Adobe Final Cut Pro

Whether you are a new user or have been using Final Cut for years, this course will vastly increase your understanding of Final Cut.

Existing users will learn how to get the most out of Final Cut, break any bad habits, learn shortcuts and discover a massive range of hints and tips from our expert Final Cut trainers.

Prerequisites

This course is designed for new or existing basic users of Adobe Premier, iMovie and Final Cut Pro

Course Goals

This is the ideal course for those looking to get started in Final Cut Pro. Final Cut Pro is an industry ready video editing application that makes it possible for both beginners and seasoned editors to achieve stunning results.

We will teach you to perform essential editing functions while becoming familiar with the user interface, get you starting with basic video editing techniques and working all the way up to the powerful advanced features in Final Cut.

Topics

Getting Started

• Viewing and creating projects

• Importing and organizing content

• Working in the Project Library

• Viewing projects in the Timeline      

Organizing clips in an Event

• Adding keywords to clips

• Adding multiple keywords to clips

• Applying keywords to a clip range

• Rating, sorting and searching clips

• Creating Smart Collections

Creating 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

• Adding markers to a project

• Overwriting and replacing clips

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

• Compound clips, and exploring audio transitions

Working with Sound

• Adjusting audio in the Timeline

• Adding music and sound effects

• Adjusting levels in the Audio Inspector

• Creating audio fades

• Recording a narration track

• Correcting problem audio

Working with Titles, Generators and Themes

• Using the Titles Browser

• Modifying Titles

• Adding bumpers and credits

• Working with Video Generators

• Using themes

Applying Effects and Enhancing Colour

• Applying video effects

• Modifying effect parameters

• Applying audio effects

• Enhancing colour in Final Cut Pro          

Exporting and Sharing your Project

• Preparing a project for exporting and sharing

• Publishing to Apple devices

• Publishing to video sharing sites

• Exporting for Blue-Ray disc, DVD or disk image