Apple Final Cut ^TM Studio Courses

This two or three day hands-on course introduces students to the primary feature set and basic interface of Final Cut Pro. In this course, you'll learn to perform basic editing functions while familiarizing yourself with the user interface. Topics include basic setup, adjusting and customizing preferences and settings, capturing video and audio, various editing and trimming techniques, Ripple, Roll, Slip and Slide tools, finishing and final output.

This course is based on the FCP 101 course, but it does not cover all lessons and exercises in the book. Students may complete the exercises that are not covered in class on their own. Students interested in certification may prefer to attend an FCP 101 course.

Who Should Attend?

This class is designed for anyone looking to edit professional-quality video with Final Cut Pro and who prefers hands-on and interactive instruction to best explore its functionality.

What You Will Learn

• Marking clips
• Using insert and overwrite edits
• Drag-and-drop editing
• Trimming edit points
• Using Ripple, Roll, and Extend edits as well as the Slip and Slide tools
• Finishing and final output

Prerequisites

Students should have the following prerequisite knowledge prior to attending the course:

• Knowledge of Mac OS X and basic computer navigation
• Basic knowledge of editing terminology is recommended

This three-day, hands-on course teaches students to perform basic editing functions while becoming familiar with the Final Cut Pro user interface. In this course, you will cut a scene from the TNT television series Leverage, create a promo for Seaworld's Believe documentary, as well as master filters and effects as you edit a segment of Playing for Change, the international music-creation event.

Start with basic video editing techniques and work all the way through Final Cut Pro's powerful advanced features. Learn to mark and edit clips, mix sound, add titles, create transitions, apply filters, and more. Topics include basic setup, customising preferences and settings, capturing video and audio, various editing and trimming techniques, Ripple, Roll, Slip, and Slide tools, audio editing and audio creation, finishing and final output.

Who Should Attend?

This class is designed for anyone looking to edit professional-quality video using Final Cut Pro. Understanding of the Macintosh operating system and basic computer navigation is desired. The course is designed for those who prefer hands-on and interactive instruction to best explore the full functionality of Final Cut Pro.

Certification

This course covers the requirements necessary to successfully become an Apple Certified Pro, Level 1 in Final Cut Pro.

What You Will Learn

• Marking clips, using insert, overwrite and drag-and-drop editing
• Trimming edit points
• Using Ripple, Roll, and Extend edits as well as the Slip and Slide tools
• Applying filters and changing Motion properties.
• Audio editing and audio creation
• Finishing and final output

Prerequisites

Students should have the following prerequisite knowledge prior to attending the course:

• Basic knowledge of the Macintosh OS and computer navigation
• Basic Knowledge of editing terminology is recommended

This three-day, hands-on course teaches students hard-to-find advanced editing and finishing techniques. Learn how to create polished transitions, fix screen direction errors, edit multi-camera projects, work with nested sequences, create fantastic effects use filters creatively and composite like a pro. This course also covers advanced workflows for managing 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. Also desirable are an understanding of the Macintosh operating system and basic computer navigation.

What You Will Learn

• Asymmetrical Trimming and Advanced Trim edit window techniques
• Multicamera Editing
• Variable speed and slow-motion techniques
• Nesting sequences and rendering settings
• Working with filters
• Finishing and final output

Certification

This course covers the partial requirements necessary to successfully become an Apple Certified Pro, Level 2.

Prerequisites

Students should have the following prerequisite knowledge prior to attending the course:

• Basic knowledge of the Macintosh OS
• Knowledge of Final Cut Pro 7 and basic editing terminology is required
• Level One Final Cut Pro End User certification is highly recommended. Ideally, students will have attended an an FCP 100, FCP 101, FCP 102 or FCP 200 course.

Designing and Animating Motion Graphics in Final Cut Studio

This three-day hands-on course will familiarise students with Motion, Apple’s revolutionary software for motion graphics design. The course comprehensively covers working with Motion’s Real-Time Design engine and interface, behaviour-based animation, parameter behaviours, blend modes, advanced particle system design, advanced title animation, working with templates, chroma key techniques, masking methods, DVD motion menu design, tablet-driven gesture UI techniques, working with audio, keyframing, and integration.

This course is designed for those students who wish to learn the fundamentals and functionality of Motion.

Who Should Attend?

This class is designed for anyone looking to learn more about creating motion graphics using Motion. The course is designed for those who prefer hands-on and interactive instruction to best explore the functionality of Motion.

What You Will Learn

• When and how to use Final Cut Pro, Motion and Live Type to create animated titling
• Integrating Motion and Live Type into Final Cut Pro projects
• Creating DVD menus and overlays in Motion and applying them to DVD Studio Pro
• Building motion graphics projects from scratch
• Manipulating video with filters, composite modes and behaviours
• Working with 3D sets and cameras in Motion

Certification

This course covers the requirements necessary to successfully become an Apple Certified Pro, Level One in Motion.

Prerequisites

Students should have the following prerequisite knowledge prior to attending the course:

• Basic knowledge of Mac OS X.
• Level One Final Cut Pro End User certification is required.
• Ideally, students will have attended a FCP 101, 200 or 250 course.

Authoring Professional DVDs in Final Cut Studio

This three day hands-on course delves into the world of DVD authoring using DVD Studio Pro 4. In this comprehensive course students will learn everything they need to create a professional DVD title. This course guides students through every aspect of DVD authoring, from initial storyboarding to burning and replication.

Using compelling media and a real-world production workflow, students will learn how to create amazing MPEG 2 video with Compressor as well as create eye-popping motion menus directly in DVD Studio Pro 4. Students will also "author" a DVD by creating buttons, interactive links, slideshows, playlists and even adding alternate audio stream and camera angles.

Who Should Attend?

This course is designed for those that want to learn the basics of authoring professional quality DVDs using DVD Studio Pro 4. The course is designed for those who prefer hands-on and interactive instruction to best explore the full functionality of DVD Studio Pro.

What You Will Learn

• Creating menus in DVD Studio Pro
• Simulating discs
• Working with storyboards
• Creating buttons on menus
• Creating slideshows
• Encoding assets and bit budgeting

Certification

This course covers the requirements necessary to successfully become an Apple Certified Pro, Level One in DVD Studio Pro.

Prerequisites

Students should have the following prerequisite knowledge prior to attending the course:

• Basic knowledge of the Macintosh OS
• Some knowledge of Final Cut Pro is recommended