This three-day hands-on course teaches students to perform basic editing functions while becoming familiar with the Final Cut Pro User interface. In this course you will cut a scene from TNT television series Leverage, create a promo for Seaworld's Believe documentary, as well as master filters and effects as you edit a segment of Plating for Change the International music-creation event.
Who Should Attend?
This class is designed for anyone looking to edit professional-quality video with Final Cut Pro and who prefers hands-on and interactive instruction to be explore it functionality
What You Will Learn:
- Marking clips, using insert, overwrite and drag-and-drop editing
- Trimming edit points
- Using Ripple, Roll and Extended edits as well as the Slip and Slide tools
- Applying filters and Changing Motion properties
- Audio editing and audio creation
- Finishing and final output
Prerequisites
Students should ideally meet the following prerequisite knowledge prior to attending the course:
- Knowledge of Mac OS X and basic computer navigation
- Basic knowledge of editing terminology is recommended
Certification
This Final Cut Pro training 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. This certification also counts towards the new Final Cut Studio (FCS) Master Pro certification.
Final Cut Studio Master certification recognises a Certified Pro's skills with the entire Final Cut Studio product suite. Since workflow is such a significant component of Final Cut Studio, users need certification in at least three of the applications to earn Master Certification.
Course duration: 3 days
Course fees: £ 645 plus VAT
Apple Certified Pro Exams
This Course has an Apple Certified Pro Exam available with it and you have the option to purchase this with your course for £100, the exam is normally taken on the last day of the course, however you can arrange to take the exam at a later date.
Please note taht exams are not included in the purchase price when using buy now via Google Checkout and you will need to book the exam separately, please contact us to book your exam.
All Apple Certified Pro Exams are available without taking a course for £125. Contact us to book your exam.
Exam retakes - An exam can be retaken after 7 days and all retakes cost £75.
Final Cut Pro Course Outline
Course Outline - Day 1
Lesson 1
Editing in Final Cut Pro
Launching Final Cut Pro, Final Cut Pro Interface, Following a Workflow, Starting a Project, Importing Clips, Navigating Clips, marking and Editing Clips, Playing and Navigating a Sequence, Organising Project Elements, Saving, Hiding and Quitting Final Cut Pro
Lesson 2
Building the Rough Cut
Working with Projects, Editing a Rough Cut, making Overwrite Edits, managing Timeline Tracks, making Insert Edits, Editing Audio Clips, Moving Clips in the Timeline, Creating a New Version, Drag-and-Drop Editing and Changing the Volume of Edited Clips
Lesson 3
Finishing the Rough Cut
Adding Cutaways, Editing to Narration, Editing to Music, Copying, Cutting, Pasting and Positioning Clips, Screening and Sharing a Sequence
Lesson 4
Trimming Clip Duration
Understanding Trimming, Rippling Edit Points, Rippling in the Viewer and by Numbers, Trimming Clips on the V2 Track and Trimming One Track of a Linked Clip
Lesson 5
Refining Edit Points
Trimming Two Edit Points, Slipping One Clip, Rolling Two Edit points, Sliding Clips to Refine Position, Dragging Clips to New Locations and Keeping Linked Clips in Sync
Course Outline - Day 2
Lesson 6
Refining the Editing Process
Labelling Project Elements, Creating Subclips, Adding Markers to Clips, Using Markers to Align Actions, Using Storyboards Editing, Performing Replace Edits and Editing Multicam Footage
Lesson 7
Customising Final Cut Pro
Reconnecting Media, working with Mixed Format Sequences, Working with Master Clips, Logging Information in Browser Columns, Finding Project Items, Customising Shortcut Keys and Button Bards, Saving and Loading Layouts and Optimising User Preferences
Lesson 8
Capturing & Transferring Footage
Connecting Sources for Capture, Choosing Preset Format Settings, Previewing and Marking Your Source, Logging Clips, Choosing Capturing Options, Setting Capture Preferences and Transferring Files from Tapeless Sources.
Lesson 9
Applying Transitions
Evaluating the Project, Understanding Transitions, Viewing Transition Options, Applying Transitions, Modifying and Copying Transitions, Using the Transition Editor, Changing Transition Parameters, Previewing and Rendering Effects
Lesson 10
Mixing Audio Tracks
Preparing the Project for Mixing, Organising and Editing Audio Effects, 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 Audio Files
Course Outline - Day 3
Lesson 11
Creating Titles
Working with Video Generators, Adding a Lower Third, Applying a Boris Title, Adding Mattes, Effects and Still Images, Creating a Credit Roll and Using Master Templates
Lesson 12
Changing Motion Properties
Entering Speed Changes, Using the Speed Tool, Creating a Freeze Frame, Changing Motion parameters and Animating Motion Parameters
Lesson 13
Applying Filters
Applying and Viewing Video Filters, Viewing and Modifying Filter Parameters, Applying Audio Filters, Using a Colour Correction Filter and Animating Filters
Lesson 14
Finishing and Outputting
Detecting Audio Peaks, Adjusting Video Levels for Broadcast, Sharing Clips and Sequence, Exporting a QuickTime Movie, Using Other Export Options, Exporting a Still Frame, Outputting to Tape, making a Timecode Window Burn and Backing Up Projects
Lesson 15
Certification Exam
Students have the option to take an end user exam to earn Apple Certified Pro, Final Cut Pro Level One Status
This course runs throughout the year - please contact us for available dates.
