Top 10 MISTAKES in FCPX | Final Cut Pro X Tutorial

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These are the TOP TEN Final Cut Pro X Mistakes Matthew sees the most, so settle in for one of our longest videos and get your learn on.

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CHAPTERS

0:00 | Opening
0:24 | Intro
1:45 | 1. How Render Files Work
3:01 | Overview of Render Files
4:30 | Background Rendering in FCPX Preferences
5:03 | Custom Location for Render Files
6:09 | 2. Not Using Compressor
7:07 | Overview of Compressor
8:05 | Adding Share Destinations To FCPX
8:22 | 3. Backup Libraries
9:53 | Overview of Backup Libraries
10:48 | Changing Storage Location for Backup Libraries
11:26 | 4. Disabling the Magnetic Timeline
13:47 | 5. Optimized Media From Multicams
15:15 | Overview of Optimized Media for Multicams
17:18 | 6. Deleting Generated Library Files
17:53 | How to Delete Generated Library Files
19:21 | 7. Location of Effects, Transitions
19:44 | How to Find Effects, Transitions
20:11 | 8. Action Menu in Share Settings
20:39 | How to Use the Action Menu in Share Settings
21:16 | 9. Custom Workspaces
22:44 | Overview of Custom Workspaces
24:31 | 10. How to Reset FCPX Preferences
26:04 | BONUS MISTAKE!
27:14 | Overview of How FCPX Stores Media
29:39 | FCPX's Import Menu
30:35 | Final Thoughts
31:23 | Outro
32:00 | End Cards

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