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Intro to Final Cut Express

by Jeanne

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About this Lesson

  • Type: Video Tutorial
  • Length: 15:36
  • Media: Video/mp4
  • Posted: 07/30/2007
  • Use: Watch Online & Download
  • Download: MP4
  • Size: 101 MB

This lesson is part of the series: Final Cut Express

In this lesson you will learn the basics of Final Cut Express. You will learn how to set up a project in Final Cut, bring in footage, assemble a sequence, and export it.

To learn more about Final Cut Express, take a look at my Advanced lessons.

The author, Jeanne, has her MFA in Film from the University of Texas, and has taught editing workshops at UT.

About this Author

Jeanne
Jeanne
12 lessons
Joined:
05/26/2007

BA Studio Art, Connecticut College, 2003
MFA Film Production, University of Texas, 2007

Portfolio- JeanneStern.com

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Recent Reviews

Nopic_blu
Perfect!
10/17/2009
~ Derek3

I am about to embark on editing a full length feature film that we produced and shot over 2 years ago. (www.DelilahRoseFilm.net) I had edited a 20 minute "buyers reel" of the film using final cut pro 4. I did this with an experienced editor using his knowledge of the software and using his equipment. Some time has passed since then, and I have purchased my own Mac w/FCE on it and Jeanne's video lesson's are a great refresher course for me. Thanks so much Jeanne! Well done!

Nopic_blu
All the details
06/23/2009
~ colin

This was a great review for me. All the little details were there in the tutorial. Thanks!

Nopic_blu
Lots of vital info
03/29/2009
~ afteryouwho

The video was very concise and a great help to understand the program. If I could, I would definitely buy the rest of her course. (I can't use my international CC to get more stuff!)

Nopic_gry
Intro to FC
03/21/2009
~ damon

Excellent instructional video. In my case, the dumber you think I am the better. I need to be lead by the hand. This video did just that and I thank you very much.

Damon

Simonisme_homepage
exellent tutorial!
07/30/2008
~ simonisme

already said it in my comment.
very clearly explained and perfect tutorial for anybody that is new to FCE and has basic questions needing answering..

Recent Comments

Nopic_dkb
final cut express audio
01/25/2009
~ lisadudley

It was way over my head BUT I watched it over and over, stopping the video to imitate what she was doing. She helped me a lot.

Emind_homepage
You really rock as a teacher thanks.
09/20/2008
~ Emind

I've been looking for something that is simple, easy to follow, and not having to listen to anything else but getting down do the Nitty gritty. You teach very well. Thank U

Nopic_gry
thank you so much Jeanne
09/17/2008
~ montoyr

Your tutorial did much for me. Thank you. Please make more lessons when you have the time...preferable for DVD Studio Pro. You are an excellent teacher!

Simonisme_homepage
exellent tutorial!
07/30/2008
~ simonisme

Very nice and clear!
It explained my basic questions I had and now I can easely continue what I was trying to do :-)
ty!

Nopic_tan
yo
05/09/2008
~ DavidO

Jeanne rules.

Nopic_blu
Perfect!
10/17/2009
~ Derek3

I am about to embark on editing a full length feature film that we produced and shot over 2 years ago. (www.DelilahRoseFilm.net) I had edited a 20 minute "buyers reel" of the film using final cut pro 4. I did this with an experienced editor using his knowledge of the software and using his equipment. Some time has passed since then, and I have purchased my own Mac w/FCE on it and Jeanne's video lesson's are a great refresher course for me. Thanks so much Jeanne! Well done!

Nopic_blu
All the details
06/23/2009
~ colin

This was a great review for me. All the little details were there in the tutorial. Thanks!

Nopic_blu
Lots of vital info
03/29/2009
~ afteryouwho

The video was very concise and a great help to understand the program. If I could, I would definitely buy the rest of her course. (I can't use my international CC to get more stuff!)

Nopic_gry
Intro to FC
03/21/2009
~ damon

Excellent instructional video. In my case, the dumber you think I am the better. I need to be lead by the hand. This video did just that and I thank you very much.

Damon

Simonisme_homepage
exellent tutorial!
07/30/2008
~ simonisme

already said it in my comment.
very clearly explained and perfect tutorial for anybody that is new to FCE and has basic questions needing answering..

Mysmarthands_homepage
Great lesson...can't wait for more!
07/31/2007
~ MySmartHands

Thank you for posting this lesson. I have been searching the internet, trying to find out how to use Final Cut Express. I find the user manual a little hard to understand. You have made it clear on how to start editing a video. Can you do a video explaining how to add different titles and transitions to the movie. I really want to start using my version of Final Cut but I can't get how to do titles!!! argh!!!

Great lesson, very easy to follow...I'm keeping my eye out for part two :)

Nopic_dkb
final cut express audio
01/25/2009
~ lisadudley

It was way over my head BUT I watched it over and over, stopping the video to imitate what she was doing. She helped me a lot.

Emind_homepage
You really rock as a teacher thanks.
09/20/2008
~ Emind

I've been looking for something that is simple, easy to follow, and not having to listen to anything else but getting down do the Nitty gritty. You teach very well. Thank U

Nopic_gry
thank you so much Jeanne
09/17/2008
~ montoyr

Your tutorial did much for me. Thank you. Please make more lessons when you have the time...preferable for DVD Studio Pro. You are an excellent teacher!

Simonisme_homepage
exellent tutorial!
07/30/2008
~ simonisme

Very nice and clear!
It explained my basic questions I had and now I can easely continue what I was trying to do :-)
ty!

Nopic_tan
yo
05/09/2008
~ DavidO

Jeanne rules.

Coolbeans_homepage
Good stuff
04/25/2008
~ coolbeans

Nice intro! Yep!

Nopic_tan
Intro to Final Cut Express
04/25/2008
~ mjeter2

Thank you so much. I had my system for a month and could perform anything. I have Final Cut Express 4. Is there a big difference from HD? If you have an online class, I would like to sign up for it, or is there a book you recommend that is user friend

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