Duration: 2 Days
In this two-day, hands-on course, you will get an introduction to the primary feature set and basic interface of Final Cut Pro. You will learn to perform basic editing functions while familiarizing yourself with the user interface. You will cover:
- Basic setup
- Adjusting and customizing preferences and settings
- Capturing video and audio
- Various editing and trimming techniques
- Ripple, Roll, Slip, and Slide tools
- Finishing
- Final output
For more comprehensive Final Cut Pro 7 training, consider our three-day course: An Introduction to Final Cut Pro 7 (FCP 101).
Certification: Final Cut Pro 7 Level One Exam
What You Will Learn
- Marking clips
- Using insert and overwrite edits
- Drag-and-drop editing
- Trimming edit points
- Using Ripple, Roll, and Extend edits as well as the Slip and Slide tools
- Finishing and final output
Audience
Avid Media Composer, Xpress Pro, and Avid Film Composer editors who want to learn Final Cut Pro and who prefer hands-on, interactive instruction
Prerequistes
- Knowledge of Mac OS X and basic computer navigation
- Basic knowledge of editing terminology is recommended
Course Outline
1. Editing in Final Cut Pro
- Launching Final Cut Pro
- Final Cut Pro Interface
- Following a Workflow
- Starting a Project
- Importing Clips
- Navigating Clips
- Marking and Editing Clips
- Playing and Navigating a Sequence
- Organizing Project Elements
- Saving, Hiding, and Quitting Final Cut Pro
2. Building the Rough Cut
- Working with Projects
- Editing a Rough Cut
- Making Overwrite Edits
- Managing Timeline Tracks
- Making Insert Edits
- Editing Audio Clips
- Moving Clips in the Timeline
- Creating a New Version
- Drag-and-Drop Editing
- Changing the Volume of Edited Clips
3. Finishing the Rough Cut
- Adding Cutaways
- Editing to Narration
- Editing to Music
- Copying, Cutting, Pasting, and Positioning Clips
- Screening and Sharing a Sequence
4. Trimming Clip Duration
- Trimming
- Rippling Edit Points
- Rippling in the Viewer and by Numbers
- Trimming Clips on the V2 Track
- Trimming One Track of a Linked Clip
5. Refining Edit Points
- Trimming Two Edit Points
- Slipping One Clip
- Rolling Two Edit Points
- Sliding Clips to Refine Position
- Dragging Clips to New Locations
- Keeping Linked Clips in Sync
6. Refining the Editing Process
- Labeling Project Elements
- Creating Subclips
- Adding Markers to Clips
- Using Markers to Align Actions
- Using Storyboard Editing
- Performing Replace Edits
- Editing Multicam Footage
7. Customizing Final Cut Pro
- Reconnecting Media
- Working with Mixed Format Sequences
- Working with Master Clips
- Logging Information in Browser Columns
- Finding Project Items
- Customizing Shortcut Keys and Button Bars
- Saving and Loading Layouts
- Optimizing User Preferences
8. Capturing and Transferring Footage
- Connecting Sources for Capture
- Choosing Preset Format Settings
- Previewing and Marking Your Source
- Logging Clips
- Choosing Clip Settings
- Choosing Capture Settings
- Choosing Capturing Options
- Setting Capture Preferences
- Transferring Files from Tapeless Sources
9. Applying Transitions
- Evaluating the Project
- Understanding Transitions
- Viewing Transition Options
- Applying Transitions
- Modifying and Copying Transitions
- Using the Transition Editor
- Changing Transition Parameters
- Previewing and Rendering Effects
10. Finishing and Outputting
- Detecting Audio Peaks
- Adjusting Video Levels for Broadcast
- Sharing Clips and Sequences
- Exporting a QuickTime Movie
- Using Other Export Options
- Exporting a Still Frame
- Outputting to Tape
- Making a Timecode Window Burn
- Backing Up Projects
Note: The content above outlines what is typically covered in a class at this skill level. The instructor may, at his/her discretion, adjust the lesson plan to meet the needs of the class.
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