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Duration

40 hours

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Free

Mode of learning

Online

Difficulty level

Beginner

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Mastering Final Cut Pro
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Highlights

  • Shareable Certificate Earn a Certificate upon completion
  • 100% online Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.
  • Flexible deadlines Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.
  • Beginner Level - Knowledge of macOS and basic computer navigation - Basic knowledge of video editing terminology is recommended
  • Approx. 40 hours to complete
  • English Subtitles: Arabic, French, Portuguese (European), Italian, Vietnamese, German, Russian, English, Spanish
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  • This course unravels the post-production world for editors. Students will dive into the key features of Apple?s Final Cut Pro software for Video and Audio Editing and learn elements for creating professional videos with the use of transitions and effects, titles and motion graphics, color correction, 360 Video and Media Management.
  • This self-paced course prepares students to pass the Final Cut Pro X certification exam. Learn at your own pace, retake the lessons as needed, and practice alongside the Apple Certified Trainer.
  • We recommend that you have a basic understanding of macOS, video terminology and while not required, experience with video production and workflow is helpful.
  • This course was developed by LearnQuest in association with two highly experienced Apple Certified Trainers and editors.
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Mastering Final Cut Pro
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Curriculum

Introduction, Import and Organize

Introduction

Quick Tour of the Interface

Setting up a Library and Event

Media Import

Creating Optimized and Proxy Media

Changing Clip Appearance and Clip Order

Library Smart Collections and Keywords

Creating Keyword Collections

Searching for Clips and Creating Smart Collections

Rating Clips

Downloadable Exercise Files

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Module 1 Additional Resources

Final Cut Experience

Practice

Practice

Practice

Module 1

Video Editing

Creating a Project

Adding Clips to Timeline

Navigating Timeline

Tools for Polishing

B-Roll

Gap Clips

Add Music

Trim

Replace

Audition Pre-Edit

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Module 2

Practice

Practice

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Module 2

Audio Editing

Channel Configuration

Balancing Primary Audio

Mixing in Additional Audio

Performing J and L Cuts

Keyframing Audio

Tagging Clips with Roles

Exploring Audio Lanes

Common Audio Fixes

Sync Sound

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Module 3

Practice

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Practice

Module 3

Transitions, Effects and Transforming

Adding Cross Dissolves

Adding and Modifying Additional Transitions

Adding Effects

Effect Presents

Understanding Rendering

Basic Speed Changes

Stabilizing Footage

Transform Property

Basic Keyframing

Creating Compound Clips

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Module 4

Practice

Practice

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Module 4

Titles and Motion Graphics

Adding a Basic Title

Animating a Title

Working with 3D Text

Working with Generators

The Motion Connection

Animating a Title in Motion

Animating a Logo in Motion Part 1

Animating a Logo in Motion Part 2

Adding Caption Screens

Importing Captions

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Module 5

Practice

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Module 5

Color Correction

Automatic White Balance

Accessing Video Scopes

Using Luma Waveform

Using the RGB Parade

Using the Vectorscope

Fixing Exposure and Color with Color Wheels

Adjusting Shots with Color Curves

Isolating Color with Hue/Saturation Curves

Working with Color Masks and Shapes

Helpful Shortcut Keys for Color Correction

Working in HDR

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Module 6

Practice

Practice

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Module 6

Media Management, Exporting and Interoperability

Duplicating Projects Snapshot

Master File

H.264

Social Media

Bundles

Compressor

Archiving a Library

Sharing

XML

Exporting Captions and Roles

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Module 7

Practice

Practice

Practice

Module 7

360 Video

What is 360 Video?

Creating a 360 Project

360 Viewer

Setting up an HMD

Reorient Tool

360 Glows and Blurs

Working with Patch Effects

Working with 360 Titles and Generators

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Module 8

Practice

Practice

Module 8

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