updated: 4 Aug 2019
created: 26 Jul 2019
In the process of learning Apple’s Final Cut Pro X, I’ve come across various resources that were useful for improving my skills. I’ve decided to build a collection of those I like in case others find them useful, and so that I can find them again in the future.
Workflow
Editing
- Editing with Final Cut Pro X on Location and Delivering for Broadcast TV. When broadcast transmission deadlines are tight, you need an NLE that’s fast and robust. John Matthews describes his Final Cut Pro X workflow that enables him to deliver quick turnaround shows to the BBC with ease.
- Editing Breakdown | Epic B Roll (YouTube)
- Guild Hall School Film Making Masterclass with Final Cut Pro X [Jan 18, 2019]
Audio
- To apply a consistent EQ, compression, or other audio effects, work with compound clips.
- A better solution would be to edit multiple camera angles as a multicam clip. Once done, export the resulting audio, edit in other software (e.g. Apple’s Logic Pro X), and then reimport the resulting audio into the multicam clip.
- The Definitive FCP X Multicam Workflow (YouTube)
Color
- How to color grade in Final Cut Pro X (no plug-ins) (Daniel Schiffer on YouTube)
- Cinematic Color Grading Beginners Guide (Jeven Dovey on YouTube)
Libraries
Tools
Backups
Transcription
SpeedScriber – Automated transcription that really works.
Hardware
Editing
LumaForge Jellyfish – The shared storage editors dream about.
Audio
Coles Electroacoustics 4104 Commentator’s Microphone. The 4104 Commentator’s Noise Cancelling Ribbon Microphone is of British Broadcasting (BBC) design and used for reproducing high quality commentary speech from noisy surroundings by cancelling out a considerable degree of background noise. The 4104 is not unduly affected by wind noise and can be used in air stream velocities up to 20 mph (32 km) without notable difference in speech quality.
Resources
- Epidemic Sound – Royalty free music and sound effects