Final Cut Pro Tutorial: Complete Beginners Guide to Editing

Watch this Full Final Cut Tutorial Masterclass to become an amazing editor! ****** Learn 10 AMAZING Editing Secrets from Famous KZbinrs HERE ➡️ • The UNTOLD SECRETS You...
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📒 Show Notes 📒
1️⃣ (Video) 10 Editing Secrets from Famous KZbinrs
• The UNTOLD SECRETS You...
2️⃣ How to Fix Background Noise in Your Videos
• SOLVED: How to Fix BAD...
⏰ Timecodes ⏰
0:00 Final Cut Pro Masterclass
1:18 How to Start Overview
22:12 How to Edit Audio to Sound Great
41:36 Best Keyboard Shortcuts
47:30 How to Edit Faster
1:03:25 10 Best Effects for KZbin
1:24:48 How to Color Grade for Beginners
1:41:48 Best Tips for Editing Better Videos
1:51:08 How to Save Space on Your Computer
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In this full final cut pro tutorial, Nolan shares everything you need to know when it comes to editing on Final Cut Pro. This Beginners Complete Tutorial will cover everything in editing a beginner will face. Learn all the secrets to knowing how to use final cut pro in this tutorial.
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Question of the Day ⚡ What Final Cut Pro Tutorials would you like us to make next? Let me know! 👇 ** 🔴 Learn 10 AMAZING Editing Secrets from Famous KZbinrs HERE ➡️ kzbin.info/www/bejne/fIvJYpJ8o7GebrM

[@robynr3904]

Thank you so much for making this video!!! So helpful and thorough. You said there would be a link for a 90 day free trial to Final Cut Pro. I'm not seeing it anywhere. That would really help me figure out if this is the software I want to use. Thanks again!

[@FrankHuynh]

Great video!

[@DailyCodeBuffer]

How to edit multiple layers at the same time. Like talking headshots and Screen recording for tutorials?

[@kingshadow3728]

where is the final cut pro link?

[@terrencebibbphoto]

How to create templates and favorites in FCPX so you don't have to create the same assets for every project.

[@andyabajo]

Uhm what?! a 2-hour long step-by-step guide to use FCPX for beginners and its all for free? Thank you! 🙏🏽

[@ThinkMediaTV]

Glad you enjoyed it. Keep crushing your goals!

[@Investechel]

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[@mattersthatmatter7990]

@@Investechel duhhhh

[@TheMagicWordRB]

@@Investechel lol

[@chicagosbest7280]

@@Investechel free for us…… 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@aSimpleChat]

Your passion for what you’re instructing shows immediately. I had no idea how approachable FCPX was as it always seemed to be so complex just to get started. Now that I have it, I feel more confident in starting my journey to create and edit videos for an upcoming KZbin channel. You’re a great teacher! Glad I found this channel and more than happy to subscribe!

[@RamandPie]

I have 40K subscribers and I learned editing form this guy.

[@vincearevalo2149]

Does your channel make good income?

[@matthewcollinsangler]

This has to be one of the best "how-to" videos about a piece of software ever created. I learnt so much and the pacing was spot on. I was able to follow along and create my own test project with ease. I didn't get lost once. Keep up the fantastic work and I look forward to watching more of your excellent content. Thanks, Matt.

[@LisaMonique]

This is the best Final Cut Pro video I’ve ever watched and it is going to save me so much time, and I have watched a lot of videos. Now I’m not an absolute beginner, I have been using Final Cut for two years but just basic blade/jump cuts and I just started editing my audio last month. Shortcuts tips have been invaluable. Thank you!

[@ThinkMediaTV]

Awesome! Keep crushing it!!!

[@TheLayinLo]

If you don’t know FCP in 2 years of using it...what have you been doing?

[@LisaMonique]

@@TheLayinLo growing a successful and profitable KZbin channel with basic jump cuts and titles. Why?

[@siraftheone5560]

@@LisaMonique Damn keep on slaying!!!

[@CamCarr]

This video has been a game changer for me. I've been using FCP for about 7 months, but i became ready to expand my editing capacity. I learned a ton in this video, and cant wait for the advanced version to come out! Thanks guys, this is awesome.

[@danroy1511]

Wow. Awesome. I watched this entire guide in one sitting. You packed everything I need to know from beginning editing in FCP to exporting the final project, and you gave me great tips for efficiency and compatibility and you even decreased the intimidation of colour correction. Thanks so much, Nolan. I'm now a subscriber.

[@TopherMorrison]

This was the best instructional video I have ever seen, and I coach people for a living on live & camera presentation skills. Absolutely blown away at not just your editing skills, but your delivery as well. Thanks for this amazing content. Subscribed and liked. :) Also, for those reading this comment, WATCH ALL THE COMMERCIALS! This is how KZbinrs make money and if you skip all the ads, it takes away from your favorite content creator's compensation... and this guy deserves to get paid!!!

[@Gadgetapa]

This helps a lot ! Thanks !!

[@sumitgovil2311]

I don’t even have words to praise this video, to be honest. Love your dedication and passion. Definitely the best guide ever created. The extras you threw in really made my day. I hope one day you create another video with advanced topics. Or maybe a complete workflow. Would love to pay for that.

[@MariaBaiasHeritage]

This is probably the most useful KZbin video I've ever watched! Extremely helpful!! Thank you for making learning Final Cut Pro so much easier!

[@lidzlights8540]

For months I've been dreading how to edit, film, cut and everything else that needs to be done to make a good video. It's been doing my head in until I found you🙏🙏🙏I absolutely know nothing, but now I can learn from your tutorials. Thank you Nolan👍

[@manavtyagi04]

I just started my channel 3 months back and I am soon opening a new channel. I started with iMovie and now moving to Final cut pro, this is the best tutorial to understand and it is not at all boring. Thanks Think Media for doing this. I also listen your PodCasts, they are just awesome :)

[@MarksmanSpecialist]

wooow this just blew my mind, i was about go to those general slice of example to learn how to use fcp, but after i went thru with this video instead, i learned alot and i realized best way to learn is to get immersive in it and just relax and watch the teacher go through the motion instead of the typical step 1 step 2 step 3. The way you discuss and focus on key area blew my mind and i was more focused on how to integrate each idea rather than step by step, i feel very confident in this learning style now and i should apply this method and be more aware from now on.

[@MrTorrit]

This is exactly what I needed. I've been using FCPX casually for years to do photo slide shows but I now have a real video project to do. The section on audio and the key framing was perfect for me and has solved a problem. This has been such a big help.

[@tobynicol3643]

Just want to thank you. I bought final cut months ago and barely learned to use it. I’ve been watching the video and trying the techniques while in isolation with covid. It’s helped me through the week 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@InsightImagingPhoto]

Dude, thank you. Haven’t touched Final Cut Pro in 5 years after suffering a brain injury, and when I went back to it, I lost all knowledge how to use it. I am now very much a visual learning, and your videos have been a huge help. Thank you.

[@nohelyjasmine_]

I was feeling overwhelmed searching for tutorials and just being so confused and frustrated until I came across this video, thank God!!! This video is so easy to understand and to follow through. Thank you so so much for making this tutorial 🙏🏼🙏🏼 your a life saver ☺️☺️ and by the way your teaching skills are amazing!! 👌🏼👌🏼

[@twrickscinema6998]

Nohely I love you ❤️😘

[@nathanstatham]

Already at 15 minutes and I now know more than I learned after an entire day of messing around with it on my own. Time to grab some popcorn and sit back for the rest of the hour and a half. Thanks for all the information man. Great content!

[@intansyuhada91]

You don't know how grateful I am for this video. 🥺Been putting off FCP for a few months because of how overwhelmed it is for a complete beginner like me to learn it by myself. Now I even know how to improve my audio in just one tutorial😭 You're the GOAT!

[@officialjstw]

This is my first time watching Final Cut Pro tutorials and you've made it to where I feel like without even going in myself, that I know how to use everything in there. Thank you guys for always making content that is useful and beneficial for the community!

[@sixlitrehair]

Men i can't even imagine how much work you had to put into this video. Thank you Thank you Thank you 🙏

[@BookBlather]

Hey Nolan. I just wanted say thanks so much for this. It has been a tremendous help. I have this video saved and keep coming back to it over and over again. I have a long way to go still, but my last video already has improved so much over what I was doing previously. You explain everything so concisely and clearly, your tutorials have been indispensable. Thanks again!

[@keithbrueton5435]

What can I say..... Best FCPX video for beginners ever !!!! Period! You deserve sooo!! much credit for the time spent making this.

[@ChrisMitchells_FlyingCameras]

Awesome video Nolan! Very detailed but clear, concise and to the point. THANK YOU!

[@keziaiykyk]

This was SO helpful! I have been so confused editing with FCPX, basics editing only, but since I found your video, it CHANGED my entire editing flow 💕🙏 so THANKYOU SO MUCH for making this, and it's unbelievable how a 2-hour-long-quality like this is free! THANKYOU THANKYOU 🙏

[@ElisaValkyria]

Amazing! Thank you so much!

[@jerianlewis1708]

This master class was brilliant... I learnt so much practical skills that can be applied ... really appreciate it 🙏🏾🙌

[@javiazar]

Not brand new... but will watch from start to finish and will save to my favourites for future reference. Thank you so much!

[@Yourguitarworkshop]

I started doing my first rough cut backwards. I look at the wave form but start at the end and work my way forward. My good takes are always my last so that way I will instantly recognize when I've already edited that part. When I did it the other way around I sometimes forgot I did a 3rd take and edited 5-10m of the wrong footage.

[@scuffleburgoutdoors]

Holy cow , I didn’t know about the .mov versus the mp4 thing ! Thank you so much for this tutorial , I have only used Final Cut for a couple months now ! Thanks again !

[@robbiehenderson9582]

I am new to this and after reviewing several Final Cut tutorials, yours is the best and easiest to following for a newbie. Thanks

[@YOWValley]

Thanks Nolan, this was a terrific introduction to FCP for me. You showed me how to work the software, but you also showed me techniques that I can use to become more efficient in the editing process, and how to effectively use limited cpu and disk resources that will help me get the most out of the software and hardware! Thanks again, really well done!

[@RVSquaredSteve]

Absolutely BLOWN AWAY with your Tutorials…I am so appreciative and thankful for your efforts and content. Wow…I’ve already learned so much; and I’ve been editing for decades!! I’m hooked and will watch more and more. Thank you!!

[@ConsciousnessWatch]

I'm bowled over by the amount of amazing information in this video. It's an entire class. Thank you Nolan for your generosity!

[@cctvfamily]

Thanks so much, this was super helpful. I started editing a few months ago when I started my family channel and this has shed so much light on finished looks that I couldn't obtain! Hopefully my next video will go much smoother with editing 💛

[@iPadSketcher]

Brilliant tutorial and SO helpful! Concise, articulate, and encompasses almost everything a noob to FCP needs to know. Thanks so much for making this.

[@YourDriverMike]

Oh hey there, 1,100+ videos on iMovie over 6 years and I'm making the leap! My first stop Think Media's tutorial! 🚀

[@kentsgodfrey2513]

This covers a ton of information and moves very fast. It took me several hours to watch because I had to repeat things, try them myself, and do a little research so that I could understand everything. It is very dense. The host is very knowledgable and likeable.

[@KE010101]

Nolan, I've watched many videos on using Final Cut Pro and I'll have to say up to this point this is the best one I've seen. I watch videos on this topic because my skills are the most lacking in this area. Many thanks to you and Think Media for producing this video.

[@AnnaFosters]

This is GOLD! So many good tips, I feel like I paid for a masterclass. Thank you so much!!

[@alyssajaliyah]

this video is such a blessing! i’ve watched it twice all the way through and i continue to click back in using the different timestamps. thank you so much!!

[@sincerelyfarah]

Thank You as Always Think Media I’ve been struggling with Final Cut Pro and I definitely appreciate this!

[@everythingleisureandlifestyle]

This was so helpful and straight forward. I watched the beginning of two previous tutorials and they weren’t clear on something as basic as adding media to a project. Your tutorial was clear, concise and very helpful right from the beginning, so I watched it to the end. And I’m about to watch your suggested video. Thank you!

[@taniachara77]

About to edit my first vlog on Final Cut Pro and so glad I came across this video. Tons of information that’s going to make my editing life easier. Kudos to you!

[@MzBrenda]

I was watching many other KZbin Final Cut Pro Beginners Guide videos. Then KZbin suggested this so I clicked on it and realized this is the best complete beginners guide! The other full guides are so boring although informative. We all know how hard it is to watch anything that is more than 10 minutes long! But, he had me watch his almost 2-hour long video which means he can teach me how to make great videos!

[@leroydavis9386]

This tutorial is amazing! You answered every question that I had and potentially would have as a beginner! I thank you!

[@tyroneparker8399]

Top 5 one of the most informative videos on the entire KZbin. I can imagine the hours that went into making this video. Thank you a lot!

[@MUSAVISUALMEDIA]

I’ve used FCPX for over five years as a professional and I learned so much from this video. THANK YOU!!!

[@merchistoun]

I can only echo what others have said - this is an amazing resource, really helps to explain the basics of Final Cut Pro to new (and not-so-new) users and covers so many features. I'm so happy with my first movie out of it - couldn't have done it without your help. A massive THANK YOU! 🤗

[@CharlieBaarrett]

THIS VIDEO WAS ABSOLUTELY EVERYTHING!!!! You’re the best thank you😭💖

[@Vidar21]

I applied this advice and it actually made me improve. Thanks for your great content!

[@TyTakesOverTheWorld]

I’m just switching from Adobe Premier Elements to Final Cut Pro X!! I have NEVER used FC in my life!! I need an entirely new life just to have time to LEARN this product!! I’ll be spending the next few weeks to dissecting this video and all the information! Thank you guys for another awesome video!

[@spincc]

Had to dust off my old FCPX skills after not using it in a long time. Your tutorial helped me get back up to speed and even taught me some new tricks. Thank you so much for making this video! It was super helpful!

[@somycolleaguescantfindme]

As always another useful video by Think Media! Thank you 🙌🏻

[@fscanlan11]

Man, this was an amazing tutorial. It kept my attention all the way through. And I am so happy I get to review this over and over.

[@ArdaPazr]

Thank you for your time. I appreciate it.

[@cns]

this is so GOOOD!!! A BLESSING FOR US who downloaded trial version but were so lost on what is the next step! THANK YOU A MILLION TIMES BOSS!

[@lukejackson1116]

This was easily the best, most comprehensive final cut tutorial video. Thank you Think Media - Thank you Nolan! You crushed it

[@MrKennBak]

This is such a helpful video! Thank you so much for sharing all this info and for explaining it the way you do :)

[@wtownsend6]

Absolutely smashed it mate. Serious thanks for such an in-depth beginners tutorial for free!

[@rocketrollsvlogs7625]

I've been watching this off and on for the past two months. I've been watching other videos as well but this one is becoming my bread and butter.

[@sarahrez6453]

Brand new to FCP here and already the first five minutes have been extremely helpful! Thank you for this!

[@edwardromero3580]

Thanks, man. I've been editing on FCP7 for years. This video gave me most of the info I needed to make the transition to X easier.

[@texascottagekitchen4247]

Nolan, you’re so good. Thank you so much for all the help.

[@swayrene]

Hey future video editors 🫵 I think these timestamps would be useful; you can do this! 00:00:02 - Final Cut Pro 10 basics 00:04:13 - Importing footage, creating library, project. 00:08:33 - Video editing basics: project timeline, adding clips, transitions 00:12:54 - Video editing basics: - Importing videos - Zooming 00:16:54 - Video editing transitions, cropping, audio adjustments 00:21:04 - Importing in FCPx 00:22:12 How to Edit Audio to Sound Great 00:25:14 - Audio editing for cleaner sound. 00:29:29 - Audio editing, compressor, noise removal. 00:33:45 - Noise removal settings, audio attributes, background music. 00:38:21 - Audio editing, fading, detaching 00:41:36 Best Keyboard Shortcuts 00:42:41 - Editing freeze frames, zooming, audio adjustments 00:46:52 - Keyboard shortcuts, saving time. 00:47:30 How to Edit Faster 00:51:24 - Using proxy files in Final Cut Pro 00:55:55 - Video editing tips: - Trimming and selecting takes 01:00:06 - Presets for audio and video. 01:03:25 10 Best Effects for KZbin 01:04:17 - Custom text placement and blurring. 01:08:30 - Moving blur effect over a mug, creating stop-motion effect 01:12:57 - Adding overlays to video. Using screen blend mode 01:17:08 - Masking, Ken Burns, transitions. 01:21:25 - Handheld effect, camera tracking. 01:24:48 How to Color Grade for Beginners 01:25:43 - Color grading, workspace, color wheels. 01:29:50 - Color grading and correction techniques 01:34:01 - Color grading and waveform explanation. 01:38:16 - Color grading, hue saturation curves. 01:41:48 Best Tips for Editing Better Videos 01:42:36 - Editing tips: cropping, b-roll, trimming 01:47:09 - Export settings for KZbin videos 01:51:31 - Reduce library size by deleting render files

[@kevinsink3799]

This is super well done! You honed in on just the things we need & explain them well at a “just right” pacing.

[@lonelyletter35]

I'm editing my first video while watching your tutorial and I'm feeling like a pro! lol Thank you so much! It's been such a big help.

[@Maumau21]

I watched a lot of videos on this topic, but this was the best one. Detailed, informative, and interesting. Thank you

[@Thebiggrins]

Thank you for your informative introduction to Final Cut Pro. I am no longer afraid of it. I love Luma Fusion for iPad editing. It has worked great for me the last 3 years but time to upgrade the standard for more serious work. Best to you, man!

[@MrGoten830]

Thanks man, I bought a videography course but he uses premier pro and I already bought fcp so I’m sooo glad this was free

[@TTKS818]

Love your videos!! Thank you for this tutorial!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@TitusBogba]

Ohh how I needed this!! Yess 🙌🏾😍

[@PrettyPennyClub]

I'm excited to get into Final Cut Pro. Love the way you have set out your material here. Bookmarked to come back to again and again, I'm sure.

[@tanmayarora6659]

Thank you soooo much!!!! I started my Video Editing through this Video, and successfully completed and made a Spiderman Edit too, This was really helpful and informative. Thank you for providing this for free here, I have learned a lot!

[@andrewtheace5216]

Great video man! very well done, thank you!!

[@mrCetus]

This master class was brilliant... I learnt so much practical skills that can be applied ... really appreciate it

[@darthknowl9222]

Thanks a lot!!!! I definitely needed this

[@YouAndImpact]

Great video 👍

[@SantosChronicles]

Thank you this was so helpful!!!! So glad I found this video. Saved me hours of fumbling around. Just love this channel.

[@samuelphilips5373]

this is such a great video... thank you for making it!!!!

[@AcatnamedGoose]

This is absolutely fantastic. Thank you for taking the time to create this. Great content.

[@LWT633]

thank you so much Think Media! you guys rock ! always learning so much from you guys!

[@Cwill_24]

I just saw this come up on my recommended videos and it has been great for me so far as a beginner editor

[@AshleyKDavis]

Thank you for this!!!! VERY HELPFUL!!!!!

[@rnschannel9313]

Thanks Nolan I watched the whole thing and I actually learned something, and I have been using final cut for 2 years XD

[@themarvelofe-bikes3052]

BEST, BEST, BEST tutorial out there!! Saved me and my videos!

[@masegotshepe655]

This was great. thank you!

[@Viewson2s]

Man this video is awesome and Thank you. This is def a motivator to start getting my motovlog footage out.

[@striderxu1111]

wow great tutorial haven't finished yet but will recap tomorrow and move on. very useful hints on filing and naming as well

[@bolefuego]

Bro, this is solid gold. Huge thanks.

[@MidLifeStyleTwins]

Awesome. Thanks

[@LA-cy1zj]

this video is fantastic and I love the quick pace of it. No BS, just useful information. Thank you

[@CharMac76]

Thank you so much for making this video! I have a new Macbook Pro with Final Cut Pro, and was definitely confused. This was great!😊

[@yaboyphil201]

This was great Nolan. I appreciate your time and effort on the video. This was extremely insightful. It's really going to help me with my editing.

[@golden.queennn]

Thank you !! 💙 & I watched all the ad’s to help your channel out

[@FrankHuynh]

Great video! I used to use Adobe premier and the moment I switched to final cut … game changer

[@user-st7wb7el6t]

great job! Thank you!

[@sindypetronella]

ALWAYS have to rewatch this video, thanks for putting the time I am sure it was exhausting filming even worse the editing too. we see your efforts and hard work