Pro Apps Training

(100) Overview of Final Cut Pro 7

mikeh@go4cast.com (Administrator) — Mon, 04 May 2009 16:57:14 +0000

Overview of Final Cut Pro 7 (FCP 101) 2 Day Course

This two-day, hands-on course introduces students to the primary feature set and basic interface of Final Cut Pro. In this course, you'll learn to perform basic editing functions while familiarizing yourself with the user interface. Topics include basic setup, adjusting and customizing preferences and settings, capturing video and audio, various editing and trimming techniques, Ripple, Roll, Slip and Slide tools, finishing and final output.

This course is based on the FCP 101 course, but it does not cover all lessons and exercises in the book. Students may complete the exercises that are not covered in class on their own. Students interested in certification may prefer to attend either an FCP 101, FCP 102 or FCP 200 course.

Who Should Attend

This class is designed for Avid Media Composer, Xpress Pro and Avid Film Composer editors who want to learn Final Cut Pro and who prefer hands-on, interactive instruction.

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

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

Day 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

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 and Changing the Volume of Edited Clips

Finishing the Rough Cut

Adding Cutaways, Editing to Narration, Editing to Music, Copying, Cutting, Pasting, and Positioning Clips, Screening and Sharing a Sequence

Trimming Clip Duration

Understanding Trimming, Rippling Edit Points, Rippling in the Viewer and by Numbers, Trimming Clips on the V2 Track and Trimming One Track of a Linked Clip

Refining Edit Points

Trimming Two Edit Points, Slipping One Clip, Rolling Two Edit Points, Sliding Clips to Refine Position, Dragging Clips to New Locations and Keeping Linked Clips in Sync

Day 2

Refining the Editing Process

Labeling Project Elements, Creating Subclips, Adding Markers to Clips, Using Markers to Align Actions, Using Storyboard Editing, Performing Replace Edits and Editing Multicam Footage

Customizing Final Cut Pro

econnecting 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 and Optimizing User Preferences

Capturing & 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 and Transferring Files from Tapeless Sources

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

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 and Backing Up Projects

(101) An Introduction to Final Cut Express 4

mikeh@go4cast.com (Administrator) — Mon, 04 May 2009 16:55:48 +0000

An Introduction to Final Cut Express 4 (FCE 101) 3 Day Course

This three-day, hands-on course introduces students to the primary feature set and basic interface of Final Cut Express 4. In this course you learn to perform basic editing functions while familiarizing yourself with the user interface. Topics include basic setup, adjusting and 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 Express and who prefers hands-on and interactive instruction to best explore its functionality. Also desirable: an understanding of the Macintosh operating system and basic computer navigation.

What You Will Learn

Working with the Browser and Bins
Marking clips and using insert and overwrite edits as well as drag-and-drop editing
Marking and deleting clips in the Timeline
Trimming edit points
Using Ripple, Roll and Extend edits and the Slip and Slide tools
Finishing and final output

Prerequisites

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

Basic knowledge of Mac OS X
Basic knowledge of editing terminology is recommended

Day 1

Covering the Basics

Working with Finder Windows, Working with the Dock, and Adding Final Cut Express to the Dock

Editing Video

Preparing the Lesson, Working with DV, Working with QuickTime, Shooting Terminology, and Understanding Nonlinear Editing

Working with a Project

Launching Final Cut Express, The Final Cut Express Interface, Menus, Shortcuts and the Mouse, Working with Projects in the Browser, Selecting Window Layouts, Working with Bins, and Quitting and Hiding Final Cut Express

Working in the Timeline

Preparing the Project, The Timeline and the Canvas, Playing a Sequence in the Timeline, Working with Timeline Tracks, Playing the Sequence from the Canvas, Saving and Quitting

Day 2

Working in the Viewer

Opening Your Project File, Preparing the Project, Viewing Clips, Marking Clips, and Viewing Edit Points

Making Edits

Preparing the Project, Working with Sequences, Marking Overwrite Edits, Backing Up Sequences, and Inserting Clips, and Adding Music

Editing to the Timeline

Preparing the Project, Manipulating Clips in the Timeline, Drag-and-Drop Editing Basics, and Dragging to the Timeline

Other Editing Options

Preparing the Project, Building a Sound Track, Marking in the Timeline, Replacing Edits, Deleting Clips and Gaps, and Storyboard Editing

Trimming an Edit Point

Preparing the Project, Trimming, Dragging Edit Points, Rippling Edits, Extending an Edit, and Trimming in the Viewer

Fine-Tuning Edit Points

Preparing the Project, Trimming Two Edit Points, Slipping Clip Content, Rolling Edit Points, Sliding Clips, and Dragging to Reposition a Clip

Customizing Your Project

Preparing the Project, Organizing Browser Information, Saving and Recalling Window Layouts, Using Button Bars, Working with Master Clips, Working with Subclips, and Working with Markers

Capturing Digital Video

Preparing the Project, Connecting Sources for Capture, Previewing and Marking Your Source, Logging Clips, Capturing Options, Choosing Preferences and System Settings, Transferring AVCHD footage

(101) An Introduction to Logic Express 9 and Logic Pro 9

mikeh@go4cast.com (Administrator) — Mon, 04 May 2009 16:55:48 +0000

An Introduction to Logic Express 9 and Logic Pro 9 (Logic 101) 3 Day Course

This three-day hands-on course introduces students to the primary features and basic user interface of Logic Pro. Students learn how to generate a customized audio and MIDI configuration that will seamlessly integrate with their own personal production studio. Students also create their own song using Logic Pro’s comprehensive array of software instruments, Apple Loops and DSP effects. In-depth lessons will cover MIDI and audio recording, streamlined editing and arrangement techniques, user defined key commands, automation, scoring to picture and surround mixing. A special troubleshooting section helps students to set up and optimize a Logic system effectively.

Who Should Attend

This class is designed for those who want to learn music production and composition using Logic Pro or Logic Express and who prefer hands-on and interactive instruction to best explore its functionality.

What You Will Learn

Understanding Workflow Techniques
Recording and Editing Audio
Recording and Editing MIDI
Using Software Instruments
Working with Audio Effects
Mixing and Automation
Manipulating Pitch and Time

Prerequisites

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

Basic knowledge of Mac OS X
Basic knowledge of audio terminology is recommended

Day 1

Make Music with Logic

Opening Logic, Exploring the Interface, Starting a Project with Apple Loops, Navigating the Project, Building an Arrangement, Mixing the Song, and Exporting the Mix

Recording Audio

Setting Up Digital Audio Recording Settings, Recording a Single Track, Recording Additional Takes, Recording Multiple Tracks, Punching In and Out (On the Fly and Automatic), Changing Recording and Metronome Settings

Editing Audio

Comping Takes, Assigning Mouse Tools, Editing Audio Regions in the Arrange Area, Deleting Unused Audio Files, Manipulating the Waveform with the Flex Tool and Editing Audio Destructively in the Sample Editor

Day 2

Recording MIDI

Recording MIDI, Quantizing MIDI Recordings, Merging Recordings into a MIDI Region, Recording MIDI Takes, Using Punch Recording, Using Step Input Recording and Filtering Incoming MIDI Events

Programming and Editing MIDI

Programming in the Piano Roll Editor, Editing a MIDI Recording, Using the Score Editor, Editing Notes with a MIDI Keyboard, Editing Note Velocity Using Hyper Draw, Editing MIDI Continuous Controller Events and Editing in the Event List

Programming Drums

Programming a Drum Pattern in Ultrabeat, Changing the Groove in the MIDI Editors, Creating a Snare Roll Using the Hyper Editor, Converting a MIDI Sequence into an Audio Region and Converting an Audio Region into a Sampler Instrument Track

Manipulating Tempo and Time Stretching

Matching the Project Tempo to an Audio Region’s Tempo, Inserting Tempo Changes and Curves, Creating Apple Loops, Changing the Playback Pitch and Speed with Varispeed, Time Stretching and Tempo Matching with Flex Time Editing and Creating a Turntable or Tape Slowdown Effect

Arranging and Preparing for the Mix

Previewing the Song, Using Existing Material to Fill in Parts, Adding and Deleting Sections, Muting Elements and Cleaning Up Noisy Recordings

Day 3

Mixing

Previewing the Final Mix, Using the Amp Designer, Using the Pedalboard, Adjusting Levels, Choosing Pan Positions, Choosing EQ Settings, Using Delay and Reverberation, Using Dynamic Processing Plug-ins and Tips and Tricks

Automating the Mix and Using Control Surfaces

Creating and Editing Offline Automation, Recording Live Automation, Using Control Surfaces and Exporting the Mix

Troubleshooting and Optimization

Making Backups, Solving Audio and MIDI Routing Problems, Optimizing Hardware Performance and Addressing Unexpected Behaviors

(101) Introduction to Administering Final Cut Server

mikeh@go4cast.com (Administrator) — Mon, 04 May 2009 16:57:14 +0000

An Introduction to Administering Final Cut Server (FCS 101) 2 Day Course

This two-day class guides you through administering Final Cut Server, Apple's powerful new media asset management and workflow automation software. Final Cut Server takes the headache out of managing large collections of media files, then extends to tracking job status, managing reviews and approvals, and automating complex sequences of tasks all in a single product designed to work seamlessly with Final Cut Studio. The course combines of lectures and hands-on case study exercises to provide practical real-world experience.

Who Should Attend

This course is designed to provide the necessary skills, tools, and knowledge to those who are responsible for implementing and maintaining Final Cut Server systems. It is appropriate for system administrators, technical coordinators, resellers, Apple field employees working with Pro Apps, and technicians working in a post house, studio, or other large facility. This course is not intended for end users who will not be required to administer Final Cut Server.

What You Will Learn

Working with the interface
Understanding the features of Final Cut Server
Connecting Final Cut Server to devices
Automating workflow with Final Cut Server and Compressor
Using Final Cut Server tools to monitor and troubleshoot jobs
Effective use of Final Cut Server in several collaborative scenarios
Understanding integration with Final Cut Studio applications

Prerequisites

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

Understanding of Mac OS X in a network environment
Basic troubleshooting experience or Leopard 101
Thorough knowledge of Final Cut Pro and Final Cut Studio
ACSA status or Xsan 410 knowledge helpful
Before attending this class, students may also want to review the Final Cut Server tutorials.

Day 1

Introduction

Overview of topics covered in the course, and a summary of the certification program

Using Final Cut Server

Overview of Final Cut Server, Client/Server/Device Paradigms and Diagrams, Understanding Assets, Proxies, Metadata, Productions and Jobs, Downloading the Client Application, Installing Final Cut Server, Logging into Final Cut Server, and Interface Overview

Working with Assets

Performing Basic and Advanced Searches for Assets, Viewing Asset Details, Adding Metadata, Annotating Assets,Uploading Assets into Final Cut Server, Previewing and Adding Assets to your Cache, Preparing Assets for Disconnected Use, Exporting Assets out of Final Cut Server, Archiving, Restoring, and Deleting Assets, Duplicating Assets to Different Devices, Checking Out, Checking In, Locking, and Unlocking Assets

Working with Final Cut Studio Projects

Adding Final Cut Studio Projects to Final Cut Server, Working with FCP Project Assets, Working with Elements, Check Out and Check In with FCP Project Assets, Exporting FCP Project Assets, Using Media Prepared for Disconnected Use and Archiving Assets Associated with Final Cut Pro Projects

Working with Productions

Searching for Productions, Associating Assets with Productions during Upload, Creating Productions, the Production Contextual Menu, Viewing Production Details, Adding Assets to Productions, and Deleting Productions

Working with Devices

Searching a Device for Files, Viewing Device Content, the File Contextual Menu, Viewing File Details, Cataloging a Device File, Viewing the File, Using Export and Duplicate, and Deleting Files

Day 2

Working with Jobs

Viewing the Downloads and Uploads Window, Viewing the Jobs Window, Searching Jobs, the Jobs Contextual Menu, and Viewing Job Details with Callouts

Basic Final Cut Server Administration

Administration Overview, Administration Tools within the System Preferences, Defining Groups and Permission Sets, Defining Devices, Defining Watchers, Defining Metadata Subscriptions and Backing Up the Final Cut Server Database

Advanced Final Cut Server Administration

Administration Tools within the Client Application, Defining Transcoding Settings, Defining Devices (Advanced) Defining Watchers, Defining Scheduled Events, Defining Metadata Subscriptions (Advanced), Defining Responses and Response Details, Adding/Editing MetaData, Adding/Editing Permission Sets, and Admin Preferences

Workflow Scenarios

Understanding Common Workflows, Paradigms, Diagrams and Instructions

Best Practices for Installation

Optimizing Final Cut Server, Optimizing your LAN, Planning File Locations, Optimizing Transcoding Operations, and Installing Final Cut Server

(101) Introduction to Color Correction in Final Cut Studio

mikeh@go4cast.com (Administrator) — Mon, 04 May 2009 16:55:48 +0000

An Introduction to Color Correction in Final Cut Studio (COL 101) 2 Day Course

This two-day hands-on course will familiarize students with the color correcting capabilities of Final Cut Studio. Start with the basics of color balancing and correction, and move on to the fine points of secondary grading, including scene matching, using vignettes to isolate and track regions, creating advanced color effects and “looks,” skin tone adjustments, adjusting the composition and framing of a shot, and much more.

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for existing Final Cut Pro users who want to learn more about the color correction and grading capabilities of Final Cut Studio. The course is designed for those who prefer hands-on and interactive instruction to best explore the functionality.

What You Will Learn

Navigating the Color Rooms
Understanding Waveform and Vectorscopes
Using Trackers
Color Correcting Contrast
Color Correcting for Brightness
Working with Vignettes

Prerequisites

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

Basic knowledge of the Macintosh OS
Knowledge of color correction terminology is helpful
Basic knowledge of Final Cut Pro 7 is required. Level One Final Cut Pro End User certification is preferred. Ideally, students will have attended an FCP 101, FCP 102 or FCP 200 course.

Day 1

Controlling Contrast

Understanding Contrast, Controlling Contrast with the Color Corrector 3-Way Filter, Setting the 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, Color Correcting a Complete Scene and Project Tasks

Working with the Color Interface

Setting Up a Project, Understanding the Eight Rooms, Color's Task-Based Workflow, Exploring the Setup Room, Applying Basic Grades, Viewing Your Images, Performing Secondary Grades, Employing Color FX, Applying Final Touches, Panning and Scanning, Utilizing Still Stores, Correcting the Sequence and The Render Queue Room

Basic Grading

Exploring the Primary Room, Using the Auto Balance Control, Grading with the Color Balance Controls, Grading with Curves and Understanding Additional Controls

Basic Secondary Grading

Three Types of Secondaries, Performing Key-Based Secondaries, Keying with HSL Qualifiers, Performing Vignette-Based Secondaries, Creating a Look and Secondary Curves

Day 2

Advanced Secondary Grading

Using Multiple Secondaries, Combining a Key and a Vignette, Using Multiple Keys, Creating Custom Mask Shapes, Combining Vignettes and Incorporating Curve Effects

Color Effects

Overview of the Color FX Room, Applying Nodes, Building Color Effects, Controlling Node Order, Monitoring Inactive Nodes, Adding Nodes to Existing Trees, Saving and Reapplying Effects as Presents and Working with Preset Color Effects

Grade Management

Managing Grades on a Single Shot, Switching Between Grades, Adding and Deleting Grades, Duplicating a Grade, Setting the Beauty Grade, Saving Corrections and Grades, Deleting Saved Corrections, Organizing Corrections, Saving Secondary Corrections, Saving Grades, Moving Grades from Clip to Clip, Dragging Individual Corrections, Grouping Shots, Applying Grades to Groups and Working with Multiple Grades

Keyframing Effects

Animating Effects in Color, Manipulating Keyframes, Navigating to Keyframes, Deleting Keyframes, Keyframing Other Rooms, Changing Interpolation Settings, Animating User Shapes, Adding Intermediary Keyframes and Keyframing Color Effects

Recomposing and Tracking

Using the Geometry Room, Recomposing Shots, Animating Pan and Scan Effects, Tracking Objects, Applying Tracking Data to Corrections, Offsetting the Vignette and Manual Tracking Techniques

Primary Out and Rendering

Global Changes and Final Tweaks, Modifying and Replacing Primary Out Room Settings, Creating a Stylized Look, Applying Stylized Primary Out Corrections to Grouped Clips, Manually Controlling Broadcast Safe Output, Adjusting Black Levels, Limiting Black Level Adjustments, Manually Adjusting White and Black Levels, Manually Adjusting Chroma Levels, Rendering Color Projects, Adding Clips to the Render Queue, Rendering Shots and Sending to Final Cut Pro and Using Color's Archive Feature

(101) Introduction to DVD Studio Pro 4

mikeh@go4cast.com (Administrator) — Mon, 04 May 2009 16:55:48 +0000

Introduction to DVD Studio Pro 4 (DVDSP 101) 3 Day Course

This three day, hands-on course delves into the world of DVD authoring with DVD Studio Pro 4. In this comprehensive course, students will learn everything they need to create a professional DVD title. This course guides students through every aspect of DVD authoring, from initial storyboarding to burning and replication.

Using compelling media and a real-world production workflow, students will learn how to create amazing MPEG 2 video with Compressor as well as create eye-popping motion menus directly in DVD Studio Pro 4. Students will also “author” a DVD by creating buttons, interactive links, slideshows, playlists and even adding alternate audio stream and camera angles.

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for those who want to learn the basics of authoring professional quality DVDs with DVD Studio Pro 4 and who prefer hands-on, interactive instruction to explore its full functionality.

What You Will Learn

Creating menus in DVD Studio Pro
Simulating discs
Working with storyboards
Creating buttons on menus
Creating slideshows
Encoding assets and bit budgeting

Prerequisites

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

Basic knowledge of the Macintosh OS
Some knowledge of Final Cut Pro is recommended

Day 1

Preparing Your First DVD Project

DVD Creation Process, the DVD-Video Specification, Exploring the Interface, Creating a Simple DVD in Basic View, Creating a Menu, Connecting Assets to the Menu, Simulating a Disc, and Building a Project and Burning a Disc

Exploring the Full Interface

Opening the Project, Exploring Window Configurations and Adjusting the Project

Setting Up a Simple DVD

Storyboarding a DVD, Creating a Storyboard Using the Graphical Tab, Previewing the Finished Project with DVD Player Application, Identifying Source Video Settings, Setting DVD Studio Pro Preferences, Setting Up Disc Properties, Importing Audio and Video, and Setting Chapter Markers

Creating Menus in DVD Studio Pro

The Menu Creation Process, Importing Assets, Adding a Background Graphic, Using the Title Safe and Action Safe Guides, Creating Buttons on a Still Menu, Connecting Buttons to Video, Adding Text to a Menu, Adding Sound to a Menu, Creating an Intro Menu, Targeting Navigation on your DVD and Using a Drop Zone to Create a Motion Menu

Creating a Chapter Index Menu

Customizing a Default Chapter Index Menu, Setting Up the Chapter Index Navigation Buttons, Adding a Drop Zone Shape and Automating the Chapter Index Menu Creation Process

Day 2

Creating a Slideshow

Using Slideshows, File Formats for Slideshows, Adding a Slideshow, Modifying Your Slideshow, Slideshow Transitions and Converting a Slideshow to a Track

Adding Subtitles

Creating Subtitles in DVD Studio Pro, Modifying the Font and Color of Subtitles, Importing Subtitles from a Text File, Previewing Subtitles, Creating Buttons over Video and Understanding Closed Captioning

Finishing Your DVD

Adding DVD-ROM Content to a DVD-Video Disc, Testing Your Project, Building and Formatting a DVD, Using the DVD Player Application, Burning a Disc Using the Burn Command, Choosing Recordable DVD Media and Distributing your Completed DVD

Encoding with Compressor

Understanding Compression, Importing a File into Compressor from Final Cut Pro, Applying Preset Settings, Creating Custom Settings, Setting Compression Markers in Compressor, Creating Chapter Markers, Submitting Files for Encoding, and Creating a Compressor Droplet

Designing Advanced Menus

Maintaining the Look of Menu Graphics, Creating Standard Menus, Adding a Simple Overlay, Creating Buttons for the Overlay, Choosing Highlights for Button States, Using Advanced Overlays with Grayscale Color Mapping, Customizing Button Colors, Saving Default Colors, Adding a Motion Background, Setting a Loop Point, Working with Motion Menus, Advantages of Layered Menus, Adding a Layered Menu, Creating Layered Menu Buttons and Linking your Assets

Day 3

Markers, Stories and Connections

Working with Chapter Markers, Creating Markers in Final Cut Pro, Adding Markers in Final Cut Pro, Setting Encoding Preferences, Using Stories as Playlists, Creating and Working with Stories, Establishing Connections and Finding the Unconnected Elements

Scripting

Building Menu Loop Scripts and Creating Return to Menu Scripts

Creating Transitions

Applying a Transition, Using a Video Transition, Using Alpha Transitions, Exploring the Asset Movie and Exploring the Background Matte Movie

Using Alternate Angles

Setting Up the Project, About Alternate Angles, Creating Multi-Angle Tracks, Creating Mixed-Angle Tracks, Targeting Alternate Angle Streams, Simulating Alternate Angle Errors and Exploring Final Cut Pro Markers

Converting SD To HD

HD to SD Downconversions, Encoding HD Assets and Converting SD Projects to HD Projects

(101) Introduction to Final Cut Pro 7

mikeh@go4cast.com (Administrator) — Mon, 04 May 2009 16:57:14 +0000

An Introduction Final Cut Pro 7 (FCP 101) 3 Day Course

This three-day, hands-on course teaches students to perform basic editing functions while becoming familiar with the Final Cut Pro user interface. In this course, you will cut a scene from the TNT television series Leverage, create a promo for Seaworld's Believe documentary, as well as master filters and effects as you edit a segment of Playing for Change, the international music-creation event.

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.

What You Will Learn

Marking clips, using insert, overwrite and drag-and-drop editing
Trimming edit points
Using Ripple, Roll, and Extend edits as well as the Slip and Slide tools
Applying filters and changing Motion properties.
Audio editing and audio creation
Finishing and final output

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

Day 1

Editing in Final Cut Pro

Building the Rough Cut

Finishing the Rough Cut

Adding Cutaways, Editing to Narration, Editing to Music, Copying, Cutting, Pasting, and Positioning Clips, Screening and Sharing a Sequence

Trimming Clip Duration

Understanding Trimming, Rippling Edit Points, Rippling in the Viewer and by Numbers, Trimming Clips on the V2 Track and Trimming One Track of a Linked Clip

Refining Edit Points

Trimming Two Edit Points, Slipping One Clip, Rolling Two Edit Points, Sliding Clips to Refine Position, Dragging Clips to New Locations and Keeping Linked Clips in Sync

Day 2

Refining the Edit Process

Labeling Project Elements, Creating Subclips, Adding Markers to Clips, Using Markers to Align Actions, Using Storyboard Editing, Performing Replace Edits and Editing Multicam Footage

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 and Optimizing User Preferences

Capturing & Transferring Footage

Applying Transitions

Mixing Audio Tracks

Preparing the Project for Mixing, Organizing and Editing Audio Effects, Monitoring and Adjusting Audio Levels, Applying Transitions to Fade Volume, Setting Keyframes to Change Volume, Using the Audio Mixer, Recording a Narration Track and Importing Audio Files

Day 3

Creating Titles

Working with Video Generators, Adding a Lower Third, Applying a Boris Title, Adding Mattes, Effects and Still Images, Creating a Credit Roll and Using Master Templates

Changing Motion Properties

Entering Speed Changes, Using the Speed Tool, Creating a Freeze Frame, Changing Motion Parameters, and Animating Motion Parameters

Applying Filters

Applying and Viewing Video Filters, Viewing and Modifying Filter Parameters, Applying Audio Filters, Using a Color Correction Filter and Animating Filters

Finishing and Outputting

(101) Introduction to Motion 4

mikeh@go4cast.com (Administrator) — Mon, 04 May 2009 16:55:48 +0000

Introduction to Motion 4 (Motion 101) 3 Day Course

*** FREE MOTION DEEP DIVE IF BOOKED BY AUG 31st ***

This three-day, hands-on course will familiarize students with Motion, Apple's revolutionary software for motion graphics design. This comprehensive course covers working with Motion's Real-Time Design engine and interface, behavior-based animation, parameter behaviors, blend modes, advanced particle system design, advanced title animation, working with templates, chroma key techniques, masking methods, advanced 3D features, working with audio, keyframing, and integration.

Who Should Attend

This class is designed for students who are looking to learn more about creating motion graphics using Motion and who prefer hands-on, interactive instruction. Also desirable are an understanding of the Macintosh operating system and basic computer navigation.

What You Will Learn

Understanding behavior-based animation and templates
Working with blend modes
Advanced particle system design
Working with templates
Masking methods
Keyframing techniques
Integration with other Final Cut Studio applications

Prerequisites

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

Basic knowledge of the Macintosh OS
Basic knowledge of motion graphics terminology is recommended
Basic knowledge of Final Cut Pro 7 is required. Level One Final Cut Pro End User certification is preferred. Ideally, students will have attended an FCP 101, FCP 102 or FCP 200 course.

Day 1

Lesson 1: Getting Around in Motion

Following a New Paradigm, Opening Motion, Importing Video, Setting the Play Range, Transforming and Duplicating a Clip, Adding Effects, Stylizing with Filters, Framing with a Mask, Animating with Behaviors, Compositing with a Blend Mode, using LIbrary Content, Adding and Animating Text and Using the Function Keys

Lesson 2: Building a Composite

Setting Up a Project, Creating a Background Using the Inspector, Using Photoshop Files, Compositing with Blend Modes and Filters, Editing in Motion, Making Overwrite Edits, Managing Timeline Tracks, Applying Masks and Using Clones and Importing Motion Projects

Lesson 3: Working with Templates

Using the Template Browser, Working with Drop Zones and Text, Modifying a Template, Converting a Project to a Template, Saving Templates and Using Master Templates in Final Cut Pro

Lesson 4: Using Motion with Final Cut Pro

Final Cut Pro to Motion and Back: the Workflow, Building an Animated Lower Third, Creating a 3D Spin Effect, Fading Text, Completing the Round Trip: Returning to Final Cut Pro, Sending Motion Graphics and Effects from Final Cut Pro to Motion, Sending Clips with Effects, Cleaning Up a Motion Project, Adding and Animating Title Graphics

Lesson 5: Sharing Your Project

Sharing Projects, Exporting Projects, Saving and Sharing Project Components, Using Favorites and Saving to the File Browser

Day 2

Lesson 6: Creating Animation with Behaviors

Adding Basic Motion Behaviors, Stacking Behaviors, Using Basic Motion Behaviors in 3D, Using Simulation Behaviors, Applying Parameter Behaviors, Cloning a Group and Combining Behaviors and Adding a Light

Lesson 7: Animating with Keyframes

Recording Keyframes, Changing Keyframes Interpolation, Setting Keyframes Manually, Using Keyframes on Multiple Parameters, Working with Multiple Keyframe Curves and Animating Crop with Keyframes

Lesson 8: Creating Content with Generators, Shapes and Paint Strokes

Working with Video, Creating a Background with a Generator, Animating a Background, Understanding Fixed Resolution, using Shapes, Using Shape Behaviors, Creating a Vignette Effect, Working with Paint Strokes and Using the Bezier Tool

Lesson 9: Creating Text Effects

Creating, Formatting and Styling Text Layers, Saving and Applying Text Style Presets, Duplicating, editing and Aligning Text Layers, Applying Text Behaviors, Animating Using the Adjust Glyph Tool, Saving a Text Animation Favorite and Adding Motion Blur

Lesson 10: Working with Particle Emitters and Replicators

Using Emitters to Make Particle Systems, Adjusting Emitter and Cell Controls in the Inspector, Adding Cells, Using Emitters from the Library, Replicating Elements and Modifying Replicator Presets

Lesson 11: Using Audio

Importing Audio, Setting Markers and Keyframes in the Audio Editor, Working with Audio and Video, Editing to the Beat and Animating with Audio

Day 3

Lesson 12: Speed Changes and Optical Flow

Creating Constant Speed Changes, Using Frame Blending and Optical Flow, Creating Speed Ramps with Keyframes, Creating Speed Effects with Retiming Behaviors and Using Time FIlters

Lesson 13: Stabilizing and Tracking

Setting Up the Project, Creating a Wide-Screen Matte, Stabilizing a Shot, Creating a Match Move, Animating a Mask and Color-Correcting a Shot

Lesson 14: Keying

Preparing the Background Plate, Keying the Sho and Refining the Composite

Lesson 15: Building a 3D Scene

Making 3D Transformations in the Canvas, Converting 2D Groups to 3D, Adding and Working with Cameras, Arranging and Modifing Groups and Layers in 3D Space and Mixing 2D and 3D Groups

Lesson 16: Animating Cameras and USing Advanced 3D Features

Animating a Camera with Behaviors, Animating a Camera with Keyframes, Using the Walk Camera Tool, Using Advanced 3D Features, Working with Depth of Field, Turning on Reflections, Using Lights and Shadows and Exporting Advanced 3D Features

(101) Introduction to Sound Editing in Final Cut Studio

mikeh@go4cast.com (Administrator) — Mon, 04 May 2009 16:55:48 +0000

Introduction to Sound Editing in Final Cut Studio (STP 101) 2 Day Course

This two-day class guides you through editing audio files, repair field recordings, perform multitrack arranging and mixing, synchronize audio and video, analyze and fix common audio problems, and perform other creative sound design techniques. This course focuses on practical, professional techniques used to add professional music and sound effects to video and multimedia projects.

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for those who want to learn the basics of audio content creation, editing, and mixing and who prefer hands-on, interactive instruction to best explore the audio functionality of Final Cut Studio.

What You Will Learn

Creating, arranging and editing a multitrack sequence
Sound design and ambience creation
Using the waveform editor to enhance dialog and voiceover
Using single and multitake recordings, editing audio files, repairing field recordings, and fixing common audio problems
Working with reverb, compression, EQ and track bussing
Understanding integration with other Final Cut Studio applications

Prerequisites

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

Basic knowledge of the Macintosh OS
Basic knowledge of audio terminology is recommended
Basic knowledge of Final Cut Pro 7 is required. Level One Final Cut Pro End User certification is preferred. Ideally, students will have attended an FCP 101, FCP 102 or FCP 200 course.

Day 1

Sound Editing Basics

Understanding the Sound Editing Process, Cleaning Dialogue, Integrating Sound Effects and Adding Music

Sound Mixing Basics

Offline Mixing, Online Mixing, Mixing in Soundtrack Pro, Sending to a STP Multitrack Project, Performing Basic Mixing Tasks, Adjusting and Automating Levels, Conforming and Returning to Final Cut Pro

Getting to Know Soundtrack Pro

Using the Frequency Spectrum View, Controlling the Spectrum, and Working with Frequency

Recording in Soundtrack Pro

Understanding Panes, Tabs and Window Layouts, Setting Project Properties, Controlling Playback, Navigating the Timeline and Exploring the Track Header

Fixing Audio Files

Sending to an STP Audio File Project, Exploring the File Editor Project View, Navigating the Waveform Display, Redrawing Waveforms, Analyzing an Audio File, Working with Actions, Noise Reduction, Returning to Final Cut Pro and Saving an Action as an AppleScript

Recording Dialogue

Opening a Multitrack Project, Working with Tracks, Setting Up for Recording, Recording a Single Take, Collecting the Project and Using Punch Recording

Day 2

Editing Dialogue

Using the Editing Tools, Arranging Clips, Basic Mixing, Using the Noise Reduction Process and Adding with Ambient Noise

Multitake Editing (ADR)

Using the Multitake Editor, Adding a Guide Track, Organizing the Takes, Slipping Takes, Creating a Composite Take and Smoothing Transitions

Spotting Sound Effects

Setting Up for Spotting, Exploring the Bin and the Browser, Using the the Multipoint Video HUD, Three-Point Edits, Using Fades and Using Envelopes to Create Fades

Scoring Using Loops

Setting Up for Music Production, the Search Tab, Adding Music Beds, Working with Loops and Using Markers

Mixing Multitrack Projects

Exploring the Mixer, Using Submixes, Adding DSP Effects to Mixer Tracks, Automating the Mix, Using Busses, Using the Master Channel and Surround Sound Mixing

(102) Introduction to Final Cut Pro, Prime Time

mikeh@go4cast.com (Administrator) — Mon, 04 May 2009 16:58:19 +0000

An Introduction to Final Cut Pro 7 Prime Time (FCP 102) 8 3hr Evening Sessions

This hands-on course teaches students to perform basic editing functions while becoming familiar with the Final Cut Pro user interface. This course is based on the FCP 101 course. However, instead of being offered during the day, this course is divided into eight three-hour seminars. This allows working professionals to take the course without interrupting their busy schedules.

In this course, you will 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.

What You Will Learn

Marking clips, using insert, overwrite and drag-and-drop editing
Trimming edit points
Using Ripple, Roll, and Extend edits as well as the Slip and Slide tools
Applying filters and changing Motion properties
Audio editing and audio creation
Finishing and final output

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

Seminar 1

Editing in Final Cut Pro

Building the Rough Cut

Seminar 2

Finishing the Rough Cut

Adding Cutaways, Editing to Narration, Editing to Music, Copying, Cutting, Pasting, and Positioning Clips, Screening and Sharing a Sequence

Trimming Clip Duration

Understanding Trimming, Rippling Edit Points, Rippling in the Viewer and by Numbers, Trimming Clips on the V2 Track and Trimming One Track of a Linked Clip

Seminar 3

Refining Edit Points

Trimming Two Edit Points, Slipping One Clip, Rolling Two Edit Points, Sliding Clips to Refine Position, Dragging Clips to New Locations and Keeping Linked Clips in Sync

Refining the Edit Process

Labeling Project Elements, Creating Subclips, Adding Markers to Clips, Using Markers to Align Actions, Using Storyboard Editing, Performing Replace Edits and Editing Multicam Footage

Seminar 4

Customizing Final Cut Pro

Capturing & Transferring Footage

Seminar 5

Applying Transitions

Mixing Audio Tracks

Seminar 6

Creating Titles

Working with Video Generators, Adding a Lower Third, Applying a Boris Title, Adding Mattes, Effects and Still Images, Creating a Credit Roll and Using Master Templates

Changing Motion Properties

Entering Speed Changes, Using the Speed Tool, Creating a Freeze Frame, Changing Motion Parameters, and Animating Motion Parameters

Seminar 7

Applying Filters

Applying and Viewing Video Filters, Viewing and Modifying Filter Parameters, Applying Audio Filters, Using a Color Correction Filter and Animating Filters