Final Cut Pro X v10.1.x: Narrative Scene Editing

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Free Online Course: Final Cut Pro X v10.1.x: Narrative Scene Editing provided by LinkedIn Learning is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 3-4 hours worth of material. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. Upon completion of the course, you can receive an e-certificate from LinkedIn Learning. Final Cut Pro X v10.1.x: Narrative Scene Editing is taught by Abba Shapiro.

Overview
  • Shows filmmakers and film editors how to present their vision dynamically with Final Cut Pro X 10.1.x.

Syllabus
  • Introduction

    • Welcome
    • Using the exercise files
    • What you need to know about this course
    • Reviewing the rough cut: Long version
    • Reviewing the rough cut: Short version
    1. Preparing for the Edit
    • Preparing the interface
    • Setting preferences for narrative editing
    • Getting perspective by reviewing the rough cut
    2. Understanding the Workflow of Cutting a Narrative Film
    • Preparing and importing your media
    • Evaluating shots and performances
    • Adding assets
    • Understanding editing conventions
    3. Editing a Dialogue Scene
    • Planning an editing strategy
    • Editing dialogue: Building the basic assembly
    • Refining the assembly by adjusting timing
    • Adding reaction shots
    • Using alternative takes
    • Using split edits
    • Simplifying your timeline
    • Grouping clips together
    • Reviewing the first cut
    4. Editing a Montage
    • Understanding the purpose of a montage
    • Selecting and organizing clips
    • Laying down and organizing the base
    • Montage editing techniques
    • Reviewing the first cut
    5. Editing a Multicamera Shoot
    • Creating a multicam clip
    • Cutting multicam
    • Using cutaways
    • Polishing
    • Reviewing the first cut
    6. Using Audio to Enhance a Scene
    • Preparing to fix audio
    • Replacing location audio
    • Replacing and repairing the dialogue track
    • Building a soundscape
    • Reviewing the first cut
    7. Finishing Techniques
    • Transitioning between scenes
    • Using effects to create a flashback
    • Using color to enhance a scene
    • Cutting down the rough cut
    • Understanding finishing steps
    • Looking at your visual arc
    Conclusion
    • Next steps