How to Use Final Cut Pro Video Editing Software

Presented by Shana Bethune

Learn tips for using Final Cut Pro Video Editing Software in this free filmmaker video series from our professional production team manager and video editor.

Series Summary

Final Cut Pro is a video editing software program developed by Apple and first released in 1998. By the early 2000s, its ease of use and compatibility with a variety of video formats made it popular with independent filmmakers as well as editors in Hollywood. Final Cut Pro was used on films ranging from small straightforward productions such as Napoleon Dynamite to action pictures such as JarHead to special effects extravaganzas such as Corpse Bride and 300. A less expensive version of the program, Final Cut Express, does not offer as many features, but continues be popular with amateur filmmakers.

In this free series of video editing software lessons, our professional film editor shares her quick and easy techniques for mastering Final Cut Pro. Shana Bethune demonstates how to set up the program, and then guides you step-by-step to becoming an advanced user. Learn how to master the video capture functions and how to manipulate timelines to set up sequences of images. Wondering how to do transitions, work with audio filters or edit multiple tracks? Watch these free clips and you will find out. Our expert even includes rendering tips and keyboard shortcuts. You will be able to edit like a pro in no time at all!

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How to Use Video Capture in Final Cut Pro

Learn how to use the Capture Now function in Final Cut Pro Software in this free filmmaker training video from our professional film production manager and video editing software expert.

How to Adjust Audio in Final Cut Pro

Learn how to adjust audio levels in Final Cut Pro Software in this free filmmaker training video from our professional film production manager and video editing software expert.

How to Use Video Filters in Final Cut Pro

Learn how to use video filters in Final Cut Pro Software in this free filmmaker training video from our professional film production manager and video editing software expert.

Multiple Tracks in Final Cut Pro

Learn how to work with multiple tracks in Final Cut Pro Software in this free filmmaker training video from our professional film production manager and video editing software expert.

How to Export Files From Final Cut Pro

Learn how to export video in Final Cut Pro Software in this free filmmaker training video from our professional film production manager and video editing software expert.

Keyboard Shortcuts for Final Cut Pro

Learn how to use keyboard shortcuts in Final Cut Pro Software in this free filmmaker training video from our professional film production manager and video editing software expert.

How to Import Media in Final Cut Pro

Learn how to import media in Final Cut Pro Software in this free filmmaker training video from our professional film production manager and video editing software expert.

How to Work with Audio in Final Cut Pro

Learn how to work with audio and video tracks in Final Cut Pro Software in this free filmmaker training video from our professional film production manager and video editing software expert.

How to Do Transitions in Final Cut Pro

Learn how to do video transitions in Final Cut Pro Software in this free filmmaker training video from our professional film production manager and video editing software expert.

Music & Graphics in Final Cut Pro Tips

Learn how to work with music and graphics in Final Cut Pro Software in this free filmmaker training video from our professional film production manager and video editing software expert.

How to Trim Clips in Final Cut Pro

Learn how to do trimming, slipping and sliding in Final Cut Pro Software in this free filmmaker training video from our professional film production manager and video editing software expert.

How to Use Timeline in Final Cut Pro

Learn how to use the timeline in Final Cut Pro Software in this free filmmaker training video from our professional film production manager and video editing software expert.

How to Organize Media in Final Cut Pro

Learn how to organize media in a browser in Final Cut Pro Software in this free filmmaker training video from our professional film production manager and video editing software expert.

How to Insert Edits in Final Cut Pro

Learn how to insert and overwrite edits in Final Cut Pro Software in this free filmmaker training video from our professional film production manager and video editing software expert.

How to Set Up Final Cut Pro Software

Learn how to get set up in Final Cut Pro Software in this free filmmaker training video from our professional film production manager and video editing software expert.

Rendering Tips for Final Cut Pro

Learn how to render clips in Final Cut Pro Software in this free filmmaker training video from our professional film production manager and video editing software expert.

How to Use Batch Capture in Final Cut Pro

Learn how to do batch capturing in Final Cut Pro Software in this free filmmaker training video from our professional film production manager and video editing software expert.

How to Set Up Sequences in Final Cut Pro

Learn how to work with sequences in Final Cut Pro Software in this free filmmaker training video from our professional film production manager and video editing software expert.

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