Advanced Editing and Effects in Final Cut Pro 7 - Online

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This hands-on course teaches hard-to-find advanced editing and finishing techniques. Learn how to create polished transitions, fix screen direction errors, edit multi-camera projects, work with nested sequences, and create fantastic effects use filters creatively and composite like a pro.

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. Also desirable are an understanding of the Macintosh operating system and basic computer navigation.

Prerequisites:

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

  • Basic knowledge of the Macintosh OS and editing terminology is required.
  • Level One Final Cut Pro End User certification is required.
Course Outline:
Lesson 1: Advanced Techniques
  • Editing Workflows
  • Various Features of Match Frame
  • Replace Edit
Lesson 2: Trimming
  • Basic Trimming
  • Trimming with the Keyboard
  • Using the Trim Window
  • Slip and Slide
Lesson 3: Multicamera Editing
  • Gang Playheads
  • Setting up for Multicamera Editing
  • Working with Multiclips
Lesson 4: Sound Editing
  • Cleaning Dialog
  • Integrating Sound Fx
  • Enhancing Audio with Filters
Lesson 5: Sound Mixing
  • Mixing in FCP
  • Mixing in Soundtrack
  • Returning to FCP
Lesson 6: Advanced Compositing
  • Motion Basics
  • Composite Modes
  • Working with Photoshop Files
  • Travel Mattes
Lesson 7: Video Filters
  • Applying Filters
  • Modifying Filters
  • Smoothcam Filter
Lesson 8: Dynamic Effects
  • Basics of Keyframing
  • Keyframing in the Viewer/Canvas/Timeline
Lesson 9: Nesting
  • Understanding Nested Sequences
  • Using Nesting for Effects
  • Nesting to Mix Sequence Sizes
  • Nesting as an Editing Tool
Lesson 10: Variable Speed
  • Modify Speed
  • Variable Speed in the Motion Tab