

Diagnosis: It might just be improper expectationsįirst of all, take a deep breath. You might have a real problem, or it might be that your expectations are a little off. Apple really did rethink the NLE when they designed this editor and for many folks, it operates so differently from previously NLEs that it’s hard “to unlearn what you have learned”, as Yoda would put it. Prescription : On one level FCP X is so easy your kids can easily edit with it, but i f you are a seasoned editor, or even a new one, and your livelihood depends on FCP X, invest the time to thoroughly learn the app. A simple way to accomplish this is to read the FCP X User Guide. People look at me weird when I suggest it, but it’s one of the best kept FCP X secrets.

It isn’t perfect and it isn’t meant to be a how-to guide for editing, but it will get you familiar with all that FCP X can do. I keep the iBooks version on my iPhone and try to read a chapter at a sitting. You’ll be shocked at how much you learn, and how much more you can do with FCP X. Second, watch or read some high-quality training.

The Apple Pro Training Series books on FCP X are also excellent. You can find the user guide and links to training here. Diagnosis: Possibly corrupt FCP X preferences (very common) Symptom #2: A function stopped working, or is performing strangely, or FCP X crashes.
