{"id":1957,"date":"2011-06-28T10:12:02","date_gmt":"2011-06-28T14:12:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/?p=1957"},"modified":"2011-06-28T10:12:02","modified_gmt":"2011-06-28T14:12:02","slug":"fcp-x-audio-tutorial-part-2-using-final-cut-pro-x%e2%80%99s-audio-and-music-fading-tools","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/fcp-x-audio-tutorial-part-2-using-final-cut-pro-x%e2%80%99s-audio-and-music-fading-tools\/","title":{"rendered":"FCP X Audio Tutorial Part 2: Using Final Cut Pro X\u2019s Audio and Music Fading Tools"},"content":{"rendered":"

In this second post in our series on working with sound in FCPX, we\u2019ll take a look at the new tools for fading audio in and out on the project timeline.<\/h2>\n

Final Cut Pro X has made significant improvements for working with audio, including more automated audio keyframing and advanced fading interpolation choices. \u00a0\u00a0Whether your working with dialogue, sound effects or music\u2026you will benefit from the audio upgrades in Final Cut Pro X!<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s first look at how to adjust the overall levels in an audio clip:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    \n
  1. Notice the black line that runs through all audio clips.<\/li>\n
  2. Mousing over this line will reveal the level of that particular clip.<\/li>\n
  3. Pull the line up or down to increase or decrease the level (volume) of that clip.
    \n\"\"<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/h5>\n

    Now, let\u2019s add a fade in at the top of a clip — as you’ll see, fading audio in FCP X is a breeze! <\/strong><\/p>\n

    \n
      \n
    1. Place audio into your project\u2019s timeline.<\/li>\n
    2. Insure that your timeline settings are optimized for viewing audio:\n

      a.\u00a0 As a general rule I always turn on waveforms <\/strong>when working with audio in a timeline.\u00a0 If they aren\u2019t already showing, choose View > Show Waveforms from the top menu bar. <\/strong><\/p>\n

      b.\u00a0 Enlarge audio clips in the timeline.<\/strong> Click on the \u201cClip Appearance\u201d button on the bottom right of the timeline.\u00a0 Choose the second to left button.\u00a0 It will show small video tracks and large audio tracks, whereas the left button will just show your audio tracks (your choice on which you use).\u00a0 Here you can also adjust the FCPX track height if you want to get an even more detailed view.
      \n      \"\"<\/a>c.\u00a0 From the Menu Bar choose View > Expand Audio\/Video Clips > For All<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

    3. Now, navigate to the beginning or end of an audio clip you\u2019d like to fade.\u00a0 Notice the \u201cbutton\u201d at the top \/ bottom of the clip.\u00a0 This \u201cbutton\u201d is actually a keyframe that is automatically generated by FCPX.\u00a0 Drag this keyframe forward or backward in the timeline to instantly add an audio dissolve.
      \n      \"\"<\/a><\/li>\n
    4. Right click (or CONTROL + click) the keyframe to control how the audio fades in and out <\/strong>(known as interpolation).
      \n      \"\"<\/a> <\/p>\n

      a.\u00a0 Linear:\u00a0 will fade the clip at a constant rate between the beginning of the clip and the \u201cout\u201d keyframe.\u00a0 It appears as a straight line.<\/p>\n

      b.\u00a0 S-Curve:\u00a0 Will start the fade slowly, ramp up in the middle and end slowly.<\/p>\n

      c.\u00a0 +3db:\u00a0 Fades slower at the beginning and quickens through end.<\/p>\n

      d.\u00a0 -3db:\u00a0 Fades faster at the beginning and slows through end.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/h5>\n

      Sure, Final Cut Pro X has left off some important features, a point that continues to be reiterated throughout the media and web.\u00a0 But it\u2019s not all bad\u2026 the upgrades to working with audio in FCPX projects are a huge improvement over previous versions <\/strong>(in my opinion, audio tools in Final Cut Pro have always been a weakness).\u00a0 I welcome these audio advancements as they will quicken and improve the experience of working with sound in Final Cut X.\u00a0 Looks like Apple got at least one thing right this time around.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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