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Final Cut Pro X is a revolutionary video editing application that makes it possible for beginners and seasoned professionals to achieve stunning results. This three-day, hands-on course with certification exam on the last day teaches students to perform basic editing functions while becoming familiar with the user interface. 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 and take the FCP 101 exam on the last day

 

Apple Final Cut Pro X 101 - 3 day

OFFER - If you book this course you are entitled to 1 day free training with the Flexideal.

 

 

Who is this course for?

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

Assumed knowledge

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

  • Knowledge of OS X and basic computer navigation
  • Basic knowledge of editing terminology is highly recommended

What you will learn

  • Creating Smart Collections to organize media based on metadata and keywords.
  • Using the Magnetic Timeline for an exceptionally fast, fluid new way to edit.
  • Combining multiple elements into a single Compound Clip.
  • Finetuning clips in the timeline with the Precision Editor.
  • Comparing alternate shots from a collection of clips with just a click using auditions.
  • Applying effects, transitions and retiming clips.
  • Finishing and final output.

Students take an end user exam to earn Apple Certified Pro, Final Cut Pro Level 1 status (included in the cost of the course). Certification creates a benchmark to assess your proficiency in a specific Apple Pro application. By taking and passing an exam, you earn Apple Certified Pro status, which allows you to distinguish yourself to colleagues, employers, and prospective clients as a skilled user of the chosen application.

Certification gives you a competitive edge in today’s ever-changing job market.

 

Related Courses

 Apple Final Cut Pro X 300 - 3 day

 Photoshop Introduction - 2 day

 

Training Dates

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20 - 22 February 2012

2 - 4 April 2012

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Level: Introduction

Duration: 3 days

Cost: £729 ex VAT

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Exam included: YES

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Maximum delegates: 8

 This course is delivered by an Apple Certified Instructor.

Payment for your course can be made via BACS, cheque or credit card

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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 Clip
  • 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 Projec
  • 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 Markers to a Project
  • Connecting Clips to the Primary Storyline
  • Overwriting and Replacing Clips
  • Auditioning Clips in the Project

Working with Storylines

  • Adding to the Primary Storyline
  • Duplicating a Project
  • Removing Clip Selections
  • 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 take an end user exam to earn Apple Certified Pro, Final Cut Pro X Level One status
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Level: Introduction

Duration: 3 days

Cost: £729 ex VAT

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 This course is delivered by an Apple Certified Instructor.

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It's very simple: just book a day of private training or one of our 3-day, 4-day or 5-day scheduled courses and you'll qualify for additional free training at our London Covent Garden or Cardiff training centres – that's the FlexiDeal®.

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See below for courses you can claim for free in the FlexiDeal®

Acrobat

After Effects

Dreamweaver

Flash

Illustrator

InDesign

Photoshop

Premiere Pro (Cardiff only)

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Cost: £729 ex VAT

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CardiffRailTaxi

20 - 22 February 2012

2 - 4 April 2012

8 - 10 May 2012

18 - 20 June 2012

 

 

If you don't see any suitable dates here, it might be more economical to deliver a private training course for you

Apple

Level: Introduction

Duration: 3 days

Cost: £729 ex VAT

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Mac

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 This course is delivered by an Apple Certified Instructor.

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Requirements

  • Basic knowledge of Windows or Macintosh.
  • Understand how to launch an application and save files.
  • For web courses you will need to have knowledge of web browsers.

General information

  • Courses start at 10am and finish at 5pm. Please arrive 30 minutes prior to the start of the course on the first day.
  • We operate a casual dress code.
  • We supply all computers, software and courseware, pads, pens, lunch and refreshments.
  • We have both Apple OSX Lion and Windows 7 systems.
  • Bring along a USB/Flash drive so you can take away your course files.
  • Following your course, we will email you an Adobe Authorised Course Completion Certificate.
  • Each course comes with either on-line assets (electronic book/PDF or movies) to download or a high-quality Visual Quickstart 500-page training book. We are migrating most course assets to on-line downloads during 2012.
  • Access to a secure section of our site that offers useful tips and tricks.

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London Covent Garden - Flexible lunch vouchers are used and redeemable at outlets nearby such as Bella Italia, Eat, Nandos, Pizza Express, Pret A Manger, Starbucks, Sainsbury's and Tesco to name but a few.

Bristol and Cardiff - Look out for our designer cold buffet lunch.

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