Unlock the features of Final Cut Express 4

Course Description

This three-day hands-on course introduces students to the primary feature set and basic interface of Final Cut Express 4. You will 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 and roll tools, audio editing and audio creation, finishing and final output.

Who Should Attend?

This class is designed for anyone looking to edit professional-quality video using Final Cut Express. 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 Express HD.

How to Register

This course is available for registration at many of our Apple Authorized Training Centers worldwide. Please visit the course schedule for current classes, or view the Apple Authorized Training Centers page to find a center near you.

Certification

This course covers the requirements necessary to successfully become an Apple Certified Pro, Level One. Level One certification attests to basic operational knowledge of the application.

To register for the exam, please consult with your Apple Authorized Training Center. You are required to have an Apple Tech ID number before registering for any Apple exam. You can apply for a Tech ID by following the instructions at certifications.apple.com.

Prerequisites

Students should have the following prerequisite knowledge prior to attending the course:

• Basic knowledge of the Macintosh OS

Course Outline - Day 1
Topic	Description
Lesson 1 Covering the Basics	Working with Finder Windows, Working with the Dock, and Adding Final Cut Express to the Dock.
Lesson 2 Editing Video	Preparing the Lesson, Working with DV, Working with QuickTime, Shooting Terminology, and Understanding Nonlinear Editing.
Lesson 3 Working with a Project	Launching Final Cut Express, The Final Cut Express Interface, Menus, Shortcuts and the Mouse, Working with Projects in the Browser, Selecting Window Layouts, Working with Bins, and Quitting and Hiding Final Cut Express.
Lesson 4 Working in the Timeline	Preparing the Project, The Timeline and the Canvas, Playing a Sequence in the Timeline, Working with Timeline Tracks, Playing the Sequence from the Canvas, Saving and Quitting.
Course Outline - Day 2
Topic	Description
Lesson 5 Working in the Viewer	Opening Your Project File, Preparing the Project, Viewing Clips, Marking Clips, and Viewing Edit Points.
Lesson 6 Making Edits	Preparing the Project, Working with Sequences, Marking Overwrite Edits, Backing Up Sequences, Inserting Clips, and Adding Music.
Lesson 7 Editing to the Timeline	Preparing the Project, Manipulating Clips in the Timeline, Drag-and-Drop Editing Basics, and Dragging to the Timeline.
Lesson 8 Other Editing Options	Preparing the Project, Building a Sound Track, Marking in the Timeline, Replacing Edits, Deleting Clips and Gaps, and Storyboard Editing.
Course Outline - Day 3
Topic	Description
Lesson 9 Trimming an Edit Point	Preparing the Project, Trimming, Dragging Edit Points, Rippling Edits, Extending an Edit, and Trimming in the Viewer.
Lesson 10 Fine-Tuning Edit Points	Preparing the Project, Trimming Two Edit Points, Slipping Clip Content, Rolling Edit Points, Sliding Clips, and Dragging to Reposition a Clip.
Lesson 11 Customizing Your Project	Preparing the Project, Organizing Browser Information, Saving and Recalling Window Layouts, Using Button Bars, Working with Master Clips, Working with Subclips, and Working with Markers.
Lesson 12 Capturing Digital Video	Preparing the Project, Connecting Sources for Capture, Previewing and Marking Your Source, Logging Clips, Capturing Options, Choosing Preferences and System Settings, Transferring AVCHD Footage.

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