Final Cut Pro 6 Fundamentals

Cost:

$795.00 (Online Class - Lodestone Live)
$995.00 (Lodestone Training Center) Classes Always Run!

Time: 10 AM - 4:30 PM EST
Length: 3 day class
Type: Instructor-led

Course Description:

This three-day hands-on course introduces students to the primary feature set and basic interface of Final Cut Pro. 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?

Learning Objectives:

What You Will Learn:

  • Working with the Browser and Bins
  • Marking clips and using Insert and Overwrite edits
  • Drag-and-drop editing
  • Marking and deleting clips in the Timeline
  • Trimming Edit points
  • Using Ripple, Roll and Extend edits
  • Using the Slip and Slide tools
  • Audio editing and audio creation
  • Finishing and final output

Target Audience:

This class is designed for anyone looking to edit professional quality video using Final Cut Pro. Understanding of the Macintosh operating system and basic computer navigation is desired. The course is designed for those who prefer hands-on and interactive instruction to best explore the full functionality of Final Cut Pro.

Course Outline:

Lesson 1: Screening and Marking in the Final Cut Pro Interface

  • Launching Final Cut Pro
  • Final Cut Pro Interface
  • Following a Workflow
  • Working with Projects
  • Organizing Elements
  • Playing Clips in the Viewer
  • Navigating Clips
  • Project Tasks
  • Navigating a Sequence
  • Marking Clips
  • Quitting and Hiding Final Cut Pro

Lesson 2: Editing Clips in the Timeline Managing Project Elements

  • Editing a Rough Cut
  • Making Overwrite Edits
  • Managing Timeline Tracks
  • Making Insert Edits
  • Adding Audio Clips
  • Moving Clips in the Timeline
  • Drag-and-Drop Editing
  • Editing Complex Scenes
  • Changing Volume of Edited Clips

Lesson 3: Finishing the Rough Cut Adding Cutaways

  • Editing to Narration
  • Editing to Music
  • Copying
  • Cutting
  • Pasting and Positioning Clips

Lesson 4: Trimming to Refine Clip Duration Preparing a Project for Trimming

  • Trimming Overview
  • Rippling Edit Points
  • Rippling in the Viewer and by Numbers
  • Trimming on the V2 Track
  • Trimming One Track of a Linked Clip

Lesson 5: Trimming to Refine a Sequence

  • Preparing Your Sequence
  • Adjusting Two Edit Points
  • Slipping One Clip
  • Slipping Sequence Clips
  • Rolling Two Edit Points
  • Sliding Clips to Refine Position
  • Dragging Clips to New Locations
  • Keeping Linked Clips in Sync

Lesson 6: Refining the Edit Process

  • Creating Subclips
  • Adding Markers to Clips
  • Storyboard Editing
  • Replacing Edits
  • Editing Multicamera

Lesson 7: Supporting the Editing Process

  • Reconnecting Media
  • Playing Multiple Formats
  • Working with Master Clips
  • Logging Information in Browser Columns
  • Finding and Labeling Project Items
  • Customizing Shortcut Keys and Buttons
  • Saving and Loading Layouts
  • Optimizing User Preferences

Lesson 8: Capturing Footage

  • Connecting Sources for Capture
  • Creating a New Project for Capturing
  • Previewing and Marking Your Source
  • Logging Clips
  • Choosing Clip Settings
  • Choosing Capture Settings
  • Choosing Capturing Options
  • Setting Capture Preferences
  • Acquiring Other Media

Lesson 9: Applying Transitions

  • Evaluating Project Needs
  • Understanding Transitions
  • Viewing Transition Options
  • Applying Transitions
  • Modifying and Copying Transitions
  • Using the Transition Editor
  • Changing Transition Parameters
  • Previewing and Rendering Effects

Lesson 10: Mixing Audio Tracks

  • Preparing the Project
  • Organizing and Editing Audio Tracks
  • Monitoring and Adjusting Audio Levels
  • Applying Transitions to Fade Volume
  • Setting Keyframes to Change Volume
  • Using the Audio Mixer
  • Recording a Narration Track
  • Importing CD Tracks

Lesson 11: Creating Titles

  • Working with Video Generators
  • Adding a Lower Third
  • Applying a Boris Title
  • Creating a Credit Roll
  • Adding Mattes and Other Generated Items
  • Building a Composite Opening Title
  • Using Master Templates
  • Working with Graphics

Lesson 12: Changing Motion Properties

  • Changing Speed Properties
  • Creating a Freeze-Frame
  • Changing Clip Size and Position
  • Building a Split Screen
  • Animating Motion Parameters

Lesson 13: Applying Filters

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

Lesson 14: Finishing and Outputting

  • Detecting Audio Peaks
  • Adjusting Video Levels for Broadcast
  • Understanding File Formats
  • Exporting QuickTime Files
  • Outputting to Tape
  • Backing up Projects
There are currently no public classes scheduled dates for this class. To schedule a private class, please call us toll free at 866-665-9441.

Please note, assigned instructor may change. Lodestone confirms instructor schedules two weeks prior to class date.

*Classes are online via Lodestone Live and at a Lodestone training center.
The only time that a class will cancel is either if there is a power failure or other major disruption in service.