Overview

Looking to leverage Final Cut for professional workflows and discover the most optimized and efficient use of the application? Look no further than this comprehensive course designed for expert content creators, broadcasters and film editors.This class will teach you the fundamentals of post-production and walk you through editing two pieces of content; a high impact trailer with graphics and multi-cam interview from start to finish. In this class, we’ll learn how to import and robustly organize footage from multiple sources as well as create, edit, add video effects and animation, use video scopes, perform color correction tasks and export video for multiple formats and devices.In addition to the 2 day live training, students will also walk away with 4.5 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 fundamentals of Post-ProductionCreating high impact trailersEditing multi-cam interviews from start to finishImporting and organizing video files from multiple sourcesUse video effects and animationUnderstand the implementation of video scopesPreform color correction tasksExport Video for multiple formats and devicesWho Should Attend: If you are brand new to video editing and producing content primarily for social our 1 day class may be a better fit.Prerequisites:To ensure your success in this course, you should have:End-user Mac OS computer skillsKnowledge of common terms in production and postSome basic experience with creative applications for videoCourse 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: Preferences and CustomizationFinal Cuts EcosystemKey Preferences to streamline the editing processCustomizing Keyboards and LayoutsLesson 2: Importing and OrganizeLeaving files in Place versus copying filesImporting Footage from Your DSLR CameraTranscoding MediaGetting the Most out of Proxy WorkflowsChanging browser Clip Appearance and SortingApplying Keywords to all or part of a clipCreating your own Smart Collections with multiple search criteriaEditing Column ViewsUnderstanding Metadata ViewsLesson 3: Create Projects and EditingEffective playback and preview methodsMaking in and Out pointsCreating a ProjectUsing Append, Insert, Overwrite and ConnectBacktiming editsAdvanced Timeline NavigationReplacing and auditioning ClipsBring Video or Audio of a source onlyUsing the Timeline IndexCreating and Editing RolesLesson 4: Refining the EditMoving, Rearranging and deleting clipsTrimming Clips including trim selection, trim start and trim endRolling, Slipping and sliding editsWorking effectively with connected clipsWorking with the Precision EditorLesson 5: Working with SoundUnderstanding Audio ConfigurationRemoving BG noise/humAmplifying BG soundPanning Surround Sound ClipsCreating Audio DucksCreating Audio Fades with J and L CutsUsing and Understanding categories of Logic EffectsUsing Audio Roles andUsing Lanes from organize to exportLesson 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 Slo Mo FootageSpeeding Up and Slowing down clipsCreating Variable Speed changesAdding EffectsAdjusting, resetting and copying effects to other clipsAdding Keyframes and soloing parametersWorking with Auditions and compound clipsLesson 8: In Depth Color CorrectionPerforming White Balance and Matching ColorWorking with Video ScopesWorking with the Color Board, Color Wheels, Color Curves and Hue/Satuturation CurvesWorking with shape and color masksUsing the object tacker in color correctionWorking with LUTsLesson 9: Multicam Editing IntroSyncing Audio and VideoSyncing a 6 shot interviewManually adding and syncing clipsAdd multiple clips to one angleSwitching and cutting between clipsMulti-cam managementLesson 10: Working with Text and GraphicsBrowsing Text templates in the Titles and generators SidebarChanging Font, Color and PositionSaving text style and format presetsFind and Replacing TextKnowing about animate friendly text optionsImporting a Photoshop file and still graphicsExploring generator texturesMaking changes to a generator in MotionUsing the Object tracker with textLesson 11: Media ManagementCreate a duplicate Library with No MediaCreate a duplicate project with proxies OnlyLearn how to delete Generated Library FilesLearn how to Relink MediaLearn how to Merge EventsLearn how to work with and Manage multiple open LibrariesLesson 12: Sharing VideoGetting a Project ready for exportBecoming familiar with destination settingsWorking with Closed CaptionsAdding Additional Useful DestinationsCreating a BundleUsing Compressor for ExportBatch Exporting Clips