Description:
Maybe you’ve edited a couple of videos in Final Cut or maybe just peeked inside at the interface. Don’t panic. This comprehensive, two-day course begins with a quick review of Final Cut Pro basics and then dives into features that enable you to get the most out of this amazing editing tool! This class is limited to 5 students, each of whom will enjoy the comfort of a personal workstation.

Not sure about the differences between Final Cut Studio (a suite of editing applications) and Final Cut Express (a condensed version of Final Cut Pro)? Check out this article on Final Cut Pro vs. Final Cut Express to learn about which software is right for you. BDA's offerings, including this one, focus on Final Cut Pro, and not everything taught in this workshop will apply to Final Cut Express.

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Day 1 Curriculum:
FCP Workflow
- Setup
- Codecs
Ingest
- Media Management
- Capture vs Transfer
- Import
Basics
- Overwrite vs Insert
- Multitrack Video
Tools
- Ripple, Roll, Slip
- Replace Edit
- Multicam

Day 2 Curriculum:
Audio
- Keyframes
- Mixer
Transitions and Filters
- Customizing
- Color Correction
- Compositing
Motion Properties
- Speed
- Animating
Output
- Export
- Compressor
Integration with LiveType and Soundtrack Pro

Note: On Day Two, you will be using headphones, provided by the instructor, to monitor audio. However, if you would prefer, please feel free to bring your own headphones if you have a favorite set that work well for you.

Presented as a Hands-On Intensive:
Longer format (full day or multiple days) in-depth intensive training. Students use our state-of-the-art, fully loaded Macintosh computer lab. For maximum impact and the best student experience all intensives are limited to six participants.

Who Should Take This:
Some familiarity with the Final Cut Pro interface as well as a sound understanding of Macintosh OSX.

Instructor:
Brendan Boykin is an Apple Certified Trainer for Apple’s Pro Video Applications. His company, Creek Mountain Media, provides digital video solutions for various corporate, non-profit and broadcast clients nationwide. His experience includes broadcast production, satellite uplinking and live conference/concert production. Boykin has received a regional Emmy Nomination for directing/technical directing and three Tellys. He has provided Technical Quality Control editing for several Apple Pro Training Series books from Peachpit Press.

BDA Member Cost: $425.00 ($435.00 after Monday, March 15, 2010)
Non Member Cost: $450.00 ($460.00 after Monday, March 15, 2010)
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