Getting Started with Final Cut Pro X
Characteristics Of This Class:
This workshop starts with a tour of the interface and moves through basic editing. You'll learn how to import, edit, and distribute high-end video from your HD media through Final Cut Pro X, using the program with efficiency and confidence.
- Exploring the interface and workflow
- Discussing import and export formats
- Executing a primary and secondary edit
- Overview of enhanced edits
- YOUR questions!
Who Should Take This:
Anyone who wants to learn how to edit movies professionally, no prior experience required! Students should have a sound understanding of Mac OS X.
Brendan Boykin
Brendan Boykin is a trainer, editor, and video production consultant based in Castle Rock. As an Apple Certified Master Trainer and the owner of Creek Mountain Media (a digital video solutions company), Brendan draws on his background in broad and corporate video to provide training to post-production, education, and broad facilities nationwide. A frequent presenter at trade shows and digital video seminars, Brendan is an author, contributing writer, and technical editor/reviewer for numerous Apple Pro Training Series books.
I feel that I got a good introduction to Final Cut X, [the instructor] was very thorough.
Jovanna, 4/11/2013
Brendan is a great instructor.
Lou, 4/11/2013
I knew nothing when coming in and I feel that I'm leaving with as much knowledge as I can from three hours.
Meagan, 4/11/2013
Easy to understand explanations. Easy atmosphere for beginner questions.
Stephanie, 8/28/2012
Excellent information for moving from iMovie to Final Cut Pro. [The instructor was] excellent! Knowledgeable, enthusiastic, loves his subject! Great communicator!
Norm, 8/28/2012
[The instructor] really knows his trade. He was great answering all questions and was able to very effectively manage questions and delivery.
Esbjorn, 8/28/2012
Learned a lot of the basics and some cool extra features. Instructor was wonderful.
Leah, 5/8/2012
Very cool. Brendan is Terrific.
Nadia Eve, 5/8/2012
Good first steps to understanding FCP X.
Tom, 2/8/2012
Good overview - I now feel prepared to get my hands dirty with FCP X.
Cody, 2/8/2012
I learned a great deal in a very short time. Great class! Great teacher and very knowledgeable!
Jennifer, 2/8/2012
Fast, effective, useful. Kept me focused and interested.
Reed, 2/8/2012
Now I am ready to start using Final Cut Pro X!
Phil, 10/26/2011
I have no background in FCP and this was a great nuts and bolts intro and prep for the 2 day intensive.
Joel, 11/23/2010
Travis is well-versed in his craft and the software.
Hannah, 5/5/2009
Travis did a great job of taking us step by step through the basics of FCP. He made it very clear and accessible. He also explained some great tricks of the trade. Excellent class!
Patricia, 3/7/2008
Travis is knowledgeable and speaks/explains well. He was very good at answering our questions and still covering the material. I learned several valuable things.
Cindy, 6/25/2007
Travis Bush led our evening class with refined experience of a pro. The instruction was concise, clear and fun. Bush knows what he's talking about and is generous in sharing his knowledge and insights of Final Cut Pro. We could not have a better class. Thank You!
Gemma, 5/4/2007
This is the perfect class to get started using this intimidating feature-rich editing software. You'll get over the initial fear factor and leave the class ready to tackle simple projects. The instructor shows several methods of accomplishing many tasks, but keeps on track to get you ready to take a project from initial media loading through printing to tape or DVD without getting bogged down in excessive detail that would only confuse novice editors. Highly recommended for people getting started editing in the non-linear world as well as more experienced editors converting from other platforms.
Scott, 2/7/2007
It was very clear with a comfortable pace and Travis explained and instructed with ease. It was a great refresher and very motivating!
Jessica, 2/7/2007
Very impressive presentation nice job. I feel much more familiar with the concepts!
william, 8/9/2006
The class was very useful I learned a lot!
Steven, 2/22/2006
One of the best workshops so far! Great class, great instructor with thorough knowledge of the subject. Would like a follow-up class to continue with tips, etc!
Mary, 2/21/2006
Offered more detail on some tools I had figured out for myself. It also opened up some easier ways to do things.
Jon, 1/13/2006
I thought the class was awesome. It was exactly what I was hoping for. The instructor was very knowledgeable, but also very down-to-earth.
Todd, 1/10/2006
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Payment Program Details
| BDA Member | Non-Member | |
| Payment 1 Paid at time of registration. |
$17.25 | $22.25 |
| Payment 2 Due one month after registration. |
$17.25 | $22.25 |
| Payment 3 Due two months after registration. |
$17.25 | $22.25 |
| Payment 4 Due three months after registration. |
$17.25 | $22.25 |
| Note: registrants using the payment plan are not eligible for the early registration discount and always pay the standard registration fee ($69.00 for BDA members and $89.00 for non-members). | ||
Registration Fees
BDA Members: $59.00
Non-Members: $79.00
Registration Discount Applied
You save $10.00 by registering before midnight on 6/28/2013. Standard registration fees for this program are $69.00 for members and $89.00 for non-members.
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Best class I've had in years. A+ for the instructor and A+ for how he presented material, the most organized instructor I've listened to in years.
Craig, 4/11/2013