Final Cut Pro Certification Flashcards

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Describe the three post-production workflow phases.

Import, Edit, Share

What options are available when Final Cut Pro asks to update your projects and events to Final Cut Pro x 10.1 or later?

Upgrade all projects and events into one library per volume, selectively upgrade now, or return to the upgrade process later.

Should you update any post-production software during an editing job in process?

False

Which of these three is the largest container: clip, event or library?

Library Signup and view all the answers

Describe possible organizational criteria for sorting clips and projects into events.

Scenes, segments, versions of projects, raw media from cards, etc. Signup and view all the answers

Name and describe the built-in command for backing up camera media files.

Create Archive command Signup and view all the answers

Where should you store camera archives?

On a volume physically separate from the volume used for editing. Signup and view all the answers

What two views are available in the Media Import window?

Filmstrip and list view Signup and view all the answers

What setting on the Zoom slider in filmstrip view allows you to see each clip as a single thumbnail?

All Signup and view all the answers

What keyboard shortcuts can you use to mark multiple range selections within a clip?

Command+Shift+I and Command+Shift+O Signup and view all the answers

With the 'Create optimized media' option selected, Final Cut Pro x transcodes imported media to the ________ codec.

Apple ProRes 422 Signup and view all the answers

When dragging files from the Finder to an event, where do you set the option to copy the files into the library?

Final Cut Pro > Preferences > Import pane Signup and view all the answers

Which Media Import option must be selected to replicate the folder structure within an event?

'From folders' Signup and view all the answers

May keywords be overlapped when applying them to a clip?

True Signup and view all the answers

Which Inspector can you use to add notes to a clip?

The Info Inspector Signup and view all the answers

All clips start with which rating assigned?

Unrated Signup and view all the answers

What default filter setting prevents Rejected clip ranges from appearing in the Browser?

Hide Rejected Signup and view all the answers

How can you locate a clip you imported into the library?

Select the Library in the Libraries pane, choose 'All Clips' from the Filter pop-up, clear the Browser's search field. Signup and view all the answers

What procedure is necessary to search an event using a combination of keywords?

Click the magnifying glass in the search field and use the Keywords criteria rule in the Filter HUD. Signup and view all the answers

How do you edit the criteria rules for an existing Smart Collection?

Double-click the Smart Collection in the Libraries pane. Signup and view all the answers

At what point in the workflow may a clip be assigned a role?

Clips may be assigned a role at any point in the workflow. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Post-Production Workflow Phases

Import: Ingesting and organizing source media files.
Edit: Creative assembly and trimming of clips to construct the narrative.
Share: Final export to different platforms for distribution.

Updating Projects and Events

Options for updating include merging all into one library, selective upgrading now, or deferring the upgrade process.

Software Updates During Editing

It is standard practice to avoid updating software or hardware during active editing to maintain stability.

Media Containers

The library is the largest container among clips, events, and libraries in Final Cut Pro.

Organizing Clips into Events

Organizational criteria can be various, such as scenes from a film, segments from news shows, or any custom categorization desired.

Backing Up Camera Media

The Create Archive command clones source media, preserving both folder structure and metadata.

Storing Camera Archives

Store camera archives on a separate volume from editing files to minimize risks of losing data due to single-point failures.

Media Import Window Views

Filmstrip and list views are accessible during imports from recognized camera cards, while only list view is shown otherwise.

Thumbnail Display in Filmstrip View

To see each clip as a single thumbnail, set the Zoom slider to "All," defining how long each thumbnail represents.

Marking Range Selections in Clips

Use Command+Shift+I and Command+Shift+O for range selections, or hold Command while skimming.

Optimized Media Codec

Selecting "Create optimized media" transcodes imported media to the Apple ProRes 422 codec.

File Copying Settings

Set the option to copy files into the library in Final Cut Pro > Preferences > Import pane.

Importing with Folder Structure

Choose "From folders" in Media Import to maintain existing folder structures when importing.

Overlapping Keywords

Multiple keywords can be applied to a clip, allowing for versatile categorization.

Adding Notes to Clips

Use the Info Inspector to add notes to individual clips.

Clip Ratings

All clips begin with an unrated status.

Rejected Clips Visibility

The default setting to prevent rejected clip ranges from showing in the Browser is to Hide Rejected.

Locating Imported Clips

To find clips in the library, select the Library in the Libraries pane, choose All Clips from the Filter menu, and clear the search field.

Searching Events with Keywords

For keyword combination searches, use the magnifying glass in the search field and select Keywords criteria in the Filter HUD.

Editing Smart Collection Rules

Open the Smart Collection in the Libraries pane by double-clicking it to edit criteria rules.

Assigning Roles to Clips

Clips can be assigned specific roles during the editing workflow at various points.

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Test your knowledge on Final Cut Pro with these flashcards. Each card will help you review important concepts such as post-production workflows and editing techniques. Perfect for those preparing for certification in video editing.