Final Cut Pro - JumpStart
Training
In London and Glasgow
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Duration
5 Days
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Start date
June
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This 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 familiarizing yourself with the user interface. Suitable for: Anyone looking to edit professional quality video using Final Cut Pro. Those who prefer hands-on and interactive instruction to best explore the full functionality of Final Cut Pro.
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About this course
- Understanding of the Macintosh operating system and basic computer navigation is desired.
- You should have a basic understanding of your computer's operating you should know how to launch an application, create and save files, and copy files from
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Subjects
- Project
- Audio Creation
- Settings
- Video
- Video Editing
- Video Production
- Video Tools
- Audio Engineering
- Creative techniques
- Creative collaboration
Course programme
Topics include basic setup, adjusting and customizing 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.
What You'll Learn
This course covers the requirements necessary to successfully become an Apple Certified Pro, Level 1 in Final Cut Pro. Level 1 certification attests to basic operational knowledge of the application. Final Cut Pro. Level 1 certification also counts towards the new Final Cut Studio (FCS) Master Pro certification.
Course Content
Screening and Marking in the Final Cut Pro Interface- Launching Final Cut Pro
- Final Cut Pro Interface
- Following a Workflow
- Working with Projects
- Organizing Elements
- Playing Clips in the Viewer
- Navigating Clips
- Project Tasks
- Navigating a Sequence
- Marking Clips
- Quitting and Hiding Final Cut Pro
- Managing Project Elements
- Editing a Rough Cut
- Making Overwrite Edits
- Managing Timeline Tracks
- Making Insert Edits
- Adding Audio Clips
- Moving Clips in the Timeline
- Drag-and-Drop Editing
- Changing Volume of Edited Clips
- Adding Cutaways
- Editing to Narration
- Editing to Music
- Copying
- Cutting
- Pasting
- Positioning Clips
- Preparing a Project for Trimming
- Trimming Overview
- Rippling Edit Points
- Rippling in the Viewer and by Numbers
- Trimming on the V2 Track
- Trimming One Track of a Linked Clip
- 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
- Keeping Linked Clips in Sync
- Creating Subclips
- Adding Markers to Clips
- Storyboard Editing
- Replacing Edits
- Editing Multicamera
- Reconnecting Media
- Playing Multiple Formats
- Working with Master Clips
- Logging Information in Browser Columns
- Finding and Labeling Project Items
- Customizing Shortcut Keys and Buttons
- Saving and Loading Layouts
- Optimizing User Preferences
- 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
- Acquiring Other Media
- 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
- Preparing the Project
- Organizing 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
- Importing CD Tracks
- 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
- Working with Graphics
- Changing Speed Properties
- Creating a Freeze-Frame
- Changing Clip Size and Position
- Building a Split Screen
- Animating Motion Parameters
- Applying and Viewing Filters
- Viewing and Modifying Filter Parameters
- Applying Audio Filters
- Using a Color Correction Filter
- Animating Filters
- Detecting Audio Peaks
- Adjusting Video Levels for Broadcast
- Understanding File Formats
- Exporting QuickTime Files
- Outputting to Tape
- Backing up Projects
Our goal is to make sure your class meets your objectives, not ours. Therefore, all of our outlines are treated as guides to help steer the workshop. We may change or alter course topics to best suit the classroom situation. A certificate will be given on completion of the course and you may also have the opportunity to sit for an accredited exam. Courses may also be customized to fit your exact requirements.
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Final Cut Pro - JumpStart