Training and Certification

Advanced Editing Techniques in Final Cut Pro (FCP 300)

Real-time Editing, Effects and Color Correction

Course Description

This three-day course delivers hard-to-find advanced editing and finishing techniques. Learn how to create polished transitions, fix screen-direction errors, edit multicamera projects, work with nested sequences, create fantastic effects, use filters creatively, color-correct your video, and composite like a pro. This course also covers Soundtrack Pro, managing clips and media, and working with film.

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for existing Final Cut Pro users who want to increase their skill level through learning advanced features and efficient workflows, and who prefer hands-on and interactive instruction.

What You Will Learn

• Asymmetrical Trimming and Advanced Trim edit window techniques
• Multicamera Editing
• Working with filters, variable speed and slow-motion techniques
• Audio editing, mixing and creation
• Color correction and matching shots
• Finishing and final output

Prerequisites

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

• Basic knowledge of Mac OS X
• Level One Final Cut Pro End User certification is required
• Ideally, students will have attended a Final Cut Pro 101, 200 or 250 course

Course Outline

Day 1

Topic	Description
Timing Tools	Loading Clips, Using Match Frame, Using Replace Edit and Gang Sync
Working with Trimming Tools	Numeric Trimming, Split Edits, Trim Edit Window, and Trimming under Transitions
Multicamera Editing	Editing Multicamera Footage, Working with Multiple Angles, and Applying Effects to Multiclips
Sound Editing	Normalizing Tracks, Noise Reduction in Soundtrack Pro, and Compression and Limiting in Soundtrack Pro
Sound Mixing	Using the FCP Meter, Setting Proper Levels and Dynamic Range, Performing Real-time Mixing, Mixing in Soundtrack Pro, and Mixing in Other Tools
Sound Mixing	The FCP Mixer, Proper Levels and Dynamic range, Real-time Mixing, Mixing in Soundtrack Pro and other tools
Sound Editing	Normalizing Tracks, Noise Reduction in Soundtrack pro, COmpression and Limiting in Soundtrack Pro

Day 2

Topic	Description
Compositing	Reviewing Motion Basics, Creating a Multilayered Show Open, Experimenting with Composite Modes, Adding Graphics from a Layered Photoshop File, Using Generators, Copying Attributes and Creating a Travel Matte
Mastering Video Filters	Applying and Modifying Filters, Modifying Filter Effects, Managing Filters, and Using Specific Filter Categories
Dynamic Effects	Keyframing Basics, Keyframing in the Canvas, Keyframing in the Viewer, Keyframing in the Timeline, and Creating Favorite Motion Effects
Nesting Sequences	Understanding Nested Sequences, Using Basic Nesting, Applying Effects to Multiple Clips, Applying Complex Geometrics, Changing Render Order, Reordering Motion Effects, Mixing Sequence Sizes, and Nesting as an Editing Tool
Variable Speed	Using Basic Slow Motion, Understanding Variable Speed Effects, and Using the Motion Viewer

Day 3

Topic	Description
Correcting Contrast	Understanding Contrast, Controlling Contrast Using the Color Corrector 3-Way Filter, Setting Mood with the Mids, and Creating Artificially High Contrast.
Controlling Color	Understanding Color Balance, Using Primary Color Correction, Understanding the Color Balance Controls, Identifying and Correcting Color Casts, and Manipulating Color Directly in the Blacks, Mids and Whites
Color Correcting for Scene Continuity	Achieving Visual harmony, Comparing Two Clips, Setting Up for Scene-by-Scene Color Correction, and Color Correcting a Complex Scene
Clip Management	Managing the Database, Working with Timecode, Merging Clips, Working with 16:9 and 24p, and Master Clip Relationships
Managing Media	Mixing Formats, Locating Media Files, Using the Media Manager, Deleting Unused Media, Offline/Online Workflows, and Working with Motion Projects
Importing and Exporting	Capturing from Non-Tape Sources, Exporting for the Web, Exporting for DVD, and Exporting Audio