Final Cut Pro X level 1 beginner class in Minneapolis
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 Minneapolis
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.

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.