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Learn more about the wide variety of plug-ins, content and devices that extend the power of Final?Cut?Pro.
Learn more about Plug-ins, devices, and content.Explore online user guides for Final?Cut?Pro, Motion and Compressor:
Final?Cut?Pro User?Guide
Motion User Guide
Compressor User Guide
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Final?Cut?Pro User?Guide (PDF)
Motion User Guide (PDF)
Compressor User Guide (PDF)
Learn about the latest updates to Final?Cut?Pro, Motion and Compressor:
What’s New in Final?Cut?Pro
Final?Cut?Pro?release notes
What’s New in Motion
Motion release notes
What’s New in Compressor
Compressor release notes
Learn the fundamentals and discover advanced tips from the Final?Cut?Pro experts at Ripple?Training.
Explore the powerful new features in Final?Cut?Pro?10.8 with a free tutorial led by Ripple Training founder, Steve Martin.
Learn more about What’s New inMark Spencer provides an in-depth overview of the new features in Motion?5.6, including object tracking and the new Neon filter.
Learn more about What’s New in Motion 5.6Follow along with Ripple Training’s Steve Martin as you edit a video from start to finish using Final Cut Pro?10.6.
Learn more about Learn FCP in Under 60 MinutesFollow along with Mark Spencer as he shows you how to leverage Motion for creating and publishing effects and motion graphics for Final Cut Pro.
Learn more about Motion Magic in Under 60 MinutesA seven-hour foundational learning experience that will walk you through the process of editing, sound mixing, colour grading and delivering the videos you’ve always dreamt about.
Learn more about Final?Cut?Pro Core TrainingLearn techniques for media management, audio editing, colour grading and more in this deep-dive series designed for?pros.
Learn more about In-Depth TrainingFollow along with popular YouTuber iJustine, as she teaches you her complete workflow for creating and delivering videos using Final Cut Pro.
Learn more about iJustine Teaches Final?Cut?ProMaster the process of video encoding. Learn how to create custom presets, use?droplets to save time and leverage distributed processing with other Mac?computers on your network.
Learn more about Video Encoding in Compressor?4.4Learn advanced motion graphics techniques including working with particle?emitters, replicators and cameras, as well as how to rig and publish your compositions to Final?Cut?Pro.
Learn more about Advanced Motion TrainingLearn useful tips and tricks to make you faster and more proficient in Final?Cut?Pro and Motion.
Learn more about Free Quick Tips for Final?Cut?Pro and MotionGet the most out of the ability of Final?Cut?Pro to track titles, logos, effects?and more — in a wide variety of tracking scenarios.
Learn more about Mastering the Object TrackerLearn how to quickly create stunning motion graphics using the unique and powerful Behaviors?in?Motion.
Learn more about Animating with Behaviors in MotionWhether you’re new to Final?Cut?Pro or just looking to pick up some tips, you can get up to speed quickly by viewing online tutorials from leading video training developers.
Final?Cut?Pro Essential Training is a video-based tutorial series that covers all aspects of Final?Cut?Pro. Instructor Nick Harauz helps you get up and running, cut a story, mix audio and deliver a final project. You can also learn new Final?Cut?Pro editing techniques every Friday in Final?Cut?Pro?Weekly with Nick Harauz and Jeff?Greenberg.
Jenn Jager’s tutorial series covers how to animate logos, create dynamic text, build Final?Cut?Pro transitions and effects, and much more. This training is perfect for beginners but includes fresh ideas to keep experienced Motion users?inspired.
Visit The Beat blog for news, tips and tricks on Final?Cut?Pro. Then download Final?Cut?Pro?Editor Kits to learn key Final?Cut?Pro techniques — such as 3D?titles and speed effects — with accompanying tutorials and free?PremiumBeat music and Shutterstock?footage.
Learn advanced visual effects and compositing techniques from Simon?Ubsdell using?Motion.
The Mac Training Specialists at macProVideo.com bring you tutorials for Final?Cut?Pro?and Motion. Stream them in your web browser or download HD videos to your Mac, iPad and iPhone. Get started with nearly an hour of free Final?Cut?Pro First Look tutorials.
Robin Kurz’s best-selling German-language Final?Cut?Pro training includes nearly 15 hours of instruction, starting with the basics and going all the way to project delivery. Learn tips and tricks designed for the beginner editor and experienced?professional.
Larry Jordan provides comprehensive training to video editors that covers Final?Cut?Pro, Motion and Compressor. His?conversational style, in-depth techniques and extensive resources help media pros find work, improve their skills and keep clients happy.
David Austin leads you through over 200 easy‑to‑understand tutorials for Final?Cut?Pro — allowing editors to master the program at their own pace.
Free high-quality and professional Motion?5 training from Stanislaw Robert Luberda. Learn the basics of animation using Behaviours and Keyframes, and go further with lessons that cover rigging and publishing titles, effects and transitions in Final?Cut?Pro.
An interactive 12-part course on video production made specifically for small businesses and non-profits, presented by David?A.?Cox.
Learn more about Tech Talk AmericaShowcase your Final?Cut?Pro skills and enhance your portfolio with the Apple authorised certification program from FMC. Choose from three exams geared towards professionals in specific disciplines and prepare for each with live instructors or free online?tutorials.
Learn more about Final Cut Pro CertificationsLearn how your educational or training institute can become an official provider of Final?Cut?Pro instruction and certification. With access to exercise files, student guides and training for instructors, your organisation can be an important resource for creatives looking to advance their skills and?careers.
Learn more about Apple?Authorised Certification?ProvidersThe ProRes White Paper and ProRes RAW White Paper include detailed technical and workflow information about the Apple ProRes codec. Visit the ProRes Authorised Products page to view Apple-certified ProRes products.
The Final?Cut?Pro Media Management White Paper describes how to manage media with libraries in Final?Cut?Pro.
The iTunes Store Package Quick Start Guide describes how to use Compressor to turn your movie into an iTunes Store package and use Apple-certified delivery partners to submit to the iTunes Store for sale.
Working with Wide Color Gamut and High Dynamic Range in Final?Cut?Pro offers a deeper look at High Dynamic?Range (HDR) and wide colour workflows with Final?Cut?Pro, so you can get the most from your RAW and Log?C?footage.
The Audio Roles White Paper explains how to use the power and flexibility of roles for editing, audio adjustments and mixing.
The RED Workflows White Paper outlines various options for RED-based post-production workflows with Final Cut Pro.
The Final?Cut?Pro Shared & Remote Solutions White Paper published by frame.io describes best practices in shared and remote workflows for individuals and teams. It includes up‑to‑date information on third-party hardware and software for storage, collaboration, and review and approval.
Find up-to-date information about key topics and basic troubleshooting tips for all three apps.
Final?Cut?Pro Support PageAppleCare Professional Support offers IT department–level support for deploying and managing professional video workflows that include Final Cut Pro, Motion and Compressor.
Learn more about AppleCare Professional?SupportParticipate in online forums for Final?Cut?Pro, Compressor and Motion hosted by Apple.
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Read about collaborative video editing from the company behind the Jellyfish shared storage device.
Discover the latest video editing tutorials and tips for Final?Cut?Pro, delivered by the video experts at?PremiumBeat.
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Final?Cut?Pro veterans discuss video production on Mac?computers.
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