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An Introduction to Final Cut Pro 6 (FCP 101)

Professional Editing in Final Cut Studio

Course Description

This three-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 familiarizing yourself with the user interface. 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.

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 best explore its functionality. Also desirable: an understanding of Mac OS X and basic computer navigation.

Prerequisites

Students should have the following prerequisite knowledge prior to attending the course:

  • Basic knowledge of the Mac OS X
  • Basic knowledge of editing terminology is recommended

Certification

This course covers the knowledge necessary to become an Apple Certified Pro, Level One in Final Cut Pro. Level One certification is granted upon successful completion of the Final Cut Pro, Level One exam.

This certification also counts towards Final Cut Studio Master Pro certification which recognizes competency with the entire Final Cut Studio product suite.

Resources to help you prepare for the exam:

To register for an exam

  1. Register for a Tech ID.
  2. Call MC Services at 262-522-6950 locally or toll free 800-453-8106 to register for your exam.


 
What You Will Learn:

Working with the Browser and Bins.

Marking clips and using Insert and Overwrite edits.

Drag and drop editing.

Marking and deleting clips in the Timeline.

Trimming Edit points.

Using Ripple, Roll and Extend edits.

Using the Slip and Slide tools.

Applying Filters.

Changing Motion Properties.

Audio editing and audio creation.

Finishing and final output.

Course Outline 
Topic Description
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.

Editing Clips in the Timeline 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, and Changing Volume of Edited Clips.

Finishing the Rough Cut Adding Cutaways, Editing to Narration, Editing to Music, Copying, Cutting, Pasting and Positioning Clips.

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, Customizing Shortcut Keys and Buttons, Saving and Loading Layouts, and Optimizing 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, 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, 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 Color 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.

(This is a 3 day course)
9:00am to 4:30pm

$1200.00


Dates Location Instructor
Nov 19 thru Nov 21, 2008 Pewaukee, WI TBA
Feb 11 thru Feb 13, 2009 Pewaukee, WI TBA
Mar 11 thru Mar 13, 2009 Pewaukee, WI TBA

Call us at 262-522-6950 locally or toll free 800-453-8106 to register for any course.