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Training Final Cut Pro Advanced – 3 days

September 7, 2012 selossej Leave a comment

Class overview :

This Final Cut Pro training course is an advanced, hands-on course to help students learn hard-to-find advanced editing and finishing techniques. Learn how to create polished transitions, fix screen direction errors, edit multi-camera projects, work with nested sequences, create fantastic effects use filters creatively and composite like a pro.

Class goals :

After completing this course, students will be able to:

Use asymmetrical Trimming and Advanced Trim edit window techniques
Multicamera Edit
Work with filters, variable speed and slow-motion techniques
Nest sequences and render settings
Work with filters
Finish and finally output

Content of Final Cut Pro Advanced

Overview of Editing Basics

Review of Basic Editing Techniques
3-point Editing Rule

Advanced Editing Techniques

Smart Clip Loading
Using Match Frame
Using Replace Edit
Ganging Playheads

Trimming Basics

Basic Rippling
Basic Rolling
Extend Edit
Splitting Edits

Advanced Trimming

Trimming from the Keyboard
Trim Edit Window
Dynamic Trimming
Multitrack Trimming
Asymmetrical Trimming

Audio Editing

Adjusting Levels on the Fly
Adjust Levels Dialog
Applying Normalization Gain
Using Audio Filters
Sending to Soundtrack Pro
Using the AudioMixer Window

Multicam Editing

Basic Multicamera Edits
Working with Multiple Angles
Editing Audio and Video Separately
Collapsing and Uncollapsing Multiclips
Match-framing Multiclips
Applying Effects to Multiclips
Multiclips and External Video

Compositing in Final Cut Pro

Basic Compositing Review
Creating Travel Mattes
Adding Graphics from a Layered Photoshop File
Keyframing Basics
Keyframing in the Timeline

Mastering Filters

Customizing Filters
Understanding Filter Order
Filter Timing
Limiting Filter Effects
Creating Favorite Filters
Hiding and showing Filter Controls
Working with Smoothcam

Nesting Sequences

Understanding Nested Sequences
Using Basic Nesting
Nesting in Place
Working Around Render Order
Mixing Sequence Sizes
Nesting as an Editing Tool
Nesting Master Filters and Unnesting

Preparing for Finishing

Nesting Sequences
Unnesting Sequences
Adding Widescreen mattes
Adding BITC
Managing Audio Outputs
Using the Media Manager
Exporting EDLs and XML Files

Troubleshooting Tips

Fixing Screen Direction Errors
Stealing Audio from Another Shot
Removing a Boom

Outputting

Sharing to Apple Devices
Sharing to DVD and Blu Ray
Sharing for the Web
Using Compressor
Outputting Audio
Exporting Still Frames
Exporting QuickTime Movies

Onze voordelen :

Type of training: Inter-company, intra-company and individual
100% flexible & personalised training : You choose the place, the dates and the training program
Offer request : Response within 24 hours
50% discount for SME’s from Brussels-Capital Region
Free parking, lunch & drinks
Free use of our Digital Competence Centre: Manuals, courses, exercises, …

All trainings in Brussels, Training PAO

Training An Introduction to Aperture 3 – 2 days

September 7, 2012 selossej Leave a comment

Class overview :

This comprehensive course starts with the basics of image management and takes you step by step all the way through Aperture’s powerful photo editing, image retouching, proofing, publishing, and archiving features.

Class goals :

After completing this course, students will be able to understand:

Introduction to the Aperture interface
Using Stacks to organize your photos
Working with Projects, Albums, Smart Albums
Using Loupe and Zoom tools
Working with metadata
Understanding the adjustment controls
Creating images using versioning
Building Web Galleries
Creating customized books
Printing contact sheets
Working with external editors

Content of An Introduction to Aperture 3

Exploring the Aperture Workflow

Opening Aperture
Getting to know the Aperture Interface
Using the Aperture Layouts
Customizing the Workspace
Understanding Camera RAW
Working with Aperture’s File Structure
Selecting an Alternate Aperture Library
Quitting Aperture

Importing Images Into Aperture

Importing Images from a Disk
Adding Metadata
Adding Custom Filenames
Importing Images from iPhoto
Importing Images from a Memory Card

Organizing and Rating Images

Working with Stacked Images
Organizing Imported Images
Emailing Images from Aperture
Rating Images
Exploring the Viewer
Making Selects Using Keyboard Shortcuts
Evaluating Images at Full Resolution
Navigating the Browser
Rating Stacked Images
Managing Multiple Projects
Creating a Smart Album

Image Adjustment Basics

Preparing Images for Adjustments
Framing Your Images
Making Automatic Adjustments
Analyzing Image Information with the Histogram
Using the Spot & Patch Tool
Using the Lift and Stamp Tools
Adjusting Spot & Patch Options
Comparing an Adjusted Image to the Master Image

Creating Web Output

Organizing the Projects Panel Using Favorites
Preparing the Project
Creating a Web Journal
Adding Images and Pages
Choosing a Site Theme
Customizing Text
Adding Text
Sizing and Positioning Images
Previewing Images in a Slideshow
Exporting a Web Journal

Evaluating Images

Preparing the Project
Creating a Light Table Album
Adding Images to the Light Table
Evaluating Images in the Light Table
Evaluating Images in Full Screen Mode
Switching Between Views
Printing the Light Table

Finishing, Delivering and Archiving Images

Preparing the Project
Customizing the Full Screen Mode
Adjusting Luminance
Adjusting Tint and Saturation
Matching Color Between Images
Applying Adjustments to a Group of Images
Creating a Smart Album
Printing Contact Sheets
Authoring a Disc of Final Images
Backing Up the Library

Advanced Organization and Rating

Preparing the Project
Creating and Editing Stacks
Editing Stacks During Import
Using Keywords
Assigning Keywords to Images
Editing Metadata in Batches
Choosing Image ‘Picks’, Applying Ratings to Images
Creating Albums from Stacked Images
Searching and Filtering Images

Advanced Editing

Preparing the Project
Adjusting RAW vs. Non-RAW Images
Adjusting White-Balance Temperature Extremes
Using Metadata Sets
Adjusting Highlights and Shadows
Converting Color Images to Grayscale
Applying a Color Monochrome Adjustment
Sharpening and Noise Reduction
Sharpening and Noise Reduction for RAW Images
Taking a Closer Look at Exposure
Working with an External Editor
Deleting Versions

Advanced Output

Soft Proofing Images
Using Multiple Displays
Creating Book Albums
Creating a Smart Web Gallery Album

Advanced File Structure and Archiving

Preparing the Project
Exporting a Master File
Moving the Aperture Library
Creating Multiple Libraries
Backing Up and Archiving
Creating Multiple Vaults

Onze voordelen :

Type of training: Inter-company, intra-company and individual
100% flexible & personalised training : You choose the place, the dates and the training program
Offer request : Response within 24 hours
50% discount for SME’s from Brussels-Capital Region
Free parking, lunch & drinks
Free use of our Digital Competence Centre: Manuals, courses, exercises, …

All trainings in Brussels, Training PAO

Training An Introduction to Final Cut Pro 7 – 3 days

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Class overview :

This three-day, hands-on course teaches students to perform basic editing functions while becoming familiar with the Final Cut Pro user interface. In this course, you will cut a scene from the TNT television series Leverage, create a promo for Seaworld’s Believe documentary, aswell as master filters and effects as you edit a segment of Playing for Change, the international music-creation event.

Class goals :

After completing this course, students will be able to:

Mark clips, using insert, overwrite and drag-and-drop editing
Trim edit points
Use Ripple, Roll, and Extend edits as well as the Slip and Slide tools
Apply filters and changing Motion properties
Edit audio and audio creation
Finish and final output

Content of An Introduction to Final Cut Pro 7

Editing in Final Cut Pro

Launching Final Cut Pro
Final Cut Pro Interface
Following a Workflow
Starting a Project
Importing Clips
Navigating Clips
Marking and Editing Clips
Playing and Navigating a Sequence
Organizing Project Elements
Saving, Hiding and Quitting Final Cut Pro

Building the Rough Cut

Working with Projects
Editing a Rough Cut
Making Overwrite Edits
Managing Timeline Tracks
Making Insert Edits
Editing Audio Clips
Moving Clips in the Timeline
Creating a New Version
Drag-and-Drop Editing
Changing the Volume of Edited Clips

Finishing the Rough Cut

Adding Cutaways
Editing to Narration
Editing to Music
Copying, Cutting, Pasting, and Positioning Clips
Screening and Sharing a Sequence

Trimming Clip Duration

Understanding Trimming
Rippling Edit Points
Rippling in the Viewer and by Numbers
Trimming Clips on the V2 Track
Trimming One Track of a Linked Clip

Refining Edit Points

Trimming Two Edit Points
Slipping One Clip
Rolling Two Edit Points
Sliding Clips to Refine Position
Dragging Clips to New Locations
Keeping Linked Clips in Sync

Refining the Edit Process

Labelling Project Elements
Creating Subclips
Adding Markers to Clips
Using Markers to Align Actions
Using Storyboard Editing
Performing Replace Edits
Editing Multicam Footage

Customizing Final Cut Pro

Reconnecting Media
Working with Mixed Format Sequences
Working with Master Clips
Logging Information in Browser Columns
Finding Project Items
Customizing Shortcut Keys and Button Bars
Saving and Loading Layouts
Optimizing User Preferences

Capturing & Transferring Footage

Connecting Sources for Capture
Choosing Preset Format Settings
Previewing and Marking Your Source
Logging Clips
Choosing Clip Settings
Choosing Capture Settings
Choosing Capturing Options
Setting Capture Preferences
Transferring Files from Tapeless Sources

Applying Transitions

Evaluating the Project
Understanding Transitions
Viewing Transition Options
Applying Transitions
Modifying and Copying Transitions
Using the Transition Editor
Changing Transition Parameters
Previewing and Rendering Effects

Mixing Audio Tracks

Preparing the Project for Mixing
Organizing and Editing Audio Effects
Monitoring and Adjusting Audio Levels
Applying Transitions to Fade Volume
Setting Keyframes to Change Volume
Using the Audio Mixer
Recording a Narration Track
Importing Audio Files

Creating Titles

Working with Video Generators
Adding a Lower Third
Applying a Boris Title
Adding Mattes, Effects and Still Images
Creating a Credit Roll
Using Master Templates

Changing Motion Properties

Entering Speed Changes
Using the Speed Tool
Creating a Freeze Frame
Changing Motion Parameters
Animating Motion Parameters

Applying Filters

Applying and Viewing Video Filters
Viewing and Modifying Filter Parameters
Applying Audio Filters
Using a Color Correction Filter
Animating Filters

Finishing and Outputting

Detecting Audio Peaks
Adjusting Video Levels for Broadcast
Sharing Clips and Sequences
Exporting a QuickTime Movie
Using Other Export Options
Exporting a Still Frame
Outputting to Tape
Making a Timecode Window
Burn and Backing Up Projects

Training An Introduction to Final Cut Pro 7

Onze voordelen :

Type of training: Inter-company, intra-company and individual
100% flexible & personalised training : You choose the place, the dates and the training program
Offer request : Response within 24 hours
50% discount for SME’s from Brussels-Capital Region
Free parking, lunch & drinks
Free use of our Digital Competence Centre: Manuals, courses, exercises, …

All trainings in Brussels, Training PAO

Training Final Cut Pro X Advanced – 3 days

September 6, 2012 selossej Leave a comment

Class overview :

Final Cut Pro X is a revolutionary video editing application that makes it possible for beginners and seasoned professionals to achieve stunning results. This three-day, hands-on course teaches hard-to-find advanced editing and finishing techniques. Learn how to create fantastic effects using filters creatively, color correct like a pro, and create complex audio mixes.

Class goals :

After completing this course, students will have learnt about:

Working with Compound Clips and auditions
Organizing projects with advanced Metadata techniques
Targeting specific areas to color correct with shape and color masks
Finetuning clips in the timeline with the Precision Editor
Working with Compressor
Creating custom effects and transitions
Finishing and final output