FCP 301 Advanced Editing and Finishing Techniques with Final Cut Pro X
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Duration: 3 days
Course Description
This three-day, hands-on course teaches students hard-to-find advanced editing and finishing techniques. Learn how to edit multi-camera projects, dive deeper with audio effects, work with compound clips, create video effect presets, understand the 360 video workflow and how HDR color correction works. This course also covers advanced workflows for managing media and sharing and receiving XML's.
Who Should Attend.
This course is designed for existing Final Cut Pro X users who want to increase their skill level through learning advanced features and efficient workflows, and who prefer hands-on and interactive instruction.
Prerequisites
Students should have the following prerequisite knowledge prior to attending the course:
Knowledge of OS X and basic computer navigation
Advanced knowledge of editing terminology is highly recommended FCP 101 - An Introduction to Final Cut Pro X class or equivalent experience Course Outline
Note: The curricula below comprise activities typically covered in a class at this skill level. The instructor may, at his/her discretion, adjust the lesson plan to meet the needs of the class. This custom-designed class is created and owned by Exceed Media.
Course Outlines
Lesson 1: Overview of Editing Basics
Review of Basic Editing Techniques
3-Point Editing Rule
Using Insert, Overright, Connect and Insert
Lesson 3: Advanced Trimming
Basic Slip, Slide and Roll
Extend Edit
Splitting Edits
Top and Tail Editing
Working in the Precision Editor
Lesson 5: Mastering Effects
Customizing Effects
Understanding Effect Order
Controlling Effect Timing
Limiting Effects with Masks
Creating Effect Presets
Stabilizing a Clip
Diving Deeper with Blend Modes
Bringing in an Effect from Apple Motion
Lesson 2: Advanced Editing Techniques
Smart Clip Loading
Diving Deeper with the Replace Edit
Performing Back-timed Edits
Managing Secondary Storylines
Lesson 4: Audio Editing Techniques
Using Additional Library Content for audio enhancement
Looking deeply at fixed audio effects
Working with audio effects from Logic
Working with Surround Sound
Lesson 6: Compositing in Final Cut Pro
Basic Compositing Review
Adding Graphics from a Layered Photoshop File
Keyframing Basics
Keyframing in the Inspector and Timeline
Working with FCPX Keyer
Lesson 7: Compound Clips
Understanding Compound Clips
Applying Effects to Compound Clips
Opening a Compound Clip
Adjusting Compound Clip Timing
Releasing a Compound Clip
Duplicating Projects and Compound Clips
Lesson 9: Multicam Editing
Creating a Multicam Clip
Grouping clips to a multi-camera angle
Editing Audio and Video Separately
Rearranging Angles
Offsetting Angles
Applying Effects to Multiclips and External Video
Controlling Multicam Angle selection through the inspector
Lesson 8: Advanced Color Correction
A Review of Video Scopes
An Overview of the Color Workflow
Adjusting Contrast
Adjusting White Balance
Using Multiple Color Effects creatively
Saving Color Presets
Working with HDR
Lesson 10: Working with 360 Video
Creating a 360 Project
Viewing 360 Video
Applying 360 Video Effects
Applying 360 Titles
Working with 360 in Flat Projects
Exporting 360 Video
Lesson 11: Preparing Audio for Finishing
Checking Audio Levels
Assigning and Working with Audio Roles
Managing and adjusting Audio Roles with Compound Clips
Sharing Audio Stems
Lesson 13: Advanced Outputting a Working in Compressor
Creating FCPX Bundles
Changing Compressor Settings
Opening Compressor
Applying a Compressor Preset
Exporting with Compressor
Creating a Droplet
Lesson 12: Preparing Video for Finishing and Collaboration