Sorry, we currently do not have any public classes scheduled for the Final Cut Pro level 1 class. Please contact us to see if we can put one on the schedule for you.

Final Cut Pro X level 1 beginner class in Washington
Course Description:

This class is for anyone who needs to learn how to create raster based images for print, video or web. This application is a must for anyone in digital media content creation.

Course Topics:

• Navigate through the Final Cut Pro interface
• Set up the application
• Work with Final Cut Pro color
• Understand pixels vs. vectors
• Select artwork
• Use Layers
• Utilize Masks
• Understand Channels
• Use Type
• Work with Filters
• Optimize Images for the Web
• Create Rollovers and Slice Images
• Use ImageReady to create web graphics

Final Cut Pro X level 1 beginner class in Washington
Course Details:

Lesson 1: Getting to Know the Work Area

• Starting to work in Apple Final Cut Pro
• Using the tools
• Using the options bar and other panels
• Undoing actions in Final Cut Pro
• Customizing the workspace
• Finding resources for using Final Cut Pro
• Checking for updates

Lesson 2: Basic Photo Corrections

• Strategy for retouching
• Resolution and image size
• Getting started
• Adjusting the color in Camera Raw
• Straightening and cropping the image in Final Cut Pro
• Replacing colors in an image
• Adjusting saturation with the Sponge tool
• Repairing areas with the Clone Stamp tool
• Using the Spot Healing Brush tool
• Using content-aware fill
• Applying the Unsharp Mask filter
• Saving the image for four-color printing

Lesson 3: Working with Selections

• About selecting and selection tools
• Getting started
• Using the Quick Selection tool
• Moving a selected area
• Manipulating selections
• Using the Magic Wand tool
• Selecting with the lasso tools
• View Sample
• Rotating a selection
• Selecting with the Magnetic Lasso tool
• Cropping an image and erasing within a selection
• Refining the edge of a selection

Lesson 4: Layer Basics

• About layers
• Getting started
• Using the Layers panel
• Rearranging layers
• Applying a gradient to a layer
• Applying a layer style
• Flattening and saving files

Lesson 5: Correcting and Enhancing Digital Photographs

• Getting started
• About camera raw files
• Processing files in Camera Raw
• Merging exposures and applying advanced color correction
• Correcting digital photographs in Final Cut Pro
• Correcting image distortion
• Adding depth of field

Lesson 6: Masks and Channels

• Working with masks and channels
• Getting started
• Creating a mask
• Refining a mask
• Creating a quick mask
• Manipulating an image with Puppet Warp
• Working with channels

Lesson 7: Typographic Design

• About type
• Getting started
• Creating a clipping mask from type
• Creating type on a path
• Warping point type
• Designing paragraphs of type

Lesson 8: Vector Drawing Techniques

• About bitmap images and vector graphics
• About paths and the Pen tool
• Getting started
• Using paths with artwork
• Creating vector objects for the background
• Working with defined custom shapes
• Importing a Smart Object

Our outlines are a guide to the content covered on a typical class. We may change or alter the course topics to meet the objectives of a particular class.

Sorry, we currently do not have any public classes scheduled for the Final Cut Pro level 1 class. Please contact us to see if we can put one on the schedule for you.

Sorry, we currently do not have any public classes scheduled for the Final Cut Pro level 2 class. Please contact us to see if we can put one on the schedule for you.

Final Cut Pro X level 2 advanced class
Course Description:

This class is for anyone who creates and works with digital images and seeks to advance beyond the basic skill sets.

Course Topics:

• Color correction of Master Images
• Photo composition
• Photo retouching
• Color management
• Advanced layer techniques
• Color matching
• Advanced halftone techniques
• Advanced tool techniques
• Automation techniques
• Final Cut Pro workflow

Final Cut Pro X level 2 advanced class
Course Details:

Lesson 1 - Professional Editing Techniques

• How the Pro’s Do It
• Three-Point Editing
• Insert Editing
• Audio-Only and Video-Only Editing
• Draging to the Timeline
• Handling Target Track Settings
• Cameo: Tapeless Groove-Steve Purcell

Lesson 2 - Accelerating Your Workflow

• Going Beyond Double Click
• Using Match Frame
• Using the Replace Edit
• Ganging the Playheads

Lesson 3 - Trimming Edits

• The Dynamic Art
• Trimming from the Keyboard
• Splitting Edits
• Using Slip and Slide
• Advanced Techniques

Lesson 4 - Advanced Trimming Techniques

• Using the Trim Edit Window
• Trimming Dynamically
• Trimming Across Multiple Tracks
• Trimming Asymmetrically
• Additional Practice

Lesson 5 - Audio Sweetening

• Mastering Audio Levels
• Matching Audio Levels
• Removing Normalization
• Adjusting Levels Dynamically
• Adding Fades
• Fading Using Keyframes
• Making Uniform Changes
• Bussing in Final Cut Pro
• Filtering Audi
• Applying Audio Filters
• Using the Audio Mixer
• Recording Live Keyframes

Lesson 6 - Multicamera Editing

• Editing Footage
• Using the Multiclip
• Creating Multiclip
• Editing Multiclip
• Trimming a Mutliclip Sequence
• Collapsing a Multiclip
• Working wit Many Angels
• Setting Angle Order
• Deleting and Adding Angles
• Preset Multiclip Button Bars
• Switching Angles
• Separating Audio and Video
• Applying Effects to Multiclips

Lesson 7 - Advanced Compositing

• Launching a Project
• Using RT Extreme Settings
• Reviewing Motion Basics
• Resetting Attributes
• Creating a Multilayered Show Opener
• Editing Superimposed Video Layers
• Cropping Images
• Resizing and Repositioning Clips
• Positioning Clips Precisely in the Canvas
• Distorting Images
• Changing Clip Timing
• Experimenting with Composite Modes
• Adding Graphics from a Layered Photoshop File
• Adding the Logo to the Composition
• Rotating the Surfboard

Lesson 8 - Mastering Video Filters

• Applying Filters
• Using Auto Select with Multiple Tracks
• Changing Parameters
• Adjusting Filter’s In and Out Points
• Resetting Parameters
• Moderating Filter Effects
• Controlling Filter Effect Amount
• Masking Filter Effects
• Managing Filters
• Preferred Effects
• Creating Favorite Filters
• Applying a Favorite Filter
• Creating Filter Packs
• Moving and Preserving Favorites
• Using Utility Filters
• Using Non-Corrective Filters
• Using Other Filters

Lesson 9 - Creating Dynamic Effects

• Keyframing Basics
• Keyframing in the Canvas
• Modifying the Path
• Smoothing Your Path
• Moving the Path
• Deleting Keyframes
• Controlling Acceleration
• Keyframing in the Viewer
• Smoothing Keyframes
• Animating Filters
• Keyfaming in the Timeline
• Displaying Keyframe Bars
• Customizing Keyframe Bars
• Editing Keyframe Graphs in the Timeline

Lesson 10 - Nesting Sequences

• Understanding Nested Sequences
• Basic Nesting
• Understanding Live Links
• Applying Effects to Multiple Clips
• Applying Complex Geometric Settings
• Applying Motion Parameters
• Add a Background Element
• Adjusting the Anchor Point
• Changing the Render Order
• Reordering Motion Effects
• Mixing Sequence Sizes
• Using Nesting as an Editing Tool
• Marking a Sequence with In and Out Points
• Editing Within the Nested Sequence
• Using Pr-Trimmed Subsequences
• Editing the Content of Subsequence

Lesson 11 - Variable Speed

• Constant Speed Changes
• Maintaining Sequence Length
• Scaling Attributes
• Displaying Speed Indicators
• Variable Speed Changes
• Ramping Constant Speed Effects
• Creating Speed Segments
• Smoothing Speed Segments
• Custom Speed Keyframe Curves
• Dragging Speed Keyframes
• Creating a Temporary Freeze
• Using the Speed Tool
• Removing Speed Effects
• Copying and Saving Speed Effects

Lesson 12 - The Big Finish

• Widescreen Workflows
• Converting 4:3 Footage to Widescreen
• Converting Widescreen Footage to 4:3
• More Letterboxing Techniques
• Managing Your Media
• Consolidating Media
• Moving Media
• Trimming Sequences in Media Manager

Lesson 13 - Sharing Your Work

• Sharing to Apple Devices
• Sharing to Optical Media
• Creating a DVD
• Creating an HD Disc
• Sharing to the Web
• Creating a Custom Web Movie
• Exporting Audio
• Creating a Stereo Mix
• Exporting Channel Groups
• Making a Multichannel QuickTime Movie
• Exporting Audio to OMF
• Delivering Corresponding Video
• Exporting QuickTime Movies
• Creating Reference Movies
• Exporting Project Data

Our outlines are a guide to the content covered on a typical class. We may change or alter the course topics to meet the objectives of a particular class.

Sorry, we currently do not have any public classes scheduled for the Final Cut Pro level 2 class. Please contact us to see if we can put one on the schedule for you.