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Ripple Training release their Sound Editing in FCPX training course

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There are loads of tutorials out there about editing video within Final Cut Pro X, not so many about audio. Ripple Training have released a whole course dedicated to getting your audio sounding the best it can in FCPX. We've also got a money off coupon code.

Also labeled: Final Cut Pro, Tutorials, iPad, Audio, FCPX

Using the new meta search features in Final Cut Pro X

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When Steve Martin describes a new feature as 'huge' then it's definitely worth a look. More great tips from the MacBreak guys, this time on searching meta data.

Also labeled: YouTube, Final Cut Pro, Tutorials, FCPX

Final Cut X: Moving Forward in Video Editing

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An hour and a half long presentation on Final Cut Pro X from Ari Feldman of the Manhattan Edit Workshop. Good beginner viewing.

Also labeled: Final Cut Pro, Tutorials, Vimeo, FCPX

Customising a title in Final Cut Pro X by publishing parameters in Motion

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If you haven't done this before with FCPX you need to watch as this method brings a whole new area of creative potential to Final Cut Pro X. Our normal duo show you how to publish Motion parameters.

Re-using Compound Clips in Final Cut Pro X

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There has been quite a bit of chat on our forums about Compound Clips in FCPX, so this new episode of MacBreak Studio is very well timed. Great advice.

Also labeled: YouTube, Final Cut Pro, Tutorials, FCPX

The new unofficial Graphic Enhanced Manual for Compressor 4 is released

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Following his two very successful previous manuals, Edgar Rothermich has released a graphically enhanced manual for Compressor 4.

Digital Heaven republish the FCPX graphic manuals and add a free plugin

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We've been big fans of Edgar Rothermich's graphic manuals since their release, now they have been reformatted, combined, republished and come with a free plugin.

The basics of 3 point editing in FCPX from Steve Martin and Mark Spencer

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The boys are back on MacBreak Studio, this time they are talking about one of the oldest techniques in television post production: The three point edit.

Also labeled: YouTube, Final Cut Pro, Tutorials, FCPX

10 things you did or didn't know about FCPX and one 'supertip'

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There's bound to be a lot of expectation when you go on stage with a presentation entitled "10 things you might not know about Final Cut Pro X." Victor Maldonado gets a grilling, but that's not why we are posting the video.

So what is different with transitions in the previous Final Cut Pro 10.0.1 update?

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Good job we have Mark Spencer and Steve Martin on hand to give us the answer, here is the latest edition of MacBreak Studio.

Also labeled: YouTube, Final Cut Pro, Tutorials, FCPX

Ben Balser launches set of FCPX Managing Media tutorials

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You might be familiar with Ben already as he is a regular contributor to our popular Final Cut Pro X forum right here on FCP.co. He's launched a new tutorial series on managing media for FCPX.

Also labeled: Final Cut Pro, Tutorials, FCPX

Mark Spencer and Steve Martin show us how to get three way colorwheels in FCPX

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So you don't like the colorboard in Final Cut Pro X? Not a problem as there is a nifty trick to get similar FCP7 colorwheel control back.

New on demand $35 Final Cut Pro X training course, 20% off coupon in article

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Joseph Linaschke's face might be familiar to you, he was Apple's lead presenter for 8 years. Now he's branched out and launched his own FCPX training course online.

Also labeled: Final Cut Pro, Tutorials, FCPX

Building custom lower thirds in Motion for use in Final Cut Pro X

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Probably one of the most common graphics you'll have to build as an editor is the 'lower third.' More tips in this Macbreak Studio on how to roll your own for FCPX

An intro to Motion5 for FCPX users from Mark Spencer and Steve Martin

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How many Final Cut Pro X editors haven't used or even installed Motion5? Well if you are one of them then this episode of Macbreak Studio is a good place to start to understand the creative possibilities the app could bring.

Mark Spencer talks Motion5 for Final Cut Pro X editors

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Mark Spencer presents Motion for FCPX editors at the recent Los Angeles Final Cut Pro User Group meeting. He illustrates with examples the fact that you don't need to know Motion to benefit from its image processing tools in FCPX.

Learn about the basic tools in Final Cut Pro X with the FCPX Master

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As a follow-up to his popular trim, crop & Ken Burns tutorial, the FCPX Master Michael Mehlhorn publishes a video on the basic tools within FCPX.

Also labeled: Final Cut Pro, Tutorials, Vimeo, FCPX

The Top Ten things to do after you've bought FCPX

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A few months on from the release of Final Cut Pro X, we thought we would take a look at what you can do or need once you've bought FCPX. Content, tutorials, books and videos all await.

A beginners guide to the new Final Cut Pro XML

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With the recent update of Final Cut Pro X to 10.0.1, an XML import & export feature became available.This article might be a very good place to start from to get an understanding of this flexible tool.

Also labeled: Tutorials, Apple, FCPX

Infinite Skills launch their downloadable 10 hour FCPX training course for $100

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Andy Anderson from Infinite Skills has produced 142 lessons or 10.5 hours worth of Final Cut Pro X tuition for $99.99. The course is available by download or on DVD.

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