Apple Certified Pro Applications Training
FCP 101
FCP 101: Introduction to Final Cut Pro 7
3 days - $1,200.00
Overview
- Marking clips, using insert, overwrite and drag-and-drop editing
- Trimming edit points
- Using Ripple, Roll, and Extend edits as well as the Slip and Slide tools
- Applying filters and changing Motion properties.
- Audio editing and audio creation
- Finishing and final output
Upcoming Class Meetings
| MacSpecialist Villa Park | Feb 15, 2010 - Feb 17, 2010 9:00 AM | Register |
| 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 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 the 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 Playing for Change, the international music-creation event.
Start with basic video editing techniques and work all the way through Final Cut Pro's powerful advanced features. Learn to mark and edit clips, mix sound, add titles, create transitions, apply filters, and more. Topics include basic setup, 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:
- Knowledge of Mac OS X and basic computer navigation
- Basic knowledge of editing terminology is recommended
Audience
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.Certification Track
Demonstrate your knowledge by passing the Final Cut Pro 7 Level One exam and earning Apple Certified Pro - Final Cut Pro 7 Level One certification.
This certification also counts towards Final Cut Studio Master Pro certification.
MacSpecialist is an Apple Authorized Training Center, offering $50 off Pro Apps exams when purchased as part of the course.
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Course Outline |
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| Day One |
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| 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, Organizing Project Elements, Saving, Hiding and Quitting Final Cut Pro |
| 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 |
| Finishing the Rough Cut |
Adding Cutaways, Editing to Narration, Editing to Music, Copying, Cutting, Pasting, and Positioning Clips, Screening and Sharing a Sequence |
| 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 |
| 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 |
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| Refining the Edit Process |
Labeling Project Elements, Creating Subclips, Adding Markers to Clips, Using Markers to Align Actions, Using Storyboard Editing, Performing Replace Edits and Editing Multicam Footage |
| Customizing Final Cut Pro |
Reconnecting Media, Working with Mixed Format Sequences, Working with Master Clips, Logging Information in Browser Columns, Finding Project Items, Customizing Shortcut Keys and Button Bars, Saving and Loading Layouts and Optimizing User Preferences |
| Capturing & Transferring Footage |
Connecting Sources for Capture, Choosing Preset Format Settings, Previewing and Marking Your Source, Logging Clips, Choosing Clip Settings, Choosing Capture Settings, Choosing Capturing Options, Setting Capture Preferences and Transferring Files from Tapeless Sources |
| 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 |
| Mixing Audio Tracks |
Preparing the Project for Mixing, Organizing 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 |
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| 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 |
| Changing Motion Properties |
Entering Speed Changes, Using the Speed Tool, Creating a Freeze Frame, Changing Motion Parameters, and Animating Motion Parameters |
| Applying Filters |
Applying and Viewing Video 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, Sharing Clips and Sequences, Exporting a QuickTime Movie, Using Other Export Options, Exporting a Still Frame, Outputting to Tape, Making a Timecode Window Burn and Backing Up Projects |
| Certification Exam |
Students take an end user exam to earn Apple Certified Pro, Final Cut Pro Level One status |
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