Final Cut Pro Complete Beginners Guide for 2024!

[@paulsiwko-bajon8585]

Hands down the BEST video tutorial for FCP for beginners! Quick, detailed, clear, and most essential aspects described in a most efficient way. Million thanks! Subscribed.

[@duncanmj885]

I agree! Kind of shocked this was only 30 minutes, I learned so much.

[@coomzman]

@@duncanmj885 100% agree!

[@ogBravo1]

i agree!

[@LewisClayOnline]

Dude.... I have had final cut for about 3 and a half years. I got it on offer during Lockdown and have created my showreels, music videos, and inshow videos for corporate and cruise ship visuals. I would say they're better than amatuer... But, no more than that. After watching your video, I realise I know NOTHING about shortcuts and the capabilities of Final Cut. Thank you for these vids (and for your SABER title)... I will beat myself with a pain stick for all the wasted hours of my life, manual croping transitions, hitting Command Z because of a mistake i made 60 edits ago a, cross dissolving audio and losing my eyesight whilst straining to look at minute clips. Then probably a little cry. You the man. Thank you

[@ComehitherwithHeather]

Despite having used final cut Pro for several years, I decided to watch this video and 20 minutes in I have learned a number of new things. Sometimes it is fantastic to go back to basics. I'm sure others new and seasoned to FPC will very much appreciate this tutorial. i joined your patreon recently and have found it to be amazing.. Thank you!!

[@TheICUChannel]

it's only 6 minutes into the video and i am fan of you. Thanks

[@mitchmai]

Great refresher Dylan. I've been using FCP for a couple years now and I found this useful. Keep it coming! Video idea for you - I'd love to see your editing work flow

[@IsaacS2010]

Thank you for jumping right in to the content of the video instead of marketing your own channel! I gave a thumbs up and now am a sub! Thanks for your solid content, dude!

[@MichaelWillems]

Nice! I just bought FCP today and while I can put together a video, there’s much I didn’t understand. And you helped clear up quite a few of my questions. Many thanks, and I’ll subscribe. Gosh, a clear explanation, who’d have thunk.

[@endertfilms]

What a great way to start the year with FCP! Tnx helps my team who is starting to use FCP ... 👍🏼until the next one..

[@RISE-327]

Dylan , thank you so much for making this video , I've just after eight years or so, come back too Final Cut Pro for producing-editing Music videos , so much has changed and improved in that time, you have completly taken the anxiety away of jumping back in !

[@helencogan2187]

THIS WAS INCREDIBLE!!!! I found your channel a couple months ago and joined your PATREON …THANK YOU !!

[@djchachas6678]

Best tutorial guideline on KZbin for sure thank you for making it easy, concise and simple.

[@MariWalksAround]

I'm just starting with FCP and I have learned so much from this video. What a great tutorial! Thank you so much for sharing it!

[@Richard_Broom_Photography]

There are ALWAYS things I don't know (or have forgotten) and so this video has been most useful. Also copied to my grandson who is just starting out with video. Keeping it in the family! Very many thanks for all your hard work and the whole of Scotland wishes you a Happy New Year.

[@TheFinalCutBro]

We shall have an army of Scottish editors at the ready!

[@xnightdwellerx8168]

Great video! I've wanted to learn FCP for along time and this video is a huge help.

[@RSturtleness]

Great tutorial. Have been a user for many years but it is always good to have a refresher course. Love how you packed so much information into a short tutorial. Thanks again.

[@nil_photography_ny1952]

You are the greatest. I’m so happy to have found your page! Love you energy! Ty

[@tripolitan25]

Hi Dylan. I have been laboring on Adobe Pro and have had modest success with Adobe Rush. Also, Davinci Resolve is supposed to be very powerful. I have not delved into it yet and after watching your video, I am wondering if I should even bother. Not only does Final Cut seem extremely intuitive as most Apple products do but your delivery and attention to detail along with your energy is contagious. Thank you so much!!!

[@winip9261]

Man that was fantastic - so informative and yet concise. Thank you so much.

[@ThomasAdk]

Oh god, the range selection tool in audio!! I´ve needed this for so long... Thank you!

[@Treborray]

thank you! im in in Final Cut school this weekend with these videos! helps alot

[@dan-osoprano945]

Great video, very clear, simple & organized

[@DefinedByAlex]

I needed a good refresher for FCP and I'm glad I found this....thank you!

[@prabhleen844]

halfway through the video and this is the most progress I have made in a year. Thankyou.

[@andreaslovestocook]

Whoa! This is such a great tutorial. Have to stop half way through just to let my brain catch up. I'm a fan. Subscribed.

[@hottamaletallahassee]

i tried a whole bunch of other "introductory" videos, and none of them were any good at all... this one is EXCELLENT!!!!!. I couldn't get the color board function to work the way you describe it, but i found a different way to handle that. But again, this is excellent, and has been enormously helpful!!!!! thank you so much.,

[@sphd9]

Your Video is the best one for Final Cut Pro for beginners.You presented it very clear cut way, covered the most essential aspects in an efficient manner in less time. After searching a lot of videos for FCP in KZbin , your video settled the matter. You are highly intelligent. A lot of thanks ! You won a subscriber.

[@aprilrose556]

Just got the FCP today and found your tutorial. Excellent guide! Thank you, Dylan! Subscribed.

[@_mcleves]

Just started out with final cut and finding this super helpful! Amazing video thanks so much!!

[@phildeeha]

Amazing tutorial. THANK YOU!!

[@wedsfilms]

been wanting to make the move and add fcp to my editing skills but the different lingo is off-putting. This video has explained everything I needed to know. Amazing work and massive thank you Dylan 👌

Such an epic tutorial!!! Thank you so much. You are a great teacher😀.

[@tynagy9876]

I'm a windows guy myself but use a mac mini for music on the side and am finally learning final cut. Great video, but I think something that should be pointed out that I noticed is that changing the Format when exporting also changes the file type. Video and Audio is .mov, Apple Devices is .m4v, etc. Really helpful video!

[@minnierenrag9547]

This is the best beginners guide to FCP (and I've watched several of them!) so thank you very much for creating and uploading this one.

[@gcruishank9663]

Haven't used FCP for at least two years and this was a great refresher course!

[@INBRO-VIDEO]

Excellent and comprehensive video though it left me breathless . . . I don't know about you! I just about managed to keep up with it but I have been using FCP X since its inception in 2011. I would suggest that beginners need to be adept at pausing and rewinding. You have certainly covered a tremendous amount of the essential procedures.

[@Sajingu]

This Video was amazing. I bought final cut pro and I'm a complete beginner at it. Your instructions were easy and simple to follow along 🙂

[@CarelessPapo]

Oh man, this video was sooooo helpful 😆 oh man. You’re the greatest dude. First time here, and I’ll forever been checking in! Thank you

[@melodylytle3772]

Hi Dylan - You are making helpful videos and I appreciate them. I could use some information on LUTs if you have time. My videos out of the camera are pretty flat.

[@Piczoid]

Dude ... I make talking head vids and have literally never used the color board before 😅 I'm not a beginner on FCP but this video was still worth watching. Thanks

[@TheFinalCutBro]

Hah that’s amazing! You must just nail the colors in camera as a good filmmaker should. 👊👊

[@hassanahmed1755]

Thanks, this was such a great, well structured beginner tutorial. much appreciated.

[@TheFinalCutBro]

Hey thanks for supporting the channel!

[@elsueñofilms]

Thanks man! I was about to quit FCP and moving back to premiere pro, but you made me take U-Turn

[@jrennickemd]

I’m embarrassed that I’ve used FCPX for like three years now and always struggled with comprehending library and events. Your library and book analogy finally made it click for me! Just needed it in terms a nerd like me understands I guess! Great video!

[@Glorybound1313]

This is seriously the most helpful video I've watched. Thank you SSSOOOOO much.

[@mattseh]

this video literally saved me from so much stress

[@khanhdo4545]

The best explanation for each tool compared to other tutorials 🎉

[@hey_itschad]

Very nice, clean, easy to follow tutorial Dylan! Subscribed.

[@TheFinalCutBro]

Appreciate you!

[@SC36DC]

I joined your Patreon yesterday and purchased Motion Tools. Thanks for all that you do for the community. Your efforts are indeed appreciated.

[@TheFinalCutBro]

Appreciate you so much! Lots more patreon stuff coming soon, as a ramp up after the holidays.

[@pejeickx9562]

Well done! I’ve still learned some new handy tricks. Thank you for this very well made tutorial video!

[@pep7890]

The most comprehensive easy to follow beginner tutorial ever. Thanks! Subbing to ya now.

[@SwiftySanders]

Have you thought about doing a tutorial on how you arrange your files and folder structure for Final Cut Pro?

[@Tiffers963Hz]

Thanks Dylan for sharing such a helpful video tutorial. Gratitude and blessings eternal to you. 🙏🏽❤

[@utunnelindia]

After prolonged search this is the best tutorial for beginners. Thank you Sir.

[@garycard1826]

Great video Dylan. As a beginner I have messed up my audio track with (maybe Edit points). The easiest way for me to fix it was to re-import a new audio track, which I have done, but how do I mute the previous audio track? It appears the CMD's have changed for this!

[@LisaSaffell]

I appreciate that you got straight to the main points. Great video!

[@joeyballoons]

I should have switched from Premier Pro looooonnnnngggggg ago. Thanks for the tips Dylan!

[@ozedsal5581]

Apple Motion next!

[@TheFinalCutBro]

Definitely in the works!

[@saamiyaawan631]

@@TheFinalCutBro I need to start my podcasts but I don't know how to edit them kindly let me know which course should I pick you have 4 which one for me.

[@buildingwilda]

Thanks so much, just found your very nice tutorial! very helpful to have the shortcut keys as well!

[@myke113]

@Dylan Bates: Seriously, THANK YOU for this video. It has helped me out a TON. I have subscribed and look forward to learning more from you! I will be directing people to here if they ask me where to learn the basics of FInal Cut Pro!

[@denisjones45]

Ahhhh... I know FCP pretty good but this is such a good refresher for 2024! Watched the whole thing. Thank you!

[@dineshtaylor246]

Thanks - learnt quite a bit though I have been using it for a while👍

[@1monagale]

Just the wisdom I needed! Thank you! I will review it until it is second nature. 🎉

[@AlanBallou]

Hey Dylan, thanks for all the training, and keep up the good work. I have a question. Is there a way to rearrange the way that my plug-ins show up in the Titles? I want to rearrange my Motion VFX plug-ins so that the ones I use all the time will be on top, and maybe rearrange all of the ones I use all the time to be on top. I think I can rename them, but I don't want to break anything, or set off any alarms, as if I am tampering with the plug-ins. Thanks for your help.

[@wedsfilms]

Can I ask a grading q? My footage from R5C comes in as MXF files which are LOADS nicer than the standard .MOVs I get from my 5Div. I am used to being able to easily match grades in Premiere and also use FilmConvert but wondering whether there's another way as playing aorund with the colour effects doesn't get it close. On the plus, I can't believe how gorgeous the R5C footage looks in FCP off the bat!

[@rambe2449]

Hi, excellent video for beginners, I apreciatte your efforts.I have a problem with multicam editing.Maybe you can help me. I need to create a multicam project.I filmed with 3 cameras but I don't have only 3 tracks because of various causes 2 cameras stoped filming.I pressed again the record button but I lost seconds from each camera and now I have two clips from first camera, three from second and one complete clip from third camera.How can I create a multicam of 3 tracks but 6 clips.Kind regards

[@MrFAHAfh]

I saw this video today and it helped me and I subscribed 👏🏼🙂

[@RonaldBrown59]

Great beginners guide, thanks for sharing.

[@Barnabas87]

Can u please go in more depth with cine studio?

[@TheFinalCutBro]

Definitely would love to make some more videos about it soon!

[@Barnabas87]

@@TheFinalCutBro okay cool I can’t not wait… I don’t care if it’s a hour long

[@SpoorthiVinod-j6f]

That's awesome 👏 neat and clear tut. Super useful

[@hottamaletallahassee]

was also completely unable to import my clips by either of the two methods you show. the only way i've been able to do it is to drag and drop onto my timeline.

[@LetseeGarage]

Thanks Dylan for the guide!!

[@lavinchi6709]

Thank you for the video Dylan happy New Year and all the best to you✨🎸🎂🍷

[@richarddenton7724]

If you put your footage on the shelves/events, what is the Library? I am lost already

[@Webbsongs]

Excellent! Clear and precise. Subscribed.

[@skip1978]

Great tutorial, thanks a lot. Quick. question: If I import my footage by dragging the folder from the Finder into FCPX, will all files be copied into the library? Or will they be left in place? When I import the files via the import button I have the option copy everything into the library or leave them in place.

[@DroseMr]

Awesome🎉Thank You

[@DNoelProductions]

FANTASTIC tutorial!! Thank you!!

[@theodoreivanov6257]

Great tutorial. If you still answer on this channel, can you help with the following: no matter what I try - optimized files, proxies - neither clips from the browser nor the timeline will show in the Viewer. Looking for a workaround, I happened to click on the down arrow to the right of the Library / Project name right under the Viewer and selected Reveal Project in Browser. The timeline suddenly appears in the Viewer for half a second, then vanishes and the Viewer goes back to its dark background. Mac OS: Sequoia, FCP 10.8.1. Thanks.

[@SwiftySanders]

Great video btw!!! Definitely appreciate your help.

[@picturesquestudio7]

Hi sir Why should this come always There is not qnough ectra media beyond clip edges to create the transition

[@daghanis]

Great video. A question: In new project settings, the rendering option is selected Prores 422. Does this option affect the export quality of the project? I'm using 10bit XAVC footage and shooting in LOG. Thank you

[@danlandmann9485]

That was so helpful. Thank you!!

[@asi_esto]

great video, I am trying to become a KZbinr and your video helped me a lot, thank you so much

[@drzeeshanahmed]

deleting a clip after using blade tool always leaves a blank gap clip at that place. how to overcome this problem, please?

[@TheFinalCutBro]

There’s a chance you’re hitting the “Delete” key instead of the “backspace” key. Try the other key and see if that helps!

[@B00MSHAKALAKKA]

Solid instructional video. Pure solid.

[@danl.2626]

Is there a part 2?

[@GlobeSync1]

Sure this will help lots of beginners, great job!

[@boTzYok]

Thank you so much Dylan!

[@BlueDroneBlues]

This is absolutely infuriating! 1) I have created a file in the Library called: Date Virginia City 2) In the box where you get it to find search for your videos I get Virginia City again. 3) Now when I highlight that one in the 2nd window I get the window on the far right now asking for a Title, Description, Creator, tags and so on. So, after repeating a name two times already I have to do it a 3rd time? What is the malfunction? Do I need to make a whole new Library all over again every time I want to start a new project? What is happening here?

[@TheFinalCutBro]

No need to fill those out! Those serve as extra data in case you are working on a high level project, likely as an assistant editor. There’s a lot of high level features in FCP, but no need to touch them if they aren’t useful to you. The only naming you will need to do is the library and each project/timeline. All the other stuff is extra. Hope that helps!

[@miku..002]

hello👋 i have learned about keyframing now (3 days into owning this software), so i can do the 'animated' zoom, the exposure drop keyframing, x/y/z positional keyframing and other basics like this - but is there a way to exponentially/logarithmically/other waveform curve apply some type of 'modulation' to a keyframing effect? so like - 'as video progresses each second, increase the x position by twice as many units as the previous transition' - is this possible with final cut?

[@miku..002]

*twice as many units (so for like x/y/z position, unit would just be numbers), as the previous second in which the same effect was applied, and then keep doing this each second; the other channel ghosted all my questions so i am setting up my video editing home base here haha

[@AnimalAffectionNation]

Helpful video❤

[@lillyinthefield2787]

mommy raised a good boy. 🤙🏾🤙🏾🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳 just wished you moved the cursor a bit slower but ill keep rewinding its fine 🤙🏾

[@itzamandeepsingh]

Can you give those plugins?

[@TheFinalCutBro]

They’re all linked in the description! The ones seen in this video are my “Pro Zooms” plugin. Hope that helps!

[@hottamaletallahassee]

still totally unable to get the color board to operate the way you show in your video

[@kamkhillzit]

Help! I need your help Final Cut bro! I have a damaged library I looked all over the internet and I can’t find a solution and I can’t find the original media files to put back on there but it’s other projects on there as well how can I fix I need to turn in this project tomorrow !

[@TheFinalCutBro]

Final Cut Pro regularly makes backups of your projects. You can find those in Movies > Final Cut Backups. You might lose a small amount of progress, but that’s much better than losing everything! If you’re missing media, you might want to check that all your hard drives are properly connected. You can find the file path of a missing file by selecting your project, then going up to File > Relink > Original Media. Then clicking on the clips that are missing will tell you where they were originally at the bottom of the window.

[@kamkhillzit]

First off thank you for the response! Ive checked the usual suspects but to no avail. It's the actual library that's damaged and I think it's due to the hard drive not copying correctly. It shows the 600gb library file but it jus keeps giving me the error' 😒 @@TheFinalCutBro

[@DonaldBowman]

Needed this thank you!!!

[@KyleWongCO]

Great video, thank you!

[@PaulMcMahonCreative]

Great overview 😊

[@myke113]

@Dylan Bates: (You forgot to mention if you are available for hire for video editing.)

[@pathumranasinghe-ii2zm]

Thank you ❤🇱🇰

[@gand808]

Thanks a lot.