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Apple Final Cut Pro Training Class

Final Cut Pro
Topics Covered

Digital Video Basics

• Understanding video resolution and frame rate
• The rise of HD video
• Storage strategies for digital video
• Video monitor and color considerations
• Capture and Device Control

Setting Up Final Cut Pro Presets and Preferences

• Easy Setups
• Using Audio/Video Presets
• Defining Sequence Settings
• Defining Audio Output and Playback settings

Navigating the Final Cut Pro Workspace

• The Editing and Effects Windows
• Working with the Browser
• Working with the Viewer
• Working with the Canvas
• Working with the timeline

Working with Projects, Sequences, and Clips in Final Cut Pro

• Understanding project item types
• Autosaving
• Defining sequences
• Creating a new sequence
• Nesting sequences
• Working with clips

Importing Digital Media into Final Cut Pro

• Capturing video basics
• Importing video
• Importing image and Photoshop files
• Importing audio files
• Organizing Clips in the Browser
Basic Editing in the Timeline and the Canvas
• Editing workflow
• Target tracks
• Creating an Assembly edit
• Performing Edits in the timeline
• Using the Razor Blade tool
• Using the Tool Palette
• Navigating in the timeline
• Working in the timeline
• Linking clips
• Finding and closing gaps
Trimming Edits in Final Cut Pro
• Three point editing
• Understanding overwrite edits
• Understanding insert edits
• Understanding insert edits
• Creating Superimpose edits
Audio Tools and Techniques
• Using the Viewer’s Audio tab
• Understanding Audio waveforms
• Scrubbing Audio
• Setting edit points in the Audio tab
• Editing Audio in the timeline
• Using the Voice Over tool
• Mixing audio levels and pan
Creating Transitions
• Adding transition effects
• Editing transitions
Adding Filters and Titles
• Using color correction filters
• Generating text
Creating Final Output
• Understanding output options
• Defining codecs vs. file types
• Exporting Sequences and Clips
• Exporting video optimized for the web
• Exporting DVD-Video
Adding Basic Interactivity in Final Cut Pro
• What is ActionScript?
• ActionScript 2.0 vs ActionScript 3.0
• ActionScript locations
• Working with the Code Snippets Panel
• The Actions panel at work
• Standard(default) script editing mode
• Using Script Assist
• Adding & removing actions
• Adding actions to frames with the Code Snippets Panel Adding a stop( ) action
• Placing a goto action using the Actions Panel
• Controlling Movie Clip Timelines
• Understanding Functions
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In this Final Cut Pro training class you can master the basic skills you need to get up and running with Final Cut Pro, Apple’s non-linear video editing software. You’ll learn how to manage media, basic editing techniques on the timeline, adding transitions, titles and effects. You’ll also discover how to optimize and publish your content for delivery on the web and DVD-ROM. This Final Cut training class is geared toward first-time or novice Final Cut Pro users. This class is updated for Final Cut Pro X. Contact AGI about this Final Cut Pro training class.

Apple Final Cut Pro Training Class Prerequisites

We recommend that you have an understanding of the the Final Cut Pro X software before starting the class. You can find information about or purchase the software from the Apple website.

Apple Final Cut Pro Training Class Course Materials

You will receive a comprehensive course manual for this class developed by the Certified Instructors at AGI.

This custom Apple Final Cut Pro training class is available at any of our training facilities in New York, Boston (Woburn), Chicago, Philadelphia (Conshohocken), Orlando, London, or at your location.

Call (800) 851-9237 to schedule

Private or custom Apple Final Cut Pro Training

AGI offers customized Final Cut Pro training at your office or at our locations. Whether you need introductory Final Cut Pro training or advanced training, our Expert instructors are available for all of your Final Cut Pro training needs.

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