Final Cut Pro 300
Training
In Leeds
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Type
Training
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Location
Leeds
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Duration
3 Days
Learn how to create polished transitions, fix screen-direction errors, edit multicamera projects, work with nested sequences, create fantastic effects, use filters creatively, color-correct your video, and composite like a pro. Suitable for: Existing Final Cut Pro users who want to increase their skill level through learning advanced features and workflows. Those who prefer hands-on and interactive instruction to best explore the advanced functionality of Final Cut Pro.
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This three-day course delivers hard-to-find advanced editing and finishing techniques. Learn how to create polished transitions, fix screen-direction errors, edit multicamera projects, work with nested sequences, create fantastic effects, use filters creatively, color-correct your video, and composite like a pro. This course also covers Soundtrack Pro, managing clips and media, and working with film.
You will learn how to:- Use asymmetrical Trimming and Advanced Trim edit window techniques
- Multicamera Edit
- Work with filters, variable speed and slow-motion techniques
- Audio edit, mix and create
- Colour correct and match shots
- Finish and finally output
This course covers the requirements necessary to successfully become an Apple Certified Pro, Level 2, in Final Cut Pro. Level 2 attests to a knowledge of more advanced features and a deeper understanding of the application. The exam is sat as part of the course and is taken at the end of the course tuition.
Day 1
Lesson 1 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
Normalising tracks, Noise reduction in Soundtrack Pro and Compression and Limiting in Soundtrack Pro
Lesson 5 Sound mixing
Using the FCP meter, Setting levels and dynamic range, Performing real-time mixing, Mixing in Soundtrack Pro and Mixing in other tools
Day 2
Lesson 1 Compositing
Reviewing Motion basics, Creating multilayered show open,Experimenting with composite modes, Adding graphics from a layered Photoshop file, Using generators, Copying attributes and Creating a travel matte
Lesson 2 Mastering video filters
Applying and modifying filters, Modifying filter effects, Managing filters and Using specific filter categories
Lesson 3 Dynamic effects
Keyframing basics, Keyframing in the canvas, Keyframing in the viewer, Keyframing in the timeline and Creating favourite Motion effects
Lesson 4 Nesting sequences
Understanding nested sequences, Using basic nesting, Applying effects to multiple clips, Applying complex geometrics, Changing render order, Reordering Motion effects, Mixing sequences sizes and Nesting as an editing tool
Lesson 5 Variable speed
Using basic slow motion, Understanding variable speed effects and Using the Motion viewer
Day 3
Lesson 1 Correcting contrast
Understanding contrast, Controlling contrast using the Colour Contrast 3-way Filter, Setting mood with the mids and Creating artificially high contrast
Lesson 2 Controlling colour
Understanding colour balance, Using primary colour correction, Understanding the colour balance controls, Identifying and correcting colour casts and Manipulating colour directly in the blacks, mids and whites
Lesson 3 Colour correcting for continuity
Achieving visual harmony, Comparing two clips, Setting up for scene-by-scene colour correction and Colour correcting a complex scene
Lesson 4 Clip management
Managing the database, Working with Timecode, Merging clips, Working with 16:9 and 24p and Master clip relationships
Lesson 5 Managing media
Mixing formats, Locating media files, Using the media manager, Deleting unused media, Offline/online workflows and Working with Motion projects
Final Cut Pro 300