This Final Cut Studio training bundle class is taught over 9 days. The training is based on real-world exercises and projects. The class is taught in an exercise driven environment. This class will teach a contemporary Final Cut Studio workflow. This includes setting up, editing, and managing a project to completion.

The class progresses through all the key phases of creating a sequence, editing audio, creating titles, and adding effects. Class time is divided between demonstration and hands-on practice.

Final Cut Studio Course Pre-Requisites
• You need not have prior experience with the Final Cut Pro editing software. However, basic computer skills are an absolute must.
• A general knowledge of the video production industry will help in terms of understanding industry terminology.
• We also recommend that you either own or purchase a copy of the software before attending the course.

Week 1 (9am-5pm)
M: Final Cut Pro Editing Technniques
T: Final Cut Pro effects, Intro to Motion
W: LiveType, and intro to SoundTrack Pro
TH: Output for Web, Photoshop for Video
FR: Compressor, DVD Studio Pro Training

SA: Off
SU: Off

Week 2 (9am - 5pm)
M,T: Apple Motion Training
W: Sound Track Pro Training
TH: Apple Color Training

Final Cut Pro Overview (Day 1)
• Final Cut Pro & Mac OS integration Final Cut Pro Interface
• Final Cut Pro Editing functionality Project Organization
• Three Point Editing SD & HD Workflows
• Capturing media into Final Cut Pro Edit Tools

Effects and Preferences (Day 2)
• Keyframing Markers & Subclips
• Compositing Filters & Transitions
• Intro to Motion Color Correction
• User Preferences & System Settings
• Sequence Management
• Using Photoshop Files Mattes & Masking

Titles and Audio (Day 3)
• Audio Editing in Final Cut Audio Mixer
• Voice over tool Audio Settings
• Intro to Soundtrack Pro Adding Sound FX
• Final Cut Title tools Character Palette
• Live Fonts Using Master Templates

Multicam / Compression / Web (Day 4)
• Output Options Compression Settings
• Embedding specialized Markers DVD Encoding
• Archiving a project Getting video on the internet
• Photoshop for Video Multicam Editing

DVD Studio Pro (Day 5)
• DVD Studio Pro Interface Importing Assets
• The Authoring process Menu Design and Function
• Create simple to complex DVDʼs Customized Menus
• Include DVD ROM content Slideshows
• Hi Def options Subtitles

Apple Motion (Day 6)
• DVD Studio Pro Interface Importing Assets
• Using Motion Generators
• Working with layers and objects
• Using Apple Motion effect templates
• Motion particles and parameter behaviors

Apple Motion (Day 7)
• Drawing Motion Gestures
• Keying
• Audio and Markers
• Creating Text Effects
• Using the Motion Coordinate System

Soundtrack Pro (Day 8)
• Learning the Soundtrack Pro Interface
• Creating a multitrack project
• Creating Suspense with Sound Design
• Sound Design Editing Techniques
• Fixing Audio Files
• Repairing Dialog with Waveform Editor
• Working with Musical Content

Apple Color (Day 9)
• Understand scopes
• Diagnose and correct common color deficiencies in your footage
• Guarantee consistency between shots in a sequence
• Creating moods
• Isolating and adjusting specific features of footage
• Simulating different times of day
• Relighting scenes for corrective or creative purposes
• Simulating film stocks and processes
• Building sophisticated procedural effect trees.