Apple Certified Pro Applications Training
FCE 101
FCE 101: Introduction to Final Cut Express 4
3 days - $1,200.00
Overview
- Working with the Browser and Bins
- Marking clips and using insert and overwrite edits as well as drag-and-drop editing
- Marking and deleting clips in the Timeline
- Trimming edit points
- Using Ripple, Roll and Extend edits and the Slip and Slide tools
- Finishing and final output
Upcoming Class Meetings
| MacSpecialist Chicago | Mar 15, 2010 - Mar 17, 2010 9:00 AM | Register |
| MacSpecialist Villa Park | Apr 19, 2010 - Apr 21, 2010 9:00 AM | Register |
| MacSpecialist Chicago | May 17, 2010 - May 19, 2010 9:00 AM | Register |
| MacSpecialist Villa Park | Jun 21, 2010 - Jun 23, 2010 9:00 AM | Register |
| MacSpecialist Chicago | Jul 19, 2010 - Jul 21, 2010 9:00 AM | Register |
| MacSpecialist Villa Park | Aug 16, 2010 - Aug 18, 2010 9:00 AM | Register |
| MacSpecialist Chicago | Sep 20, 2010 - Sep 22, 2010 9:00 AM | Register |
| MacSpecialist Villa Park | Oct 18, 2010 - Oct 20, 2010 9:00 AM | Register |
| MacSpecialist Chicago | Nov 15, 2010 - Nov 17, 2010 9:00 AM | Register |
| MacSpecialist Villa Park | Dec 13, 2010 - Dec 15, 2010 9:00 AM | Register |
Course Description
This three-day, hands-on course introduces students to the primary feature set and basic interface of Final Cut Express 4. 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.Prerequisites
Students should have the following prerequisite knowledge prior to attending the course:
Basic knowledge of Mac OS X
Basic knowledge of editing terminology is recommended
Audience
This class is designed for anyone looking to edit professional-quality video with Final Cut Express and who prefers hands-on and interactive instruction to best explore its functionality. Also desirable: an understanding of the Macintosh operating system and basic computer navigation.Certification Track
This course covers the knowledge necessary to become an Apple Certified Pro, Level 1 in Final Cut Express. Level One certification is granted upon successful completion of the Final Cut Express, Level One exam. MacSpecialist offers this exam either as part of the course or separately. |
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Course Outline |
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| Topic | Description |
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| Day 1 | |
| Lesson 1 Covering the Basics |
Working with Finder Windows, Working with the Dock, and Adding Final Cut Express to the Dock |
| Lesson 2 Editing Video |
Preparing the Lesson, Working with DV, Working with QuickTime, Shooting Terminology, and Understanding Nonlinear Editin |
| Lesson 3 Working with a Project |
Launching Final Cut Express, The Final Cut Express Interface, Menus, Shortcuts and the Mouse, Working with Projects in the Browser, Selecting Window Layouts, Working with Bins, and Quitting and Hiding Final Cut Express |
| Lesson 4 Working in the Timeline |
Preparing the Project, The Timeline and the Canvas, Playing a Sequence in the Timeline, Working with Timeline Tracks, Playing the Sequence from the Canvas, Saving and Quitting |
| Day 2 | |
| Lesson 5 Working in the Viewer |
Opening Your Project File, Preparing the Project, Viewing Clips, Marking Clips, and Viewing Edit Points |
| Lesson 6 Making Edits |
Preparing the Project, Working with Sequences, Marking Overwrite Edits, Backing Up Sequences, and Inserting Clips, and Adding Music |
| Lesson 7 Editing to the Timeline |
Preparing the Project, Manipulating Clips in the Timeline, Drag-and-Drop Editing Basics, and Dragging to the Timeline |
| Lesson 8 Other Editing Options |
Preparing the Project, Building a Sound Track, Marking in the Timeline, Replacing Edits, Deleting Clips and Gaps, and Storyboard Editing |
| Lesson 9 Trimming an Edit Point |
Preparing the Project, Trimming, Dragging Edit Points, Rippling Edits, Extending an Edit, and Trimming in the Viewer |
| Lesson 10 Fine-Tuning Edit Points |
Preparing the Project, Trimming Two Edit Points, Slipping Clip Content, Rolling Edit Points, Sliding Clips, and Dragging to Reposition a Clip |
| Lesson 11 Customizing Your Project |
Preparing the Project, Organizing Browser Information, Saving and Recalling Window Layouts, Using Button Bars, Working with Master Clips, Working with Subclips, and Working with Markers |
| Lesson 12 Capturing Digital Video |
Preparing the Project, Connecting Sources for Capture, Previewing and Marking Your Source, Logging Clips, Capturing Options, Choosing Preferences and System Settings, Transferring AVCHD footage |
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