FCP 200: A Comprehensive Study of Final Cut Pro X
Course Description
This five-day, hands-on course teaches students to perform basic editing functions while becoming familiar with the user interface. Start with basic video editing techniques and work all the way through Final Cut Pro's powerful advanced features. Students work with dramatic real-world media to learn the practical techniques used daily in editing projects. Projects include footage from the hit series Fairly Legal, behind-the-scenes digital effects filmmaking with Silverdraft's MobileViz, the award-winning documentary Delicious Peace Grows in a Ugandan Coffee Bean, exciting drag-racing footage from the NHRA and Pullin TV, and Matthew Modine's short film, "I Think I Thought."
This course is based on the FCP 101: Introduction to Final Cut Pro X course. However, the lessons are covered in five days, providing more comprehensive coverage of the material.
Note: The October 24th-28th and the November 14th-18th, 2011 FCP 200 courses will be taught in Final Cut Pro 7. For class description on the FCP 7 200 course, please visit http://training.apple.com/creative/fcp200. All other FCP 200 courses will be in Final Cut Pro X.
Who Should Attend?
This class is designed for anyone looking to edit professional-quality video with Final Cut Pro X and who prefers hands-on and interactive instruction to best explore its functionality.
Course Cost
$1,750
Certification
FCP 200 students who wish to be recognized by Apple as an Apple-Certified Pro have the option to take the Final Cut Pro X Level 1 End User Exam, free of charge, on the last day of class from 5pm to 7pm. Students who are interested in Certification but do not wish to take the Exam on Friday may register to take the exam during any one regularly scheduled Level 1 Certification testing date and pay the associated course fee. As an Apple-Certified Pro, you will have the ability to differentiate yourself to employers and colleagues as a highly skilled user of Final Cut Pro. You will receive a certificate from Apple distinguishing you as an Apple-Certified Pro, and you will have the right to use the Apple Certified Pro logo.
Prerequisites
Students should have the following prerequisite knowledge prior to attending the course:
- Knowledge of OS X and basic computer navigation
- Basic knowledge of editing terminology is recommended
Schedule
FCP 200 is taught Monday through Friday, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Class Dates in 2012
July 9-13
September 24-28
October 29-November 2
Discounts
Students who have completed FCP 200 will receive a 10% discount off the cost of the Six-week Art of Editing Course, FCP 300, or the AVID MC 101 course.
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Lesson
Outline from the Apple Pro Training Series Book
Final Cut Pro X: Professional Video Editing
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Lesson 1
Exploring the Final Cut Pro X Interface |
Following a Workflow, Opening Final Cut Pro X, Exploring the Interface, Using Menus and Shortcuts, Viewing and Sorting Events, Skimming Clips and Changing Views, Viewing and Creating Projects, Working in the Project Library, Viewing Projects in the Timeline, and Hiding and Quitting Final Cut Pro |
Lesson 2
Importing |
Importing Media into an Event, Importing Folders as Keyword Collections, Analyzing and Correcting Imported Clips, Importing from a Camera, Importing from the Finder, and Importing from Other Applications |
Lesson 3
Organizing Clips in an Event |
Using Metadata to Customize an Event, Adding Keywords to Clips, Assigning Multiple Keywords to Clips, Applying Keywords to a Clip Range, Rating, Sorting and Searching Clips, and Creating Smart Collections |
Lesson 4
Building a Rough Cut |
Creating a New Project, Screening and Marking Clips, Appending Clips in the Timeline, Viewing and Arranging Clips in the Magnetic Timeline, Inserting Clips into the Primary Storyline, Changing Edited Clips, Connecting Clips to the Primary Storyline, and Closing your Project |
Lesson 5
Finetuning a Rough Cut |
Adding Markers to a Project, Connecting Clips to the Primary Storyline, Overwriting and Replacing Clips, Auditioning Clips in the Project, and Working with Storylines |
Lesson 6
Adding to the Primary Storyline |
Duplicating a Project, Removing Clip Selections and Adding Gaps, Understanding Trimming, Applying the Trim Tool, and Trimming with Precision |
Lesson 7
Applying Transitions |
Preparing for Transitions, Applying a Video Transition, Using the Transitions Browser, Modifying Transitions, Changing Transition Parameters in the Inspector, Adding Transitions to Other Storylines and Compound Clips, and Exploring Audio Transitions |
Lesson 8
Working with Sound |
Monitoring and Adjusting Audio in the Timeline, Adding Music and Sound Effects, Adjusting Levels in the Audio Inspector, Creating Audio Fades, Recording a Narration Track, and Correcting Problem Audio |
Lesson 9
Working with Titles, Generators and Themes |
Using the Titles Browser, Adding a Lower Third, Modifying Titles, Adding Bumpers and Credits, Working with Video Generators, and Using Themes |
Lesson 10
Retiming and Transforming Clips |
Understanding Motion Properties, Retiming Clips, Creating Holds and Variable Speed Segments, Applying Preset Speed Effects, Transforming an Image, Cropping an Image, Adding a Ken Burns Effect, and Creating Keyboard Shortcuts |
Lesson 11
Applying Effects and Enhancing Color |
Applying Video Effects, Modifying Effect Parameters, Auditioning and Animating Effects, Applying Audio Effects, and Enhancing Color in Final Cut Pro |
Lesson 12
Exporting and Sharing Your Project |
Preparing a Project for Exporting and Sharing, Detecting Audio Peaks, Adjusting Video Levels for Broadcast, Exporting Movie File, Publishing a Project to Apple Devices, Publishing a Project to Video Sharing Sites, Exporting an Image from your Project, Exporting for Blue-Ray Disc, DVD, or Disk Image |
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