Final Cut Pro 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 familiarising yourself with the user interface. Topics include basic setup, adjusting and customising preferences and settings, capturing video and audio, various editing and trimming techniques, Ripple, Roll, Slip and Slide tools, finishing and final output.

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Pre Requisites:

Knowledge of Mac OS X and basic computer navigation, Basic knowledge of editing terminology is recommended

What you will learn:

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

This course is based on the FCP 101: An Introduction to Final Cut Pro course. However, this course 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 or FCP 200 course.

Included:

  • Courseware
  • Individual Workstation

    • 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.

    What You Will Learn:

  • 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

    • Agenda Details:

    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 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

    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

    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

    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