WEBVTT Kind: captions Language: en 00:00:01.200 --> 00:00:03.520 Have a video and you'd like to be on YouTube? 00:00:03.520 --> 00:00:07.680 Let's teach you how to upload and optimize it in Final Cut Pro. 00:00:08.800 --> 00:00:14.320 Thanks to Final Cut Pro it's never been easier or faster to create videos for social media. 00:00:15.120 --> 00:00:18.480 First we'll show you how to upload directly to YouTube 00:00:18.480 --> 00:00:22.560 but before doing so be sure to create a YouTube share destination. 00:00:23.520 --> 00:00:27.680 For more information check out our Create Share Destinations tutorial 00:00:27.680 --> 00:00:29.840 linked in the description below. 00:00:32.000 --> 00:00:34.000 In the browser select your project- 00:00:36.960 --> 00:00:39.200 or select a range in the timeline. 00:00:41.440 --> 00:00:45.040 To ensure the highest quality export navigate to the view 00:00:45.040 --> 00:00:48.000 pop-up menu in the top right corner of the viewer- 00:00:48.000 --> 00:00:51.280 and make sure Optimized/Original is checked on. 00:00:53.680 --> 00:00:56.240 I'm going to be the talk of the town by sharing this one. 00:00:57.360 --> 00:01:02.480 When ready to export locate the share icon in the top right of the screen and select it. 00:01:03.120 --> 00:01:04.720 Then choose YouTube. 00:01:05.600 --> 00:01:08.720 The share window will appear, as with any export 00:01:08.720 --> 00:01:12.160 we can modify the project attributes on the right as needed. 00:01:14.880 --> 00:01:21.200 Next click on Settings if you see a Sign In button here select it, 00:01:21.920 --> 00:01:24.720 and log into the YouTube account you want to use. 00:01:25.600 --> 00:01:31.040 In case you're already logged in you'll just need to select the account and allow access. 00:01:33.680 --> 00:01:37.280 Back in Final Cut Pro we can adjust these settings as needed. 00:01:38.080 --> 00:01:43.840 For resolution 1080p or higher is great for a high quality YouTube video. 00:01:44.800 --> 00:01:51.040 Choose a compression we recommend Better Quality though Faster Encoder saves time in a pinch. 00:01:52.560 --> 00:01:56.240 Choose a Privacy setting and a YouTube Category. 00:01:57.600 --> 00:02:01.760 If you need more information on these settings check out the YouTube help page. 00:02:02.880 --> 00:02:06.640 If you'd like you can also include any captions you've created, 00:02:07.200 --> 00:02:11.680 then click next, review the terms of service, and hit publish. 00:02:13.760 --> 00:02:19.120 After export the video will be transcoded and uploaded directly to your YouTube account. 00:02:20.320 --> 00:02:22.640 Would you like to put a video on Vimeo? 00:02:22.640 --> 00:02:26.560 Video, Vimeo, Video, Vimeo- say that five times fast sure! 00:02:26.560 --> 00:02:27.200 Let's do it! 00:02:28.160 --> 00:02:32.080 If you'd like to upload directly to Vimeo it's nearly the same process. 00:02:33.120 --> 00:02:37.760 Select the share icon on the top right and choose Vimeo in the list. 00:02:38.560 --> 00:02:43.600 If you don't see a choice for Vimeo be sure to create a Vimeo destination in advance. 00:02:45.600 --> 00:02:48.240 You'll see the usual export tools here. 00:02:49.280 --> 00:02:53.440 Click on Settings and make sure your account name appears here. 00:02:53.440 --> 00:02:56.640 If not sign in with your username and password. 00:02:57.840 --> 00:02:59.920 Then choose a resolution. 00:02:59.920 --> 00:03:01.760 We'll go with 1080p. 00:03:03.040 --> 00:03:06.480 Choose a compression like last time we'll choose 00:03:06.480 --> 00:03:10.720 Better Quality and select the privacy level for this video- 00:03:11.360 --> 00:03:15.280 and if you'd like you can also include any captions you've created. 00:03:15.920 --> 00:03:20.880 Then select next, review the terms of service, and hit publish. 00:03:21.840 --> 00:03:25.840 Once the project finishes exporting here is the final result. 00:03:30.560 --> 00:03:32.080 Now let's say my friends want it. 00:03:33.200 --> 00:03:37.840 Last but not least you can export videos that are optimized for Facebook. 00:03:38.480 --> 00:03:43.280 Navigate to the share icon and select Prepare For Facebook. 00:03:44.080 --> 00:03:46.560 Again if this is not an option on your list 00:03:46.560 --> 00:03:50.160 create a Facebook destination in the Destination Preferences. 00:03:51.760 --> 00:03:57.680 The share window will appear and as usual we can adjust the information associated to the video. 00:03:58.960 --> 00:04:02.720 For the Facebook specific controls click on Settings- 00:04:02.720 --> 00:04:11.280 choose a resolution, a compression, and choose if you'd like to include captions then click next. 00:04:12.480 --> 00:04:17.120 Here we can name the video file and choose a location on our Mac 00:04:17.120 --> 00:04:19.760 or storage device to export to. 00:04:19.760 --> 00:04:24.000 Once finished hit save, and once exported 00:04:24.000 --> 00:04:28.720 the resulting video file will be optimized to upload on your Facebook account. 00:04:30.320 --> 00:04:34.080 So there we have it a brand new awesome little trick you can put 00:04:34.080 --> 00:04:36.880 in your toolbox when using Final Cut Pro. 00:04:37.520 --> 00:04:39.920 Don't forget to check out Pixel Film Studios- 00:04:39.920 --> 00:04:44.400 where you can find Final Cut Pro plugins designed for beginners and professionals alike- 00:04:44.400 --> 00:04:46.480 to take your projects to the next level! 00:04:48.160 --> 00:04:52.640 If you enjoyed this video please like, share, subscribe, tell your friends, 00:04:52.640 --> 00:04:54.080 and we'll keep going with these! 00:04:54.080 --> 00:04:55.840 Until next time!