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A FREE 90 Minute Class on Final Cut Pro X. PDF Guide: https://we.tl/t-EpFRxOi7Bu David A. Cox's tutorial shows you everything you need to edit video using Final Cut Pro X.
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If you need to learn video editing, this is the class for YOU! This 90 minute presentation walks you through all the basics of editing from how to properly set up your project so that it is saved correct (so it doesn't take over your hard drive!), importing footage, shortcuts to bring your footage into your project, transitions, titles, and sooo much more.
#FinalCutPro #VideoEditing #FCPX
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If you are brand new to editing, you may want to consider first learning how to use iMovie. Watch that class here: bit.ly/iMovieClass2018
🎥Click the Time Code Below To Jump To A Segment
00:00:00 - Intro
00:02:45 Where to Store Your Footage
00:06:11 Definitions: Library, Events, and Projects
00:09:18 Where to go for what (windows explained)
00:15:16 Importing Your Footage
00:21:06 Trimming
00:23:36 “A Mode vs P Mode” (Arrow vs. Position)
00:26:21 Splicing (Blade Tool)
00:27:28 Audio Editing Tricks
00:30:53 Keyframe Adjustments
00:33:48 Fade Audio
00:34:50 Disable A Clip
00:36:16 Adding Transitions
00:37:12 Adding Titles
00:42:05 Rendering
00:47:34 Trick to Duplicate Titles
00:48:22 Effects
00:56:10 Trick to Copy/Paste Properties to Other Shots
00:58:13 How to Bundle Effects
00:59:35 Learn from my mistakes
01:01:46 Changing the speed of your shots
01:03:43 Adding Voiceover
01:05:53 Exporting Your Project
01:06:35 Bonus Features
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A FREE 90 Minute Class on Final Cut Pro X. PDF Guide: https://we.tl/t-EpFRxOi7Bu David A. Cox's tutorial shows you everything you need to edit video using Final Cut Pro X.
Subscribe & Hit the 🔔
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If you need to learn video editing, this is the class for YOU! This 90 minute presentation walks you through all the basics of editing from how to properly set up your project so that it is saved correct (so it doesn't take over your hard drive!), importing footage, shortcuts to bring your footage into your project, transitions, titles, and sooo much more.
#FinalCutPro #VideoEditing #FCPX
This class and the included PDF guide are free to the public. Thank you for not using ad blockers.
To support this service please visit: techtalkamerica.com/support
If you are brand new to editing, you may want to consider first learning how to use iMovie. Watch that class here: bit.ly/iMovieClass2018
🎥Click the Time Code Below To Jump To A Segment
00:00:00 - Intro
00:02:45 Where to Store Your Footage
00:06:11 Definitions: Library, Events, and Projects
00:09:18 Where to go for what (windows explained)
00:15:16 Importing Your Footage
00:21:06 Trimming
00:23:36 “A Mode vs P Mode” (Arrow vs. Position)
00:26:21 Splicing (Blade Tool)
00:27:28 Audio Editing Tricks
00:30:53 Keyframe Adjustments
00:33:48 Fade Audio
00:34:50 Disable A Clip
00:36:16 Adding Transitions
00:37:12 Adding Titles
00:42:05 Rendering
00:47:34 Trick to Duplicate Titles
00:48:22 Effects
00:56:10 Trick to Copy/Paste Properties to Other Shots
00:58:13 How to Bundle Effects
00:59:35 Learn from my mistakes
01:01:46 Changing the speed of your shots
01:03:43 Adding Voiceover
01:05:53 Exporting Your Project
01:06:35 Bonus Features
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![Back Up Your Mac: Complete Guide [2023]
🍎 Back in the day, you were taught to have a data backup to protect against hardware failure or human error. Today, we have new threats like climate change, war, or someone hacking into your Apple ID, taking all your data hostage, and selling it back to you for a ransom! THAT is why we need to have an UPDATED conversation about how to back up your data. Think of iCloud as your parachute 🪂 Its going to protect you... probably 😬🤞 But if it doesnt, 😱 thats why we have an emergency chute (in case the 💩 hits the 🪭)
NOTE: You will need an external hard drive for this solution.
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If your drive shows a READ/WRITE Speed UNDER 200MB/sec, its time to buy a new one.
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 Brief Introduction
00:55 My Backup Solution (Overview)
02:03 Using Black Magic Disk Speed Test to Test External Drive
02:36 How Much Storage Do I Need?
03:13 My Favorite Backup Drives
03:39 Format and Partition Your External Drive
04:45 Setup Time Machine
05:32 How to Use Time Machine (& its flaws)
07:12 Protecting Your Photo Library
09:32 Protecting Your Documents
10:00 Back Up Your Contacts
10:23 Back Up Music
10:48 Back Up Your Passwords
11:22 Back Up Calendar Data
12:34 Legacy Contact
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📌 Whats Inside This Video?
1️⃣ A three-part comprehensive backup strategy for your Mac
2️⃣ Vital tips on selecting the right external hard drive for backups
3️⃣ Real-time examples showing the strengths and weaknesses of Time Machine
4️⃣ Special insights on how to back up your most valuable data, including photos, emails, and contacts
5️⃣ An overview of establishing a Legacy Contact for your iCloud data
6️⃣ Step-by-step instructions on how to format your external hard drive correctly
📊 Key Takeaways
A modern backup strategy includes cloud solutions like iCloud, an offline backup, and a legacy contact. Performance check your existing external hard drive using Blackmagic Disk Speedtest. Time Machine is excellent but has its limitations, particularly with specific types of data like emails and photos. You should have an external clone of your photo library that stores the originals.
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![Apple Music FULL TUTORIAL [2022]
Thinking about switching to Apple Music? This tutorial contains everything you need to make the big switch.
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Several months ago, I made the switch from Spotify to Apple Music. And NO, Joe Rogan had nothing to do with this decision. For me, this came down to two topics: access to high-quality audio (I ❤️ My AirPod Pros) and cost. One of the segments in this guide discusses the best way to sign up for Apple Music. You can save significantly on your digital services by bundling Apple Music with iCloud Drive Storage and Apple TV+ under the new Apple One plan. With the family plan, you can then share those services with up to five other people (who technically do NOT need to be related).
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CHAPTERS (Click The Time Code to Skip Ahead)
00:00 Introduction
00:03 How to Migrate Playlists from Other Music Services
02:15 Music App Settings on iOS
05:11 Music App Settings on Mac/PC
06:44 Tips for BIG Music Collections
08:20 Sponsored Segment: SoftwareKeep.com
09:08 Listen Now & New Music Mix
09:36 Browse Tab, More to Explore, Spatial Audio Shortcut
10:11 Radio Tab, Music 1, Music Hits, Music Country
10:32 Create Your Own Radio Station
10:41 Library & Playlists
11:05 Training Siri/The Algorithm to Predict Your Taste
12:07 Best Way To Subscribe To Apple Music/Apple One
13:01 Spatial Audio
13:25 Manually Enable/Disable Spatial Audio
14:09 Tech Therapy Promo/Ending
#AppleMusic
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