Apple Certified Pro Applications Training
FCP 100
FCP 100: Overview of Final Cut Pro 7
2 days - $800.00
Overview
This two-day, hands-on course introduces students to the primary feature set and basic interface of Final Cut Pro. In this course, you'll 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, finishing and final output.
This course is based on the FCP 101 course, but it does not cover all lessons and exercises in the book. Students may complete the exercises that are not covered in class on their own. Students interested in certification may prefer to attend either an FCP 101, FCP 102, FCP 200 or FCP 250 course.
Upcoming Class Meetings
| MacSpecialist Chicago | Mar 8, 2010 - Mar 9, 2010 9:00 AM | Register |
| MacSpecialist Villa Park | Apr 12, 2010 - Apr 13, 2010 9:00 AM | Register |
| MacSpecialist Chicago | May 10, 2010 - May 11, 2010 9:00 AM | Register |
| MacSpecialist Villa Park | Jun 14, 2010 - Jun 15, 2010 9:00 AM | Register |
| MacSpecialist Chicago | Jul 12, 2010 - Jul 13, 2010 9:00 AM | Register |
| MacSpecialist Villa Park | Aug 9, 2010 - Aug 10, 2010 9:00 AM | Register |
| MacSpecialist Chicago | Sep 13, 2010 - Sep 14, 2010 9:00 AM | Register |
| MacSpecialist Villa Park | Oct 11, 2010 - Oct 12, 2010 9:00 AM | Register |
| MacSpecialist Chicago | Nov 8, 2010 - Nov 9, 2010 9:00 AM | Register |
| MacSpecialist Villa Park | Dec 6, 2010 - Dec 7, 2010 9:00 AM | Register |
Course Description
- Marking clips
- Using insert and overwrite edits
- Drag-and-drop editing
- Trimming edit points
- Using Ripple, Roll, and Extend edits as well as the Slip and Slide tools
- 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
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.
Certification Track
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
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Course Outline |
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| Topic | Description |
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| Day One | |
| 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 |
| Day Two | |
| Refining the Editing 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 |
econnecting 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 |
| 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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