Fundamentals of Final Cut Pro 7 - Online

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This hands-on course teaches students to perform basic editing functions while becoming familiar with the Final Cut Pro user interface. Start with basic video editing techniques and work all the way through Final Cut Pro’s powerful advanced features. Learn to mark and edit clips, mix sound, add titles, create transitions, apply filters, and more. Topics include basic setup, customizing preferences and settings, capturing video and audio, various editing and trimming techniques, Ripple, Roll, Slip, and Slide tools, audio editing and audio creation, finishing and final output.

Who should attend:

This class is designed for anyone looking to edit professional-quality video with Final Cut Pro and who prefers hands-on and interactive instruction to best explore its functionality.

Prerequisites:

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

  • Knowledge of Mac OS X and basic computer navigation
  • Basic knowledge of editing terminology is recommended
Course Outline:
Lesson 1: Introduction
  • The Final Cut Pro Interface
  • The Editing Workflow
  • Organizing Assets
  • Playing and Marking Clips
Lesson 2: Editing
  • Overwrite/Insert Edits
  • Timeline Tracks
  • Adding Audio Clips
  • Drag and Drop Editing
  • Moving Clips in the Timeline
Lesson 3: Refining The Cut
  • Trimming with Ripple/Roll Tools
  • Trimming by Numbers
  • Slipping and Sliding
  • Maintaining Sync
Lesson 4: Additional Editing Features
  • Creating Subclips
  • Using Markers
  • Storyboard Editing
Lesson 5: Supporting the Editing Process
  • Reconnecting Media
  • Match Frame and Reveal Master Clip
  • Customizing Button Bars
  • Customizing the Keyboard
  • Saving and Loading Layouts
Lesson 6: Capturing Footage
  • Setting up for Capture
  • Previewing and marking the Source
  • Logging and Capturing Clips
Lesson 7: Applying Transitions
  • Applying Transitions from Menu/Browser
  • Modifying Transitions
  • Rendering Effects
  • Saving Favorite effects
Lesson 8: Mixing Audio
  • Monitoring Audio Levels
  • Setting Keyframes
  • Using the Audio Mixer
  • Importing CD Tracks
Lesson 9: Creating Titles
  • Creating Simple Titles
  • Creating Rolls/Crawls
  • Using The Boris Plug-In
Lesson 10: Changing Motion Properties
  • Changing Speed
  • Creating a Freeze Frame
  • Changing Scale/ Rotation and Position
  • Animating Parameters
Lesson 11: Applying Filters
  • Applying Filters from Menu/Browser
  • Modifying Filters
  • Applying Audio Filters
  • Color Correction Filter
Lesson 12: Finishing and Outputting
  • Preparing for Output
  • Audio Peaks
  • Exporting Quicktime Files
  • Outputting to Tape