Final Cut Pro 6 Train-the-Trainer (FCP T3)
Professional Editing in Final Cut Studio
Course Description
This intensive, four-day course prepares training professionals and industry experts to deliver Apple's Final Cut Pro curriculum. The course combines lectures with hands-on, case study exercises that reinforce practical skills.
Apple Certified Trainer for Pro Applications
To attend a pro applications Train-the-Trainer (T3) course, you must first be accepted into the Apple Certified Trainer (ACT) for Pro Applications program. Apply for admission by completing the Apple Certified Trainer application. This program trains and certifies qualified individuals to deliver curriculum focused on Apple's suite of digital Pro Applications. ACTs work with Apple Authorised Training Centres (AATCs) to deliver a range of end-user courses.
Apple Certified Trainer for Final Cut Pro
Once you've been accepted into the ACT for Pro Applications program, you can elect to pursue Final Cut Pro ACT certification as your first training delivery certification.
This course covers the requirements necessary to successfully become an Apple Certified Trainer, Level One in Final Cut Pro. To become certified, you must attend the Final Cut Pro T3 course, and pass the presentation evaluation and the certification exam. The exam is administered during the last day of class.
Final Cut Pro Level One Trainer certification also counts towards the new Final Cut Studio (FCS) Master Trainer certification. FCS Master certification recognises a certified trainer's skills with the entire Final Cut Studio product suite. Since workflow is such a significant component of Final Cut Studio, trainers need certification in at least three of the applications to earn Master Certification.
Prerequisites
Participants must meet the following prerequisites prior to attending this course:
- Final Cut Pro Apple Certified Pro Level One, end-user certification
- An accepted Apple Certified Trainer application.
- Attendance at an Apple pro application end-user course
- Minimum of one year of experience using Final Cut Pro
- Minimum of three years of experience as a teacher or professional in any of these fields: editor, visual effects artist, DVD authoring, or other closely related field
- Some teaching experience in a structured, classroom setting
How to Become an Apple Certified Trainer for Pro Applications
To earn ACT certification for an application, you must first attend the a T3 course to acquire thorough knowledge of the courseware and effective instructional methods. First, choose your T3 course and complete the online Apple Certified Trainer application. The application will be reviewed by Apple Pro Training, and you must meet all Apple training prerequisites to be accepted into the program. Please allow at least seven business days for your application to be processed.
When your eligibility is confirmed, you'll receive an email with information on registration and fee payment for the T3 course that you've chosen.
After you're accepted into the ACT program, you'll be sent a code to take the end-user exam for the T3 course you've identified. You should take it prior to the course if you haven't taken the exam previously. If you have any questions, please contact us.
Course Outline
Day 1
| Topic | Description |
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| Certified Trainer Overview | Book Methodology, Lesson Files and Media, System Requirements, Apple Pro Certification, Introductions, Classroom Setup, and Apple Remote Desktop |
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Lesson 1 Screening and Marking in the Final Cut Pro Interface |
Launching Final Cut Pro, Final Cut Pro Interface, Following a Workflow, Working with Projects, Organising Elements, Playing Clips in the Viewer, Navigating Clips, Project Tasks, Navigating a Sequence, Marking Clips, Quitting and Hiding Final Cut Pro |
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Lesson 2 Editing Clips in the Timeline |
Managing Project Elements, Editing a Rough Cut, Making Overwrite Edits, Managing Timeline Tracks, Making Insert Edits, Adding Audio Clips, Moving Clips in the Timeline, Drag-and-Drop Editing, and Changing Volume of Edited Clips |
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Lesson 3 Finishing the Rough Cut |
Adding Cutaways, Editing to Narration, Editing to Music, Copying, Cutting, Pasting and Positioning Clips |
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Lesson 4 Trimming to Refine Clip Duration |
Preparing a Project for Trimming, Trimming Overview, Rippling Edit Points, Rippling in the Viewer and by Numbers, Trimming on the V2 Track, and Trimming One Track of a Linked Clip |
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Lesson 5 Trimming to Refine a Sequence |
Preparing Your Sequence, Adjusting Two Edit Points, Slipping One Clip, Slipping Sequence Clips, Rolling Two Edit Points, Sliding Clips to Refine Position, Dragging Clips to New Locations, and Keeping Linked Clips in Sync |
| Presentation Assignments and Homework | As part of this course, trainers present to the instructor and peers |
Day 2
| Topic | Description |
|---|---|
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Lesson 6 Refining the Edit Process |
Creating Subclips, Adding Markers to Clips, Storyboard Editing, Replacing Edits, and Editing Multicamera |
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Lesson 7 Supporting the Editing Process |
Reconnecting Media, Playing Multiple Formats, Working with Master Clips, Logging Information in Browser Columns, Finding and Labeling Project Items, Customising Shortcut Keys and Buttons, Saving and Loading Layouts, and Optimising User Preferences |
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Lesson 8 Capturing Footage |
Connecting Sources for Capture, Creating a New Project for Capturing, Previewing and Marking Your Source, Logging Clips, Choosing Clip Settings, Choosing Capture Settings, Choosing Capturing Options, Setting Capture Preferences and Acquiring Other Media |
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Lesson 9 Applying Transitions |
Evaluating Project Needs, Understanding Transitions, Viewing Transition Options, Applying Transitions, Modifying and Copying Transitions, Using the Transition Editor, Changing Transition Parameters, Previewing and Rendering Effects |
| Trainer Presentations | As part of this course, trainers present to the instructor and peers |
| Presentation Assignments and Homework |
Day 3
| Topic | Description |
|---|---|
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Lesson 10 Mixing Audio Tracks |
Preparing the Project, Organising and Editing Audio Tracks, Monitoring and Adjusting Audio Levels, Applying Transitions to Fade Volume, Setting Keyframes to Change Volume, Using the Audio Mixer, Recording a Narration Track, and Importing CD Tracks |
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Lesson 11 Creating Titles |
Working with Video Generators, Adding a Lower Third, Applying a Boris Title, Creating a Credit Roll, Adding Mattes and Other Generated Items, Building a Composite Opening Title, Using Master Templates, and Working with Graphics |
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Lesson 12 Changing Motion Properties |
Changing Speed Properties, Creating a Freeze-Frame, Changing Clip Size and Position, Building a Split Screen, and Animating Motion Parameters |
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Lesson 13 Applying Filters |
Applying and Viewing Filters, Viewing and Modifying Filter Parameters, Applying Audio Filters, Using a Colour Correction Filter, and Animating Filters |
| Trainer Presentations | As part of this course, trainers present to the instructor and peers |
Day 4
| Topic | Description |
|---|---|
| Review | |
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Lesson 14 Finishing and Outputting |
Detecting Audio Peaks, Adjusting Video Levels for Broadcast, Understanding File Formats, Exporting QuickTime Files, Outputting to Tape, and Backing up Projects |
| Trainer Presentations | As part of this course, trainers present to the instructor and peers |
| Prometric Testing Configuration Review | Preparing to Take and Administer Exams |
| Certification Exam | The trainer exam is administered online |
| Exam Review, Evaluations and Wrap Up |
To Register
You must be accepted into the Apple Certified Trainer program in order to attend this course. Apply for admission by completing the Apple Certified Trainer application. Once accepted, you will receive an email with registration information.
Train-the-Trainer Class Schedule
Tuition and Fees
The tuition fee includes class fees, the trainer exam fee, and an NFR copy of the software. Before attending the class, you must review the appropriate Apple Pro Training Series courseware. You will be sent a link to order the book online at a 35% discount. You must bring the book and DVD to class with you. This courseware will help you prepare for the end user exam that you must pass before attending the T3. Instructions for taking the exam online for $25.00 USD will be sent to you.
If you do not pass the trainer exam on the first attempt, a retake code will be included in your Prometric results email. Retakes cost $150.00 USD. You must wait one week before you can retake the exam and can only retake the exam once. If you fail on your second attempt, you must take the full T3 course.
Benefits
Attending the Final Cut Pro T3 course and passing the Final Cut Pro T3 presentation evaluation and certification exam offers these benefits:
- Certifies you to deliver the Final Cut Pro 100, Final Cut Pro 101, Final Cut Pro 200, Final Cut Pro 250 and Final Cut Express 101 curriculum
- Makes you eligible to receive an NFR (Not for Resale) copy of Final Cut Studio 2
- Makes you eligible to use the Apple Certified Trainer logo
- Makes you eligible to teach and administer certification exams at Apple Authorised Training Centres
- Gives you access to the Apple Certified Trainer mailing list
- Provides you with a point person at Apple who can respond to special needs and requests