FCSvr 100: Overview of Final Cut Server

Course Description
Course Outline

Final Cut Server This one-day class provides an overview of Final Cut Server, Apple's powerful new media asset management and workflow automation software. Final Cut Server takes the headache out of managing large collections of media files, then extends to tracking job status, managing reviews and approvals, and automating complex sequences of tasks all in a single product designed to work seamlessly with Final Cut Studio. The course combines lectures and hands-on case study exercises to provide practical real-world experience.

Who Should Attend

This course is intended for end users who will not be required to administer Final Cut Server. This course is not appropriate for system administrators, technical coordinators, resellers, Apple field employees working with Pro Apps, and technicians working in a post house, studio, or other large facilities. People who need to install, implement and maintain Final Cut Server systems or students interested in certification are encouraged to attend FCSvr 101 course.

What You Will Learn

  • Working with the interface
  • Understanding the features of Final Cut Server
  • Automating workflow with Final Cut Server and Compressor
  • Using Final Cut Server tools to monitor jobs
  • Effective use of Final Cut Server in several collaborative scenarios
  • Understanding integration with Final Cut Studio applications

Prerequisites

Students should have the following prerequisite knowledge prior to attending the course:

  • Basic knowledge of Mac OS X
  • Understanding of Mac OS X in a network environment
  • Basic troubleshooting experience or Mac OS X Support Essentials v10.5
  • Thorough knowledge of Final Cut Pro and Final Cut Studio

Course Schedule

Day 1

Introduction

Overview of topics covered in the course, and a summary of the certification program

Using Final Cut Server

Overview of Final Cut Server, Client/Server/Device Paradigms and Diagrams, Understanding Assets, Proxies, Metadata, Productions and Jobs, Downloading the Client Application, Installing Final Cut Server, and Logging into Final Cut Server

Working with Assets

Performing Basic and Advanced Searches for Assets, Viewing Asset Details, Adding Metadata, Annotating Assets,Uploading Assets into Final Cut Server, Previewing and Adding Assets to your Cache, Preparing Assets for Disconnected Use, Exporting Assets out of Final Cut Server, Archiving, Restoring, and Deleting Assets, Duplicating Assets to Different Devices, Checking Out, Checking In, Locking, and Unlocking Assets

Working with Final Cut Studio Projects

Adding Final Cut Studio Projects to Final Cut Server, Working with FCP Project Assets, Working with Elements, Check Out and Check In with FCP Project Assets, Exporting FCP Project Assets, Using Media Prepared for Disconnected Use and Archiving Assets Associated with Final Cut Pro Projects

Working with Productions

Searching for Productions, Associating Assets with Productions during Upload, Creating Productions, the Production Contextual Menu, Viewing Production Details, Adding Assets to Productions, and Deleting Productions

Working with Devices

Searching a Device for Files, Viewing Device Content, the File Contextual Menu, Viewing File Details, Cataloging a Device File, Viewing the File, Using Export and Duplicate, and Deleting Files

Working with Jobs

Viewing the Downloads and Uploads Window, Viewing the Jobs Window, Searching Jobs, the Jobs Contextual Menu, and Viewing Job Details with Callouts


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To Register

Check the course schedule for a list of courses available for registration at Apple Authorized Training Centers worldwide.

Build Credibility. Get Certified.

This course covers most of the knowledge necessary to pass the Final Cut Server Level One exam and earning Apple Certified Pro - Final Cut Server Level One certification. Students who want to prepare for the exam may prefer to take the FCSvr 101 course.

This certification also counts towards Apple Certified Media Administrator certification.

Apple Authorized Training Centers offer exams either as part of the course or separately.

Apple Pro Training Series Book

The book for this course is Getting Started with Final Cut Server, by Matthew Geller. Click here for a 30% discount code.