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Final Cut Pro Training - Course 101, 200, 250, 300,and 350.

Final Cut Pro 101

Course Description

This three-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.

Who should attend?
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.

Prerequisites
Students should have the following prerequisite knowledge prior to attending the course:
    �    Basic knowledge of the Macintosh OS


Recommended next steps
This course covers the requirements necessary to successfully become an Apple Certified Pro, Level 1.
To register for the exam, please consult with your Apple Authorized Training Center. You are required to have an Apple Tech ID number before registering for any Apple exam. You can apply for a Tech ID by following the instructions at certifications.apple.com.

Course Outline:

Day 1

Lesson 1
Working with the Interface Final Cut Pro Interface
Final Cut Pro Interface, Following a Workflow, Working with Projects, Working with Bins, Working with the Timeline and Canvas, Magnifying Timeline Tracks, Quitting and Hiding Final Cut Pro.

Lesson 2
Marking and Editing
Playing Clips in the Viewer, Marking Clips, Working with Audio Clips, Preparing to Edit, Making Overwrite Edits, Backing Up Sequences, Inserting Clips.

Lesson 3
Drag-and-Drop Editing
Manipulating Clips in the Timeline, Preparing for Drag-and-Drop Editing, Dragging Clips to the Timeline, Dragging Audio to the Timeline, Changing a Clip in the Timeline.

Lesson 4
Marking in the Timeline
Marking in the Timeline, Selecting Tracks in the Timeline, Deleting Clips and Gaps, Editing to an Audio Track, Importing Clips into a Project, Editing Sound Effects to Video Clips, Linking Clips Together, Adding Cutaways or B-Roll Material.

Lesson 5
Trimming Edit Points
Trimming Overview, Dragging to Trim, Trimming One Track of a Linked Clip, Trimming and Rippling Edits, Trimming in the Viewer, Using the Razor Blade Tool, Extending an Edit Point.

Day 2

Lesson 6
Adjusting Edit Points
Making Subclips, Working with Markers, Copying Clips in the Browser, Replacing Edits, Storyboard Editing, Keeping Linked Clips in Sync.

Lesson 7
Other Editing Options
Customizing Browser Columns, Finding Items in the Browser, Working with Master Clips, Organizing Project Elements, Customizing the Interface, Customizing Shortcut Keys and Buttons, Choosing an Easy Setup Preset, Selecting User Preferences, Viewing Clip Properties, Changing Sequence Settings.

Lesson 8
Browser Basics and Project Customization
Customizing Browser Columns, Finding Items in the Browser, Working with Master Clips, Organizing Project Elements, Customizing the Interface, Customizing Shortcut Keys and Buttons, Choosing an Easy Setup Preset, Selecting User Preferences, Viewing Clip Properties, Changing Sequence Settings.

Lesson 9
Capturing Footage
Connecting Sources for Capture, Previewing and Marking Your Source, Logging Your Clips, Choosing Clip Settings, Choosing Capture Settings, Capturing Options, Setting Capture Preferences.

Lesson 10
Applying Transitions
Understanding Transitions, Viewing Transition Op-tions, Applying Video Transitions, Applying Audio Transitions, Using the Transition Editor, Changing Transition Parameters, Previewing and Rendering Effects.

Day 3

Lesson 11
Mixing Audio Tracks
Organizing and Previewing Audio Tracks, Adjusting and Editing Audio in the Timeline, Changing Audio Levels Over Time, Mixing Tracks Using the Audio Mixer, Recording a Narration Track, Importing CD Tracks.

Lesson 12
Changing Motion Properties
Changing Clip Speed, Creating a Freeze-Frame, Changing Motion Parameters, Sharing Motion Attributes, Animating Motion Parameters, Creating a Variable Speed Change.

Lesson 13
Applying Filters
Applying Video Filters, Viewing and Modifying Filter Parameters, Applying Corrective Filters, Applying Audio Filters, Compositing Clips, Adding Keyframes to Animate Filters.

Lesson 14
Multicam Editing
Organizing a Multiclip Editing Workflow, Synchronizing Camera Angles by In Points, Creating and Viewing Multiclips, Modifying Multiclips in the Viewer, Editing with Multiclips, Synchronizing Camera Angles by Timecode, Switching Angles with Effects, Collapsing a Multiclip.

Lesson 15
Adding Titles and Graphics
Working with Text Generators, Adding Color Mattes, Working with Graphics, Adding Motion Effects to Text, Working with Boris Text Options.

Lesson 16
Finishing and Outputting
Reconnecting Media, Finishing Audio and Video, Exporting Finished Sequences, Outputting to Tape, Managing Project Media, Backing up Projects.


Final Cut Pro 200

Course Description

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.

Who Should Attend?
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.

Certification
This course covers the requirements necessary to successfully become an Apple Certified Pro, Level 1.

To register for the exam, please consult with your Apple Authorized Training Center. You are required to have an Apple Tech ID number before registering for any Apple exam. You can apply for a Tech ID by following the instructions at certifications.apple.com.

Prerequisites
Students should have the following prerequisite knowledge prior to attending the course:
    �    Basic knowledge of the Macintosh OS

Course Outline:

Lesson 1
Projects and InterfaceLaunching Final Cut Pro, Exploring the interface, Creating Bins and Sequences, Opening and Closing Bins, Viewing your source material, Viewing your Sequences, Working in the Timeline, Working with Tools and Meters, Using Keyboard Shortcuts.

Lesson 2
Translating Basic Editing Skills
Using Play and Mark Commands, Performing Over-write and Insert Edits, Snapping to Cut Points, Controlling the Timeline, Zooming and Positioning the Timeline, Creating Subclips, Duplicating Sequences and Clips, Lifting and Extracting, Performing L-Cut and Split Edits.

Lesson 3
Settings and Preferences
Selecting Audio and Video Settings, Selecting Sequence Settings, Viewing Clip Properties, Setting Preferences, Saving Window Layouts, Changing View Options, Using the Bin Window, Changing Bin Views, Performing Storyboard Editing.

Lesson 4
Trimming and Moving
Using the Trim Window, Performing Dual-Roller and Single-Roller Trimming, Trimming in the Viewer and Timeline, Trimming in the Timeline, Setting Durations and Moving Clips.

Lesson 5
Advanced Editing
Performing Drag-and-Drop editing, Copying and Pasting, Performing Segment Mode Edits, Working with Gaps, Finding Match Frames, Slipping and Sliding Clips, Replacing Edits, Adding Edits, Placing Locators, Editing Locators, Adding and Deleting Tracks.

Lesson 6
Editing Sound
Seeing Audio, Hearing Audio, Patching and Editing Audio Tracks, Changing Audio Levels, Changing Audio Levels in the Timeline, Working with Stereo and Mono Audio, Linking Clips, Using Sync Indicators, Using Audio Keyframing, Using the Equalizer and Audio Filters, Adding Voice-Over, Importing Music from CDs.

Lesson 7
Transitions and Effects
Exploring FCP Effects, Adding Dissolve Transitions, Editing with Transitions, Using the Transition Editor, Changing and Copying Transitions, Applying Clip Effects, Editing Effects, Creating Effect Templates, Copying and Pasting Attributes, Rendering Effects, Applying Superimpose Effects, Keyframing Effects in the Viewer, Rendering on the Fly.

Lesson 8
Motion Effects
Applying Speed and Freeze-Frame Effects, Editing with Fit to Fill, Exploring the Motion Effects Window, Sizing and Positioning an Image, Zooming the View, Rotating an Image, Cropping and Distorting an Image, Creating a Split Screen, Copying and Pasting Motion Attributes, Creating a Motion Path, Modifying a Motion Path, Saving and Copying Motion Paths and Effects.

Lesson 9
Title Tool and Generators
Exploring Generators, Using the Generator Control Window, Creating Titles, Creating Scrolling and Crawling Text, Applying Preprogrammed Text Options, Creating 3D Text, Using Slugs, Mattes and Gradients, Applying Shapes, Saving Generators as Favorites.

Lesson 10
Finishing Your Project
Detecting Audio Peaks, Viewing Video Levels, Checking Video Levels, Correcting Video Levels, Managing Media.

Lesson 11
Logging and Capturing
Exploring the Log and Capture Window, Viewing and Marking the Source, Selecting Clip Settings, Selecting Capture Settings, Capturing Clips, Logging Clips, Batch Capturing.

Lesson 12
Multiple Projects, Multiple Sequences, and Nesting
Working with Multiple Projects, Saving Projects Automatically, Working with Sequences, Sequence Settings, Working with Multiple Sequences, Nesting Sequences.

Lesson 13
Modifying Clips and Using Generators
Modifying Clips, Modify Menu Options, Generators

Lesson 14
Multiple Graphic Interfaces for Effects
Video Filters Interface Options, Numeric Interface, Visual Interface, Motion Effects, Image and Wire- frame Modes, Keyframes.

Lesson 15
Composite Modes
Superimpose Edits, Compositing, Composite Modes, FCP Composite Modes, Travel Mattes.

Lesson 16
Importing
QuickTime and Codecs, Methods of Importing, Im-porting EDLs and Batch Lists, Importing Graphics, Importing Multilayered Images, External Editor, Using Alpha Channels.

Lesson 17
Render Management
Render Quality Settings, Deleting Render Files, Render Manager Tool, Desktop Render Management, Render Management Tips.

Lesson 18
Exporting
Final Cut Pro Movie, QuickTime Movie, Exporting Freeze Frames, Batch Exporting Media, Exporting OMF Files, Exporting EDLs, Automatic Duck for FCP Export to Avid, Exporting Batch Lists, Cut Lists and 24p HD.

Lesson 19
Output Mastering
Options Methods of Outputting to Tape, Manual Recording, Print to Video, Edit to Tape, Mastering Options, Leader Options, Media Options, Trailer Options, Duration Calculator.


     
Final Cut Pro 250

Course Description

This two-day hands-on course introduces students to the primary feature set and interface of Final Cut Pro. Using Avid editing terminology and references as stepping stones, this course translates the students` existing editing talents to the FCP skill set. In this course, students will learn Final Cut Pro editing operations: capturing, sound editing, creating bins and sequences, as well as Final Cut Pro`s extensive effects package, real time color correcting and numerous tips and keyboard shortcuts for everything in between.

Who should attend?
This class is designed for Avid Media Composer Editors and Avid Film Composer Editors who wish to learn Final Cut Pro.

Prerequisites
Students should have the following prerequisite knowledge prior to attending the course:
    �    Prior knowledge of Avid editing systems


Recommended next steps
This course covers the partial requirements necessary to successfully become an Apple Certified Pro, Level 1.

To register for the exam, please consult with your Apple Authorized Training Center. You are required to have an Apple Tech ID number before registering for any Apple exam. You can apply for a Tech ID by following the instructions at certifications.apple.com.


Course Outline:

Day 1

Lesson 1
Projects and Interface
Launching Final Cut Pro, Exploring the interface, Creating Bins and Sequences, Opening and Closing Bins, Viewing your source material, Viewing your Sequences, Working in the Timeline, Working with Tools and Meters, Using Keyboard Shortcuts.

Lesson 2
Translating Basic Editing Skills
Using Play and Mark Commands, Performing Over-write and Insert Edits, Snapping to Cut Points, Controlling the Timeline, Zooming and Positioning the Timeline, Creating Subclips, Duplicating Sequences and Clips, Lifting and Extracting, Performing L-Cut and Split Edits.

Lesson 3
Settings and Preferences
Selecting Audio and Video Settings, Selecting Sequence Settings, Viewing Clip Properties, Setting Preferences, Saving Window Layouts, Changing View Options, Using the Bin Window, Changing Bin Views, Performing Storyboard Editing.

Lesson 4
Trimming and Moving
Using the Trim Window, Performing Dual-Roller and Single-Roller Trimming, Trimming in the Viewer and Timeline, Trimming in the Timeline, Setting Durations and Moving Clips.

Lesson 5
Advanced Editing
Performing Drag-and-Drop editing, Copying and Pasting, Performing Segment Mode Edits, Working with Gaps, Finding Match Frames, Slipping and Sliding Clips, Replacing Edits, Adding Edits, Placing Locators, Editing Locators, Adding and Deleting Tracks.

Day 2

Lesson 6
Editing Sound
Seeing Audio, Hearing Audio, Patching and Editing Audio Tracks, Changing Audio Levels, Changing Audio Levels in the Timeline, Working with Stereo and Mono Audio, Linking Clips, Using Sync Indicators, Using Audio Keyframing, Using the Equalizer and Audio Filters, Adding Voice-Over, Importing Music from CDs.

Lesson 7
Transitions and Effects
Exploring FCP Effects, Adding Dissolve Transitions, Editing with Transitions, Using the Transition Editor, Changing and Copying Transitions, Applying Clip Effects, Editing Effects, Creating Effect Templates, Copying and Pasting Attributes, Rendering Effects, Applying Superimpose Effects, Keyframing Effects in the Viewer, Rendering on the Fly.

Lesson 8
Motion Effects
Applying Speed and Freeze-Frame Effects, Editing with Fit to Fill, Exploring the Motion Effects Window, Sizing and Positioning an Image, Zooming the View, Rotating an Image, Cropping and Distorting an Image, Creating a Split Screen, Copying and Pasting Motion Attributes, Creating a Motion Path, Modifying a Motion Path, Saving and Copying Motion Paths and Effects.

Lesson 9
Title Tool and Generators
Exploring Generators, Using the Generator Control Window, Creating Titles, Creating Scrolling and Crawling Text, Applying Preprogrammed Text Options, Creating 3D Text, Using Slugs, Mattes and Gradients, Applying Shapes, Saving Generators as Favorites.

Lesson 10
Finishing Your Project
Detecting Audio Peaks, Viewing Video Levels, Checking Video Levels, Correcting Video Levels, Managing Media.

Day 3

Lesson 11
Logging and Capturing
Exploring the Log and Capture Window, Viewing and Marking the Source, Selecting Clip Settings, Selecting Capture Settings, Capturing Clips, Logging Clips, Batch Capturing.

Lesson 12
Multiple Projects, Multiple Sequences, and Nesting
Working with Multiple Projects, Saving Projects Automatically, Working with Sequences, Sequence Settings, Working with Multiple Sequences, Nesting Sequences.

Lesson 13
Modifying Clips and Using Generators
Modifying Clips, Modify Menu Options, Generators

Lesson 14
Multiple Graphic Interfaces for Effects
Video Filters Interface Options, Numeric Interface, Visual Interface, Motion Effects, Image and Wire- frame Modes, Keyframes.

Lesson 15
Composite Modes
Superimpose Edits, Compositing, Composite Modes, FCP Composite Modes, Travel Mattes.


Day 4

Lesson 16
Importing
QuickTime and Codecs, Methods of Importing, Im-porting EDLs and Batch Lists, Importing Graphics, Importing Multilayered Images, External Editor, Using Alpha Channels.

Lesson 17
Render Management
Render Quality Settings, Deleting Render Files, Render Manager Tool, Desktop Render Management, Render Management Tips.

Lesson 18
Exporting
Final Cut Pro Movie, QuickTime Movie, Exporting Freeze Frames, Batch Exporting Media, Exporting OMF Files, Exporting EDLs, Automatic Duck for FCP Export to Avid, Exporting Batch Lists, Cut Lists and 24p HD.

Lesson 19
Output Mastering
Options Methods of Outputting to Tape, Manual Recording, Print to Video, Edit to Tape, Mastering Options, Leader Options, Media Options, Trailer Options, Duration Calculator.



Final Cut Pro 300

Course Description

This three-day course provides the most extensive must-know professional techniques for cutting dialogue scenes, action scenes, fight and chase scenes, documentaries, comedy, music videos, multi-camera projects, and more. Also covers Soundtrack Pro, audio finishing, managing clips and media, and working with film.


Who Should Attend?
This course is designed for current Final Cut Pro users who wish to increase their skill level through learning advanced features and workflows.


Prerequisites
Students should have the following prerequisite knowledge prior to attending the course:
    �    Final Cut Pro 101 or 200


Recommended next steps
This course covers the partial requirements necessary to successfully become an Apple Certified Pro, Level 1.

To register for the exam, please consult with your Apple Authorized Training Center. You are required to have an Apple Tech ID number before registering for any Apple exam. You can apply for a Tech ID by following the instructions at certifications.apple.com.

Course Outline:

Lesson 1
Editing Dialogue
Learning the Language of Film, Editing the Basic Dialogue Sequence, Refining the Cut, The Basis for All Editing.

Lesson 2
Editing Complex Dialogue
Editing Complex Scenes, Building Up to the Climax, Mixing Doing and Talking, Finishing the Scene on Your Own.

Lesson 3
Editing Action
Telling a Story in Action, Learning Action Fundamentals, Cutting an Action Scene.

Lesson 4
Chases and Flights
Crafting Chilling Chases, Creating Compelling Combat.

Lesson 5
Editing Comedy
Finding the Laughs, Cutting Comic Dialogue, Cutting Comic Action

Lesson 6
Editing Documentaries
Defining Documentary, Cutting Interviews, Adding B-Roll, Having Fun with B-Roll, Expanding the Documentary Form.

Lesson 7
Documenting an Event
Construct Your Own Reality, Constructing a Montage, Building a Scene, Incorporating Narration.

Lesson 8
Music Videos
Technique and Approach.

Lesson 9
Multicamera Editing
Editing Multicamera Footage, Working with Many Angles, Applying Effects to Multiclips.

Lesson 10
Sound Editing
Waiting Until the Picture is Locked, Editing Dialogue, Creating Ambiences, Adding Sound Effects, Designing the Sound, Editing Music.

Lesson 11
Audio Finishing
Preparing the Sequence, Muting and Soloing Audio Tracks, Understanding Dialogue Levels, Choosing a Reference Level, Exploring the Audio Mixer, Using Real-Time Keyframing.

Lesson 12
Advanced Clip Management
Using the Browser as a Clip Database, Working with Timecode, Recording to Dual Systems, Working with 16:9, 24p Editing Basics, What About PAL?

Lesson 13
Managing Media
Understanding the Relationship Between Clips and Media, Using the Media Manager, Working with Low vs. High-Resolution Clips.

Lesson 14
Transcoding and Outputting Video
Outputting for DVD, Creating Video for HD DVDs, Making Video for the Web, Exporting Audio, Exporting QuickTime Files, Transcoding Video Formats.

Lesson 15
Working with Film Source
Understanding the Film-Video-Film-Workflow, Creating the Database, Editing a Project for Film, Generating Lists.


Final Cut Pro 350

Course Description

This three-day course delivers comprehensive training in real-world color correction and effects techniques, including motion and filter effects, keying and compositing, animated titles, scene-to-scene color matching, and correcting for broadcast specifications. Working with several real-world projects, you will learn how to properly read video scopes, adjust contrast, and fix color balance to achieve broadcast quality video.


Who Should Attend?
This course is designed for current Final Cut Pro users who wish to increase their skill level through learning advanced features and workflows in color correction and motion effects.


Prerequisites
Students should have the following prerequisite knowledge prior to attending the course:
    �    Final Cut Pro 101 or 200


Recommended next steps
This course covers the requirements necessary to successfully become an Apple Certified Pro, Level 3.

To register for the exam, please consult with your Apple Authorized Training Center. You are required to have an Apple Tech ID number before registering for any Apple exam. You can apply for a Tech ID by following the instructions at certifications.apple.com.


Course Outline:

Lesson 1
Motion Effects
Setting up your workspace, Working with Motion Properties, Positioning Clips Precisely in the Canvas, Fine-Tuning the Composition, Creating Templates, Chapter Review Questions.

Lesson 2
Opacity and Transfer Modes
Working With Opacity, Understanding Composite Modes, Applying a Composite Mode, Complex Composite Mode Effects.

Lesson 3
Using Filters
Applying Filters, Editing Filters, Controlling Multiple Filters, Using Favorites vs. Paste Attributes.

Lesson 4
Animating Effects
Creating Dynamic Motion Effects, Choreographing Effects Across Multiple Clips, Generating Motion Paths, Modifying Motion Paths using B�zier Handles, Streamlining Effects Using Favorites.

Lesson 5
Travel Mattes and Masks
What are Travel Mattes? Alpha Travel Mattes, Luma Travel Mattes, Using Filters to Assign Masks.

Lesson 6
Nesting Sequences
Basic Nesting, Applying Effects to Multiple Clips, Applying Complex Geometric Settings, Changing the Render Order, Reordering Motion Effects, Mixing Sequence Sizes, Using Nesting as an Editing Tool

Lesson 7
Variable Speed
Basic Slow Motion, Variable Speed Effects, Using the Motion Viewer

Lesson 8
Adding Text
Adding Text Generators to a Sequence, Using the Timecode Generator and Reader Filters, Importing Title Pages from Other Applications, Managing Subtitles.

Lesson 9
Keying


Lesson 10
Evaluating Video Images
Identifying Good Source Footage, Basic Keying, Going Beyond the Basics

Lesson 11
Controlling Contrast
Primary Color Correction, Understanding Contrast, Basic Contrast Grading, The Blacks, Mids, and Whites, Grading the Contrast, Using High-Contrast Effects.

Lesson 12
Learning to See and Manipulate Color
Compensating for Lighting, Understanding the Color Wheel, Color Balancing a Scene, Rendering Faces Naturally, Auto Balance Eyedroppers, Using Color to Create a Stylized Look.

Lesson 13
Color Balancing a Scene


Lesson 14
Color Correcting for Scene Continuity: Matching Two Clips
The Importance of Visual Harmony, Making Visual Comparisons, Color Correcting Across Scenes, Executing a Complete Color Correction Workflow.

Lesson 15
Secondary Color Correction
When to Use Secondary Color Correction, Using Balance and Hue Wheels, Using Limit Effect Controls, Creating a New Color with Limit Effect Controls, Real-World Secondary Color Correction, Creating a Look Using Selective Color Controls.
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