Final Cut Pro 7: Editing
FCP 200: Comprehensive Study of Final Cut Pro 7
This is part one of a two-part class.
Our Final Cut Pro training in Dallas Texas provides you with the right training solutions to help you learn Apple Final Cut Pro for creating exciting video projects. Check our schedule for class dates and prices for Apple Final Cut Pro training in Dallas, Texas or call us for private Final Cut Pro training at your site.
This course is designed for those who want to learn how to edit using Final Cut Pro. This is the most important of the FCP classes where the student really learns the nuts and bolts of editing with Final Cut. Even those who have been editing with FCP for some time benefit from this class due to its inclusion of many real-world editing tips and techniques. Unless you already know how to ripple, roll, slip and slide, this class if for you.
Included with the class is the Final Cut Pro test (a $150 value) for Apple certification. You can take the test on one of our scheduled testing days, or schedule with the instructor if you can't make the scheduled testing day.
Topics covered in this three-day class are:
Video Fundamentals
- Understanding Interlaced and Progressive scan
- Defining Video Color Space
- Understanding Pixel Aspect Ratios
- Standard Definition and High Definition resolutions
Interface
- Understanding the Browser, Viewer, Canvas, and Timeline windows
- Using transport controls and keyboard shortcuts
- Recognizing Viewer and Canvas window overlay symbols
- Creating and using Bins and Sequences
Basic Editing Techniques
- Marking In/Out points in the Viewer
- Drag and Drop Canvas window editing
- Using Overwrite and Insert edits
- Two-track B-roll edits
- Timeline editing with the cursor
- Using Shortcuts
Intermediate Editing Techniques
- Understanding Three points edits
- Using Ripple Edits
- Roll Edits
- Superimpose edits
- Slip edits
- Slide edits
Using Effects
- Creating titles and thirds
- Adding Transitions
- Importing Livetype and Motion files
Audio
- Understanding audio levels
- Modifying the Timeline window to display audio waveforms and keyframes
- Creating fades using transitions and keyframes
- Mixing Audio Tracks in the Timeline
Capturing Footage
- Understanding different video formats
- Log and Capture with tape
- Log and Transfer with tapeless cameras
- Understanding Offline and online clips
- Using Batch capture
- Setting up Scratch disks
Exporting
- Writing back to tape
- Exporting to a full-res intermediate
- Using Compressor presets for Apple Devices, DVD, and Web formats
- Exporting to WMV using Flip4Mac
prerequisites:
- Basic computer skills. This class is intended for individuals who are not familiar with Final Cut Pro and have little or no experience with a non-linear editing system.
related classes:
apple certification:
- The Apple Training & Certification programs are designed to keep you at the forefront of Apple's digital media technology. Certification creates a benchmark to assess your proficiency in a specific Apple Pro application. By taking and passing an exam, you earn Apple Certified Pro status, which allows you to distinguish yourself to colleagues, employers, and prospective clients as a skilled user of the chosen application. Certification gives you a competitive edge in today's ever-changing job market.
- You can take the Final Cut Pro certification test here at our facility. The test is included with the price of the class.
- Study guide for Final Cut Pro.
what students say:
- Tony Huet is fantastic! Great instructor. He met the needs of all range of students without overwhelming inexperienced or boring experienced.
- Tony was outstanding. He was patient, well-paced, and thoroughly professional.
I enjoyed the entire class. It is very applicable to what I am trying to accomplish.
- Tony was an excellent teacher, very patient and willing to work with you. Tony was also extremely capable and knowlegable! I totally enjoyed the class.
- Tony was great! He made sure we were all understanding the lessons, walked around to make sure we had a grasp of what we were doing, and often took time out to completely explain or expound on any questions that we had. He also explained how each of the steps and project could be used in our own personal situations and allowed us the opportunity to work on things that were unique to our own occupations.
- Wouldn't change a thing...The best workshop I have ever been in. Watching the computer while he worked was great. This is a well put together workshop.
