Final Cut Pro X
FCP 101: Introductory Study of Final Cut Pro X

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 both new and existing users of Apple’s Final Cut Pro X (version 10.1) software. It follows a complete editing project from importing media via an SD card to final output and backup. Along the way you learn how to maximize your workflow and take full advantage of Final Cut Pro’s unique features such as keyword collections, favorites, magnetic timeline and many integrated tools for enhancing video, audio, and creating titles and effects.

Tony Huet teaches the class. He is an Apple Certified Master Instructor with 20 years of experience teaching video editing, Tony is able to go beyond the book and provide real-world experience and depth so you learn the most efficient way to work with Final Cut Pro.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us for additional details.

Apple Course Description

Topics covered in this three-day class are:

Importing

Understanding Clips, Events, and Libraries
Importing Media into an Event from an SD card using the Media Import Window
Analyzing and Correcting Imported Clips
Understanding and applying media import options
Creating and using a Camera Archive
Importing media from a volume
Importing Folders as Keyword Collections

Organizing Clips

Understanding how Metadata is used to Customize an Event
Adding Keywords to Clips or to a Clip Range
Rating, Sorting and Searching Clips
Using preset Search Filters
Creating Smart Collections

Making the First Edits

Creating and Understanding Projects
Understanding the Primary Storyline
Appending, Modifying, and Rearranging Clips in the Primary Timeline
Understanding the Magnetic Timeline Effect
Inserting Clips into the Primary Storyline
Using Insert, Ripple, and Blade edits
Connecting B-Roll Clips to the Primary Storyline
Understanding and Using Secondary Storylines

Revising the Edit

Creating Versions and Snapshots of a Project
Creating and Using an Audition clip
Working with Markers
Lifting and Replacing Clips
Aligning Sound Bites and B-Roll to music
Trimming clips to fit the story

Enhancing the Edit

Retiming Clips – Slow or Fast Motion
Editing with Blade Speed for Smooth Speed Changes
Understanding Trimming
Using the Trim Tool
Applying Video Transitions
Applying Video Effects
Using Clip Transform settings to create a Split Screen
Using the Animation Editor

Finishing the Edit

Adding and Modifying Titles and Lower Thirds
Monitoring and Adjusting Audio in the Timeline
Adding Music and Sound Effects
Correcting Color
Correcting Problem Audio

Output and Sharing

Creating a Viewable File
Sharing to an Online Service
Creating a Master File
Sharing to Mobile and Desktop
Using Compressor and 3rd Party Tools

Managing Libraries

Storing Imported Media
Understanding ‘Leave Files in Place’ vs. ‘Managed Clips’
Moving and Copying Clips
Using Consolidate to create a Backup or Portable Library

Topics as Time Permits:

Synchronizing Dual System Recordings
Using Chroma Key for Green Screens
Working with Mulitcam Clips

I could not have asked for more out of this class. I will be informing my company of the outstanding training offered to me here.

Tony has a wealth of knowledge and was very helpful in sharing advice and extra tips that help speed up the preparation, production and delivery process.

Tony was great. He answered questions, went above and beyond and really engaged the class. I'll be back for part 2 soon.

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.