Final Cut Pro X: Effects:
FCP 200: Comprehensive Study of Final Cut Pro X

This is part two of a two-part class.

Our Apple Final Cut Pro training provides you with the right training solutions to help you learn Apple Final Cut Pro. Check our schedule for class dates and prices for Apple Final Cut Pro training in Dallas, Texas or call us for private training at your site.

This class is designed for those who have mastered basic editing skills and want to get more out of Final Cut Pro. This class focuses on effects and graphics, as well as some advanced editing techniques. This is not an editing class, but a class designed to get you past editing and using many of Final Cut Pro's more advanced effects. In particular, working with keyframes for motion and filter effects is emphasized. Students also work with lots of layered sequences, create motion and filter favorites, and get a better understanding of layering and composting with Final Cut Pro.

Classes are taught using Apple's Authorized Curriculum and Instructors to ensure the highest level of professionalism in digital video technology. Class size is limited to ten participants.

Included with the class is the Final Cut Pro X test (a $150 value) for Apple certification. You can take the test on one of our scheduled testing days, or schedule with the instructor if you can't make the scheduled testing day.

Apple Course Description

Topics covered in this two-day class:

Working with Titles, Generators and Themes

  • Using the Titles Browser
  • Adding a Lower Third
  • Modifying Titles
  • Adding Bumpers and Credits
  • Working with Video Generators
  • Using Themes

Retiming and Transforming Clips

  • Understanding Motion Properties
  • Retiming Clips
  • Creating Holds and Variable Speed Segments
  • Applying Preset Speed Effects
  • Transforming an Image
  • Cropping an Image
  • Adding a Ken Burns Effect
  • Creating Keyboard Shortcuts


Applying Effects and Enhancing Color


  • Applying Video Effects
  • Modifying Effect Parameters
  • Auditioning and Animating Effects
  • Applying Audio Effects
  • Enhancing Color in Final Cut Pro


Exporting and Sharing Your Project

  • Preparing a Project for Exporting and Sharing
  • Detecting Audio Peaks
  • Adjusting Video Levels for Broadcast
  • Exporting Movie File
  • Publishing a Project to Apple Devices
  • Publishing a Project to Video Sharing Sites
  • Exporting an Image from your Project
  • Exporting for Blue-Ray Disc, DVD or Disk Image