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Final Cut Pro Advanced

Overview

This course is designed for existing Final Cut Pro users who wish to increase their skill level through learning advanced features and workflows.

Prerequisites

This is a 3 day, hands-on course in advanced editing and finishing techniques. Learn how to create fix screen direction errors, edit multi-camera projects, work with nested sequences, usingin FC Pro's dynamic effects, mastering video filters, colour-correct your video, and composite like a pro. This course also covers Soundtrack Pro andmanaging clips and media.

Course Content

Timing Tools

Loading Clips
Using Match Frame
Using Replace Edit and Gang Sync

Working with Trimming

Tools Numeric Trimming
Split Edits
Trim Edit Window
Trimming under Transitions

Multicamera Editing

Editing Multicamera Footage
Working with Multiple Angles
Applying Effects to Multiclips

Sound Editing

Normalizing Tracks
Noise Reduction in Soundtrack Pro
Compression and Limiting in Soundtrack Pro.

Sound Mixing

Using the FCP Meter
Setting Proper Levels and Dynamic Range
Performing Real-time Mixing
Mixing in Soundtrack Pro
Mixing in Other Tools.

Compositing

Reviewing Motion Basics
Creating a Multilayered Show Open
Experimenting with Composite Modes
Adding Graphics from a Layered Photoshop File
Using Generators
Copying Attributes
Creating a Travel Matte

Mastering Video Filters

Applying and Modifying Filters
Modifying Filter Effects
Managing Filters
Using Specific Filter Categories.

Dynamic Effects

Keyframing Basics
Keyframing in the Canvas
Keyframing in the Viewer
Keyframing in the Timeline
Creating Favorite Motion Effects.

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
Nesting as an Editing Tool.

Variable Speed

Using Basic Slow Motion
Understanding Variable Speed Effects
Using the Motion Viewer.

Correcting Contrast

Understanding Contrast
Controlling Contrast
Using the Colour Corrector 3-Way Filter
Setting Mood with the Mids
Creating Artificially High Contrast.

Controlling Colour

Understanding Colour Balance
Using Primary Colour Correction
Understanding the Colour Balance Controls
Identifying and Correcting Colour Casts
Manipulating Colour Directly in the Blacks
Mids and Whites.

Colour Correcting for Scene Continuity

Achieving Visual harmony
Comparing Two Clips
Setting Up for Scene-by-Scene Color Correction
Color Correcting a Complex Scene.

Clip Management

Managing the Database
Working with Timecode
Merging Clips
Working with 16:9 and 24p
Master Clip Relationships.

Managing Media

Mixing Formats
Locating Media Files
Using the Media Manager
Deleting Unused Media
Offline/Online Workflows
Working with Motion Projects.

Importing and Exporting

Capturing from Non-Tape Sources
Exporting for the Web
Exporting for DVD
Exporting Audio.

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Course Booking Conditions

Duration

Three Days

Schedule

16/17/18 February 2009

Prices

£945

All the bookings come with lunch, refreshments, course notes and post training support.

Costs

Studio Vouchers: £630 or less
Season Tickets: £523