Final Cut Pro 7: Advanced (FCP 300)

This Apple authorised three day advanced course is for those who already have a working knowledge of Apple\'s professional video editing application and has been designed to deliver hard-to-find advanced editing and finishing techniques.

The course covers how to create polished transitions, fix screen direction errors and edit multi-camera projects.

You will build nested sequences, design fantastic effects, use filters creatively, composite and colour-correct video.

This course also covers SoundTrack Pro, managing clips and media and working with film. If you want to create a tailored course adapted to your specific requirements, please give us a call.

If you have already passed the Final Cut Pro Level One exam, you can take the Final Cut Pro Level Two exam at Media Training once you have completed this course.

For details of exam dates please us on 020 7359 9855.

Pre-Course Requirements:
You should have attended the Introduction to Final Cut Pro course at Media Training or have an equivalent working knowledge.

• Getting started
  • The Apple Pro Certification program
  
  Timing tools
  • Loading clips
  • Using Match Frame
  • Using Replace Edit
  • Using Gang Sync
  
  Working with trimming tools
  • Numeric trimming
  • Split ends
  • Trim Edit window
  • Trimming under transitions
  
  Multicamera editing
  • Editing multicamera footage
  • Working with multiple angles
  • Applying effects to multiclips
  
  Sound editing
  • Normalising tracks
  • Noise reduction
  • Compression issues
  
  Sound mixing
  • Using the FCP Meter
  • Setting proper levels and dynamic range
  • Performing real-time mixing
  • Mixing in Soundtrack Pro
  
  Compositing
  • Creating a multi-layered show open
  • Experimenting with composite modes
  • Adding graphics
  • Using generators
  • Creating a travel matte
  
  Mastering video filters
  • Applying and modifying filters
  • Modifying filter effects
  • Managing filters
  • Using specific filter categories
  
  Creating dynamic effects
  • Keyframing basics
  • Keyframing in the Canvas
  • Keyframing in the Viewer
  • Keyframing in the Timeline
  • Creating favourite motion effects
  
  Collaboration tools
  • Working with iChat Theatera
  
  Tweet
• Nesting sequences
  • Understanding nested sequences
  • Using basic nesting
  • Applying effects to multiple clips
  • Applying complex geometrics
  • Changing render order
  • Reordering motion effects
  • Nesting as an editing tool
  
  Variable speed
  • Using basic slow motion
  • Variable speed effects
  • Using the Speed tool
  • Using the Motion Viewer
  
  Correcting contrast
  • Controlling contrast using the Colour Corrector 3-Way filter
  • Setting moods
  • Creating artificially high contrast
  
  Controlling colour
  • Understanding colour balance
  • Using primary colour correction
  • Understanding the colour balance controls
  • Identifying and correcting colour casts
  • Manipulating colour directly in the blacks, mids and whites
  
  Colour correcting for scene continuity
  • Achieving visual harmony
  • Comparing two clips
  • Setting up for scene-by-scene colour correction
  • Colour correcting a complex scene
  
  Clip management
  • Managing the database
  • Working with timecodes
  • Merging clips
  • Working with 16:9 and 24p
  • Master clip relationships
  
  Managing media
  • ProRes workflows
  • Locating media files
  • Using the Media Manager
  • Deleting unused media
  • Offline/online workflows
  
  Importing and exporting
  • Exporting for the web, DVD and Blu-ray
  • Easy Export
  
  Questions and answers