FCP 101: An Introduction to Final Cut Pro 6

Alchemea in partnership with Apple
Alchemea College is one of Europe’s leading Apple Authorised Training Centres and deliver Level 1 Certified Final Cut Pro training. All training takes place in our state of the art “Apple Training Room”. Class size is restricted to 6 and every student uses their own powerful Intel Apple iMac computer. Our trainers are not only Logic experts but are industry-experienced professionals.

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.

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, Organising 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, and 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, and 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, and Keeping Linked Clips in Sync.

Lesson 6: Refining the Edit Process
Creating Subclips, Adding Markers to Clips, Storyboard Editing, Replacing Edits, and 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, and 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, and 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, and 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, and Working with Graphics.

Lesson 12: Changing Motion Properties
Changing Speed Properties, Creating a Freeze-Frame, Changing Clip Size and Position, Building a Split Screen, and Animating Motion Parameters.

Lesson 13: Applying Filters
Applying and Viewing Filters, Viewing and Modifying Filter Parameters, Applying Audio Filters, Using a Color Correction Filter, and Animating Filters

Lesson 14: Finishing and Outputting
Detecting Audio Peaks, Adjusting Video Levels for Broadcast, Understanding File Formats, Exporting QuickTime Files, Outputting to Tape, and Backing up Projects

Who Should Attend?
This class is designed for anyone looking to edit professional-quality video with Final Cut Pro and who prefers hands-on and interactive instruction to best explore its functionality. Also desirable: an understanding of the Macintosh operating system and basic computer
navigation.

Prerequisites
Students should have a basic knowledge of the Macintosh OS prior to attending the course. A basic knowledge of editing terminology is also recommended. If you are a beginner we advise that you take our preceding 1-day "Introduction to Video & Final Cut Studio Course". This normally runs the day before every FCP101 and will allow you to hit the ground running. Click here for more details.

Certification:
One of the main aims of this course is to prepare students for Apple’s Certified Pro examinations. These industry-recognised qualifications are a useful addition to your CV demonstrating that you are a confident and knowledgeable Final Cut Pro user. At Alchemea we include one attempt at the Level 1 Logic Pro Certification Exam as part of the course.

If you wish you can take this exam at the end of the third day of your training under exam conditions. The pass mark is 80% and if you pass you become an "Apple Certified Pro" (Level 1). You also get a nice certificate from Apple!

This certification also counts towards the new Final Cut Studio (FCS) Master Pro certification. FCS Master certification recognizes a Certified Pro’s skills with the entire Final Cut Studio product suite. Since workflow is such a significant component of Final Cut Studio, users need certification in at least three of the applications to earn Master certification.

For details, please visit train.apple.com/certification/proapps.

If you prefer to learn on your own or believe you already have the necessary skill-set in your chosen application you may attempt the Level 1 exam at Alchemea for £75. To register for the exam only, which can only be taken on-site at an Apple Certified Training Centre please contact Alchemea’s College Manager . You are required to have an Apple Tech ID number before registering for any Apple exam. You can apply for a Tech ID by following the instructions at certifications.apple.com.

Pricing
Logic 101: £640 (3-days: includes book, DVD and Level 1 certification exam)
Exam only (FCP Level 1): £75

Discounts are available for ex-students . Please email or call Tony Garston on 020 7359 3986 for more details.

Course dates
Click here for scheduled course dates.

How do I enrol?
To enrol on this course you will need to complete and return a short course application form with the course registration fee of £300. The balance of the fee is required two weeks before the course start date.

For general assistance and to confirm course availability, please contact Alchemea’s Registrar on +44 (0)20 7359 3986 or email

Buy Final Cut Studio
Alchemea students have access to the “Alchemea Apple Store” and enjoy Massive Savings on Apple products. The good news is that you can buy Final Cut Studio for £420 (rrp £849). These savings can help to pay for your training.

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