Are you an experienced Final Cut Pro user seeking to master advanced editing workflows and maximize the capabilities of the comprehensive Pro App ecosystem? This specialized and intensive course is specifically designed for advanced video editing professionals looking to unlock the full potential of the editing application they use and depend on daily.
This comprehensive two-day training program covers numerous advanced workflow topics within Final Cut Pro, including cutting-edge 360-degree video techniques and HDR color correction, editing approaches in Apple Motion, and maximizing the capabilities of Compressor for professional export workflows. Like all FMC training classes, you'll have access to practical exercise files to work with hands-on and a comprehensive reference guide containing essential course information.
In addition to the two full days of intensive classroom training, students receive access to four hours of self-paced online training modules that you can complete at your convenience to further deepen your mastery of the application.
Learning Objectives and Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Execute advanced organization, trimming, and sophisticated editing techniques
- Implement professional HDR workflows with confidence
- Master advanced effect workflows, compositing, object tracking, and visual effects integration
- Work effectively with 360-degree video and immersive content
- Create custom content using Apple Motion and Compressor applications
- Export your projects with customized roles and specialized settings
Ideal Participants and Prerequisites
If you are beginning your video editing journey, our 1-day social media or VideoPro broadcast production class may be a better fit for your skill level.
Recommended Background and Experience
To ensure success in this advanced course, you should possess:
- Prior attendance of the SocialPro or VideoPro training classes
- Substantial hands-on experience working with Final Cut Pro
- Strong understanding of standard terminology used in video production
- Working knowledge of post-production workflows and animation design fundamentals
Detailed Course Curriculum and Lesson Plan
Note: The course content outlined below reflects typical coverage in this class. Instructors may adjust the lesson plan at their discretion to meet the specific learning needs of each class group.
Lesson 1: Advanced Organization, Trimming, and Professional Editing Techniques
- Understanding iXML tags and metadata implementation
- Learning how to work with, establish, and design custom metadata views
- Creating advanced Smart Collections and specialized Library Smart Collections
- Establishing searches that meet multiple criteria simultaneously
- Practicing backtime editing and specialized edit techniques
- Editing efficiently with connected clips and advanced features
- Learning precision editing using the Precision Editor tool
Lesson 2: Advanced HDR Color Workflows and Techniques
- Converting a project library to HDR specifications
- Establishing and configuring an HDR project
- Understanding differences between various HDR timeline options
- Working with HDR-specific tools, including proper handling of iPhone Dolby Vision footage
- Using professional scopes for evaluating HDR content
- Correctly viewing and monitoring HDR content during work
- Executing color correction within HDR environments
Lesson 3: Advanced Effects, Compositing, and Object Tracking
- Implementing advanced audio effects in your timeline
- Working with green screen footage and mastering keyer techniques
- Creating and designing three-dimensional titles
- Mastering advanced keyframing animation and preserving effect presets
- Adding and applying the object tracker to footage
- Editing and refining tracking data for precision results
Lesson 4: 360-Degree Video and Immersive Content Workflows
- Understanding equirectangular 360-degree video format and stitching techniques
- Accessing and using the 360 Viewer interface
- Adjusting Field of View parameters in 360 content
- Viewing stereoscopic clips and different view options
- Creating projects designed for 360-degree content
- Working with the clone tool for 360 editing
- Reorienting and repositioning clips within 360 environments
- Exporting 360-degree metadata with your projects
- Working with 360 footage in traditional flat timelines
Lesson 5: Working in Apple Motion for Custom Graphics
- Opening a copy of a generator in Motion and adding custom properties
- Developing a comprehensive overview of the Motion interface and tools
- Finding, locating, and utilizing Motion content and resources
- Using existing Motion content libraries
- Creating animated title sequences in Motion for use in Final Cut
- Designing and building custom transitions for Final Cut
Lesson 6: Professional Export Using Compressor
- Developing familiarity with the Compressor interface and workflow
- Creating customized Compressor templates for use in Final Cut projects
- Adding timecode and professional watermarks using Compressor
- Understanding how the job workflow system operates
- Understanding padding options for social media content distribution
- Exporting HLG HDR content using Compressor tools
Lesson 7: Exporting Projects with Customized Roles
- Exporting projects with customized title roles and parameters
- Working with advanced audio lanes and configurations
- Creating compound clips and managing audio mixes professionally
- Exporting multi-track QuickTime movies for specific applications
This course is available for "remote" learning and will be available to anyone with access to an internet device with a microphone (this includes most models of computers, tablets). Classes will take place with a "Live" instructor at the date/times listed below.
Upon registration, the instructor will send along additional information about how to log-on and participate in the class.
