Beginner Section – FCPX Interface

Get familiar with the FXP interface by exploring the different buttons and options available.
There is no submission required for this stage as we are just getting started

Beginner Section – Media and Tools

Beginner Section – Basic Editing

Add Transitions into your videos in your timeline
Retime and transform some of your clips for an interesting effect
Use keyframing to create smooth and fluid effects
Add audio and titles to your project to make it more lively
Share your finished video with the class either by uploading it to Behance or Vimeo and providing a link to the Assignments/Projects (we suggest not using YouTube due to possible copyright issues). Otherwise, share a screenshot of your finalised timeline

Intermediate Section – Projects & Effects

Import media and organise your library with keyword collections
Choose which style of project to work on, then build up your timeline
MINI Challenge, Create the demonstrated effect and Share your results via Behance or Vimeo link with the class
Add different video and audio effects to your project to make it interesting
Clean up your project by using compound clips also, and experiment with how you can use this to create different effects
MINI Challenge, Create the Jump and roll effect demonstrated using draw mask and keyframing. Share your results via Behance or Vimeo link with the class

Intermediate Section – Specialized Effects

Balance the exposure in your video, so the lighting is correct
Use the keying tools to remove the background from the provided footage
Create different effects that take advantage of chromakeying
Use synchronisation to add high rez mic audio to the clip
Create a custom shape using generators and draw masks
This section is focused on learning effects, so there is nothing specific to share, but feel free to share your timeline or exciting effects with the class

Intermediate Section – Working Smart

MINI Challenge, Create the demonstrated Spinning bottle ad effect and Share your results via Behance or Vimeo link with the class
Using Unsplash, pexels or your own video, use FCPX tracking tool to create an effect similar to the one demonstrated.
Import some custom transitions end effects and use them in your project
Share your finished video with the class either by uploading it to Behance or Vimeo and providing a link. After Wrap up your library for long-term storage.

Advanced Section – Big Projects

Import and convert your media to proxy
MINI Challenge, Create the first sequence of clips that is displayed
Crate and use multi-cam to speed up your editing workflow
Organise your project with the use of index and roles
Snapshot your project and branch off into a different story/edit
Create a few auditions in your clip to understand its power and organisation
Share your first draft with the class; as we are not finished, share a screenshot of your timeline

Advanced Section – Advanced Techniques

Import some custom Luts into FCP and apply them to your clips
Colour correct your footage to make it appear natural
Colour grade your footage and try to recreate the popular Teal and Orange Lut manually
Share your finished video with the class either by uploading it to Behance or Vimeo and providing a link. Great work on making it to the end!

Muhammed Yusuf Atay

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