FCP 300: Advanced Editing Techniques in Final Cut Pro 6

Course Content

Course Outline - Day 1 Topic Description

Lesson 1

• Timing Tools Loading Clips, Using Match Frame, Using Replace Edit and Gang Sync.

Lesson 2

• Working with Trimming Tools Numeric Trimming, Split Edits, Trim Edit Window, and Trimming under Transitions.

Lesson 3

• Multicamera Editing Editing Multicamera Footage, Working with Multiple Angles, and Applying Effects to Multiclips.

Lesson 4

• Sound Editing Normalizing Tracks, Noise Reduction in Soundtrack Pro, and Compression and Limiting in Soundtrack Pro.

Lesson 5

• Sound Mixing Using the FCP Meter, Setting Proper Levels and Dynamic Range, Performing Real-time Mixing, Mixing in Soundtrack Pro, and Mixing in Other Tools. Course Outline - Day 2 Topic Description

Lesson 6

• Compositing Reviewing Motion Basics, Creating a Multilayered Show Open, Experimenting with Composite Modes, Adding Graphics from a Layered Photoshop File, Using Generators, Copying Attributes and Creating a Travel Matte.

Lesson 7

• Mastering Video Filters Applying and Modifying Filters, Modifying Filter Effects, Managing Filters, and Using Specific Filter Categories.

Lesson 8

• Dynamic Effects Keyframing Basics, Keyframing in the Canvas, Keyframing in the Viewer, Keyframing in the Timeline, and Creating Favorite Motion Effects.

Lesson 9

• Nesting Sequences Understanding Nested Sequences, Using Basic Nesting, Applying Effects to Multiple Clips, Applying Complex Geometrics, Changing Render Order, Reordering Motion Effects, Mixing Sequence Sizes, and Nesting as an Editing Tool.

Lesson 10

• Variable Speed Using Basic Slow Motion, Understanding Variable Speed Effects, and Using the Motion Viewer. Course Outline - Day 3 Topic Description

Lesson 11

• Correcting Contrast Understanding Contrast, Controlling Contrast Using the Color Corrector 3-Way Filter, Setting Mood with the Mids, and Creating Artificially High Contrast.

Lesson 12

• Controlling Color Understanding Color Balance, Using Primary Color Correction, Understanding the Color Balance Controls, Identifying and Correcting Color Casts, and Manipulating Color Directly in the Blacks, Mids and Whites.

Lesson 13

• Color Correcting for Scene Continuity Achieving Visual harmony, Comparing Two Clips, Setting Up for Scene-by-Scene Color Correction, and Color Correcting a Complex Scene.

Lesson 14

• Clip Management Managing the Database, Working with Timecode, Merging Clips, Working with 16:9 and 24p, and Master Clip Relationships.

Lesson 15

• Managing Media Mixing Formats, Locating Media Files, Using the Media Manager, Deleting Unused Media, Offline/Online Workflows, and Working with Motion Projects.

Lesson 16

• Importing and Exporting Capturing from Non-Tape Sources, Exporting for the Web, Exporting for DVD and Exporting Audio.

Please note - this course includes an Apple Pro Certification Level Two Exam.

Delegates will NOT be certified at Level Two unless they have taken and passed the Level One exam.

Training Discounts

• Final Cut Pro Package
• FCP 101 - Introduction to Final Cut Pro
• FCP 300 - Advanced Editing Techniques in Final Cut Pro
• Motion 101 - An Introduction of Motion

Package Price - £1,300

Final Cut Studio Pro - Full Media Package

• Motion 101 - An Introduction of Motion
• DVDSP 101 - An Overview of DVD Studio Pro
• FCP 101 - Introduction to Final Cut Pro
• FCP 300 - Advanced Editing Techniques in Final Cut Pro

Package Price - £1,750

Design your own Package

Apple Pro Applications Package

• Book any Two Apple Certified Pro Applications Courses at £190 per day
• Book any Three Apple Certified Pro Applications Courses at £175 per day
• Book any Four Apple Certified Pro Applications Courses at £160 per day

Each Training Day package contains 5 days of training. They can be redeemed against any course or combination of courses Apple Accredited).

Costs

• 1 Training Day Package - £700
• 2 Training Day Packages - £1325
• 3 Training Day Packages - £1925
• 4 Training Day Packages - £2450