I’ll admit- I was incredulous at the thought of using iTunes in an FCP workflow. But this tutorial from SuiteTake addressed all my concerns with the process, and actually seems to be a rather helpful tip. This will work best on edit-only computers, as you’ll have to change some settings in iTunes to make this FCP friendly.

Watch the video tutorial here.

All the tutorials on this site wil do you no good unless you know the order to do them in. That’s why workflow is a huge buzzword now (and should stay one, in my opinion). CJ Bruce from The Final Cut Pro breaks down the bare bones workflow in the manual, and adds his own two cents. This is a must read if you’re just starting out, or have run into problems with workflow in the past.

Read the tutorial here.

From Creative Cow-

Automator is a tiny application included with Mac OS X with big power, quickly and easily creating custom workflows based on the work you actually do – no programming required. It’s the perfect way to handle those pesky repetitive tasks in FCP. Do something once, then let Automator take it from there. This handy little tool can make the difference between keeping and losing your sanity — and making or missing your deadline.

Read the tutorial here.

From Creative Cow-

Yes, Apple Color is connected to Final Cut Pro…but not exactly integrated. Creative Cow leader Walter Biscardi, one of the worlds most respected experts on the connection between the two, will help guide your sequences safely from FCP to Color — and show you why its worth the effort.

Watch the video tutorial here.

There are tons of codecs out there, and it can be really confusing to know how to use each. Some are stronger for editing, some are stronger for shooting, some are stronger for delivery. How can you keep them all straight? Philip Hodgets has a great overview of the options on KenStone.net, and gives some good tips on workflow.

Read the tutorial here.