Advanced Editing Techniques in Final Cut Pro 6
This three-day course delivers hard-to-find advanced editing and finishing techniques. Learn how to create polished transitions, fix screen-direction errors, edit multicamera projects, work with nested sequences, create fantastic effects, use filters creatively, color-correct your video, and composite like a pro. This course also covers Soundtrack Pro, managing clips and media, and working with film.
Who should attend? - 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.
This course covers the requirements necessary to successfully become an Apple Certified Pro, Level Two, in Final Cut Pro. Level Two attests to a knowledge of more advanced features and a deeper understanding of the application. Students should first attend the FCP101 courses or have equivilent knowledge. Final Cut Pro Level Two certification counts towards the new Final Cut Studio (FCS) Master Pro certification.You can apply for a Tech ID by following the instructions at certifications.apple.com.
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 SoundtrackPro
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 Usingthe 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