FCP 200: A Comprehensive Study of Final Cut Pro

Course

In Bristol and London

£ 1,395 + VAT

Description

  • Duration

    5 Days

This five day hands-on course introduces students to the primary feature set and basic interface of Final Cut Pro. In this course you learn to perform basic editing functions while familiarising yourself with the user interface. Topics include basic set up, adjusting and customising preferences and settings, capturing video and audio, various editing and trimming.

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Location

Start date

Bristol (Avon)

Start date

On request
London
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277 Greenwich High Road, SE10 8NB

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On request

About this course

Basic Knowledge of the Macintosh OS X and basic knowledge of editing terminology is recommended,

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Course programme

Objectives

This five day hands-on course introduces students to the primary feature set and basic interface of Final Cut Pro. In this course you learn to perform basic editing functions while familiarising yourself with the user interface. Topics include basic set up, adjusting and customising preferences and settings, capturing video and audio, various editing and trimming techniques, ripple, roll, slip and slide tools, audio editing and audio creation, finishing and final output.


Pre-requisites:

Basic Knowledge of the Macintosh OS X and basic knowledge of editing terminology is recommended,


Course Includes:

A comprehensive set of reference notes covering course topics, follow-up telephone support and, for training on Transmedia premises, lunch and refreshments.


Course Outline


Trimming to Refine Clip Duration


Preparing a Project for Trimming, Trimming Overview, Rippling Edit Points, Rippling in the Viewer and by Numbers, Trimming on the V2 Track, and Trimming One Track of a Linked Clip



Trimming to Refine a Sequence


Preparing Your Sequence, Adjusting Two Edit Points, Slipping One Clip, Slipping Sequence Clips, Rolling Two Edit Points, Sliding Clips to Refine Position, Dragging Clips to New Locations, and Keeping Linked Clips in Sync



Refining the Edit Process


Creating Subclips, Adding Markers to Clips, Storyboard Editing, Replacing Edits, and Editing Multicamera



Supporting the Editing Process


Reconnecting Media, Playing Multiple Formats, Working with Master Clips, Logging Information in Browser Columns, Finding and Labeling Project Items, Customising Shortcut Keys and Buttons, Saving and Loading Layouts, and Optimising User Preferences.



Capturing Footage


Connecting Sources for Capture, Creating a New Project for Capturing, Previewing and Marking Your Source, Logging Clips, Choosing Clip Settings, Choosing Capture Settings, Choosing Capturing Options, Setting Capture Preferences and Acquiring Other Media.



Applying Transitions


Evaluating Project Needs, Understanding Transitions, Viewing Transition Options, Applying Transitions,









Modifying and Copying Transitions


Using the Transition Editor, Changing Transition Parameters, Previewing and Rendering Effects



Mixing Audio Tracks


Preparing the Project, Organising and Editing Audio Tracks, Monitoring and Adjusting Audio Levels, Applying Transitions to Fade Volume, Setting Keyframes to Change Volume, Using the Audio Mixer, Recording a Narration Track, and Importing CD Tracks.



Creating Titles


Working with Video Generators, Adding a Lower Third, Applying a Boris Title, Creating a Credit Roll, Adding Mattes and Other Generated Items, Building a Composite Opening Title, Using Master Templates, and Working with Graphics.



Changing Motion Properties


Changing Speed Properties, Creating a Freeze-Frame, Changing Clip Size and Position, Building a Split Screen, and Animating Motion Parameters.



Applying Filters


Applying and Viewing Filters, Viewing and Modifying Filter Parameters, Applying Audio Filters, Using a Colour Correction Filter, and Animating Filters.



Finishing and Outputting


Detecting Audio Peaks, Adjusting Video Levels for Broadcast, Understanding File Formats, Exporting QuickTime Files, Outputting to Tape, and Backing up Projects.

FCP 200: A Comprehensive Study of Final Cut Pro

£ 1,395 + VAT