Overview

Feeling like creating content in Final Cut should be easier or brand new to the application? Level up your editing game with this course designed specifically with you and your time in mind.Final Cut Pro helps you seamlessly prepare and edit video for social media distribution. All you have to do is know how it thinks. This class will teach you some of the fundamentals of post-production and walk you through creating a trailer from start to finish. In this class, we’ll learn how to import footage from our phone and other sources as well as create, edit, add video effects, color correct and share stories with our audience.In addition to one full day training class students will also walk away with 2.5 hours of self paced training you can take at any time to expand your knowledge of the application.ObjectivesUpon completion of this course, students will be able to:The main stages of video editingUnderstanding of the Final Cut Pro ecosystemImporting and organizing video filesEditing clips using iPhone HDR, iMovie project files, and moreWorking with social media friendly titlesBasic color correctionBasic audio mixingIntroduction to multi-cam editingExporting and publishing video projectsWho Should AttendIf you are a social media content creator or just someone looking to expand your editing skills this course is for you.Course OutlineNote: The course curricula below is typically covered in the class. The instructor may, at his/her discretion, adjust the lesson plan to meet the needs of the class.Lesson 1: Getting StartedEditing with Story in mindAn overview of the Post-Production ProcessKnowing what to expect from clients and managing workflowThe main stages of Video EditingFinal Cuts EcosystemFinal Cuts Pros File StructureA Tour of the interface and basic workspacesLesson 2: Importing and OrganizeDrag and dropping files into Final CutLeaving versus copying filesImporting Footage from Your iPhoneTranscoding MediaChanging browser Clip Appearance and SortingApplying KeywordsMaking FavoritesUsing Library Smart CollectionsWorking in Filmstrip and List ViewLesson 3: Create Projects and EditingEffective playback and preview methodsMaking in and Out pointsCreating a ProjectUsing Append, Insert and ConnectBasic Timeline NavigationReplacing ClipsBring Video or Audio of a source onlyWorking with iPhone HDR footageOpening an imovie iOS ProjectLesson 4: Refining the EditMoving, Rearranging and deleting clipsTrimming Clips including trim start and trim endRolling and Slipping EditsWorking effectively with connected clipsWorking with Headers and FootersLesson 5: Working with SoundUnderstanding Audio ConfigurationMonitoring Sound and Soloing ClipsLowering Volume EffectivelyCreating Audio DucksCreating Audio Fades with J and L CutsLesson 6: Transforming ClipsScaling and Repositioning clips in the Viewer and InspectorResetting ParametersWorking with Ken BurnsWorking with default clip sizeStabilizing a ShotLesson 7: Transitions, Speed, and EffectsAdding transitionsReplacing and modifying transitionsWorking with SloMo FootageSpeeding Up and Slowing down clipsCreating Variable Speed changesAdding EffectsAdjusting, resetting and copying effects to other clipsLesson 8: Basic Color CorrectionPerforming white balance and matching clipsApplying look presetsAdding LUT’sPerforming a basic color grade in the color inspectorWorking with Compound ClipsLesson 9: Multicam Editing IntroSyncing Audio and VideoSyncing a 2 shot interview clipEditing an interview in the Angle ViewerRefining the multiclip editLesson 10: Working with Text and GraphicsBrowsing Text templates in the Titles and generators SidebarExploring social media friendly templatesChanging Font, Color and PositionReplacing TextKnowing about animate friendly text optionsImporting a Photoshop fileLesson 11: Sharing VideoGetting a Project ready for multiple social media formatsWorking with Closed CaptionsAdding Additional Useful DestinationsCreating a BundleBatch Exporting Clips