This course helps experienced Final Cut Pro editors understand new ways of performing traditional editing techniques. New terminology and new tools for performing editing functions are also clarified. Exercise files are included with the course.

Topics include:
Touring the X interface
Running Final Cut Pro 7 and X on the same machine
Importing and analyzing media
New editing methods (including append and connected clips)
Timeline editing (including ripple, roll, slip, and slide edits)
Adding audio
Fine-tuning with the Precision Editor
Adding and adjusting transitions
Creating titles
Applying motion effects to clips
Performing color corrections
Exporting
Archiving and collaboration