Final Cut Pro 7: Advanced

Course Description:

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.

This course is an important step towards becoming an Apple Certified Pro, Level 2 in Final Cut Pro.

This course includes the following modules:

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

Dynamic effects

• Keyframing basics
• Keyframing in the Canvass
• Keyframing in the Viewer
• Keyframing in the Timeline
• Creating favourite motion effects

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
• Understanding variable speed effects
• Using the Motion Viewer

Correcting contrast

• Controlling contrast using the Colour Corrector 3-Way filter
• Setting moods
• Creating artifically 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 timecode
• Merging clips
• Working with 16:9 and 24p
• Master clip relationships

Managing media

• Mixing formats
• Locating media files
• Using the Media Manager
• Deleting unused media
• Offline/online workflows
• Working with Motion projects

Importing and exporting

• Exporting for the web and DVD
• Exporting audio