Introduction to Final Cut Pro 5

This three-day hands-on course introduces students to the primary feature set and basic interface of Final Cut Pro. 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, roll, slip and slide tools, audio editing and audio creation, finishing and final output.

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, Roll and Extend edits
• Using 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 Pro. 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 Pro.

Lesson 1: Working with the Interface Final Cut Pro Interface

• Final Cut Pro Interface
• Following a Workflow
• Working with Projects
• Working with Bins
• Working with the Timeline and Canvas
• Magnifying Timeline Tracks
• Quitting and Hiding Final Cut Pro

Lesson 2: Marking and Editing

• Playing Clips in the Viewer
• Marking Clips
• Working with Audio Clips
• Preparing to Edit
• Making Overwrite Edits
• Backing Up Sequences
• Inserting Clips

Lesson 3: Drag-and-Drop Editing

• Manipulating Clips in the Timeline
• Preparing for Drag-and-Drop Editing
• Dragging Clips to the Timeline
• Dragging Audio to the Timeline
• Changing a Clip in the Timeline

Lesson 4: Marking in the Timeline

• Marking in the Timeline
• Selecting Tracks in the Timeline
• Deleting Clips and Gaps
• Editing to an Audio Track
• Importing Clips into a Project
• Editing Sound Effects to Video Clips
• Linking Clips Together
• Adding Cutaways or B-Roll Material

Lesson 5: Trimming Edit Points

• Trimming Overview
• Dragging to Trim
• Trimming One Track of a Linked Clip
• Trimming and Rippling Edits
• Trimming in the Viewer
• Using the Razor Blade Tool
• Extending an Edit Point

Lesson 6: Adjusting Edit Points

• Adjusting Two Edit Points
• Rolling Edit Points
• Slipping Clip Content
• Adjusting and Changing Clip Placement
• Using the Trim Edit Window

Lesson 7: Other Editing Options

• Making Subclips
• Working with Markers
• Copying Clips in the Browser
• Replacing Edits
• Storyboard Editing
• Keeping Linked Clips in Sync

Lesson 8: Browser Basics and Project Customization

• Customizing Browser Columns
• Finding Items in the Browser
• Working with Master Clips
• Organizing Project Elements
• Customizing the Interface
• Customizing Shortcut Keys and Buttons
• Choosing an Easy Setup Preset
• Selecting User Preferences
• Viewing Clip Properties
• Changing Sequence Settings

Lesson 9: Capturing Footage

• Connecting Sources for Capture
• Previewing and Marking Your Source
• Logging Your Clips
• Choosing Clip Settings
• Choosing Capture Settings
• Capturing Options
• Setting Capture Preferences

Lesson 10: Applying Transitions

• Understanding Transitions
• Viewing Transition Op-tions
• Applying Video Transitions
• Applying Audio Transitions
• Using the Transition Editor
• Changing Transition Parameters
• Previewing and Rendering Effects

Lesson 11: Mixing Audio Tracks

• Organizing and Previewing Audio Tracks
• Adjusting and Editing Audio in the Timeline
• Changing Audio Levels Over Time
• Mixing Tracks Using the Audio Mixer
• Recording a Narration Track
• Importing CD Tracks

Lesson 12: Changing Motion Properties

• Changing Clip Speed
• Creating a Freeze-Frame
• Changing Motion Parameters
• Sharing Motion Attributes
• Animating Motion Parameters
• Creating a Variable Speed Change

Lesson 13: Applying Filters

• Applying Video Filters
• Viewing and Modifying Filter Parameters
• Applying Corrective Filters
• Applying Audio Filters
• Compositing Clips
• Adding Keyframes to Animate Filters

Lesson 14: Multicam Editing

• Organizing a Multiclip Editing Workflow
• Synchronizing Camera Angles by In Points
• Creating and Viewing Multiclips
• Modifying Multiclips in the Viewer
• Editing with Multiclips
• Synchronizing Camera Angles by Timecode
• Switching Angles with Effects
• Collapsing a Multiclip

Lesson 15: Adding Titles and Graphics

• Working with Text Generators
• Adding Color Mattes
• Working with Graphics
• Adding Motion Effects to Text
• Working with Boris Text Options

Lesson 16: Finishing and Outputting

• Reconnecting Media
• Finishing Audio and Video
• Exporting Finished Sequences
• Outputting to Tape
• Managing Project Media
• Backing up Projects