Introduction to Final Cut Express 2
Video and Graphics
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This three-day hands-on course introduces students to the primary feature set and basic interface of Final Cut Express HD. In this course, you learn to perform basic editing functions while familiarizing yourself with the user interface. Topics include basic setup, adjusting and customizing preferences and settings, capturing video and audio, various editing and trimming techniques, ripple and roll tools, audio editing and audio creation, finishing and final output.
Learning Objectives:What you will learn:
- Working with the Browser and Bins
- Marking clips and using Insert and Overwrite edits
- Drag and drop editing
- Marking and deleting clips in the Timeline
- Trimming Edit points
- Using Ripple and Roll tools
- Working with the Slip and Slide tools
- Audio editing and audio creation
- Finishing and final output
This class is designed for anyone looking to edit professional-quality video using Final Cut Express. Understanding of the Macintosh operating system and basic computer navigation is desired. The course is designed for those who prefer hands-on and interactive instruction to best explore the full functionality of Final Cut Express HD.
Course Outline:Lesson 1: Covering the Basics
- Working with Finder Windows
- Working with the Dock
- Adding Final Cut Express to the Dock
Lesson 2: Editing DV
- Working with DV
- Working with QuickTime
- Shooting Terminology
- Understanding Nonlinear Editing
Lesson 3: Working with a Project
- Launching Final Cut Express
- The Final Cut Express Interface, Menus, Shortcuts and the Mouse
- Working with Projects in the Browser
- Selecting Window Layouts
- Working with Bins
- Quitting and Hiding Final Cut Express
Lesson 4: Working in the Timeline
- The Timeline and the Canvas
- Playing a Sequence in the Timeline
- Working with Timeline Tracks
- Playing the Sequence from the Canvas
Lesson 5: Working in the Viewer
- Viewing Clips
- Marking Clips
- Viewing Edit Points
Lesson 6: Making Edits
- Working with Sequences
- Marking Overwrite Edits
- Backing Up Sequences
- Inserting Clips
- Adding Music
Lesson 7: Editing to the Timeline
- Manipulating Clips in the Timeline
- Timeline Editing Basics
- Editing in the Timeline
Lesson 8: Other Editing Options
- Building a Sound Track
- Marking in the Timeline
- Replacing Edits
- Deleting Clips and Gaps
- Storyboard Editing
Lesson 9: Trimming an Edit Point
- Trimming
- Dragging Edit Points
- Rippling Edits
- Extending an Edit
- Trimming in the Viewer
Lesson 10: Fine-Tuning Edit Points
- Trimming Two Edit Points
- Slipping Clip Content
- Rolling Edit Points
- Sliding Clips
- Changing Clip Placement
- Using the Trim Edit Window
Lesson 11: Master Clips, Subclips, and Markers
- Organizing Browser Information
- Saving and Recalling Window Layouts
- Working with Master Clips
- Working with Subclips
- Working with Markers
Lesson 12: Capturing Digital Video
- Connecting Sources for Capture
- Previewing and Marking Your Source
- Logging Your Clips
- Capturing Options
- Choosing Preference Settings
Lesson 13: Working with Audio
- Hearing, Seeing, and Selecting Audio
- Adjusting Audio in the Timeline
- Adjusting Audio in the Viewer
- Making an Audio-Only Edit
- Using the Voice-Over Tool
Lesson 14: Applying Audio and Video Transitions
- Understanding Transitions
- Applying Audio Transitions
- Applying Video Transitions
- Using the Transition Editor
- Working with Wipe Transitions
- Applying Other Video Transitions
- Saving a Favorite Transition
Lesson 15: Working with Filters
- Understanding Filters
- Applying Video Filters
- Removing, Sharing, and Saving Filters
- Applying Audio Filters
- Applying Corrective Filters
Lesson 16: Working with Multiple Tracks
- Using Multiple Audio Tracks
- Editing with Keyframes
- Using Multiple Video Tracks
- Combining Clips Using Filters
Lesson 17: Creating Motion Effects
- Modifying Clip Speed
- Adjusting Views
- Creating Motion Effects
- Copying and Saving Motion Attributes
- Setting Motion Keyframes
Lesson 18: Adding Titles and Other Items
- Working with Video Generators
- Creating Text Edits
- Adding a Title over a Background
- Adding a Lower Third
- Outlining Text
- Creating a Credit Roll
- Adding Motion Effects to Text
- Working with Mattes and Shapes
- Using Title 3D
Lesson 19: Finishing Your Project
- Importing and Connecting Footage
- Adding Finishing Touches
- Exporting Sequences and Clips
- Outputting to Tape
- Recapturing a Project
