Apple Certified Pro Applications Training
FCP 300
FCP 300: Advanced Editing Techniques in Final Cut Pro 7
3 days - $1,200.00
Overview
- Asymmetrical Trimming and Advanced Trim edit window techniques
- Multicamera Editing
- Variable speed and slow-motion techniques
- Nesting sequences and rendering settings
- Working with filters
- Finishing and final output
Upcoming Class Meetings
| MacSpecialist Chicago | Mar 10, 2010 - Mar 12, 2010 9:00 AM | Register |
| MacSpecialist Villa Park | Apr 14, 2010 - Apr 16, 2010 9:00 AM | Register |
| MacSpecialist Chicago | May 12, 2010 - May 14, 2010 9:00 AM | Register |
| MacSpecialist Villa Park | Jun 16, 2010 - Jun 18, 2010 9:00 AM | Register |
| MacSpecialist Chicago | Jul 14, 2010 - Jul 16, 2010 9:00 AM | Register |
| MacSpecialist Villa Park | Aug 11, 2010 - Aug 13, 2010 9:00 AM | Register |
| MacSpecialist Chicago | Sep 15, 2010 - Sep 17, 2010 9:00 AM | Register |
| MacSpecialist Villa Park | Oct 13, 2010 - Oct 15, 2010 9:00 AM | Register |
| MacSpecialist Chicago | Nov 10, 2010 - Nov 12, 2010 9:00 AM | Register |
| MacSpecialist Villa Park | Dec 8, 2010 - Dec 10, 2010 9:00 AM | Register |
Course Description
This three-day, hands-on course teaches students hard-to-find advanced editing and finishing techniques. Learn how to create polished transitions, fix screen direction errors, edit multi-camera projects, work with nested sequences, create fantastic effects use filters creatively and composite like a pro. This course also covers advanced workflows for managing media and working with film.Prerequisites
Students should have the following prerequisite knowledge prior to attending the course:
- Basic knowledge of the Macintosh OS and editing terminology is required
- Level One Final Cut Pro End User certification is required. Ideally, students will have attended an an FCP 100, FCP 101, FCP 102, FCP 200 or FCP 250 course.
Audience
This course is designed for existing Final Cut Pro users who want to increase their skill level through learning advanced features and efficient workflows, and who prefer hands-on and interactive instruction. Also desirable are an understanding of the Macintosh operating system and basic computer navigation.Certification Track
Demonstrate your knowledge by passing the Final Cut Pro 7 Level Two exam and earning Apple Certified Pro - Final Cut Pro 7 Level Two certification. To be eligible to take a Level Two certification exam, you must first pass the Level One certification exam.
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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| Topic | Description |
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| Day 1 | |
| Lesson 1 Timing 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 |
Normalizing Tracks, Noise Reduction in Soundtrack Pro, and Compression and Limiting in Soundtrack Pro. |
| Lesson 5 Sound Mixing |
Using the FCP Meter, Setting Proper Levels and Dynamic Range, Performing Real-time Mixing, Mixing in Soundtrack Pro, and Mixing in Other Tools. |
| Day 2 | |
| Lesson 6 Compositing |
Reviewing Motion Basics, Creating a Multilayered Show Open, Experimenting with Composite Modes, Adding Graphics from a Layered Photoshop File, Using Generators, Copying Attributes and Creating a Travel Matte. |
| Lesson 7 Mastering Video Filters |
Applying and Modifying Filters, Modifying Filter Effects, Managing Filters, and Using Specific Filter Categories. |
| Lesson 8 Dynamic Effects |
Keyframing Basics, Keyframing in the Canvas, Keyframing in the Viewer, Keyframing in the Timeline, and Creating Favorite Motion Effects. |
| Lesson 9 Nesting Sequences |
Understanding Nested Sequences, Using Basic Nesting, Applying Effects to Multiple Clips, Applying Complex Geometrics, Changing Render Order, Reordering Motion Effects, Mixing Sequence Sizes, and Nesting as an Editing Tool. |
| Lesson 10 Variable Speed |
Using Basic Slow Motion, Understanding Variable Speed Effects, and Using the Motion Viewer. |
| Day 3 | |
| Lesson 11 Correcting Contrast |
Understanding Contrast, Controlling Contrast Using the Color Corrector 3-Way Filter, Setting Mood with the Mids, and Creating Artificially High Contrast. |
| Lesson 12 Controlling Color |
Understanding Color Balance, Using Primary Color Correction, Understanding the Color Balance Controls, Identifying and Correcting Color Casts, and Manipulating Color Directly in the Blacks, Mids and Whites. |
| Lesson 13 Color Correcting for Scene Continuity |
Achieving Visual harmony, Comparing Two Clips, Setting Up for Scene-by-Scene Color Correction, and Color Correcting a Complex Scene. |
| Lesson 14 Clip Management |
Managing the Database, Working with Timecode, Merging Clips, Working with 16:9 and 24p, and Master Clip Relationships. |
| Lesson 15 Managing Media |
Mixing Formats, Locating Media Files, Using the Media Manager, Deleting Unused Media, Offline/Online Workflows, and Working with Motion Projects. |
| Lesson 16 Importing and Exporting |
Capturing from Non-Tape Sources, Exporting for the Web, Exporting for DVD and Exporting Audio. |
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