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Final Cut Pro

Learn Video Editing

Final Cut Pro is Apple’s amazing video editing package for filmmakers, videographers, documentarians, and anyone wanting to edit professional video. Start with individual clips, sound effects, music and graphics. Assemble a complete, edited product, such as the example to the right.

Final Cut Pro is simple enough to edit wedding videos (and home movies) but powerful enough to edit independent films such as Maria Full of Grace and big Hollywood productions like Cold Mountain.

This course takes you through the complete basics of Final Cut Pro including editing video, working with music and audio, filter effects, automation, and more! We provide digital video cameras during class so you can practice importing footage.

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    Learn how to assemble sequences using Final Cut's editing tools.

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    Learn how to add music, text, titles, and freeze frames.

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    Learn how to properly key out a green screen.

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    Use effects and the motion tab to create a snazzy title sequence.

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    Learn how to use keyframes to add basic motion to any sequence.

What You’ll Learn

Section 1
Creating a Project

Topics

  • Designating a Scratch Disk
  • Assigning Subfolders
  • Creating a Project File
Capturing Footage Using Capture Now

Topics

  • Viewing Footage
  • Using Capture Now
Logging and Batch Capturing

Topics

  • Logging Footage
  • Using Batch Capture
Log and Transfer

Topics

  • Viewing and Naming Clips
  • Adding and Ejecting Volumes
  • Tapeless Media
  • Creating Name Presets
The Final Cut Pro Workspace

Topics

  • The Viewer Window
  • The Canvas and Timeline Windows
  • The Browser Window
  • Creating Bins

Upcoming Classes

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  • 18 hours of Hands-On Training
  • Custom Written Workbook Included
  • Mac ONLY

Section 2
Creating a Sequence

Topics

  • In & Out Points
  • Targeting Tracks
  • Inserting, Overwriting, and Replacing a Clip
Editing Tools Introduction

Topics

  • Roll & Ripple Tools
  • Slip & Slide Tools
  • Razor Blade Tool
  • Opacity and the Pen Tool
Sound Editing

Topics

  • Automating Volume
  • The Sound Meter
  • Mixing and Adding Music
Section 3
Text, Titles, and Freeze Frame

Topics

  • Freeze Frames
  • Adding Text
  • Titles
  • Lower Thirds
More Titles & Scrolling Text

Topics

  • End Titles
  • Scrolling Text
  • Gutters
Transitions

Topics

  • Applying Transitions
  • Editing Transitions
  • Dissolves
Color Correction

Topics

  • Color-Corrector 3-way
  • Adjusting Luma
  • Adjusting Chroma
Green Screen

Topics

  • Applying a Garbage Matte
  • Keying
Section 4
Motion, Keyframes, and Filters

Topics

  • Motion Attributes
  • Keyframes
  • Filters and Special Effects
Importing Files

Topics

  • Capture Scratch Folder
  • Importing Audio and Graphics
Automation: Part 1

Topics

  • Synching to Music
Automation: Part 2

Topics

  • Keyframes
  • Automating Basic Motion Attributes
  • Pasting Attributes

Section 5
Automation: Part 3

Topics

  • Automating Filters
Color Mattes and Importing Graphics

Topics

  • Color Mattes
  • Inserting Graphics with Transparency
Adding a Voice Over

Topics

  • Recording Audio
  • Audio Filters
Exporting for YouTube/Vimeo

Topics

  • Exporting Using Quicktime Conversion
  • YouTube Recommended Settings
  • Vimeo Recommended Settings
Section 6
Brady Bunch Part I

Topics

  • Automating Color Mattes
  • Sizing Clips
  • Multiple Clips in a Frame
Brady Bunch Part II

Topics

  • Fixing Timing Issues
  • Fades
Brady Bunch Part III – Adding the Logo

Topics

  • Inserting Graphics
  • Automating Graphics
Editing Challenge

Topics

  • Topics Covered: Editing a Final Project