This five day hands-on course introduces students to the primary feature set and basic interface of Final Cut Pro. 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.
Screening and Marking in the Final Cut Pro Interface
Launching Final Cut Pro
Final Cut Pro Interface
Following a Workflow
Working with Projects
Organizing Elements
Playing Clips in the Viewer
Navigating Clips
Project Tasks
Navigating a Sequence
Marking Clips
Quitting and Hiding Final Cut Pro
Editing Clips in the Timeline
Managing Project Elements
Editing a Rough Cut
Making Overwrite Edits
Managing Timeline Tracks
Making Insert Edits
Adding Audio Clips
Moving Clips in the Timeline
Drag-and-Drop Editing
Changing Volume of Edited Clips
Finishing the Rough Cut
Adding Cutaways
Editing to Narration
Editing to Music
Copying
Cutting
Pasting
Positioning Clips
Trimming to Refine Clip Duration
Preparing a Project for Trimming
Trimming Overview
Rippling Edit Points
Rippling in the Viewer and by Numbers
Trimming on the V2 Track
Trimming One Track of a Linked Clip
Trimming to Refine a Sequence
Preparing Your Sequence
Adjusting Two Edit Points
Slipping One Clip
Slipping Sequence Clips
Rolling Two Edit Points
Sliding Clips to Refine Position
Dragging Clips to New Locations
Keeping Linked Clips in Sync
Refining the Edit Process
Creating Subclips
Adding Markers to Clips
Storyboard Editing
Replacing Edits
Editing Multicamera
Supporting the Editing Process
Reconnecting Media
Playing Multiple Formats
Working with Master Clips
Logging Information in Browser Columns
Finding and Labeling Project Items
Customizing Shortcut Keys and Buttons
Saving and Loading Layouts
Optimizing User Preferences
Capturing Footage
Connecting Sources for Capture
Creating a New Project for Capturing
Previewing and Marking Your Source
Logging Clips
Choosing Clip Settings
Choosing Capture Settings
Choosing Capturing Options
Setting Capture Preferences
Acquiring Other Media
Applying Transitions
Evaluating Project Needs
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
Organizing and Editing Audio Tracks
Monitoring and Adjusting Audio Levels
Applying Transitions to Fade Volume
Setting Keyframes to Change Volume
Using the Audio Mixer
Recording a Narration Track
Importing CD Tracks
Creating Titles
Working with Video Generators
Adding a Lower Third
Applying a Boris Title
Creating a Credit Roll
Adding Mattes and Other Generated Items
Building a Composite Opening Title
Using Master Templates
Working with Graphics
Changing Motion Properties
Changing Speed Properties
Creating a Freeze-Frame
Changing Clip Size and Position
Building a Split Screen
Animating Motion Parameters
Applying Filters
Applying and Viewing Filters
Viewing and Modifying Filter Parameters
Applying Audio Filters
Using a Color Correction Filter
Animating Filters
Finishing and Outputting
Detecting Audio Peaks
Adjusting Video Levels for Broadcast
Understanding File Formats
Exporting QuickTime Files
Outputting to Tape
Backing up Projects
Before taking this course, you should have a basic understanding of your computer’s operating you should know how to launch an application, create and save files, and copy files from.
This class is designed for anyone looking to edit professional quality video using Final Cut Pro. Understanding of the Macintosh operating system and basic computer navigation is desired. The course is designed for those who prefer hands-on and interactive instruction to best explore the full functionality of Final Cut Pro.
This course covers the requirements necessary to successfully become an Apple Certified Pro, Level 1 in Final Cut Pro. Level 1 certification attests to basic operational knowledge of the application. Final Cut Pro. Level 1 certification also counts towards the new Final Cut Studio (FCS) Master Pro certification.
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