 7 camera and accessories my Question is: Will I be able to import the Hero7 clips into FCPX without resorting to complicated file conversions? I know you are very busy and am reluctant to take up your time with this question. Any thoughts on this issue will be much appreciated. Thanks, Albert Richard
thumbs up if you watched all the ads #support
Nature's curse of the puppy-dog eyed male.
UA-cam red.....
I pay for Red, so my kids don't get ad-bombarded, I hope creators still get paid. Can't leave Red.
Paul Lembo same here
I got youtube premium no need for ads ..
This may be the best tutorial I have seen on FCP to date.... and I have seen a few. As an online (skype) piano teacher/mentor with students around the world, I am impressed with your ability to get to, and focus on the specific aspect or aspects of what you are outlining. Clear, concise, and frankly with as few words as necessary. From experience, that is NOT an easy thing to do... and it is easy to get wordy or vier off a bit, as that is human nature. In that context... job well done!! It is a gift that few people possess that do tutorial videos, and you are to be commended. I have only subscribed or commented to 2 channels in my 30 years on UA-cam. This is the 2nd. David, you have my undivided attention and my respect as well... ! Job well done Bravo !
Speechless ~ thank you for a phenomenal overview of Final Cut Pro. I have divorced myself from the intimidation that paralyzed me from experimenting with this application. High-five and well done!
I am NOT now or never will skip through the ads for people that are offering me fantastic training for FREE.
This video has taught me so much! thank you for this
Watched the whole thing - i really liked the parts at the end about all the plug ins that is what i am most excited for! Downloading now!!!!
Being new to FCP, I was in search of a good tutorial. This is it! Thank you for getting me started in the right direction. This was totally worth the 1 1/2 hours of time. I'll probably watch it a second time!
Thank you! Very helpful. Just switching from iMovie. So excited. I did not skip past ads! I appreciate what you do!
I will be scheduling a one on one session in about two weeks... I want to learn the basics first and then I will commit. I appreciate your channel..
Amazing tutorial! I was av video producer years ago and used the old FCP. I need to edit something for my kids and learning the new FCP was daunting but this is awesome! And Provincetown is my home away from home and knew thats where the footage was from immediately!
David, this is amazing! Outstanding really. Much appreciated for your generous sharing. I learned so much and your instruction and delivery is on point. Thanks also for previewing the helpful links at the end. Superb job. I watched all the ads and I encourage others viewing your content to do the same. Thank you!
Tbh I did skip @2:00 and once you said dont skip the add I won't get paid! 😥 I stop skipping. Watched every single adds. Thank You! ☺️
Thank you so much for this class, it was so clear & also you made it very interesting! Watched all the ads and subscribed, you're awesome!
I can’t express how much this video has helped me. I’m a “NEW UA-camR” and new video editing. You’re a life saver. I hope my video began to reflect good quality editing show by your tutorial😊
I am a long time FCPX user and though I would go through your class. Just wanted to say you did a greater job. A big thumbs up. So for all of you wondering if this is a good watch, wonder no more. Its worth the 90 minutes. I took away a few golden nuggets. Thank you taking the time to put this together. Have a great day.
Thank you very much! :)
Wow, amazing tutorial - we'll be sending people here for sure!
Hey man! fancy seeing you here hahaha!
Just downloaded final cut and on the learning curve.
How long you think to get quick enough to pump out daily vlogs?
I'll ask you too mate. What do you think?
Do you recommend using the photo app to store all the content or filing it in your own folder setup in finder??
fancy seeing you here! haha.
Hey @SoulHugga I'd suggest not using the photo app and to use the same process in this video for storing your files.
Justin Brown - Primal Video not use photo app at all then?
Changing the default media app to finder instead for everything?
Best FCPX tutorial that I have found and I have watched many. David is not just extremely knowledgeable, he is also a brilliant teacher. Thank you very much for this.
This is great... people are at different points in their FCP life- "you should know this by now". No need to belittle anyone- yes you are a Jedi master- thank you 🙏🏽! This video is amazing!
David thank you so much for making all these videos I am a brand new UA-camr and I learned so much from you Never had a Mac book Until nowYou make things so easy to understand you are the best online teacher ever I really appreciate what you do for us through your videos please keep up the Incredible work
Thank you for this class! It was very helpful for me, as I am hoping to transition from editing in iMovie to Final Cut Pro!
Teacher! You rock! Thanks much
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It's been about...13 years since I've used Final Cut and I'm back at it today to support my mental health practice's media division. Your tutorial was an amazing review for me. Thank you so much! Stay posted for our new Final Cut edited content @witandreason ;-)
David, as you know I have been a big fan for some time now, and for good reason. You have a way of explaining things so that they make sense and stick for the long term. Having said that I will say that I have watched many of your videos, especially your FCPX tutorials a least 5 times and each time I learn something new, some things I just was not ready to learn until I practiced A, B & C...Then I learned D, E & F...and Now G, H & I...and on and on...Thank you for all you do, your content is and will always be a key tool to my learning process. Keep on doing your thing, I know I am not the only one that appreciates it...
This was SOOOOO helpful! Thank you!
I truly appreciate your tutorial videos! Do you have one that specifically highlights the various transitions available on FCP.?
Excellent, thanks so much David. This is the go to video for getting started with FCPX. I didn't skip the ads either, they actually give you a bit of time to digest everything you've just learned.
What a very comprehensive and impressive tutorial. Best way to describe it: digital skill acquisition from level zero to level one hundred in 10 seconds. Thanks for the labor of love. This is highly appreciated. Well done.
Thank you so much for making this video! I understand way more and it was just so helpful even so many years later!
Why is nobody talking about how beautiful his eyes are!?
euh, what ?
I was just gonna write ... catch/eye lights especially with a ring light is just for girls right? Distracting couldnt watch it if it was a long talking head video
I know right?!
They are STUNNING!!! First thing I noticed!!😂
Mesmerizing...
David, this was awesome. I've used Final Cut 7, then worked with iMovie for years. When I stepped up to the new Final Cut, I was a little intimidated. However, it looks like all my previous experience is going to be a pure joy with the new plugins and flexibility that the final cut 10+ is giving me. Your video has given me the confidence to jump in with both feet. Thank you.
I've been editing for a couple of years with iMovie. Now it's time to transition to FCPX. Thank you for the ongoing education!
timing of ads is bit jumbled up David!
Oh man you're here lol, I know its 2yr old but still you only have 10 likes.
Please make an updated adobe photoshop tutorial
Nice video and setup! I especially liked how you did the ads, perfect transitions to where watching them was like watching tv. Thanks for the info and tips bro!! Keep up the good work!
I finally got a chance to watch this entire video, and BRAVO to a concise and balanced tutorial that really covers every aspect of the software required just to get started, knowing that you've just scratched the surface of Final Cut Pro X. WELL DONE.
Thanks for the video. I’m about to start learning video and editing was curious to know if iMovie is a good way to start and then move into FCP? I’ve heard to pros and cons for Mac users but the price tag is steep for me as a beginner. Thank you
Seriously, where's the "Donate" button?? Best tutorial ever. #donate
Thanks David. I have watched several UA-cam videos on FCP X and find that you do an amazing job on presenting the material in a way that makes it easy to understand for a non-techy person.
That was remarkable! I've been intimidated by FCP for YEARS! (and I consider myself quite a savvy millennial). This was the exact crash course I've been looking for. A huge thank you + subscribed!!
lol at the sad face
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Your eyes are mesmerizing😍
Thank you to spend your time to teach us. You explain slowly and easy way to do. It's very useful.
Wish you have a good luck 🙏🏼
Great class! I left FCP years ago and just purchased FCP X. Wow! What a difference. This class definitely kick started the next chapter of my editing career.
And I’ll gladly watch every ad.....
I got lost in your eyes,and thank you for this amazing content:)
23:36 is exactly what I came for!
I’ve been using Vegas for years and it seemed amazing to me that something so simple would be so hard to actually do!
This was the best introduction and explanation of "free" and "ads" and "hey please don't" I've heard. Letting those ads play here! Appreciate the content!
I'm willing to train you in Motion... look up GeniusDV Juan Santizo... let me know I'm sure we can share tons of ideas.
I have already watched your last final cut class a week ago and I know all the basic functions now.....
Can anyone give me a timestamp of where he begins the advanced features ?
Zaid Syed he does gives the time stamps / subjects. See /open the description
pablo9364 He has already taught most of the topics given in the description , I was just asking for the advanced functions
Zaid Syed sane here. I would like to see some intermediate to advanced FCP instruction. Not many vids on you tube get most from FCP advanced editing books
Wow, this is the best tutorial I've seen as a beginner to FCPX, and I have seen them all in the last week! Very well done, context, tonality, speed, perfect. Thank you David, I will view your other tutorials as well. Again, excellent, I really learned some wonderful techniques and tricks on editing with FCPX. And thank you for taking the time to time code, you are the man!
Great class, thanks David. I always refer back to this when I start on an editing binge, it really helps.
I’m a video producer and I just downloaded Final Cut Pro to make commercials for my clients and your video helped me TREMENDOUSLY! Thank you for doing this I know it took a lot of time and attention, and also because you did this I watched every single ad to the end lol.
I thought a decade or two experience with Adobe Premiere and a number of other products had allowed me to reached the horizon of my abilities, for all practical purposes, until getting a new top-of-the-range MacBookPro and the current offering of Final Cut Pro X - and what made the difference? Well, mainly this hour and a half tutorial. It covers in general terms all of the basics from a hugely complex application. Great! I recommend it.
This is the best tutorial on Final Cut Pro on youtube. You learn it quickly here. David speaks at normal speed and naturally as if he is there with you in person, and with direct, thorough instruction. No teleprompter, no sing-song rhythms, no upward inflections, no slang, no shaved head, no tattoos, and no backwards baseball cap. Unlike the fake teachers, he tells you where to click. I cannot stand those high-speed frauds. No, I don't know him; he's just the king.
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David, that was the best tutorial I've watched so far on FCPX. Well-organized, beautifully presented, at the perfect pace, with a plethora of information. Upvoted and subscribed!
Many thanks. I have been struggling with both iMovie and FCP editing a two hour documentary....so glad I found you, I'll be watching all you have already and upcoming episodes. You actually got me excited about the editing business....so creative. Thanks David.
All I can type is Thank You Very Very much. You have helped an old granny learn to make movies (channel Grannies on the Grow). My beginning videos are raw and poor but improving every day. The most important role one can have is being a mentor for good. You are that mentor and I for one have been changed for good by your hard work and willingness to share. Thank you.
this is one of my favorite tutorials. i keep watching over and over again
Clear, concise, no-nonsense tutorial. Really superb...5-star.
I know this is a few years old but I'm about a quarter through and it's been super helpful. For whatever reason I've avoided the longer tutorials due to "time" then ultimately spend 10x that amount of time watching a billion shorter tutorials and so many things just don't click. Just make a pot of coffee and follow along with something a bit more in depth and you'll be happy you did. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you SO MUCH for making this video. I’m a musician just wanting to make quick but pro lyric music videos and I’ve wasted so much time trying to figure out why FCP can’t find files or open libraries! Your tutorial is 👍🏻 so well done. I liked, subscribed AND let the ads PLAY because you deserve to make money for your professional content!
I'm training for a new job and needed a refresher on Final Cut. I cannot tell you how much this helped and put me at ease! I made sure to watch all of the ads as well. :D Thank you for all of the hard work and care that went into this! You've got a new subscriber.
I'm never touching another Windows computer and I canceled subscription for Adobe and now I've been using FCP for the last year. Thanks for all that you do David!
Thank you so much! I got a bit overwhelmed by everything when I first opened Final Cut, but your tutorial really helped me out.
I didn't see any ads, I was gonna watch every single one of them for this amazing and helpful tutorial. Thanks David. Will have to try that ASAP.
tysm, this video gave me a great base to start uploading vids onto my youtube channel using FCPX! i really appreciate you!