Importing, Exporting and Editing

Importing, Exporting and Editing

Importing a file
By clicking 'File' and selecting the option 'Import', we can then import 'Files', allowing us to select files from the computer that we can import into Final Cut Pro for editing.

Rendering a file
Before it can be viewed and edited in Final Cut Pro, a file requires rendering. This is usually a quick process depending on the length of the clip, but it then allows for the file to be edited.

Cutting a clip (Before)
By selecting the 'Razor Blade Tool', and clicking at a particular point in the clip, a clip can be cut. This means that one continuous clip can be cut and separated into two or more, making the editing process much easier.

Cutting a clip (After)
Now the clip has been cut. Using the 'Razor Blade Tool', the clip has been cut halfway through, turning the one clip into two separate clips. This allows for one section of the whole file to be edited without affecting the other.

Cropping a clip
If a clip is  unnecessarily long, and requires shortening, this can be done using the cropping tool. Simply by clicking from the end or beginning of the clip, it can be dragged to the point you want the clip to start or finish,

Adding effects (fade)
To help allow for smoother transitions between clips, effects can be added. In this example, I have added a fade effect between two clips to smoothen the transition. This was done by clicking the 'Effects' tab and looking in the 'Video Transitions' folder.

Exporting a file
A file can be exported by selecting 'File' and 'Export'. I exported it to 'Quick Time Movie' where the  project can be played back.