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Final Cut Pro X: Hotshot

3 Day Course
Hands On
Official Curriculum
Code FCPXL2

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Classroom Virtual Classroom Private Group - Virtual Self-Paced Online

Overview

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 teaches hard-to-find advanced editing and finishing techniques. Learn how to create fantastic effects using filters creatively, color correct like a pro, and create complex audio mixes. This course also covers advanced workflows for managing media, including using Compressor.

Objectives

What you will learn:

  • Working with Compound Clips and auditions.
  • Organizing projects with advanced Metadata techniques.
  • Targeting specific areas to color correct with shape and color masks.
  • Finetuning clips in the timeline with the Precision Editor.
  • Working with Compressor.
  • Creating custom effects and transitions.
  • Finishing and final output.
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Target Audience

This class is designed for those who already have a working knowledge of Final Cut Pro X and who want to increase their skills by learning advanced features and efficient workflows.

Modules

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Overview of Editing Basics (3 topics)

  • Review of Basic Editing Techniques
  • 3-point Editing Rule
  • Track Targeting

Advanced Editing Techniques (3 topics)

  • Smart Clip Loading
  • Using Match Frame
  • Using Replace Edit and Ganging Playheads

Trimming Basics (3 topics)

  • Basic Rippling
  • Basic Rolling Extend Edit
  • Splitting Edits

Advanced Trimming (5 topics)

  • Trimming from the Keyboard
  • Trim Edit Window
  • Dynamic Trimming
  • Multi-track Trimming
  • Asymmetrical Trimming

Audio Editing (5 topics)

  • Adjusting Levels on the Fly
  • Adjust Levels Dialog
  • Applying Normalization Gain
  • Using Audio Filters- sending to Soundtrack Pro
  • Using the Audio Mixer Window

Multicam Editing (7 topics)

  • Basic Multicamera Edits
  • Working with Multiple Angles
  • Editing Audio and Video Separately
  • Collapsing and Un-collapsing Multiclips
  • Match-framing Multiclips
  • Applying Effects to Multiclips
  • Multiclips and External Video

Compositing in Final Cut Pro (3 topics)

  • Basic Compositing Review
  • Creating Travel Mattes
  • Adding Graphics from a Layered Photoshop File Keyframing Basics and Keyframing in the timeline

Mastering Filters (7 topics)

  • Customizing Filters
  • Understanding Filter Order
  • Filter Timing
  • Limiting Filter Effects
  • Creating Favoirte Filters
  • Hiding and showing Filter Controls
  • Working with Smoothcam

Nesting Sequences (8 topics)

  • Understanding Nested Sequences
  • Using Basic Nesting
  • Nesting in Place
  • Working Around Render Order
  • Mixing Sequence Sizes
  • Nesting as an Editing Tool
  • Nesting Master Filters
  • Unnesting

Preparing for Finishing (7 topics)

  • Nesting Sequences
  • Unnesting Sequences
  • Adding Widescreen mattes
  • Adding BITC
  • Managing Audio Outputs
  • Using the Media Manager
  • Exporting EDLs and XML Files

Troubleshooting Tips (3 topics)

  • Fixing Screen Direction Errors
  • Stealing Audio from Another Shot
  • Removing a Boom

Outputting (7 topics)

  • Sharing to Apple Devices
  • Sharing to DVD and BluRay
  • Sharing for the Web
  • Using Compressor
  • Outputting Audio
  • Exporting Still Frames
  • Exporting QuickTime Movies

Prerequisites

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

  • Knowledge of Mac OS X and basic computer navigation is required.
  • Thorough knowledge of editing terminology is highly recommended.
  • Ideally, students will have attended an FCP Rookie course.

Additional Learning

The courses below may help you meet the knowledge level required to take this course. If you are unsure please ask a training advisor .

  • Final Cut Pro X: Rookie

    This 3-day Apple Final Cut Pro X course will enable you to perform basic editing functions with professional quality video.

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    Classroom Virtual Classroom Private Group - Virtual Self-Paced Online
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