Getting Started with Final Cut Pro: Beginners Tutorial

Editing in Final Cut Pro for beginners

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

[henrycraighenson]

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

[magnavox]

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!

[datboyfromtexas]

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!

[MelconWagner]

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!

[KeithTharp]

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.

[jameswoodard]

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!

[physicaltodigital]

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.

[gopherusagassizii]

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.

[BostonTerrierDad]

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!

[Photogabi]

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

[erikthecontentcreator]

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!

[JasonParkerMagic]

Nice tip for the transition: Fade to Color. To adjust the midpoint so it uses the entire transition to fade to black. Thanks!

[RonitBatra]

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

[DiscipleDojo]

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*

[harishchandrasinghbhayal]

Thank You so much! Having migrated from Sony Vegas, this video is a life saver! That too it’s free, just feels too good to be true! God Bless.

[wesrobmat]

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

[cvr_ls]

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

[matthewTobrien]

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!

[JSS]

I have looked at Davinci Resolve and Premiere and felt comically overwhelmed and opened final cut pro on ipad for the first time and just FIGURED it out which is why I think i'll pursue this as my editor even though I have a great and very powerful Windows computer and a mac laptop. Excited to learn more, thanks so much for this video!

[joshyang]

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.