Final Cut Studio Training Classes

This Final Cut Pro class focuses on learning how all the Final Cut Studio applications work together.  You will not find another course like it! 

The only way to obtain Final Cut Pro is to purchase the entire Final Cut Studio. So therefore, it make sense to learn the correct workflow, of using all the applications together , when learning the software.

This course is an intensive 5 day hands-on workshop that covers the Final Cut Pro and associated Studio software applications. This course will take you through the basics all the way through some of the more complex editing techniques and effects. If you have a passion for learning or upgrading your skills in Final Cut Pro you will definitely benefit from this course. This course runs 9:00am to 5:00pm (M-F). There are scheduled breaks along with a 1 hour lunch break.



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Day 1:  Final Cut Pro editing techniques:

Days 2 - 3: The following three days focus on producing a project with Final Cut Pro, and integrating Motion, Soundtrack Pro, LiveType,  and Color.

Day 4: Learn the secrets of making your video look good using Apple Compressor. Understanding compressor is a critical step for preparing your final product distribution. Learn how to build an iWeb site that incorporates your video from Final Cut Pro.

Day 5: On the last day students will learn how to take the project they have been working on over the past three days, and create a fully functional DVD using DVD Studio Pro.

 Our courses are hands on, and are limited to 5 students. Course is customized based on the needs of individual students. A typical schedule looks like this:  

Day 1 (Introduction to Editing and Capturing Techniques)

Final Cut Pro
- Learn the interface and the functions each window.
- Basic Capturing - learn the magic of how DV Start-Stop detection works.
- Implementing the use of markers and understanding how sub-clips operate.
- Discover how to create a basic storyboard before you begin editing.
- Create a basic sequence, complete with music and voice-over.
- Understand the basics of three point editing and its associated functions.
- Using the arrow tool to quickly trim clips to match dialogue or music.
- Learn organizational skills that are critical to being efficient with Final Cut Pro.
- Become efficient with special trimming functions, Master single and dual modes of trim.
- Learn advanced trimming functions that include slipping and sliding clips.
- Learn the trim window, and how it is different from trimming directly on the timeline.
- Exploring advanced editing options
- Customize the Final Cut Pro interface for improved workflow.
- Take a tour of the media manager tool and how it affects the editing workflow.

Day 2 (Final Cut Pro effects / Integration with Apple Motion) 

Final Cut Pro effects
- Applying transitions. Apply transitions to your entire timeline with only a few clicks.
- Explore special filters and how they can be applied to clips.
- Using slow motion and timewarp effects
- Learn how to build sequence with multiple video layers.
- Working with Final Cut Pro's compositing tools (composite modes) 
- Using the three-way color correction tool. Create the 'pleasantville effect'
- Learn Motion Effects and learn how to create a moving filmstrip effect 
- Create transparent text with texture 'tinted glass effect' 

Motion
- Understanding Integration between Motion and Final Cut Pro
- Using Motion Templates within Final Cut Pro
- Using Motion for Chroma key elements (Primatte RT keyer)
- Using motion particles from the Motion Library Tab
- Creating Motion graphics   
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Day 3 (SoundTrack Pro LiveType, Color)

SoundTrack Pro
- Learn the settings and preferences that affect the operation of Final Cut Pro.
- Integration between SoundTrack Pro and Final Cut Pro 
- Using SoundTrack Pro to remove noise or add ambient sounds 
- Learn to use special audio filters that can enhance or fix audio problems.
- Advanced audio mixing techniques
- Mixing audio tracks and adjusting audio levels on your sequence prior to output.

LiveType
- Building animated titles using preset configurations
- Explore how to edit pre-built LiveType templates
- Discover how to build your own animated templates
- Build customized background and animated textures using Livetype.
- Animating text around a curve
- Creating a gleam or light effects within text elements 
- Integrating LiveType titles dynamically into Final Cut Pro
- Importing specialized media and backgrounds into LiveType
- Incorporating Photoshop CS with Livetype and Final Cut Pro

 
Color
- Sending media in and out of Color
- Learning the Interface
- Primary and Secondary Color Correction Tabs
- Color Effects

 Day 4 Apple Compressor / Video for the Web

Compressor
- Understand the different output options available and how to prepare for final output. 
- Basic to complex encoding
- Create an automated droplet
- Individual and Batch Encoding
- Batch Monitor
- Integration with Final Cut Pro

iWeb
- Webpage layout
- Adding photos and video
- Adding links and downloadable files
- Hosting and server process
- Uploading
- Making changes

Day 5 DVD Studio Pro

During the DVD Studio Pro portion of the Final Cut Studio class, you will learn the entire authoring process from the preplanning that has to happen even before editing to burning the disc.  You will create two DVD’s, one simple self play looping DVD, and one much more elaborate. The elaborate disc will have an intro movie, a main menu, sub menus including a chapter index, a slideshow, subtitles, DVD ROM content, and a web link

- Basic to complex DVD authoring
- Interface, configuration,  & settings comprehension
- Menu design and function
- Chapter markers & chapter index
- Slideshows
- Subtitles
- Adding DVD ROM & DVD access
- Integration of Compressor and DVD Studio Pro
- Encoding & Output
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

What if you already have editing experience on Final Cut Pro, will this course benefit you?
Absolutely, many established Final Cut Pro editors are self-trained. Typically, these individuals are under time constraints and they are constantly working on their Final Cut Pro system to meet a client's deadline for a project. Therefore, these editors are often lacking some of the basic editing workflow skills and techniques that would dramatically help them with their project.