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Learn how to use Final Cut Pro 5 Timeline feature in this free video tutorial.
There are 21 videos in this series:

Learn in and out points for Final Cut Pro 5 with expert tips in this free online software tutorial video clip.

Learn the basics of customizing your timeline in Final Cut Pro 5 with expert tips in this free online software tutorial video clip.

Learn how to change your options when customizing your timeline in Final Cut Pro 5 with expert tips in this free online software tutorial video clip.

Learn how to change render controls when customizing your timeline in Final Cut Pro 5 with expert tips in this free online software tutorial video clip.

Learn how to navigate the timeline in Final Cut Pro 5 with expert tips in this free online software tutorial video clip.

Get an explanation of how to zoom inside the timeline in Final Cut Pro 5 with expert tips in this free online software tutorial video clip.

Learn about zoom controls inside the timeline in Final Cut Pro 5 and how to use them with expert tips in this free online software tutorial video clip.

Learn how to navigate gaps in Final Cut Pro 5 with expert tips in this free online software tutorial video clip.

Learn how to use timeline audio controls in Final Cut Pro 5 with expert tips in this free online software tutorial video clip.

Learn how to use source and destination controls in Final Cut Pro 5 with expert tips in this free online software tutorial video clip.

Learn how to us the linked selection button in Final Cut Pro 5 with expert tips in this free online software tutorial video clip.

Learn how to use the visibility, lock, and auto select controls in Final Cut Pro 5 with expert tips in this free online software tutorial video clip.

Learn how to view clip keyframes and overlays in Final Cut Pro 5 with expert tips in this free online software tutorial video clip.

Get an intro to the real time effects render pop up menu in Final Cut Pro 5 with expert tips in this free online software tutorial video clip.

Learn how to use the real time effects render pop up menu in Final Cut Pro 5 with expert tips in this free online software tutorial video clip.

Learn about setting and navigating markers in the timeline in Final Cut Pro 5 with expert tips in this free online software tutorial video clip.

Learn how to set and delete markers in a clip in Final Cut Pro 5 with expert tips in this free online software tutorial video clip.

Learn about modifying markers in Final Cut Pro 5 with expert tips in this free online software tutorial video clip.

Learn how to make a short video using markers with audio beats in Final Cut Pro 5 with expert tips in this free online software tutorial video clip.

Finish up a short video using markers on audio beats in Final Cut Pro 5 with expert tips in this free online software tutorial video clip.

Learn about sequence nesting in Final Cut Pro 5 in Final Cut Pro 5 with expert tips in this free online software tutorial video clip.

A working knowledge of Final Cut Pro is essential to any aspiring filmmaker. As the most widely used software program in video and film editing, Apple computer's Final Cut Pro can give a professional appearance to any film project from basic digital video to HD material. Because it's relatively affordable and easy to use, Final Cut Pro has become extremely popular with broadcast stations and independent filmmakers. It offers a wealth of effects and functions, like dissolve, iris, distortion, and ripple, rolling, slipping, sliding and other editing functions, as well as color correction filters and audio filters.
In this free Final Cut Pro tutorial you'll learn the basics of Final Cut Pro. This video series will focus on creating timelines with the software and offer tips on customizing your timeline. Expert video editor CJ South will show you step-by-step how to begin and navigate your timeline as well as how to zoom inside the timeline, and navigate gaps. You will learn about audio controls, source and destination controls, visibility and lock controls, and how to set and delet markers in a clip. Watch this free online tutorial with our others in this series and start working on your independent film today!
Christopher South CJ South has been a Professional Editor, based out of Detroit, for Over 5 years. His resumé includes everything from commercial work to feature films.<BR />Christopher Also teaches Final Cut Pro Editing and Graphics to High School students in Royal Oak, Michigan.<BR />Please Feel free to Email CJ with questions or comments. If this tutorial has helped you, please email links to examples of your work to cjsouth@wideopenwest.com.dkdk
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