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Final Cut Pro X: An Introduction to Final Cut Pro

Manhattan Edit Workshop @ 119 W 23rd St, New York, NY

Learn the essentials of Final Cut Pro X in this immersive three-day course at Manhattan Edit Workshop. Gain hands-on experience with basic editing functions and explore the powerful features of Final Cut Pro X, from the magnetic timeline to color correction and audio enhancements. Perfect for anyone seeking to edit professional-quality video with this revolutionary application.

(95) Beginner 16 and older
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FCP 101 - Introduction to Final Cut Pro X

  • All levels
  • 18 and older
  • $1,495
  • 299 Broadway, New York, NY
  • 22 hours & 30 minutes over 3 sessions

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  • Future Media Concepts - New York @ 299 Broadway Ste 1510, New York, NY 10007
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Description

What you'll learn in this final cut pro training:

This three-day, hands-on course teaches students to perform basic editing functions while becoming familiar with the user interface. Start with basic video editing techniques and work all the way through Final Cut Pro's powerful advanced features. Students work with dramatic real-world media to learn the practical techniques used daily in editing projects.

Who Should Attend: 
This class is designed for anyone looking to edit professional-quality video with Final Cut Pro X and who prefers hands-on and interactive instruction to best explore its functionality.

Prerequisites: 
Students should have the following prerequisite knowledge prior to attending the course:
  • Knowledge of OS X and basic computer navigation
  • Basic knowledge of editing terminology is highly recommended.
Course Outline

Note: The curricula below comprise activities typically covered in a class at this skill level. The instructor may, at his/her discretion, adjust the lesson plan to meet the needs of the class.

Day 1

Lesson 1: Exploring the Final Cut Pro X Interface

Following a Workflow, Opening Final Cut Pro X, Exploring the Interface, Using Menus and Shortcuts, Viewing and Sorting Events, Skimming Clips and Changing Views, Viewing and Creating Projects, Working in the Project Library, Viewing Projects in the Timeline, and Hiding and Quitting Final Cut Pro.

Lesson 2: Importing

Importing Media into an Event, Importing Folders as Keyword Collections, Analyzing and Correcting Imported Clips, Importing from a Camera, Importing from the Finder, and Importing from Other Applications.

Lesson 3: Organizing Clips in an Event

Using Metadata to Customize an Event, Adding Keywords to Clips, Assigning Multiple Keywords to Clips, Applying Keywords to a Clip Range, Rating, Sorting and Searching Clips, and Creating Smart Collections.

Lesson 4: Building a Rough Cut

Creating a New Project, Screening and Marking Clips, Appending Clips in the Timeline, Viewing and Arranging Clips in the Magnetic Timeline, Inserting Clips into the Primary Storyline, Changing Edited Clips, Connecting Clips to the Primary Storyline, and Closing your Project.

Day 2

Lesson 5: Finetuning a Rough Cut

Adding Markers to a Project, Connecting Clips to the Primary Storyline, Overwriting and Replacing Clips, Auditioning Clips in the Project, and Working with Storylines.

Lesson 6: Adding to the Primary Storyline

Duplicating a Project, Removing Clip Selections and Adding Gaps, Understanding Trimming, Applying the Trim Tool, and Trimming with Precision.

Lesson 7: Applying Transitions

Preparing for Transitions, Applying a Video Transition, Using the Transitions Browser, Modifying Transitions, Changing Transition Parameters in the Inspector, Adding Transitions to Other Storylines and Compound Clips, and Exploring Audio Transitions.

Lesson 8: Working with Sound

Monitoring and Adjusting Audio in the Timeline, Adding Music and Sound Effects, Adjusting Levels in the Audio Inspector, Creating Audio Fades, Recording a Narration Track, and Correcting Problem Audio.

Day 3

Lesson 9: Working with Titles, Generators and Themes

Using the Titles Browser, Adding a Lower Third, Modifying Titles, Adding Bumpers and Credits, Working with Video Generators, and Using Themes.

Lesson 10: Retiming and Transforming Clips

Understanding Motion Properties, Retiming Clips, Creating Holds and Variable Speed Segments, Applying Preset Speed Effects, Transforming an Image, Cropping an Image, Adding a Ken Burns Effect, and Creating Keyboard Shortcuts.

Lesson 11: Applying Effects and Enhancing Color

Applying Video Effects, Modifying Effect Parameters, Auditioning and Animating Effects, Applying Audio Effects, and Enhancing Color in Final Cut Pro.

Lesson 12: Exporting and Sharing Your Project

Preparing a Project for Exporting and Sharing, Detecting Audio Peaks, Adjusting Video Levels for Broadcast, Exporting Movie File, Publishing a Project to Apple Devices, Publishing a Project to Video Sharing Sites, Exporting an Image from your Project, Exporting for Blue-Ray Disc, DVD, or Disk Image.

Refund Policy

Cancellation Policy:

  • If notice is given 16 or more business days before the start of a class, the student may receive a full refund less a $100 administrative fee.
  • If notice is given less than 16 business days no rescheduling or refunds are permitted.
  • Clients who commence a master class may not cancel and are responsible for the entire Master Class fee.
  • Any exam cancellations will be accessed a $50 administrative fee.

All cancellations and registration changes must be received in writing. Please e-mail to [email protected]. Attendee substitutions may be made for any student without penalty or additional cost at any time until the class begins.


Rescheduling Policy:

  • If notice is given 16 or more business days before the start of the class a student may reschedule.
  • A student can reschedule a class up to two (2) times. Additional reschedules will not be allowed.


No Shows:

If a student does not attend a scheduled session, there will be no refund or rescheduling permitted. Payment is forfeited. The school reserves the right to cancel classes with insufficient enrollment or in other circumstances. We will endeavor to give as much advance notice as possible of any change to the schedule. We shall not be responsible for any incidental or consequential loss arising whatsoever.


In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

Reviews of Classes at Future Media Concepts (22)

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  • FCP 101 - Introduction to Final Cut Pro X

    Reviewed by Michal S. on 10/26/2017
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Students who attended FCP 101 - Introduction to Final Cut Pro X at Future Media Concepts, Inc. had positive experiences and felt that the course provided valuable knowledge and skills. The course structure and instruction were praised, as well as the knowledge level of the instructor, Beau Tardy. The comfortable atmosphere of the organization was also noted as a positive aspect. Students expressed that the class strengthened their knowledge of Final Cut Pro, both in terms of reinforcing familiar features and introducing new and powerful ones. They mentioned using the training manual extensively after the class and expressed a desire to take more classes for Final Cut Master certification. Direct quotes from the reviews: 1. "We were both familiar with this program from years of working with it, we were seeking Apple Certification. We were both impressed and pleased with the course structure and instruction that we received." 2. "I benefitted greatly from your instruction. It served to strongly reinforce the features I was familiar with, as well as introduce me to some new and powerful features that I had never used." 3. "I'm requesting our agency to send me to the entire battery of classes for Final Cut Master certification, so hopefully I can benefit from your expertise at least in Advanced Final Cut class."

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In 1994, Jeff Rothberg and Ben Kozuch launched Future Media Concepts as the world's first Avid Authorized Training Center. Over the years, FMC expanded its curriculum to become the nation's premier digital media training center representing the leading software manufacturers, including Adobe,...

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