Apple - Mac Final Cut Pro X - Level 101

3 Days

18 CPD hours

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

Start with basic video editing techniques
and work all the way through Final Cut Pro's powerful advanced features. Students
work with dramatic real-world media to learn the practical techniques used daily in
editing projects.

Final Cut Pro X is a revolutionary video editing application that makes it possible for beginners and professionals to achieve stunning results. This course teaches students to perform editing functions and becoming familiar with the user interface.

Exploring the Final Cut Pro X Interface

• Following a Workflow
  Opening Final Cut Pro X
  Exploring the Interface
  Using Menus and Shortcuts
  Viewing and Sorting Events
  Skimming Clips and Changing Views
  Viewing and Creating Projects
  Working in the Project Library
  Viewing Projects in the Timeline
  Hiding and Quitting Final Cut Pro

Importing

• Importing Media into an Event
  Importing Folders as Keyword Collections
  Analyzing and Correcting Imported Clips
  Importing from a Camera
  Importing from the Finder
  Importing from Other Applications

Organizing Clips in an Event

• Using Metadata to Customize an Event
  Adding Keywords to Clips
  Assigning Multiple Keywords to Clips
  Applying Keywords to a Clip Range
  Rating, Sorting and Searching Clips
  Creating Smart Collections

Building a Rough Cut

• Creating a New Project
  Screening and Marking Clips
  Appending Clips in the Timeline
  Viewing and Arranging Clips in the Magnetic Timeline
  Inserting Clips into the Primary Storyline
  Changing Edited Clips
  Connecting Clips to the Primary Storyline
  Closing your Project

Finetuning a Rough Cut

Adding to the Primary Storyline

• Duplicating a Project
  Removing Clip Selections and Adding Gaps
  Understanding Trimming,
  Applying the Trim Tool
  Trimming with Precision

Applying Transitions

• Preparing for Transitions
  Applying a Video Transition
  Using the Transitions Browser
  Modifying Transitions
  Changing Transition Parameters in the Inspector
  Adding Transitions to Other Storylines and Compound Clips
  Exploring Audio Transitions

Working with Sound

• Monitoring and Adjusting Audio in the Timeline
  Adding Music and Sound Effects, Adjusting
  Levels in the Audio Inspector
  Creating Audio Fades
  Recording a Narration Track
  Correcting Problem Audio

Working with Titles, Generators and Themes

• Using the Titles Browser
  Adding a Lower Third
  Modifying Titles
  Adding Bumpers and Credits
  Working with Video Generators
  Using Themes

Retiming and Transforming Clips

• Understanding Motion Properties
  Retiming Clips
  Creating Holds and Variable Speed Segments
  Applying Preset Speed Effects
  Transforming an Image
  Cropping an Image
  Adding a Ken Burns Effect
  Creating Keyboard Shortcuts

Applying Effects and Enhancing Color

• Applying Video Effects
  Modifying Effect Parameters
  Auditioning and Animating Effects
  Applying Audio Effects
  Enhancing Color in Final Cut Pro

Exporting and Sharing Your Project

• Preparing a Project for Exporting and Sharing
  Detecting Audio Peaks
  Adjusting Video Levels for Broadcast
  Exporting Movie File
  Publishing a Project to Apple Devices
  Publishing a Project to Video Sharing Sites
  Exporting an Image from your Project
  Exporting for Blue-Ray Disc, DVD, or Disk Image

Certification Exam

• Students can take an end user exam to earn Apple Certified Pro, Final Cut Pro X
  Level One status

Additional course details:

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